The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants Up to US$25,000 for Developing Countries

Deadline: 1 January 2015

The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is accepting grant concept notes from non-profit organizations in the developing countries that are focusing in one of the three fields – conservation, food and health. The foundation supports research, training and technical assistance projects that employ and/or train personnel from developing countries.

Projects demonstrating strong local leadership; promoting professional development in the conservation, agricultural and health sciences; developing the capacity of local organizations; and addressing a particular problem in the field are supported by the Foundation.

Average grant size is US$17,000. Grant request can be made for maximum US$25,000.

Grant Types

Conservation Grants aims to improve ecological and environmental conditions in the developing world. Research activities, training, and technical assistance efforts are supported under Food Grants.

Food Grants are allocated to efforts aimed at improving access to food for consumption in developing countries. To be eligible for the grants, projects should -

1. Promote or develop specific sustainable agriculture practices with potential to advance science and practice in other countries.
2. Develop new approaches that address fuel and resource problems related to food production and preparation in developing countries.
3. Explore and refine innovative education and training interventions for small scale food producers and farmers.
4. Advance new approaches to control pests and diseases affecting important food crops of developing countries

Health Grants are focused at programs that are preventive in nature. Research, technical assistance, and training projects are supported under Health Grants.

 

Please read the eligibility and application guidelines for the CFH (Conservation, Food and Health) Foundation Grants -

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be non-governmental organization in any developing country with its registration status equivalent to US 501(c)(3) organization.
• Applicants should have strong records of accomplishments in a particular field and have potential for replication.
• Projects must focus on regional or cross-boundary issues and opportunities.
• Applicants must feature collaborative partnerships embedded in strong networks; strengthen local leadership and scientific capacity; influence public discourse and policy; and focus on prevention rather than remediation.
• Applicants must attract additional support and hold promise for continuation or impact beyond the period of the foundation support.
• Project proposals for conservation grants should provide evidence that they help conserve viable ecosystems and protect biological diversity in developing countries; and train local leaders in conservation and protection of resources, with an emphasis on technical and scientific training.
• Project proposals for health grants should provide evidence that they improve public health through community-based efforts that address health promotion, disease prevention, family planning, and reproductive health; and increase the understanding and treatment of tropical diseases.

How to Apply?

• Applications need to be submitted via online application system. To begin with the online application system, first complete one time registration in GMA (Grantmakers Managers Advisors) Foundations portal. Find the link here. Before beginning, you may want to read the Tips for using the system.
• Create new account. If you have ever created an account in GMA, login.
• You will have to fill up general information along with Tax ID or registered charity number. Remember to enter 12-1234567 since you are not a US organization.
• You will have to click on Next Step and again fill the form providing more information. Finally you will be directed to a page where you can begin the application.

For more information, please visit CFH Grant Guidelines.

Secure Fund from The Sasakawa Peace Foundation

Deadline: 31 October 2014

The Sasakawa Peace Foundation accepts grant applications from non-governmental and voluntary organizations around the world to benefit from its Regular Projects Fund (focusing issues) and Special Fund (focusing regions). The proposed programs must promote international understanding, exchange, and cooperation, and must accord with program policy of SPF (for regular projects) and program guidelines of SPF special funds to secure funding.

The SPF is a private nonprofit foundation that promotes Japan’s international contribution, seeks to resolve global issues, endeavors to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation with priority regions.

Grants are provided for one to three years. There is no upper limit for grant request, the yearly budget per project is generally between US$20,000 and US$100,000. The grant may cover costs for travel, meetings, contracted service, honorarium, communication and transport, printing and reproduction, data collection, office supplies, and others.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be incorporated foundations and corporations, NPO corporations, universities and other incorporated educational institutions, and private organizations conducting non-profit activities, established on the basis of the Act on Promotion of Specified Non-profit Activities.
• Several organizations can collaborate to implement single project but application is accepted for specific organization or representative.
• Proposal must clearly outline project objectives, activity details, expected results and other important aspects of the project; and must give sufficient reasons why the project deserves funding from SPF.
• Applications must be written in either English or Japanese.
• Application materials include- grant application cover sheet, organizational profile, project description and other related documents (if necessary).

Note: Proposals must be sent via post. Proposals sent via email or fax are not considered for funding.

For more information, please visit Applying for Grants.

European Union/Lebanon Grants for Cultural Activities in 2014

Deadline: 22 May 2014

Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon is inviting Concept Notes from eligible parties for Cultural Activities in 2014 grant program. The major objective of the grant program is to promote dialogue and exchange between cultural and civilization through mutual understanding and the rapprochements between people through cultural and artistic exchanges.

Types of Activities (but not limited to) –

    Activities and events, exhibitions, competitions, workshops, projects via new media aimed at promoting intercultural exchange and dialogue in particular between youths from different nationalities and Lebanese communities and capacity building in the cultural field.
    Actions aimed at boosting contacts and at networking between Lebanese artists on one side, and European artists and organizers of international fairs, biennales or cultural festivals on the other side, and/or enhancing knowledge about Lebanese cultural actors abroad through meetings and trainings organized in Lebanon.

Eligibility Criteria –

    Applicants must be legal persons in non-profit making, specific types of organizations – non-governmental organizations, public sector operators, local authorities, international (inter-governmental) organizations as defined by Article 43 of the Implementing Rules to the EC Financial Regulation.
    Applicants must be established in a Member State of the European Union or Neighborhood South zone as stipulated in the basic act of the ENPI Regulation. This obligation does not apply to international organizations.
    It is highly recommended that the application or the partner in the contract be of Lebanese nationality.
    Applicants must be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.
    Actions must take place in Lebanon, ideally not only in Beirut, but also in other regions where the population has less access to cultural activities.

For more information, please visit Webgate Opportunity Announcement and download relevant documents.

Berghof Foundation’s Grant for Innovation in Conflict Transformation

Deadline- 31 March 2014
Berghof Foundation is seeking proposals from all eligible organizations around the world for Innovation in Conflict Transformation Grant Program. The major purpose of this program is to generate new ideas about how National Dialogues provide a distinct approach and a means of political settlement during and after war or political crisis.
The maximum amount of funding per project is 50,000 EUR. The maximum project duration is limited to 24 months.
Eligibility & Criteria-
    Organisations, as well as individuals, may apply
    There are no geographical restrictions on applicants
    Preference is given to projects that demonstrate a matching contribution of funds
For more information, visit Application Process & Guidelines page.

Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Transparency and New Technologies Initiative’

The Open Society Foundations’ (OSF) Grant for ‘Transparency and New Technologies Initiative’ provides grant to NGOs for breaking new ground in enhancing and extending transparency and accountability work through the strategic application of new technologies and data-informed approaches.

Launched in 2009, the Transparency and New Technologies Initiative initially set out to give support both to “born digital” organizations testing experimental approaches and tools, and to existing transparency organizations looking to integrate technology strategically into their work, as well as seeking to build bridges between these two communities. This work employed four key strategies:

    Supporting global software projects
    Supporting standards projects
    Providing seed funding to digital leaders
    Supporting established transparency campaigners

In the early years of this Initiative, the bias has been towards supporting projects and approaches that drive the acquisition, contextualization, and presentation of information to increase transparency. While these activities remain important, they need to be pursued in the service of an accountability outcome, rather than for their own sake. Future grantmaking will therefore include more emphasis on two new areas:

    Encouraging the use of data in advocacy for greater accountability.
    Developing the evidence base on the impact of data and technology in the transparency and accountability sector.

For more information, visit this link.

Open Society Foundations’ Grant for ‘Open Access to Law Initiative’

The Open Society Foundations’ grant for ‘Open Access to Law Initiative’ is part of the Information Program that seeks to address the problem of public access to statutory and case law which remains restricted in many countries around the world, especially in the Sub-Saharan region.  The Information Program cooperates with an international network of Legal Information Institutes that work with governments, courts and law societies to collate law corpuses and make them freely available online.

The Information Program and Open Society Foundation’s Africa foundations are supporting the development of a larger initiative which is undertaking to make open access to law the norm throughout Africa. To achieve this, Legal Information Institutes are being established at the national level in Sub-Saharan Africa, while a regional body has been developed to provide support and training to the national Legal Information Institutes. OSF is partnering with UNDP, Freedom House and the Africa Technology and Transparency Initiative to support this initiative.

The Open Access to Law Initiative has a full program of work for 2013. The Open Access to Law Initiative will consider applications from new partners in line with above stated priorities.

To apply, initially only a one-page concept note containing a brief description of the project goals and planned activities; information about the applicant organization and project partners; and an idea of how much your project will cost.

For more information, visit this link.

The Astraea National Lesbian Action Foundation

ASTRAEA IS A GLOBAL FOUNDATION providing critically needed financial and technical support to lesbian-led, LGBTQI and progressive organizations.

About Astraea Foundation Grants

Astraea was founded in 1977 by a small group of multi-racial, multi-class women in order to address the lack of funding for women-specifically lesbians and women of color. They believed that even the smallest of gestures, when combined, could create, nurture and strengthen significant social change. And they were right.

The first grantmaker to hundreds of organizations, Astraea plays a catalytic role for LGBTQI organizations across the globe. By seeding nascent ideas, groups, and movements, these initial grants have grown into long-term partnerships and coalitions.

This foundation works for social, racial and economic justice in the U.S. and internationally. Our grant-making and philanthropic advocacy programs help lesbians and allied communities challenge oppression and claim their human rights.

In pursuing our mission, we raise and disburse funds to programs and initiatives that directly benefit or serve our diverse constituencies; expand the community of individuals and institutions that support lesbian and trans issues; promote community-building, capacity building, and movement-building; and educate individuals about money, philanthropic giving, and the role of grantmaking in achieving common goals.

Grant Amount: Varies
More Info: www.astraea.org

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants Background

Formed in 1995, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation promotes innovative solutions to improve the lives of youth and their families, seeking results that move communities beyond what seems possible today. The Foundation invests in early childhood development, education, greenspace, and the arts and leads giving programs for each of the Blank Family of Businesses, including the Atlanta Falcons. Mr. Blank co-founded The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, in 1978 and retired from the company as co-chairman in 2001. Through the foundation and his family’s personal giving, Mr. Blank has granted more than $250 million to various charitable organizations.

 

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is committed to supporting programs and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and increase awareness about cultural and community issues among young men and women.

Grant Amount: Varies
More Info: www.blankfoundation.org

Arcus Foundation Grants

The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to advance LGBT equality, as well as to conserve and protect the great apes.

Provides grants through several funds, to include the Arcus Fund, Gay & Lesbian Fund, Great Apes Fund, and the National Fund. 

The Arcus Foundation envisions and contributes to a pluralistic world that celebrates diversity and dignity, invests in social justice, and promotes tolerance and compassion.

Grant Amount: Varies
for Funding and Grants visit : www.arcusfoundation.org