Latest Funds for NGOs Dated on 8-02-2011

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2011/12

The Institute of Education (IOE) at the University of London and the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission are jointly funding the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship 2011/12 to provide support for undertaking a master’s degree.

The eligible programmes under the scholarship are:

* MA in Education and International Development

* MA in Education, Gender and International Development

* MA in Education, Health Promotion and International Development

* MA in Educational Planning, Economics and International Development

* MA in Development Education

The award includes:

* air fares to and from London

* tuition fees

* maintenance allowance of £1,044 per month (as at July 2010)

* a grant of up to £225 to cover dissertation costs

* £200 for study travel

* the cost of up to 10 Kilograms of excess baggage (books only) for the scholar upon returning home at the end of the award.

No additional allowances are paid for spouses or other dependants.

Who can apply?

You must be a national of a Commonwealth developing country. We particularly welcome applications from India, Pakistan and Nigeria.

You must meet IOE entry criteria unconditionally, including our English language requirements, as no pre-sessional English language training is available under this award.

Candidates who have already studied for one year or more in a developed country, or who possess sufficient resources to self-fund, are not eligible for an award.

The deadline to submit applications is 30 April 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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THET, the international development organization based in the UK, has developed a new grant scheme to support Links projects aimed at improving global health outcomes for people living in poverty in developing countries through more coordinated link activities.

An important eligibility condition of this funding is that the applying organization should be part of an existing Health Link between one or more eligible health institutions in the UK and an eligible developing country. This means that if your NGO (working on health with a clinic or hospital and located in a developing country) has a link or partnership with an eligible health institution in the UK, then it can apply for this grant scheme.

Eligible UK health institutions: NHS Trusts, Health Centres/GP Practices, Royal Colleges, Professional Associations and Universities and Health Training Institutions.

Eligible developing country health institutions: Public hospitals/clinics, Not-for-profit hospitals and clinics, Professional Associations, Universities and Health Training Institutions and Government Health Boards/Ministries of Health.

Eligible developing countries have been defined according to World Health Organization where there is a shortage of health workers. These countries are:

Africa:

Angola; Benin; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cameroon; Central African Republic; Chad; Comoros; Congo; Cote d’Ivoire; Democratic Republic of Congo; Djibouti; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gambia; Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Kenya; Lesotho; Liberia; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritania; Morocco; Mozambique; Niger; Nigeria; Rwanda; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Somalia; Togo; Uganda; United Republic of Tanzania; Zambia; Zimbabwe

Asia:

Afghanistan; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; India; Indonesia; Iraq; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Papua New Guinea; Yemen

South America:

El Salvador; Haiti; Honduras; Nicaragua; Peru;

International NGOs are not eligible to apply and all health institutions should be recognized by the local Ministry of Health.

The deadline to submit expression of interest to this grant is 18 February 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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Grants for Democracy and Human Rights Projects from the May 18 Memorial Foundation

The May 18 Memorial Foundation in South Korea is providing funding support to organizations around the world promoting democracy and human rights and building international solidarity under its “Grant for Democracy and Human Rights Projects in Overseas 2011.” The Foundation also has a call for nominations for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2011.

There are two main categories of grants under this program:

(1) Project support offered on issues concerning civil movements, democracy education, human rights advocacy and for working in conflict zone for a period of 1-2 years. The grants under this category can be offered up to 3,000,000 won (US $2400) per year.

(2) The organization support is available for a networks, grassroots organization or research institute for a period of 2 years. The grants available under this category are approximately 300,000 won (US $240) per month.

Organizations working for more than three years can apply for this funding opportunity. Funding is offered to NGOs based in a developing country only.

Selected organizations besides receiving funding will also get the opportunity to participate in a variety of the May 18 Memorial Foundation’s international solidarity programs such as the Gwangju Asian Forum, Gwangju Human Rights Folk and the International Internship Program.

The deadline to submit applications is 13 February 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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The World of Children Annual Awards: Humanitarian, Health and Youth Awards

The World of Children Annual Awards Program is a global recognition and funding program that “exclusively focuses on a broad range of children’s issues such as health including hunger and nutrition, education, safety and human rights.” It works to improve the lives of children worldwide by identifying and providing recognition to those extraordinary individuals who work at the ground-level on behalf of children in need.

“The World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world’s most important asset. Their stories are heroic.

The World of Children honors these leaders, and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created. These awards assure that more children’s lives will be touched, and changed, forever.”

There are three awards under this Program:

2011 Humanitarian Award – maximum grant of upto $50,000.

* The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services.

* Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN, and TO GROW.

* Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.

* Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years.

* Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.

2011 Health Award – maximum grant of up to $50,000

* The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.

* Nomine must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children.

* Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay.

* Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years.

* Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.

2011 Youth Award – maximum grant of up to $25,000

* The Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.

* Nominee must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline.

* Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.

* Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline.

The Award Winners who receive 2011 World of Children Awards will be announced and celebrated in New York City on Thursday, November 3, 2011.

The deadline to submit nominations is 1 April 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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Nominations open for the 2011 CNN Heroes

Nominations can now be submitted for the 2011 CNN Heroes, which recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary accomplishments in their areas of work and have inspired others. The program recognizes such individuals through a grant support to scale up their work and also awards them at a ceremony which is broadcasted on CNN, giving them massive international publicity.

Following are the suggestions given by CNN to help make the nominations of such persons:

* “Think about what makes your hero special. Ask yourself: What makes my nominee unique? What specific accomplishment has he or she achieved that is truly remarkable? What impact has their work had on others? We encourage you to watch videos of previous CNN Heroes to familiarize yourself with the achievements of the inspiring individuals we honor as “everyday people changing the world.”

* Take a look at our nomination form. We suggest you review the information requested about yourself, your nominee and their work before filling out your submission.

* Tell us about your hero! Take your time and write from the heart. Remember: What you share — in your own words — is the most important factor in advancing a nomination for further consideration. You can enter your answers to the essay questions directly on the form, or write them first in a word-processing document and “cut-and-paste” them into each answer field. Please note that the information you provide will be used in accordance with our privacy policy.”

Nominations must be in the name of a single individual, at least 13 years of age, whose accomplishment occurred (or continued) after November 25, 2010. Nominees in the “Young Wonder” category must be 25 years of age or younger. Groups and organizations are ineligible for consideration. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Nominations are to be submitted online. The deadline to submit nominations is 1 September 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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TED Fellows Program is open to accepting applications

TED is accepting applications for its 2011 TED Fellows program which is designed to bring together young world-changers and trailblazers who have shown unusual accomplishment and exceptional courage.

The program targets individuals from the Asia/Pacific region, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Middle East, though anyone from anywhere in the world, age 18 and over, is welcome to apply.

The TED Fellows participate in either our TED Conference in Long Beach, California or the TEDGlobal event in Edinburgh, U.K. In addition to attending the conferences, Fellows will participate in specially designed pre-conference programs with training from the world’s experts in spreading great ideas.

Applications for TEDGlobal 2011 Fellows are due by Friday, March 11, 12:00pm US/Eastern.

For more information, visit this link.

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Foundation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund

Foundation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund provides funding in the areas of animal biodiversity, water and sanitation and sustainable development. However, nearly 50% of this fund is focused upon supporting projects related to biodiversity such as protecting species of animals that are under threat and/or about to become extinct.

Unlike Program Fund, the Small Grants Fund of the Foundation represents the 15% of its annual endowment and it has no geographical priorities (proposals can be submitted from around the world).

Small and medium-sized NGOs are especially encouraged to apply to this Fund, but they need to ensure that they do not fall in the category of what the Foundation does not fund. Please read carefully the previously funded projects under this Fund at the Foundation’s website before applying.

The maximum amount of money that will be invested per project by the Foundation is 30,000 €. The Foundation can provide up to 50% of the total budget.

There are two separate application forms under this Fund. Projects relating to animal biodiversity have to use a different form and for other projects, the Small Grants form has to be used.

The deadline to submit proposals under the Small Grants Fund is 11 March 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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Foundation Ensemble’s Call for Proposals for “Sustainable Development and Job Creation”

The Foundation Ensemble has renewed its call for proposals for the year 2011 under the “Sustainable Development and Job Creation,” supporting the emergence of local microstructures and environmentally-friendly sources of employment.

As this is a Program Fund of the Foundation, covering 85% of its Annual Endowment, it covers areas of water/sanitation and sustainable development. In 2011, the Foundation intends to concentrate its operations in seven countries: Benin, Malawi, Mozambique, Cambodia, India, Laos and Peru.

The Foundation strongly encourages applicants to study previously funded projects through its website to get the idea of its granmaking processes. Projects are usually funded for a period of 2-4 years or even 5 years. The maximum funding available per year is 50,000 Euros with a maximum of 250,000 Euros for the entire project duration.

Some of the example projects funded previously include:

* 1001 Fontaines pour Demain (1001 Fountains for Tomorrow): Microenterprises for purification and sale of drinking water.

* Inter Aide Water sources: Establishment of a maintenance system for replacement parts involving distributors and repairmen.

* Entrepreneurs du Monde (Entrepreneurs of the World): Microfinance for the production and sale of improved stoves.

* Solar Aid Microenterprises for the distribution of solar products.

A 3-page application form is available at the Foundation’s website to download, complete and submit it. The deadline to submit applications is 11 February 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program

The Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa has issued a call for applications for its 2011 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program.

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program designed to identify, develop and promote emerging young African Women leaders to attain and succeed in leadership in their community and Africa as a whole. The program targets dynamic young women interested in developing transformational leadership skills that help them tackle issues affecting women in their communities and society as a whole. Applications are welcome from young African women living in Africa and the Diaspora.

MILEAD fellowship awards will be made to 25 young women with exceptional qualities who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. To be eligible for the one-year program, an applicant must be African, living on the continent or in the Diaspora; agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD including a three-week residential Summer Institute in August; and commit to a community leadership service project. Applicant must be between 19 – 25 years of age. Specific requirements of the program and related dates are outlined in the application package.

Please note that this is not a full-time fellowship. Selected candidates may remain full time students or work full time for the program duration, except during the 3–week summer institute. The 3-week summer institute is an intensive and full-time residential program and all fellows will be required to attend. The rest of the program involves community-based, online and other distance activities.

The deadline for completed MILEAD Fellows applications to be submitted for review is March 30, 2011.

For more information, visit this link.

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Nominations and applications invited for the International Writers Project Fellowships

The Brown University’s International Writers Project Fellowship if for established creative writers who are persecuted in their home countries or are actively prevented from pursuing free expression in their literary art. Both nominations and applications can be submitted for this opportunity.

The fellowship provides a one-year residency as a sanctuary for the selected writers. It will be accompanied by a series of lectures, readings and other events that highlight the national artistic and political culture of the writer and address the global issues of human rights and free expression. It will include a stipend, relocation funds, and health benefits. Brown will aid the writer in the visa and relocation process and provide administrative support, office space on the Brown campus in Providence, Rhode Island, and equipment.

The deadline to submit nominations/applications is 15 February 2011. For more information, visit this link.

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SIDA’s International Training Programmes in 2011

The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) supports participants from low and middle income countries to take part in International Training Programmes (ITP) which are held in two or more phases with one in Sweden and the other in a developing country.

The ITP is a unique opportunity targeted at NGOs and others in developing countries to help them develop their capacities in priority areas of development. ITP’s methodology takes account of the desire to develop and reform that the participants’ organization have expressed in their application to the program.

Following are the trainings on different areas to be held for participants from different countries with full or partial support:

1. Forest Certification: Forest Certification: The main objective of the programme is to support the development of a more sustainable and profitable forest sector in the invited countries. The programme comprises of several phases including training and project-based support. The programme is suitable for policy makers, forest managers, forest industry managers, researchers, auditors, and representatives from social and environmental NGOs …(click here to read more)

2. Plant Breeding and Seed Production: The main objective of this training programme is: to enhance the participants’ managerial efficiency by increasing their knowledge in all the essential elements of a modern seed industry. Individuals working within agriculture and the seed industry can apply to participate in this programme. The participants may come from either the private-, public- or NGO sectors… (click here to read more)

3. Education for Sustainable Development in Formal Education: The main objective of the programme is to provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences in ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) in the formal education sector. The programme aims at increasing understanding of the different dimensions of Sustainable Development (click here to read more)

4. Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas 2011 Asia: The intention of the programme is to strengthen the participants’ capacity in the field of Local Environmental Management in Urban Areas. A main focus will be to increase participants’ capacity to prioritize given scarce resources…(click here to read more)

5. LGBT and Human Rights: The programme purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Persons (LGBT) and Human Rights training programme is that participants after the programme should have useful tools and perspectives for working for LGBT persons’ human rights (click here to read more)

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