World Bank’s SIEF Call for Proposals for Basic Education

Deadline: 30 January 2015

 

The World Bank’s Strategic Impact Evaluation Fund (SIEF) is a a partnership program promoting evidence-based policy making in human development. It is currently accepting proposals for the “effectively engaging non-state actors in basic education.”

 

The purpose of this call is to promote the expansion and quality of primary and secondary education services in developing countries through non-state actors (ranging from for-profit private schools to NGO operated schools, and faith-based providers). The thematic focus on non-state actors was also part of previous SIEF calls for proposals launched in 2012 and 2013 (both closed). SIEF expects to be able to finance 1-to-3 additional impact evaluations in this area as part of the current 2014 Call.

Impact evaluations of World Bank supported programs are welcome, but no program affiliation with the World Bank or the funding organizations is required. While the call is focused on the impact of programs for low-income countries, research in middle-income countries will be considered as long as results will be clearly relevant to low-income countries.

 

The deadline for applications is Friday, January 30, 2015 at 6pm (1800 hrs) Eastern Standard Time (EST)

 

This call is being funded through the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the London-based Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), which focuses on promoting early childhood development and evidence-based solutions.

 

For more information, visit this link.

World Bank’s SIEF Call for Proposals for Early Childhood Development

Deadline: 30 January 2015

The World Bank’s Strategic Impact Evaluation Fund (SIEF) is a a partnership program promoting evidence-based policy making in human development. It is currently accepting proposals for the ” early childhood development, with a focus on promoting the cognitive and socio-emotional development of children ages 3-6.”

 

The purpose of this call is to carry out for rigorous impact evaluations of new or ongoing early childhood development programs, as well as longitudinal impact evaluation follow-ups of early childhood development programs. Impact evaluations of World Bank supported programs are welcome, but no program affiliation with the World Bank or the funding organizations is required. Programs to be evaluated can be government or non-governmental. While the call is focused on the impact of programs for low-income countries, research in middle-income countries will be considered as long as results will be clearly relevant to low-income countries. Specifically, SIEF is interested in innovative proposals that will inform the following question:

 

Which early childhood programs – whether a single intervention or a combination of interventions – improve the cognitive and socio-emotional development of young children, especially ages three to six, including their readiness for school; and how can these programs be delivered at scale in low- income countries?

 

This call is being funded through the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the London-based Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), which focuses on promoting early childhood development and evidence-based solutions.

 

The deadline for applications is Friday, January 30, 2015 at 6 pm (1800h) Eastern Standard Time (EST).

For more information, visit this link.

US DRL Grants for Supporting Transitional Justice Initiatives in Nepal

Deadline: 15 December 2014

 

The United States Department of State Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is accepting statements of interest (SOI) from US & foreign non-profit non-governmental organizations; public international organizations; private, public or state institutions of higher education; for profit organization or business for the program entitled Supporting Transitional Justice Initiatives in Nepal.

The DRL seeks to support programs striving to restore the citizens-government relationships after gross human rights violations, while increasing individual and community participation in democratic processes.

DRL will review the SOIs and invite selected organizations to submit full-proposal. Grant request can be made for minimum $300,000 and maximum $495,000.

 

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be US-or foreign-based non-profit non-governmental organizations; public international organizations; private, public or state institutions of higher education; for profit organization or business.
• Applicants must have existing or capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic partners or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including industry and NGOs.
• Applicants should have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar projects.
• Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined SOI. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
• Applications must be submitted in English.
• Entities listed on the Excluded Parties List System in the System for Award Management (SAM) are not eligible.

Note: Organizations are not required to have a DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number and an active SAM.gov registration to apply for this solicitation through GrantSolutions.gov. If a project is selected for further funding stages, these will need to be obtained.

For more information, please visit this link.

The USAID Powering Agriculture Grand Challenge: Up to $ 2M Grants for Clean Energy Solutions

Deadline: 12 February 2015

 

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in cooperation with the Government of Sweden, Duke Energy Corporation, the Government of Germany, and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) invite US and non-US organizations and institutions to submit Concept Note for Powering Agriculture: An Energy Grand Challenge for Development (PAEGC) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The call seeks to identify and support new and sustainable approaches to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy solutions for increasing agriculture productivity and/or value in developing countries.

The PAEGC is seeking innovative approaches to effectively integrate new CESs within the agriculture sectors of developing countries and emerging markets. Solutions should be within the clean energy-agriculture nexus that

• Can achieve scale
• Are adoptable within the context of emerging markets
• Are sustainable, and can ultimately progress without outside assistance
• Utilize modern, evidence-based science and technology approaches.

Funding Windows

1. Clean Energy Solution Design: Grants up to $500,000. Cost share – 15%
2. Clean Energy Solution Scale-up/Commercial Growth: Grants up to $2,000,000. Cost share – 35%

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be US and non-US educational, industrial, and not-forprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based, foundations, academic institutions, civic groups, regional organizations, vendors, start-ups, and project developers.
• Government entities and individuals are not eligible to apply for funding. Publicly-funded universities or universities with government affiliations are not considered government entities here.
• Applicants must have a presence in the country(ies) in which they propose to work or at least one local partner in the country(ies).
• Applicants can submit multiple applications to this call on behalf of the organization(s) that they represent.
• Window 1 Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate a Cost-Share contribution of at least 15% of the total award value; Window 2 Applicants shall demonstrate a minimum Cost-Share contribution of 35% of the total award value.
• In the proposals, applicants must
  • Be able to describe how their solutions will have an impact on both increasing use of clean energy/increasing energy efficiency & on increasing agriculture production and/or value.
  • Describe the specific developing country agricultural market they are targeting, and articulate how their solutions meet an existing market demand on the ground.
  • Describe how small-scale farmers and small to medium scale enterprises (SMEs)/operators along the agricultural value chain benefit from the proposed measures.
  • Describe how the solution/innovation supports low emissions economic growth and development amongst target end user groups.
  • Describe how the CES will support for gender equality.

Application Procedure

1. Submit a 600-word concept note responding to two questions that relate to – innovation; and relevance to clean energy/agriculture nexus. Window 1 applicants should respond to third question that relates to market potential & window 2 applicants should respond to a third question that relates to potential to scale.
2. Semi-finalists will be invited to submit full proposal (10 page) and supporting documents.
3. Finalists will be invited to present their CES to an innovator evaluation board. This will either be in-person or via video teleconferencing.
4. Selection of grantee.

Note: Application can be made from 8 December 2014. Applications must be submitted via online platform.

For more information, please visit grants.gov and search for funding opportunity number AID-SOL-OAA-00005.

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund: Up to $25,000 to address Conservation Needs

Deadline: 6 February 2015

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) is currently accepting letters of inquiry from NGOs around the globe. Besides being worldwide fund, the DWCF limits its fund transmission to the non-profits in USA only. Thus organizations outside USA, willing to secure the conservation grant should identify a US 501(c)(3) organization who is willing to become an intermediary. The US organization should receive the fund and direct the funding to international organizations that have proposed to utilize it for conservation project.

Grant request should be made for holistic programs addressing a significant conservation need (or projects that are part of a program) which reflect education and community engagement; sustainable development programs directly connected to protecting species and habitat; and scientific field studies on species and habitats (ex-situ projects/project components are not funded). Preference is given to projects where there is a significant conservation action component.

Grant request can be made up to US$25,000.

Primary Components of conservation program

1. Scientific Investigation
2. Education – positively influencing people’s knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about wildlife and wild places.
3. Empowering communities/partners to become actively involved in protecting wildlife and habitat.

Strategic priorities

• Projects in Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii (and North America in general), the Caribbean, China, Indonesia, Europe, Latin America, etc.
• Projects involving the following species/habitats (but not limited to)
  • Asian habitat and species (primarily tropical forest species)
  • Central/South African habitat and species (specifically savanna and forest species)
  • Latin American habitat and species
  • Marine species (including coral reefs, dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and sharks)
• Projects that target particular wildlife sustainability issues.
• Projects that focus on invertebrate conservation issues.

Note the key dates and eligibility criteria for The DWCF (Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund).

Note the Key Dates

1. 6 February 2015 – Letter of Inquiry submission deadline
2. 6 March 2015 – Full Proposal submission deadline
3. August 2015 – Evaluation completed
4. September 2015 – Processing/Notification/Check distribution

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be charitable, non-profit organization. Non-US applicants must partner with a US organization with 501(c)(3) status to be eligible for the grant.
• Scientists, students and institutions should work with nonprofit organizations to apply. Ph.D. level faculty focused on long term conservation programs are encouraged to partner with organizations. Graduate students can be involved in the project but cannot be the primary investigator.
• An applicant can submit only on project application for each of the following geographic areas- Africa, Asia/Australasia, Central/South America, North America and Marine.
• Applications can be made for multi-year project but projects will be funded on a year-to-year basis. Budget submitted should reflect only one year funding.
• Organizations must submit progress report to submit proposal for continuing project.
• The proposal should be cooperative in nature and may have matching funds.
• The proposal should clearly contribute to the conservation of endangered or threatened species in the wild, their habitats and engage the communities that surround them through community-based education programs or support sustainable community development projects that assist communities in protecting nature.
• The proposal should build on previous work including an established commitment to a conservation program or is well suited to become or contribute to a long-term conservation program.
• The principle investigator should affirm that the welfare of the animals identified in this study is not compromised.

Note: Inquiries are being viewed from 1 November 2015. So, submit application inquiry by 30 November to get longer time to submit full proposal.

For more information, please visit Conservation Funding.

United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF): NGOs can get Project Funding for Democracy and Human Rights

Deadline: 31 December 2014

 

The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is accepting project proposals on democracy and human rights for its new round of funding. NGOs, civil society organizations, independent constitutional bodies, regional and international organizations can apply and receive grants between $100,000 to $300,000 to implement projects for a period of two years principally at country level and in least developed, low and middle income countries.

Proposals are subjected to a thorough process of assessment, quality control and due diligence. An initial examination by a team of independent assessors is conducted, a process in which all applications are judged on their inherent quality and scored according to the following criteria:

• The project promotes the objectives of UNDEF
• The project draws on the United Nations comparative advantage
• The project will have a significant impact
• The project will encourage inclusiveness
• The project will enhance gender equality
• The project has strong prospects for successful implementation
• The applicant organization has a strong track record
• The project is technically sound in conception and presentation
• The project represents good value for money
• The project has strong prospects of sustainability beyond the project duration.

The UNDEF team then narrows down the list to 200-300 of the highest scoring projects. In doing so, the global and regional projects are considered separately from the various national project proposals and are considered within the respective global and regional baskets.

The vast majority of UNDEF projects are delivered directly by civil society organizations (CSO). In this type of project the CSO is responsible for the overall management of the project and bears all substantive, financial, monitoring, and reporting and evaluation responsibilities.

 

Apply for UNDEF now. Just visit this link or learn more at UNDEF website.

Call for Proposals to promote Democracy, Human Rights & Religious Freedom in Egypt

Deadline: 12 January 2015

Call for Request for Proposals (RFP) from organizations for projects that promote Democracy, Human Rights & Religious Freedom  in Egypt by The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).

Religious Freedom of $500,000, pending availability of funding:

DRL looks forward to fund projects that will have a direct and lasting impact for religious freedom in Egypt by promoting reforms and structural changes that take advantage of changing social and political dynamics.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be a U.S.-based or foreign-based non-profit organization/non-government organization (NGO).
• Be a public international organization.
• Be private, public, or state institutions of higher education.
• Be a for-profit organization or business.
• Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic partners or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including industry and NGOs.
• Have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar projects.
• Participants should reflect religious, ethnic, and gender diversity

Review Criteria

1. Quality of Program Idea/Inclusivity of Marginalized Population
2. Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives
3. Cost Effectiveness
4. Program Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Multiplier Effect/Sustainability
6. Institution’s Record and Capacity

Application components: Completed and signed SF-424 and SF424; executive summary; a statement of work or synopsis of the program; a concise breakdown of program objectives, activities and expected results; a brief description of the applicant(s).

How to apply?

1. Applications must adhere to the DRL’s posted Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for Full Proposals, given on the website.
2. The applications should be in English or an original document within the application is in another language, an English translation is provided.
3. Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
4. All the proposals should be sent electronically to the website given in the announcement by the closing date.

For more information, please visit: Religious Freedom in Egypt.

US Department of State : Call for proposals for 9 Funding Projects to promote Human Rights & Religious Freedom

US department of State Organisation The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is now accepting proposals for 9 Funding projects:

DRL Request for Proposals of $400,000 for promoting Democracy & Religious Freedom in Central Asia

Deadline: 12 January 2015

The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) is asking for Request for Proposals (RFP) from organizations for Promoting Democracy & Religious Freedom in Central Asia particularly Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan. It also aims to encourage Human Rights Among people.

Religious Freedom: $400,000 availability of funding

DRL aims to fund projects that will have a lasting impact on religious freedom in Central Asia by encouraging reforms and structural changes that take advantage of changing social and political dynamics.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be a U.S.-based or foreign-based non-profit organization/non-government organization (NGO).
• Be a public international organization.
• Be private, public, or state institutions of higher education.
• Be a for-profit organization or business.
• Have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with thematic partners or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders including industry and NGOs.
• Have demonstrable experience administering successful and preferably similar projects.
• Participants should reflect religious, ethnic, and gender diversity

Review Criteria

1. Quality of Program Idea/Inclusivity of Marginalized Population
2. Program Planning/Ability to Achieve Objectives
3. Cost Effectiveness
4. Program Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Multiplier Effect/Sustainability
6. Institution’s Record and Capacity

Application components: Completed and signed SF-424 and SF424; executive summary; a statement of work or synopsis of the program; a concise breakdown of program objectives, activities and expected results; a brief description of the applicant(s).

How to apply?

1. Applications must adhere to the DRL’s posted Proposal Submission Instructions (PSI) for Full Proposals, given on the website.
2. The applications should be in English or an original document within the application is in another language, an English translation is provided.
3. Organizations may form consortia and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
4. All the proposals should be sent electronically to the website given in the announcement by the closing date.Applications must be made through grants.gov or grantsolutions.gov. Organizations must have DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) number and sam.gov registration to apply through grants.gov.

For more information, please visit: Democracy & Religious Freedom.