UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund for NGOs in Developing Countries
The United Nations Human Settlement Programme (UN-HABITAT) has launched the third round of funding for the UN-HABITAT Urban Youth Fund aimed at advancing the achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and the Habitat Agenda by supporting youth-led projects implemented in cities and towns of developing countries. The Fund has been established with the support of the Government of Norway.
The Fund seeks to provide assistance to youth-led NGOs to develop and implement projects that will contribute to sustainable urbanization in the developing world. Young persons in the age group of 15 and 32 years can apply to receive this support through legally registered organizations in developing countries. Persons above the age of 32 years can still take part in the projects demonstrating adult-youth partnerships. Involvement of girls and young women in decision-making at all levels of the organization is another important criterion.
An interesting feature of the Fund is that it can also support organizations that are legally not registered but fulfill other criteria set down in the application guidelines. Such an NGO needs to apply in partnership with a facilitating organization that will receive and manage the funding on its behalf.
Proposed projects should be implemented at the grassroots within a city or town with more than 10,000 inhabitants. The projects should promote youth participation in urban governance, pilot innovative approaches to adequate shelter and secure tenure for youth; promote entrepreneurship and employment for youth; and support the development of youth networks on sustainable urban development. The Fund can support projects of up to US $25,000 for a period of twelve months.
Applications have to be submitted online through the Urban Youth Fund System. The closing date for making the submission is 15 April 2011. For more information on how to apply, click here.
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NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provides direct grants to NGOs working around the world in the field of human rights, an independent media, the rule of law and for the advancement of democratic goals.
Activist organizations in diverse situations, such as transitional countries where the goal is democratic consolidation, authoritarian countries where the goals are liberalization, and the protection of human rights are encouraged to apply for financial support.
The decisions to provide funding to applicant NGOs are made on quarterly basis by the NED Board of Directors. In addition to evaluating how a program fits within the Endowment’s overall priorities, the Board considers factors such as the urgency of a program, its relevance to specific needs and conditions in a particular country, and the democratic commitment and experience of the applicant. The Endowment is especially interested in proposals that originate with local democratic groups. It is also interested in nonpartisan programs seeking to strengthen democratic values.
The next meeting of the NED Board of Directors for which NED is accepting proposals will be in June and all grant applications should be submitted by 8 April 2011 to be considered for approval at the June Board Meeting. For more information visit this link.
For our unofficial guidance on how to write a proposal to apply to this funding opportunity, CLICK HERE.
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Atlas Corps Fellowship Program for Nonprofit Professionals
The Atlas Service Corps is accepting applications for the Atlas Corps Fellowship Program from 15 February 2011 onwards. The Program is an opportunity for nonprofit professionals around the world to take up training and placement in the United States or Columbia for 12 or 18 month period.
Individuals applying for the Fall Fellowship starting from 1st September onwards in the United States should have 3 or more years of relevant experience in the NGO sector; possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; proficiency in English (oral, writing, reading); be 35 years or younger; be applying to volunteer in a country other than where you are from; and have commitment to return to your home country after the completion of the fellowship period.
For those applying for the Fellowship Program in Columbia should have one or more years of relevant experience in the NGO sector, should possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; speak, read and write an outstanding level of Spanish; and be committed to your country and return home after the one-year fellowship.
Applicants are required to fill the online application form available at the Fellowship website. They should also download essay question and complete them and submit them by email. All applicants need to provide two (up to three) letters of recommendation. There will be an English Test and interviews for Semi-Finalists applying for the Program in the US.
The deadline to submit applications is 15 April 2011. For more information, visit this link.
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AGFUND International Prize for Pioneering Human Development Projects: NGOs, INGOs, Government & Individuals can be nominated
The Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is regional developmental funding organization that works with UN agencies, international organizations and local NGOs around the world for the sustainability of human development and poverty alleviation. It annually offers the AGFUND International Prize with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in the areas of human development.
The Prize identifies successful human developmental projects, provide them with substantial funding and disseminate their best practices and innovation to replicate in other areas. It has a particular focus on supporting projects that improve the living conditions of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children in developing countries and covers a range of issues such as poverty, social exclusion, socio-economic marginalization, education and health.
There are four categories under the Prize carrying a total cash award of US $500,000.
First Category is for organizations in supporting the developing countries’ national policies and programs for empowering youth through entrepreneurships and job opportunities (for projects implemented by UN, international or regional organizations). This category carries an award of US $ 200,000.
Second Category is for NGOs-led efforts to empowering youth through entrepreneurships and job opportunities (for projects implemented by national NGOs). Selected projects receive cash award of US $100,000.
Third Category is for the governmental bodies’ efforts in adoption of pioneering entrepreneurships for empowering youth and increasing their job opportunities (for projects by government ministries and public institutions). Cash award is US $100,000.
Fourth Category is for individual-led efforts to empowering youth through entrepreneurships and job opportunities. (For projects initiated, sponsored and/or implemented by individuals). Cash award is US $50,000.
Only nominations are accepted (self-nominations not accepted). The nominator should be an agency or a qualified expert who is thoroughly aware of the project, in terms of design, objectives, target beneficiaries, funding, implementation and successful impact. The nomination form can be downloaded from the AGFUND website. Submissions can be made online or by sending the hardcopy.
The deadline to make the nominations is 31 May 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 $25,000
* The Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
* Nominee must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline.
* Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.
* Nominee must have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline.
The Award Winners who receive 2011 World of Children Awards will be announced and celebrated in New York City on Thursday, November 3, 2011.
The deadline to submit nominations is 1 April 2011. For more information, visit this link.
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UNESCO calling nominations for the Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation 2011
The Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation provides recognition to those with commitment and outstanding work in the development of educational innovations according to the theme announced for each year. The 2011 call for nominations for this Award has the theme of “Education for Learning to Live Together.”
The Award has been established by the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for UNESCO and the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) to recognize the potential of education and the human innovative spirit to address and resolve such pressing issues and problems.
Individuals or institutions from UNESCO Member States in Asia and the Pacific region that have designed and implemented significant educational innovation leading to improved access to and quality in education will be eligible for the Award.
Two individuals or institutions will be conferred with the award with a Certificate of Excellence and prize money of US$ 20,000 each at the UNESCO-APEID International Conference and/or China Hangzhou International Conference on Educational Innovations. Certificates of Merit may also be awarded to individuals or institutions that have demonstrated commendable innovative practices.
The Award organizers are calling for nominations from governments, educational institutions, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and individuals in Asia and Pacific countries
All nominations must reach the Award Secretariat by 15 July 2011. For more information, visit this link.
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2011 Call for Nominations for the Social Innovation Fellows Program
PopTech, a unique global innovation network of cutting-edge leaders, thinkers and doers with a mission to accelerate the positive impact of world changing people, projects and ideas. It is currently accepting nominations for the 2011 PopTech Social Innovation Fellows Program.
Each year, under this program, PopTech selects 10-20 high potential change agents from around the world who are working on highly disruptive innovations in areas like healthcare, energy, development, climate, education, and civic engagement, among many others. Fellows work in both the for-profit and not-for-profit worlds, have a minimum of 3-5 years experience, and are working in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth.
Selected fellows get an opportunity to participate in an all-expenses-paid, multi-day intensive program focused on insights and tools for accelerating and scaling “big bet” innovations, such as branding, media relations, social/Web2.0 media, finance, leadership, digital storytelling, design for impact and organizational development.
To be eligible to be nominated, candidates should be working in critical fields such as energy, green technology, empowering adolescent girls in developing countries, distributed health diagnostics, healthcare modeling, the environment, performing arts, water, education and other areas with significant beneficial impacts with highly disruptive breakthrough innovations to solve previously intractable problems; they should have positive track record as leaders in social innovation; work in organizations that are well positioned for sustainable growth and high impact; and are passionate leaders with a high potential for collaboration and success.
Fellows may be nominated by another individual or organization, self-nominated, or nominated from within the PopTech network. The open nomination process closes on March 31, 2011. For more information, visit this link.
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