Brief: Some of the innovative ideas (as listed but not limited only to these) can be based on micro-credit lending, micro-insurance, social protection services and the flow of migrant remittances for development which can address different types of risks for the poor under the “Financial Solutions to Improve Livelihoods of Poor Households” theme. Under the second theme of “Solutions for Catalyzing Investment by and for the Enterprise and Private Sector,” ideas could be based on increasing investments from the private sector for poverty alleviation like ensuring profits for businesses that provide products tailor-made for the poor.
Deadline Date: 15 November 2009
Eligiable countries: All Countries
Website: http://www.fininnov.org/?l=en
Title: AUSAID Human Rights Grant for NGOs
Brief: The last date to submit the application forms is 2 October 2009. NGOs selected for the funding will be informed by December 2009 and proposed projects will be expected to begin by December 2009 or January 2010.
Deadline Date: 2 October 2009
Eligiable countries: Developing Countries
Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/business/other_opps/humanrights_scheme.cfm
Title: Trust Fund for NGOs working for Indigenous People
Brief: Please attach documentation confirming that your organization has obtained the free, prior and informed consent of the indigenous peoples/communities you seek to serve. All project proposals must include written evidence of free, prior and informed consent, such as a letter or document including names, signatures and contact details of the indigenous peoples, groups or communities you seek to serve.
Deadline Date: 1 November 2009
Eligiable countries: All Countries
Website: http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/second_trustfund.html
Title: Commonwealth Foundation’s Civil Society Responsive Grants
Brief: ” Available grants for each project are limited to £10,000 with average grant being around £5,000 but in exceptional cases, it can be up to £20,000. There are quarterly deadlines and the grant applications are accepted round the year. The next deadlines for submitting proposals are 30 September and 31 December 2009.
Deadline Date: 30 September and 31 December 2009
Eligiable countries: Developing Commonwealth Countries
Website: http://www.commonwealthfoundation.com/about/grantseekers/OandG/
Title: Medals for Outstanding Research on Development
Brief: “The Medals will be awarded based upon the innovativeness of the research topic and the methodology, quality of content, relevance of the research in the context of the specific theme and the clarity and significance of the policy implications for addressing specific development issues The registration form, the abstract, the completed paper and the CV should be submitted online. The deadline for submitting the application form is 14 October 2009.
Deadline Date: 14 October 2009
Eligiable countries: Developing Countries
Website: http://www.gdnet.org/~2009awards
Title: Request for Proposals from Bill Gates Foundation
Brief: Innovation of the ideas proposed is critical to participate in the Grand Challenges Explorations. Although no data or background information, the short application should clearly demonstrate the experimental evidence of the idea proposed. Applications have to be submitted online. The last date for submitting the applications is 2 November 2009.
Deadline Date: 2 November 2009
Eligiable countries: All Countries
Website: http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/Pages/ApplicationInstructions.aspx
Resource from:http://www.fundsforngos.org/
