The IPPF Small Grants Facility for Middle East and North Africa

Deadline: 12 October 2014

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) calls civil society organizations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that work at national or regional levels to apply for the Small Grants Facility: Taking the ICPD beyond 2014, to position SRHR and the priorities of the ICPD in the next development framework.

The primary objective of the IPPF small grants facility is to position SRHR and the unfinished business of the ICPD (International Conference on Population and Development) PoA (program of activities) as a government priority for the next development framework.

The grant will fund national and international advocacy aimed influencing national government’s SRHR position in post- 2015; and awareness rising to influence national policy makers’ position in post-2015. Grant award will be made up to maximum $9,500. All grantees must provide 10% match funding.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have a clear plan to communicate positive messages about SRHR to governments who are sending delegations to global policy events.
• Applicants must have a clear plan to participate in government delegations at global policy events and do follow up advocacy at the national level to ensure national follow up of global policy debates.
• Applicants must have a clear plan for follow up work on accountability and transparency over the following 12 months, at national level.
• Applicants must be working at the national or regional level in the Middle East and North Africa only.
• The organization must demonstrate its commitment to increasing political and financial commitment for sexual and reproductive health and rights, and in particular the ICPD Program of Action.
• Applications cannot be made by IPPF Member Associations.
• Joint (multi-partner) applications are considered for funding.
• Applications must be submitted in English or French.

Complete application materials include – completed application form, latest audited accounts, NGO certification (NGOs that are not registered can apply with a registered NGO that will act as fiduciary).

For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.

Are you into Commodity Development Activities? Apply for the Common Fund for Commodities

Deadline: 24 October 2014

The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is accepting applications from the organizations that are implementing Commodity Development Activities in the member countries. The Common Fund aims to realize the potential of commodity production, processing, manufacturing, and trade for the benefit of the poor. The Fund supports commodity based activities along the entire commodity value chain which extend across local, national, regional and international markets.

Target Areas

1. Production, productivity and quality improvements
2. Processing and value addition
3. Product differentiation
4. Diversification
5. Marketing
6. Technology transfer and up gradation
7. Introduction of measures to minimize the physical marketing and trading risks
8. Facilitation of trade finance
9. Risk Management

The CFC supports activities that promote the development of commodity sector and contribute to sustainability in terms of social, economic and environmental development.

Grant support will range between USD250,000 and 1,500,000 to carry out the proposed intervention. The CFC will provide funding for up to 7 years in which the first 2 years is the time for disbursement of funds and next five years are for repayment of debt/loans/repayable grants etc.). Successful applicants will be notified by 8 May 2015.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be public and private institutions, bilateral and multi-lateral development institutions, cooperatives, producer organizations, small and medium enterprises, processing and trading companies, and local financial institutions.
• Applicants must operate in commodity value chains or provide financial services to small business operators, SMEs, cooperatives, producer organizations.
• Applicants must have a proven track record in the proposed activities; and the technical, managerial and financial capacity to effectively and efficiently implement its activities.
• Proposed intervention must accelerate growth and/or, increase employment, enhance livelihood opportunities and income and reduce poverty.
• The application must clearly state the essential development impact indicators (beneficiaries and incomes; and impact on the environment) and additional development impact indicators as applicable for the proposed activity (impact on value chain; and impact on the market system).
• Proposed activities should have the objectives that are achievable within a specified period of time.
• The applicant organization must provide matching funds from their own resources (and those of their partners or third parties, e.g. bank loans) at least equal to, or greater than, 50% of the total cost of the project.
• Proposed activities must be innovative targeting new opportunities in commodity markets leading to commodity based growth, employment generation, increase in household incomes, reduction in poverty, and enhancement of food security.
• Proposed activities must have a potential measurable positive socio-economic and environmental impact on the stakeholders in commodity value chains as compared to the prevailing baseline situation.
• The completed application form may not exceed 20 pages (single spacing, font size 12) excluding tables and annexes.
• Application must be submitted in English language.

For more information, please visit CFC Call for Proposal.

Making All Voices Count the Global Innovation Competition of £300,000

Deadline: 15 October 2014

The Making All Voices Count invites applications from around the world for the Global Innovation Competition (GIC). The competition that can save £300,000 grant awards for the winners invites inspiring ideas, either proven or to be developed to enter. The public votes will determine the entries progress in the competition.

Themes

1. Legislative Openness
2. Sub-national Governance
3. Gender Equality
4. Building Resilience and Response to Humanitarian Crisis

Awards: £300,000 to Competition Winners

How to Submit an Idea?

• To submit an idea, you must first register an account.
• Once you confirm your email, you can submit your idea.

Required fields for idea submission

1. Idea title (50 characters)
2. Pitch visible to voters (250 characters)
3. Theme that best fits your idea
4. The innovation idea/concept (750 characters)
5. Reason why you believe that your idea fits in the theme you have selected (250 characters)
6. How your idea promotes better governance, transparency, accountability or decreased corruption. (500 characters)
7. How you intend to engage government. (500 characters)
8. How you idea/concept engage with gender equality and/or the rights of disadvantaged groups. (500 characters)
9. Why you should win. (250 characters)
10. And organizational and some other details.

Competition Proceedings

• Finalists will attend the Global Innovation Week in Jakarta, Indonesia. The week will conclude with the Global Innovation Gala, at which contestants make their final pitch followed by the Global Innovation Jury’s announcement of the winners.
• Winners will receive grants to support their projects, plus expert mentorship.

For more information, please visit The Global Innovation Competition.

The Documentation and Advocacy Fund for European Organizations working on LGBTI Issues

Deadline: 20 October 2014

The ILGA-Europe working for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people in Europe invites applications from organizations in European countries to apply for the Documentation and Advocacy Fund. The primary aim of the fund is to address discrimination at schools, school bullying and gender stereotypes and to work for inclusion and equality in educational contexts.

Grant may be allocated to one or more of the following

1. Collect data on school bullying (this topic should only be explored by organizations operating in countries where there is a proven gap of information in this area
2. Exploring the specific barriers faced by trans and/or intersex children and youth in the education system and identifying needs in this area
3. Collecting and analyzing data on teachers’ and administrative staff’s competence and attitudes in the field of LGBTI issues
4. Identify how curricula and textbooks refer to LGBTI issues
5. Explore how the school environment is inclusive of LGBTI students and teachers’ needs

The ILGA-Europe will make maximum 7 awards of maximum €6000-€7000 each.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be LGBT organizations officially registered with local authorities or unregistered initiative groups.
• Applications must provide a clear methodology and outline what the objectives, added-value and expected outcomes are.
• Applications must allow for the documentation of new evidence on discriminatory practices and barriers in access to education of LGBTI people.
• Applications must enhance data collection skills in the area of education.
• Applications providing an opportunity for joint work (peer-learning and/or coaching) between different civil society organizations are encouraged.

For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.