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Applications Invited for USAID's RISE challenge to address Gender-Based Violence in the Environment Last date : 8th Oct 2019

https://competitions4dev.org/risechallenge

Applications Invited for USAID's RISE challenge to address Gender-Based Violence in the Environment Last date : 8th Oct 2019 Link- www.ngofundsindia.org About the Organization: Global Innovation Exchange (GIE) is a global development technology platform for innovations, funding, and insights. GIE's mission is to help scale the most promising innovations by utilizing its ever-growing database of information to serve as a reliable fundraising resource for global development innovations, as well as a source of credible innovation data for the international development community. About the Problem: Gender-based violence (GBV) is estimated to affect more than one in three women worldwide. This widespread problem takes a variety of forms, including sexual, psychological, community, economic, institutional, and intimate partner violence, and in turn affects nearly every aspect of a person?s life, including health, education, and economic and political opportunities. At the same time, environmental degradation, loss of ecosystem benefits, and unsustainable resource use are creating complex crises worldwide. As billions of people rely on these natural resources and ecosystems to sustain themselves, the potential human impacts are dire, with disproportionate effects on women and girls.

Posted October 3, 2019 at 9:16 AM

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Application invited by Rockfeller Foundation; last date 15th oct 2019

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About the Organization: The Rockefeller Foundation?s mission is to promote the well-being of humanity throughout the world. The Foundation advances new frontiers of science, data, policy, and innovation to solve global challenges related to health, food, power, and economic mobility. The Rockefeller Foundation seeks to inspire and foster large-scale human impact that promotes the well-being of humanity by identifying and accelerating breakthrough solutions, ideas and conversations. About the Grant: They are excited to launch a new global challenge platform for university students to come together and develop innovative solutions to problems associated with poverty: The Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Student Social Innovation Challenge. Through the Challenge, their organizations will share the lessons they?ve learned from decades of backing companies, leaders, and ideas with the next generation of social innovators as they explore areas of opportunity, develop ideas of their own, and launch social ventures. 1) The first track is for students enrolled at universities that offer these four existing social innovation competitions: Big Ideas Fowler Global Social Innovation Competition Innovation in Action MIT IDEAS Global Challenge 2) The second track is new, for students enrolled at all other universities around the world - their own Virtual Challenge. The Fall Virtual Challenge kicks off on October 15th with a 6-week Lean Startup course offered by +Acumen. Through this course and a series of virtual Learning Labs, students will develop the skills they need to plan, launch, and scale a successful venture.

Posted September 9, 2019 at 7:32 AM

GRAHAM FOUNDATION GRANT

www.grahamfoundation.org/grant_programs/

Mission Founded in 1956, the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts fosters the development and exchange of diverse and challenging ideas about architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. The Graham realizes this vision through making project-based grants to individuals and organizations and producing exhibitions, events, and publications. Grantmaking Focus Architecture and related spatial practices engage a wide range of cultural, social, political, technological, environmental, and aesthetic issues. We are interested in projects that investigate the contemporary condition, expand historical perspectives, or explore the future of architecture and the designed environment. We support innovative, thought-provoking investigations in architecture; architectural history, theory, and criticism; design; engineering; landscape architecture; urban planning; urban studies; visual arts; and related fields of inquiry. Our interest also extends to work being done in the fine arts, humanities, and sciences that expands the boundaries of thinking about architecture and space. In an effort to bridge communities and different fields of knowledge, we support a wide range of practitioners (such as architects, scholars, critics, writers, artists, curators, and educators) and organizations (such as non-profit galleries, colleges and universities, publishers, and museums).

Posted August 22, 2019 at 2:39 AM

Third Human Rights Youth Challenge; Last date 2nd Sep 2019

https://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/WaterAndSanitation/SRWater/Pages/YouthChallenge.aspx

The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation is organizing the Third Human Rights Youth Challenge and invites youth aged between 24 and 32 years to submit a 2000 word essay on ?private sector participation in the water and sanitation sector: a human rights perspective?. The Special Rapporteur will invite the winner to join him in an expert consultation, to discuss the impact of private sector participation in the water and sanitation sectors on the human rights to water and sanitation with key experts and stakeholders. The deadline of the submission is 2 September 2019 and the winner will be announced on 2 October 2019.

Posted August 5, 2019 at 1:55 AM

TATA Social Enterprise Challenge

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TATA Social Enterprise Challenge, is a joint initiative by the TATA group and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), a National Level challenge to find India???s most promising social enterprises. Also aimed at raising awareness about Social Entrepreneurship, TATA Social Enterprise Challenge aims to encourage the youth to step up to be the next generation of social entrepreneurs. The challenge will invite social entrepreneurs from across India, who either have an early stage venture or an idea with a proof of concept. The proposed venture needs to have a sustainable business model that creates social impact. There is no restriction on the business model and it can be for-profit, not for profit or even a hybrid model. The teams are required to submit a detailed Impact Proposal for the event based on which teams will be shortlisted for a 3-week mentorship program which includes mentorship at IIM Calcutta campus. Social entrepreneurs identified through the competition will be offered mentorship support, awarded cash grants and have an opportunity to pitch for funding and incubation at IIM Calcutta. The challenge has three stages. ??? Impact Proposal Round ??? In this round, teams will need to submit an ???Impact Proposal??? through website. ??? Semi-Finals ??? On clearing the Impact Proposal Round, a maximum of twenty teams will be invited to pitch to a panel of esteemed judges consisting of Social VCs, Social Entrepreneurs and faculty from IIM Calcutta. ??? The Grand Finale ??? A maximum of ten teams will be selected for the Grand Finale and will pitch to a panel of esteemed judges, consisting of TATA Business Leaders, CEOs/Founders of Social VCs, Social Entrepreneurs and faculty from IIM Calcutta. REWARDS Cash Grants The top 3 winners of the competition will win cash grants up to 2 lakhs,each, to be invested in their ventures. Incubation The teams which make it to the grand finale will be given an opportunity to pitch for incubation at IIM Calcutta. Funding Opportunity All teams shortlisted for the semi-finals and finals will have an opportunity to pitch to India???s largest social VCs for seed funding. Mentorship 3 week mentorship support provided to all short-listed teams leading up to a two-day residential mentorship program on IIMC campus.

Posted September 25, 2014 at 3:02 AM

USAID Partnership Opportunities in India

www.usaid.gov/india/work-with-us/partnership-opportunities

USAID Partnership Opportunities in India The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is committed to increasing the sustainable impact of our development cooperation programs with India through partnerships. Globally, and in India, the availability of private resources far surpasses the level of official development assistance. Partnerships enable USAID/India to leverage private sector assets, innovation, markets and expertise, as well as public resources, from a variety of contributors. The India Partnerships Program is designed to catalyze, facilitate, and support such collaboration toward shared objectives in such important areas as maternal and child health, control of infectious diseases, the promotion of clean and renewable energy, early literacy, water access, and food security. USAID/India???s five-year Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for the period 2012- 2017 recognizes that major global development challenges remain for which different solutions, approaches and resources are needed to effect the magnitude of change required to meet these challenges in a cost-effective, sustainable manner. Hence, the CDCS envisions a shift towards building partnerships that enable private and public sector actors to collaborate with USAID/India, to contribute significant resources and to identify innovative solutions to development problems. These are then tested, diffused and scaled to engage and benefit base-of-the-pyramid populations in India and across the globe. USAID defines innovations as those interventions that utilize novel business models or products or services that lead to dramatic improvements (not incremental ones) in addressing development challenges. Innovation can incorporate science and technology, but this integration is not mandatory. Innovation should help produce significant development outcomes more effectively, more cheaply, more sustainably, that reach more beneficiaries, and in a shorter period of time. Ideally, such innovations would provide a significantly amplified and/or accelerated positive development result. USAID/India also recognizes that India???s new Companies Bill, with its provisions on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), provides a tremendous opportunity to merge private funding with donor objectives. These new provisions, applicable from April 1, 2014 onward, stipulate that qualified companies should spend at least 2% of their average net profit from the previous three years on eligible CSR activities. In light of this new rule, USAID/India is seeking to partner with companies in order to provide an attractive vehicle through which Indian companies can not only fulfill their CSR obligations, but also work with USAID/India to achieve shared development objectives.

Posted September 19, 2014 at 7:22 AM

Azim Prem Ji Fellowship Program (2014???16)

www.azimpremjifoundation.org/fellowship

Azim Prem Ji Fellowship Program (2014???16) Location: ??? Chhattisgarh ??? Dhamtari ??? Karnataka - North East Karnataka and Mandya ??? Puducherry ??? Rajasthan - Sirohi, Barmer, Rajsamand and Tonk ??? Uttarakhand - Uttarkashi, Almora and Udham Singh Nagar Last date 18 Sep 2014 Azim Premji Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that works to improve quality and equity in school education across the country. Our vision is to significantly contribute to a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. The Fellowship is a 2-year full-time program, where you will get to understand and experience the realities of rural Government schools. It includes 22 months of field work based at any one of our District Institutes, combined with class work to conceptualize your experiences. You should have 2 to 6 years of work experience, with a post-graduate or a professional degree in any discipline. We welcome people from a variety of backgrounds. What is important is your willingness to explore the social sector and the desire to contribute. The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend of Rs. 27,000.

Posted September 16, 2014 at 2:43 AM

Empanelment of NGOs in RGNIYD

www.rgniyd.gov.in/content/invitation-expression-interest-empaneling-ngoscivil-society-organisations

Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empaneling NGOs/Civil Society Organisations to organize Collaborative/Independent programmes with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD)

Posted August 3, 2014 at 4:03 AM

MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

www.mca.gov.in/

MINISTER OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS- See Notices and Circular section for - Clarifications with regard to provisions of Corporate Social Responsibility under section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Posted June 25, 2014 at 3:19 AM

SPLASH- International Donor organisation

www.splash.org

Introduction: Splash is an international charitable organization headquartered in Seattle, WA. Our mission is to change the lives of vulnerable children in impoverished urban areas by providing clean drinking water to orphanages, street shelters, rescue homes, schools, and children???s hospitals. In six years we have brought and continue to provide safe drinking water to over 280,000 children in cities around the world. To learn more, please visit www.splash.org Splash started its work in India with its first projects being implemented in Kolkata, West Bengal in keeping with the organisation???s global strategy of reaching out to children in institutions (schools, orphanages, rescue homes etc.) In 2014-2015, Splash plans to collaborate with Sarva Shikha Mission (SSM) and work in wards 66, 65, and 58 in Kolkata. In this connection Splash invites expression of interest from organisations that are keen to collaborate in delivering a WASH in Schools program. The minimum requirement is as follows: ??? Have a valid FCRA registration ??? Organisation based in Kolkata having experience of working in urban locations Interested organisations are requested to apply through email at the following email address: dora@splash.org The application should include a letter of intent and details of the organisation filled in the following format: NAME OF THE ORGANISATION: DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT: HEAD OF THE ORGANISATION: CONTACT DETAILS (including email address): REGISTRATION DETAILS: (Societies Registration, FCRA and other details to be furnished) ORGANISATION???S VISSION/MISSION: CURRENT AREAS OF OPERATION: SECTOR SPECIALISATION: (Health, Education, Child Protection, WASH etc.): LAST 3 YEARS??? ANNUAL BUDGET: CURRENT HUMAN RESOURCES: (Number of full time and part time staff) CURRENT ASSETS: PRESENT & PAST DONORS: (Please provide a list of donors) PRESENT & PAST WASH EXPERIENCE:

Posted June 16, 2014 at 4:46 AM

Nippon Foundation- Japan

www.nippon-foundation.or.jp/en/what/grant/application/other_fields/

The Nippon Foundation is an independent, non-profit, grant-making organization founded in 1962. It was established by legislation for the purpose of carrying out philanthropic activities using revenue from motorboat racing. The Foundation is providing aid to projects that fall under one of the following four major categories: 1) public welfare in Japan; 2) voluntary programs in Japan; 3) maritime and ship-related projects; and 4) overseas cooperative assistance. Under the category of overseas cooperative assistance, we especially respect cross-border, transnational activities; local and regional undertakings that may fall outside the reach of the public sector or other donor agencies; and initiatives to tackle pressing issues and long-range or persistent problems that require prompt and systemized care. Grants are given to programs planned and conducted by overseas non-profit organizations in such areas as basic human needs, human resources development, and promotion of international cooperation. Applicant Eligibility Applicants for The Nippon Foundation's overseas grants must be non-profit organizations based outside of Japan. They can be local, regional or international NGOs/NPOs, and include educational and research institutions. The Foundation does not accept applications from, nor provide grants to, private individuals or for-profit organizations. APPLICATION PROCEDURES When to Apply There is no application deadline as such, and applications can be received throughout the year. However, since the screening procedures may take as long as five months, it is strongly recommended that applications be submitted at least half a year before the planned start of the project, or whenever the funding will be needed. How to Apply Applications must be submitted by mail; we do not accept applications by fax or e-mail. All materials should be typed in English and sent to: International Program Department The Nippon Foundation 1-2-2 Akasaka Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8404 Japan

Posted April 28, 2014 at 4:10 AM

The Coca-Cola India Foundation

www.anandana.org/

The Coca-Cola India Foundation, a Company registered under Section 25 of the Companies' Act is committed to sustainable development and inclusive growth by focusing on issues relating to water, the environment, healthy living and social advance so that it can contribute to a strong and resolute India enabling the common man to better his or her life. In order to promote the Foundation's objectives, monetary grants and other assistance will be provided to NGOs, beneficiary organizations, cooperatives, philanthropies and such others who can be suitable partners in implementing projects for social welfare across the Country. The Foundation seeks to ensure project execution, maintenance and sustainability through the active involvement and direct participation of the beneficiary community at the grass-root level. ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS If a proposal is being considered for a grant, the applicant would be intimated in this regard within six to eight weeks from the date of receipt of the proposal. Once the grant is approved by the Board of Directors, the Foundation will request the applicant, to sign a GRANT AGREEMENT based on mutually agreed terms and conditions. Applications are considered throughout the calendar year i.e. from January to December each year. However, if the Foundation receives requests far in excess of its ability to give funding, some grant requests may be denied. Qualified organizations which are declined may also reapply after a gap of six months. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR GRANT Organizations requesting grants from the Foundation would be required to meet the following criterion prior to submission of any proposal to the Foundation: ORGANIZATION RELATED:The organization should have been in existence for a minimum of 5 years.The organization should be registered as a Trust/Society/not-for-profit company under applicable law that implements social development projects in India.The organization should have a Governing Board/ Council and should disclose the profile of the Board Members including the Chairperson, Directors and key employees of the organization.The organization should have a proven track record in the delivery of quality services in specific fields, good implementation history, capacity of personnel to manage the project on prescribed schedules and targets.The organization should have a good working relationship and contacts with the communities.The organization should not be affiliated with any political party.The organization should ensure compliance with laws and regulations.The organization should follow transparent accounting practices. It should provide signed audited statements along with the statutory auditor's report GRANT APPLICATION FORMAT Organizations applying for Grant are requested to submit this application along with the project proposal to:The Program Manager Coca-Cola India Foundation Enkay Towers, Udyog Vihar Phase V GURGAON 122 016, HARYANA Tel : 0124- 2348041/4785069 Fax : 0124 - 2348143 Email : anandana@coca.cola.com

Posted January 8, 2014 at 6:55 AM

RBC Blue Water Project

www.rbc.com/community-sustainability/apply-for-funding/guidelines-and-eligibility/blue-water-project.html

RBC Blue Water Project RBC Blue Water Project offers two levels of grants: ??? Community Action Grants: These grants range from $1,000 to $10,000, and are awarded to local or community-based organizations in Canada, the United States or the Caribbean. We have established an application deadline for Community Action Grants, rather than accepting applications year round. This will allow us to review all applications in a fair and consistent manner. The 2014 Community Action Grant application is now available. The application deadline is February 3, 2014. ??? Leadership Grants: These grants range from $10,001 to $100,000 and are awarded to organizations that are leaders in providing programs in North America and other countries where RBC does business. Interested organizations must submit an Expression of Interest, available now. If your project qualifies for additional consideration, we will invite you to submit a formal RBC Blue Water Leadership Grant Application. The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest is December 20, 2013. Leadership Grants: These grants range from $10,001 to $100,000 and are awarded to organizations that are leaders in providing programs in North America and other countries where RBC does business. Interested organizations must submit an Expression of Interest. The Expression of Interest stage is a new feature of the RBC Blue Water Project Leadership grants process, intended to save charitable organizations the time and effort of completing a full RBC Blue Water Project Leadership Grant application and to help us pre-screen applicants and projects. Submit an Expression of Interest form now . If your project qualifies for consideration, we will invite you to submit a formal RBC Blue Water Project Leadership Grant Application. The deadline for submission is December 20, 2013.

Posted December 13, 2013 at 6:59 AM

World Bank with NGOs(Civil Society)

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The World Bank first began to interact with civil society in the 1970s through dialogue with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on environmental concerns. Today the World Bank consults and collaborates with thousands of members of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) throughout the world, such as community-based organizations, NGOs, social movements, labor unions, faith-based groups, and foundations. The World Bank has learned through these three decades of interaction that the participation of CSOs in government development projects and programs can enhance their operational performance by contributing local knowledge, providing technical expertise, and leveraging social capital. Further, CSOs can bring innovative ideas and solutions, as well as participatory approaches, to solving local problems. The overview section of this website provides information on the Bank???s evolving relationship with civil society.

Posted December 9, 2013 at 7:59 AM

Eurpean Commission Funding

ec.europa.eu/europeaid/work/funding/index_en.htm

Grants are awarded as donations to third parties that are engaged in external aid activities. Procurement procedures are launched when the Contracting Authority wants to purchase a service, goods or work in exchange for remuneration. Procedures for grants and contracts under the relevant EU external aid programmes are consolidated in the Practical Guide. GRANTS- Grants are direct financial contributions from the EU budget or from the European Development Fund. They are awarded as donations to third parties that are engaged in external aid activities. The Contracting Authority awards grants that are used to implement projects or activities that relate to the EU???s external aid programmes. Grants fall into two categories: Grants for actions: aim to achieve an objective that forms part of an external aid programme. Operating grants: finance the operating expenditure of an EU body that is pursuing an aim of general European interest or an objective that forms part of an EU policy. Grants are based on the reimbursement of the eligible costs, in other words, costs effectively incurred by the beneficiaries that are deemed necessary for carrying out the activities in question. The results of the action remain the property of the beneficiaries. Grants are subject to a written agreement signed by the two parties and, as a general rule, require co-financing by the grant beneficiary. Since grants cover a very diverse range of fields, the specific conditions that need to be fulfilled may vary from one area of activity to another. Those intending to apply for a grant should consult the calls for proposals. CONTRACTS Procurement procedures are launched when the Contracting Authority wants to purchase a service, goods or work in exchange for remuneration. A procurement procedure leads to the conclusion of a public contract. The difference between a public contract and a grant is clear: in the case of a contract, the Contracting Authority receives the product or service it needs in return for payment. in the case of a grant, it makes a contribution either to a project carried out by an external organisation or directly to that organisation because its activities contribute to EU policy aims. Procurement procedures are governed by specific rules which vary depending on the nature of the contract (service, supplies, work) and the threshold. Those intending to apply for a contract should consult the procurement notices.

Posted July 3, 2012 at 8:02 AM

Global Fund for Women

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Global Fund for Women Types of Grants General Support awards to grantee partners are classified as Innovation, Strengthening, and Sustaining Grants. Innovation Grants Womenâ??s movements are stronger when they are diverse and dynamic. Innovation grants fund new/emerging approaches, issues, and voices. With these grants Global Fund aims to raise visibility and leverage resources for womenâ??s movements and to connect emerging groups to a wider network of womenâ??s organizations. They address womenâ??s rights agendas in rural and excluded areas/communities, sustain new approaches, and nurture young feminists involved in building the womenâ??s movement. These grants can also support creative approaches to challenging issues and pilot projects that require some calculated risk. Strengthening Grants Womenâ??s movements are stronger when womenâ??s organizations have the capacity and resources to be effective and strategic. Strengthening grants fund infrastructure, enhance granteeâ??s programmatic impact, and strengthen capacity and connections. These medium-sized grants aim to support the professionalism of womenâ??s groups. Strengthening Grants offer reliable support to groups who have a track record of cumulative change and have infused voices and issues into mainstream agendas. Sustaining Grants Womenâ??s movements are most successful when womenâ??s organizations are well networked, led and supported and have the funds to seize opportunities when they arise. Therefore Sustaining Grants are larger, fund strong national, regional, and global womenâ??s rights organizations to build collective power, take coordinated actions, grow feminist leadership, and sustain lasting systemic change for gender equality. Groups identified by Global Fund as strong candidates for Sustaining Grants will be invited to propose an initiative, then partner with Global Fund to set clearly-outlined goals and outcomes, and evaluation processes for the grant sought. This may be for an activity or program that may include convenings, capacity-building, or research. To be eligible, groups must have significant capacity for growth, a longer history with Global Fund, and exemplify movement building in their activities, programs and/or structures. Groups are also required to have a track record for impact on their communities, countries, and/or regions via policy change, advocacy and documentation.

Posted October 28, 2013 at 4:17 AM

India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL)

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CSR Fund from India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) Last date -25th June 2013

Posted June 15, 2013 at 4:21 AM

Other Awareness Programme 2013-14 by Ministry of Environment and Forests

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Other Awareness Programme 2013-14 Last Date- 17th May 2013 Other Awareness Programme will fund proposals for promoting environmental awareness the scope of which is beyond that of other programmes of EEA T scheme. Such proposals will be supported by the Ministry based on merits and their conformity with the requirements of the Ministry in its endeavours to promote environmental awareness of different target groups. 2. The field of environment & sustainable development for conducting various activities are given as under: ??? Awareness cum action programs in and around the protected area, in wildlife corridors, biodiversity hotspots, rivers and wetlands. ??? Awareness programs which focus on local communities that are critical to conservation of forests/wildlife/environment. ??? Activities like nature camps, Marathon/Walkathons/Yatras/Quiz Competitions/Green Haat 3. Proposals are invited from the recognized Academic/Research Institution or a Government Department/Government, Registered Voluntary/Professional Organisation/ Trust/Ngo etc. 4. The detailed guidelines including eligibility criteria, proforma and matrix for submission of Proposals are available on the website of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (http://moef.nic.in). 5. The proposal may be submitted to the respective Centre of Excellence of Ministry i.e. CEE, Ahmedabad and CPREEC, Chennai as per the details given. Centre for Environment Education (CEE) Nehru Foundation for Development, Thaltej Tekra, Ahmedabad ??? 380054 Email: sl@ceeindia.org Location included- Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Daman & Diu, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. CPR Environmental Education Centre (CPREEC) The C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, 1 Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai- 600 018 Email: cpreec@vsnl.com/cpreec@gmail.com Location included- Tamilnadu, Kerala, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra including Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Orissa. 6. The last date for submitting the proposals in both hard and soft copies complete in all respects is 17th May, 2013. Proposal received after the last date will not be entertained. It may be noted that the decision regarding approval/ rejection of proposals including the quantum of financial assistance to be provided will be taken by the Ministry.

Posted May 15, 2013 at 6:59 AM

RFP under Janani-Shishu Suraksha Karvakram (JSSK)

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Request for Proposal for organizing a fleet of vehicles for the transportation of entitlement holders under Janani-Shishu Suraksha Karvakram (JSSK), Last date- A pre-bid conference will be held on 13th April, 2013 at 11 AM in the ground floor committee room at Health Training Centre, Kalibari, RAIPUR. last date- Last date: The deadline for submission of the bids is 1700 hours, 22nd April, 2013, 2012 at the address indicated in the format for transmittal letter.

Posted April 2, 2013 at 6:28 AM

.Request for Proposal (RFP) for selection of Consultant/ Agency for Monitoring and Concurrent Evaluation (including Documentation) of IWMP in Uttar Pradesh

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Request for Proposal (RFP) for selection of Consultant/ Agency for Monitoring and Concurrent Evaluation (including Documentation) of IWMP in Uttar Pradesh. Last adte - 10 April 2012

Posted March 23, 2013 at 4:19 AM

The India Youth Fund by UN-HABITAT And Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

www.nsfoundation.co.in/india_youth_fund.html

The India Youth Fund by UN-HABITAT And Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Last date - 15th April, 2013 UN-HABITAT in collaboration with the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation brings to India the Indian window of the global Urban Youth Fund exclusively for young individuals working towards improving the lives of urban Indian Youth. The India Youth Fund aims to advance youth empowerment in India through the provision of small grants, up to INR 8 Lacs, to youth-led organizations. In addition, the project coordinators are trained in project management, financial management and monitoring and evaluation in the Asian regional training session for the Urban Youth Fund. The Fund: With an annual budget of INR 8 Lacs/project/organization, the fund looks to provide not only financial support but also provide organizations with training required for sustaining successful projects for maximum outreach. Projects must contribute to sustainable urban development within one of the following areas: Urban Land, Legislation and Governance Urban Planning and Design Urban Economy Urban Basic Services Access to Health Information and Facilities Housing and Slum Upgrading Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation Research and Capacity Development Eligibility: To qualify for a grant, applicant organizations must: ??? Be led by young people aged 15-32, and the projects must and be based in cities or towns in India. ??? A majority (>50%) of the management team should be within the above age limits. ??? Applicant organizations must be legally registered for at least one (1) year by the relevant national, regional or local authority. ??? Applicant organizations must involve girls and young women in decision-making at all levels of the organization. This includes senior management level and board. ??? Applicant organizations that lack a valid registration certificate or bank account, but fulfill all other eligibility criteria, may apply in partnership with another organization that will serve as the facilitating organization Projects must contribute to sustainable urban development within one of the following areas: Urban Land, Legislation and Governance (Creating youth space & Youth friendly cities) Urban Planning and Design (Employment, Job & business training) Urban Economy (Training in governance & Democracy) Urban Basic Services (Recycling, water, sewage and IT services) Access to Health Information and Facilities (Improving health status of urban youth) Housing and Slum Upgrading (Lobbying for access to affordable housing, training in construction) Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation (Training & services for youth at Risk, drugs, alcohol & prostitution) Research and Capacity Development (Training, building networks & research) Applications Open on: 15th February, 2013 Applications Close on: 15th April, 2013

Posted February 28, 2013 at 6:59 AM

THE POSITIVE ACTION FOR CHILDREN FUND

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THE POSITIVE ACTION FOR CHILDREN FUND- Call for Proposals 2013

Posted February 19, 2013 at 3:11 AM

State Water and Sanitation Mission, UP

www.swsmup.org

EMPANELMENT FOR SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS in Uttar Pradesh State Water and Sanitation Mission 6, Sarojini Naidu Marg, Lucknow- 226 001, Uttar Pradesh Phone No- 0522-2239448, Fax No. 0522-2237709 Website www.swsmup.org

Posted January 29, 2013 at 3:14 AM

Jharkhand State Livelihoods Promotion Society-JSLPS

www.jslps.in

Jharkhand State Livelihoods Promotion Society (Under the aegis of Rural Development Department, Govt. Of Jharkhand) 3rd Floor, FFP Building, HEC, Dhurwa, Ranchi-834004 Phone No. 0651-2401782 - 83 Email ??? jslps.ranchi@gmail.com, Website ??? www.jslps.in No: 23/Ranchi Dated: 08/01/2013. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SKILL & PLACEMENT AGENCY. The JSLPS invites ???Request for Proposal??? from the eligible registered agencies to submit their proposals for ??? Skill & Placement??? in different suitable sectors covering all the districts of Jharkhand. Interested agencies may submit their "Request for Proposals" in a sealed envelope clearly superscripted as Request for Proposal for ???Skill & Placement ??? addressing to the Chief Executive Officer on the above address on or before 4.00 pm on 7th February???2013 according to the guidelines available in the website of www.nrlmskills.in or www.jslps.in. The agencies should ensure that the ???Request for Proposal??? should be reached in this Office by the stipulated date and time as mentioned.

Posted January 9, 2013 at 5:42 AM

PACS tenders
www.pacsindia.org/tender

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Poorest Areas Civil Society (PACS) - TENDERS

Posted August 27, 2012 at 8:37 AM

CSR fund from NATIONAL FERTI LI ZERS LI MITED

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NFL, under its CSR progra m, is searchi ng for a I mpl e menti ng Agency for i mpl e ment ati on of its CSR acti vities at village Raghav Nagar, Block Rudrapur , Distt U. S. Nagar, ( Uttrakhand) . For detailed ter ms & conditions please visit our website www. nati onalfertilizerslimited. com

Posted December 3, 2012 at 3:46 AM

Odisha Tribal empowerment and Livelihood Programme

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Odisha Tribal empowerment and Livelihood Programme (RFQ) Last date-20 th October 2012 Programme focuses on empowering the tribals and enabling them to enhance their food security, increase their incomes and improve their overall quality of life through more efficient natural resource management based on the principles of improved watershed management and more productive environmentally sound agricultural practices and through off-farm/non-farm enterprise development.

Posted October 3, 2012 at 8:40 AM

The Global Fund for Children

https://www.globalfundforchildren.org/apply-for-a-grant/

At The Global Fund for Children, we envision a world where all children have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We believe grassroots organizations have the power to make this vision a reality. Since 1997, we have proudly invested $25 million in over 500 grassroots organizations in 78 countries. Together, with our donors and grassroots partners, we have touched the lives of more than 7 million children. OUR VENTURE PHILANTHROPY MODEL We support entrepreneurial vision when and where it counts???small amounts of capital, when put in the hands of innovative leaders, go far in the developing world. 78 percent of our partners have budgets under $100,000 at the time of our first grant. For 73 percent of our new partners in 2012, we are the first US-based institutional funder. Just like our grantees, we maximize every dollar: 85 percent of our annual budget supports our programs. BROAD IMPACT, LASTING RESULTS Our grantee partners??? sustainability and accomplishments testify to our model???s success. On average, our grantees grow threefold in size and reach during our funding relationship. For every $1 we give, the market puts in $7. That???s about how much capital our grantees raise above our investment over the course of our partnership. We estimate that 92 percent of the groups we have funded are continuing their important work today. Our Mission and Vision The future of the world???s children begins at the grassroots.

Posted October 5, 2012 at 3:29 AM

Nokia launched the ???Create to Inspire??? Fellowship

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Nokia launched the ???Create to Inspire??? Fellowship with Oxfam India, on the International Youth Day, to engage youth on Sustainable Consumption. We believe that active participation of young people is essential to bring about bold social change in our society. Young people possess qualities of courage and creativity that can inspire their environment into action. However, few avenues exist which encourage the expression and experimentation of this creativity. The Fellowship is an out-of-the-box challenge for youngsters to create ownership on judicious consumption and management of water, energy, transport and e-waste. The program provides a platform to use creative arts for building innovative social action projects that initiate fun and exciting conversations on sustainable consumption. Through music, dance, theatre, drama, film, photography, art & handicraft, design and technology the fellows can display their potential to redefine consumption of scarce resources. To be a ???create to inspire??? fellow, youngsters of age 18 to 23 from Delhi NCR and Hyderabad can submit their applications by 30thSeptember 2012. The shortlisted applicants would be invited for an interview and/or audition. The selected 300 fellows from both cities shall be trained by Mentors from creative fields. The mentors are young experts and entrepreneurs, working on sustainable development of their communities and are leading innovative projects and organizations. Following the training, the teams of fellows shall use their creative expressions on sustainable consumption of water, transport, e-waste and energy to engage their respective cities.

Posted September 13, 2012 at 8:08 AM

DFID- Department for International Development

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DFID supports various funds designed to encourage businesses to invest in development projects. DFID Key Issues are: Education Health Economic growth and the private sector Governance and conflict Climate and environment Water and sanitation Food and nutrition Humanitarian disasters and emergencies

Posted July 20, 2012 at 7:25 AM

Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK)

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Introduction to Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK) or National Credit Fund for Women The most prominent national level micro-finance apex organisation providing micro-finance services for women in India The most prominent national level micro-finance apex organisation providing micro-finance services for women in India is the National Credit Fund for Women or the Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK). CONCEPT AND FEATURES OF MICRO-FINANCE Micro-finance, as is being practiced by the National Credit Fund for Women or the Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK), could be defined as a set of services comprising the following activities : a) Micro-credit: Small loans; primarily for income generation activities, but also for consumption and contingency needs. b) Micro-savings: thrift or small savings from borrowers???own resources. The main features of the micro-finance services being provided by RMK are : 1. It is a tool for empowerment of the poorest; the higher the income and better the asset position of the borrower, the lower the incremental benefit from further equal doses of micro-credit is likely to be. 2. Delivery is normally through Self Help Groups (SHGs). 3. It is essentially for promoting self-employment; the opportunities of wage employment are limited in developing countries - micro finance increases the productivity of self-employment in the informal sector of the economy - generally used for (a) direct income generation (b) rearrangement of assets and liabilities for the household to participate in future opportunities and (c) consumption smoothing. 4. It is not just a financing system, but a tool for social change, specially for women - it does not spring from market forces alone - it is potentially welfare enhancing - there is a public interest in promoting the growth of micro finance - this is what makes it acceptable as a valid goal for public policy. 5. Because micro credit is aimed at the poorest, micro-finance lending technology needs to mimic the informal lenders rather than the formal sector lending. It has to : a) provide for seasonality (b) allow repayment flexibility (c) eschew bureaucratic and legal formalities (d) fix a ceiling on loan sizes. RMK - ITS PROFILE, AIMS & OBJECTIVES, ROLES It has been felt for some time in India that the credit needs of poor women, particularly in the unorganised sector, have not been adequately addressed by the formal financial institutions in the country. The vast gap between demand for and supply of credit to this sector established the need for a National Credit Fund for Women. The National Credit Fund for Women or the Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK) was set up in March 1993 as an independent registered society by the Department of Women & Child Development in Government of India???s Ministry of Human Resource Development with an initial corpus of Rs. 310,000,000 - not to replace the banking sector but to fill the gap between what the banking sector offers and what the poor need. Its main objectives are : ??? To provide or promote the provision of micro-credit to poor women for income generation activities or for asset creation. ??? To adopt a quasi-informal delivery system, which is client friendly, uses simple and minimal procedures, disburses quickly and repeatedly, has flexibility of approach, links thrift and savings with credit and has low transaction costs both for the borrower and for the lender. ??? To demonstrate and replicate participatory approaches in the organisation of women???s groups for thrift and savings and effective utilisation of credit. ??? To use the group concept and the provision of credit as an instrument of women???s empowerment, socio-economic change and development. ??? To cooperate with and secure the cooperation of the Government of India, State Governments, Union Territory administrations, credit institutions, industrial and commercial organisations, NGOs and others in promoting the objectives of the Kosh. ??? To disseminate information and experience among all these above agencies in the Government and non-government sectors in the area of microfinance for poor women. ??? To receive grants, donations, loans, etc., for the furtherance of the aims and objectives of the Kosh. The office of the Kosh is situated in New Delhi. The Kosh does not have any branch offices. The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the Kosh. The Executive Director functions under the overall supervision, direction and control of the Governing Board. The Governing Board comprises 16 members consisting of senior officers of the Government of India and State Governments, specialists and representatives of NGOs active in the field of microfinance for women. The Governing Board is chaired by the Minister in charge of the Department of Women & Child Development in the Government of India. The General Body of the Kosh consists of all members of the Board, institutional members and individual members. The Kosh has three main roles: Wholesaling Role - it acts as a wholesaling apex organisation for channelising funds from government and donors to retailing intermediate microfinance organisations (IMOs). [The Kosh has so far received only a one-time grant from government and has not needed to raise funds from any other sources]. Market Development Role - It developes the supply side of the micro finance market by offering institution building support to new and existing-but-inexperienced IMOs by structures of incentives, transfers of technology, training of staff and other non-financial services - [The Kosh realises that it can play a value adding wholesaling role only when a sufficiently large and well established micro finance sector already exists - this depends on the number of IMOs and the sustainability of IMOs - subsidised institution building increases the equity of any IMO as much as grants do - large and premature disbursement of funds to the IMO can reduce the effectiveness of any institution building effort]. Advocacy Role - whereby RMK acts as an advocate or agent for influencing development and micro-finance policy and creating a more enabling policy and legal environment for spread of micro-finance activities in India. Being a creation and a representative of the government, RMK has a particular advantage in this area. The highlights of few innovative activities introduced by RMK for which micro-credit can be extended ASSISTANCE FOR LAND ACQUISITION LAND REDEMPTION AND LAND LEASING A scheme to enable women member for acquiring a peace of land either for her residential purposes or for cultivation. She can also avail loan for redemption of mortgage property or to take land on lease. The group may also avail the loan for undertaking lease of a common plot of land / pond / similar kind of properties from PRIs/State Government or from any individual for undertaking income generating activities on group basis under Main Loan/Loan Promotion/Revolving fund/Gold Credit Card schemes etc. ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH AND OTHER CONSUMPTION NEEDS Recognizing the importance of health and other small consumption needs it has been envisaged that a component of consumption credit will be included in the loan profile. This will help the member to meet the expenditure for herself or her family member in case of excegencies, hospitalization or other emergent need under Main Loan/Loan Promotion/Revolving fund/Gold Credit Card schemes etc. SUPPORT FOR SKILL UPGRADATION The focus of this scheme is on exploiting newly emerging opportunities in I.T. sector (call center attendance, cyber cafes, data entry operators) as well as developing skill in traditional service occupations (house keeping, garment designing/fabrication) under Main Loan/Loan Promotion/Revolving fund/Gold Credit Card schemes etc.. SUPPORT FOR CROP CREDIT Credit for assisting the women members in crop production, land improvement, post harvest infrastructure and related activities under Main Loan/Loan Promotion/Revolving fund/Gold Credit Card schemes etc. SUPPORT FOR OFF-FARM ACTIVITIES Support under the scheme is focused in districts with high percentage of landless families. The women member are supported for off-farm livelihood such as trading, marketing, linkages to the other sectors along with training and escort services under Main Loan/Loan Promotion/Revolving fund/Gold Credit Card schemes etc..

Posted July 24, 2012 at 3:30 AM

The MATCH International Women???s Fund

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We???re a grant-making organization that funds women???s rights organizations around the world to make lasting changes in the lives of women and girls. We support projects that dismantle barriers, change systems, challenge perceptions and transform society. Changing the world for women has to start with helping them live through the realities they face today. But in order to make real progress, we must also find ways to change those very realities. That???s why The MATCH Fund is committed to helping women hold the ground they???ve gained, while they look for new ways to break ground in securing the basic human rights they seek. It???s the very essence of what we do: HOLDING GROUND. BREAKING GROUND.

Posted December 9, 2013 at 8:11 AM

Vijay Amritraj Foundation

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Vijay Amritraj Foundation The Foundations focus is on funding the smaller charities of India who do not have the ability to raise money or awareness for their causes. Charities serving children and adults who face extreme challenges in life; HIV/AIDS, Family Abandonment, and Individuals Ostracized by society for their illness. What is Funded? The Vijay Amritraj Foundation (VAF) makes grants to approved NGO???s throughout India. All prospective applicants should fully review the guidelines for the Foundation before making initial contact. Our grantmaking is carried out in three ways: The VAF requests proposals from charitable organizations in India with which we have been in contact. The VAF will accept proposals from charitable organizations in India who are referred by existing grantees and/or VAF Ambassadors. The VAF accepts unsolicited requests from charitable organizations in India for projects that fall within our program priorities and guidelines. Because available funding is limited, letters of inquiry are required for unsolicited programs or projects. Such letters should include a brief description of the project, the funding requested, and the period of time for which the funding is being requested. Both general-purpose and project-specific requests are considered. In addition, both single and multi-year proposals are acceptable. How to Apply Letters of Inquiry Please note: Please review our grants guidelines in detail prior to submitting a letter of inquiry. As noted earlier, unsolicited requests must be made through letters of inquiry. The letter should describe the purpose and objectives of the project, general methodology and total cost of the project. A letter of inquiry enables the Foundation to determine the relevance of the proposed project to the Foundation's work and to provide advice on whether to submit a full proposal. Full, Formal Proposals If your letter of inquiry receives a favorable response, please follow this checklist for what should be included in a solicited formal proposal: A cover letter, detailing the amount of money requested and the grant period, signed by the individual responsible for signing grant contracts on behalf of the grant applicant. A project description, including an explanation of why the project is needed, who will be served and what will be accomplished. A documented line-item expense budget and a revenue budget, showing all projected sources of funds for the project over the proposed grant period. A plan for financial and/or programmatic sustainability of the project. A plan for evaluation of the project's results. Before a grant will be approved, U.S. government regulations require us to collect from each applicant, an affidavit and public support schedule to determine equivalence as a tax-exempt institution under U.S. law. VAF staff/Ambassadors will provide the forms as well as assistance in completing them. Organizations that receive funding are required to provide quarterly program updates to the Foundation. All submitted materials must be in English. For multiple year funding, applicants must submit copies of their organization's published annual report and audited financial statements before a continuation grant will be approved. If these documents are not available, an eligibility review process will be undertaken by the Foundation for projects of interest. When to Apply Applications are accepted year-round, but those received between September 1 and December 31 will be considered only for the following calendar year. Proposals are reviewed and funded 3 times a year. Reviews take place in January, May, and September. During the review period, prospective grantees are strongly discouraged from contacting the Foundation. Where to Apply Send letters of inquiry via email to: info@thevaf.com THE FOUNDATION'S RESPONSE We will send you an acknowledgment that your letter of inquiry was received. If as a result of that review the Foundation concludes that there is no prospect of Foundation funding, we will notify you promptly. Please allow up to eight weeks for the Foundation to reply. If the Foundation decides that your project might qualify for a grant, we will contact you to discuss next steps and what further information is required. As is now the case with most charities in the United States who make grants to organizations based outside the United States, the Foundation checks the names of foreign based grantees, and the principal officers and directors of such grantees, against one or more lists maintained by the U.S. government, the European Union, and the United Nations, which contain the names determined by such entities to be terrorist organizations or individual terrorists. This process is a result of legislation passed by the U.S. Congress, Executive Orders issued by the President, and suggested guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. A memorandum on this topic is available upon request. AAll material submitted becomes the property of the Foundation. The Foundation sometimes submits inquiries or proposals to confidential outside review. Letter of Inquiry - Cover Sheet In order to expedite a letter of inquiry it is important that it include a cover sheet with the following information: Information regarding who will carry out the work Name of your organization (and acronym if commonly used) Name of parent organization, if any Name of chief executive officer or person holding similar position Organization???s address (and courier address if different) Organization???s phone number, fax number, and e-mail address, if any Name and title of the principal contact person, if different from the above Address (and courier address if different), phone number, and fax number of principal contact E-mail address of principal contact Web address, if any. Letter of Inquiry - Format There is no set format, but letters of inquiry generally include the following: Name or topic of the proposed project or work to be done A brief statement (two or three sentences) of the purpose and nature of the proposed work The significance of the issue addressed by the project How the work will address the issue How the issue relates to your organization, and why your organization is qualified to undertake the project Geographic area where the work will take place Time period for which funding is requested Information about those who will be helped by and interested in the work and how you will communicate with them Amount of funding requested from the VAF and the project/programs total cost (estimates are acceptable).

Posted January 8, 2014 at 7:14 AM

Maypole Grant-- for Women

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Maypole grant for Women The Grant We give grants of up to £750. Grants from the Maypole Fund have contributed to a wide range of activities. So far, Maypole money has helped with printing leaflets, mounting exhibitions and making videos. We have financially helped women to set up and take part in conferences, workshops and other events. We have enabled groups to buy equipment to resource their projects. Here are just three very specific examples out of very many: a Maypole grant helped to finance legal costs for women arrested for opposing British arms sales to the Indonesian government to use against East Timor. Maypole funds have been given to organisations in India, Uganda and Britain to empower women in their opposition to domestic violence. Women's libraries in Nicaragua and the UK have been supported by financial assistance from the Maypole Fund. Deadlines for funding applications are: 31 January and 30 June of each year. GUIDELINES Please read these guidelines carefully before applying for a grant. Your application must be for a project which falls within our AIM/S and fulfil one or more of our CRITERIA. Much as we would wish to support all worthwhile women's projects, our funds and constitution do not permit this. As we receive more applications than we have money to fund, we are especially looking for imaginative, non-violent and politically expressive projects. We welcome applications from women for projects and activities that meet the following aims of The Maypole Fund: Peace initiatives, disarmament and action against the arms trade; Anti-militarism and action against male violence; Nuclear issues; Environmental issues; The promotion of women???s social and political autonomy throughout the world; International, national and/or regional networking between women for the above purposes. We have chosen the following CRITERIA to help us decide between applications: We prioritise small women???s groups and individual women over larger and more established women???s groups or organisations. We give precedence to projects by individual women or women???s groups over women???s initiatives within mixed groups of women and men;; We prefer specific one-off projects and projects not yet started to projects already started or completed;; We particularly welcome applications from women who do not have access to other sources of money or whose projects find it difficult to attract funding elsewhere. PLEASE NOTE: We do not make contributions to general funding, and we do not give grants for individual women living in the global North to attend courses/conferences or to travel for personal interest. We can support women's refuges and survivor support groups only where they submit a specific project that clearly aims to counter male violence. We do not fund projects run by both women and men. We are unable to reply to any UK applications without a stamped addressed envelope. Please note: We only contact successful applicants. If you do not hear from us within 2 months of these dates, your application has been unsuccessful. If you are awarded a grant, the Maypole Fund expects that you will spend it on the agreed activity, and that within the following six months you will write us a short report showing what you have achieved with the money, and attaching receipts for all expenditure. Guidelines for applications If your project complies with the criteria and guidelines of The Maypole Fund, then you can apply for a grant. How to complete the application form Describe clearly the activity you would like the Maypole Fund to support; Include an email address so that we can easily contact you; Include your bank account details including IBAN code; Clearly state how your activity fits in with Maypole's AIMS and say how the CRITERIA apply to your project; State clearly the total amount you need. Our maximum grant is £750; Give a breakdown of the costs; Do not exceed four A4 pages. To apply for a grant, complete the application form and send it by email to maypolefund@yahoo.co.uk Please note We only contact successful applicants. If you do not hear from us within 2 months of these dates, your application has been unsuccessful. If you are awarded a grant, the Maypole Fund expects that you will spend it on the agreed activity, and that within the following six months you will write us a short report showing what you have achieved with the money, and attaching receipts for all expenditure.

Posted May 19, 2014 at 6:29 AM

Human Dignity Foundation

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Human Dignity Foundation (HDF) is a private, Swiss foundation established in 2004 and governed by a Board of Directors. The foundation has a limited lifespan and will end its grantmaking in 2021. HDF is a pro-active grantmaker, it seeks out the organisations it wants to fund. The majority of HDF???s grantees are identified in this way but we know that there are always other organisations out there; that???s why a Letter of Enquiry can be submitted at any time. See below for further information.

Posted May 30, 2014 at 5:01 AM

ASEAN-India Science & Technology Development Fund

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Applications invited for ASEAN-India Science & Technology Development Fund Last date - 1st October 2019 About the Organization ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations): India S&T Collaboration started formally in 1996 with establishment of ASEAN India S&T working Group (AIWGST). Initially, the collaborative ASEAN-India S&T activities were supported through ASEAN India Fund (AIF). In 2008, Government of India established a dedicated fund viz ASEAN India S&T Development Fund (AISTDF) to support R&D projects and associated project development activities Objectives The main objectives of ASEAN-India Science, Technology and Innovation cooperation are based on following principles- Encourage and promote cooperation in science, technology and innovation, including through joint research activity, and development on cross-sectoral areas such as health, communicable and emerging infectious diseases, environmental management, climate change adaptation and mitigation measures, agricultural technologies, alternative energy, biodiversity, food processing, advanced materials for development of value-added products, and space technology and applications;

Posted August 12, 2019 at 6:27 AM

Grant by Spencer Foundation Last date : 1st Nov 2019

https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/small-research-grant

Grant by Spencer Foundation Last date : 1st Nov 2019 About the Organization: Spencer Foundation has been a leading funder of education research since 1971 and is the only national foundation focused exclusively on supporting education research. They believe education research is integral to improving education, making education systems more equitable, and increasing opportunities to learn across the lifespan. About the Program: The Small Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. We accept applications three times per year. This program is ?field-initiated? in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, or method. Our goal for this program is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education. We seek to support scholarship that develops new foundational knowledge that may have a lasting impact on educational discourse.

Posted October 3, 2019 at 9:18 AM

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An Integrated Programme for Older Persons- by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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1. INTRODUCTION There has been a steady rise in the population of older persons in India. The number of elder persons has increased from 19.8 million in 1951 to 76 million in 2001 and the projections indicate that the number of 60+ in India will increase to 100 million in 2013 and to 198 million in 2030. The life expectancy, which was around 29 years in 1947, has increased manifold and now stands close to 63 years. The traditional norms and values of the Indian society laid stress on showing respect and providing care for the aged. However, in recent times, society is witnessing a gradual but definite withering of the joint family system, as a result of which a large number of parents are being neglected by their families exposing to lack of emotional, physical and financial support. These older persons are facing a lot of problems in the absence of adequate social security. This clearly reveals that ageing has become a major social challenge and there is a need to provide for the economic and health needs of the elderly and to create a social milieu, which is conducive and sensitive to emotional needs of the elderly. 2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The main objective of the Scheme is to improve the quality of life of the Older Persons by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities and by encouraging productive and active ageing through providing support for capacity building of Government / Non-Governmental Organizations / Panchayati Raj Institutions / local bodies and the Community at large. 3. APPROACH Assistance under the scheme will be given to the Panchayati Raj Institutions / local bodies and eligible Non-Governmental Voluntary Organizations for the following purposes:- (i) Programmes catering to the basic needs of Older Persons particularly food, shelter and health care to the destitute elderly; (ii) Programmes to build and strengthen intergenerational relationships particularly between children / youth and Older Persons; (iii) Programmes for encouraging Active and Productive Ageing; (iv) Programmes for proving Institutional as well as Non Institutional Care / Services to Older Persons; (v) Research, Advocacy and Awareness building programmes in the field of Ageing; and (vi) Any other programmes in the best interests of Older Persons. 4. PROGRAMMES ADMISSIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE SCHEME (i) Maintenance of Old Age homes to provide food, care and shelter for a minimum number of 25 destitute older persons. (APPENDIX I) (ii) Maintenance of Respite Care Homes and Continuous Care Homes for a minimum of 25 Older Persons who live in old age homes but are seriously ill requiring continuous nursing care and respite. (APPENDIX II) (iii) Running of Multi Service Centres for Older Persons to provide daycare, educational and entertainment opportunities, healthcare, companionship to a minimum number of 50 older persons. (APPENDIX III) (iv) Maintenance of Mobile Medicare Units to provide medical care to the older persons living in rural and isolated and backward areas. (APPENDIX IV) (v) Running of Day Care Centres for Alzheimer's Disease / Dementia Patients to provide specialized day-care to the Alzheimer's disease patients. (APPENDIX V) (vi) Physiotherapy clinics for older persons (APPENDIX VI) (vii) Disability and hearing aids for older persons (APPENDIX VII) (viii) Mental health care and Specialized care for the Older Persons to provide Mental Health Care Intervention Programmes to the elderly. This scheme is also open to organizations / hospitals, which are already into mental health care. The scheme would help such organizations to integrate the component for older persons, which is hitherto neglected. (APPENDIX VIII) (ix) Help-lines and Counselling Centres for older persons (APPENDIX IX) (x) Sensitising programmes for children particularly in Schools and Colleges(APPENDIX X) (xi) Regional Resource and Training Centres (APPENDIX XI) (xii) Training of Caregivers to the older persons (APPENDIX XII) (xiii) Awareness Generation Programmes for Older Persons and Care Givers like Self-care, preventive health care, disease management, preparation for old age / healthy and productive ageing; intergenerational bonding. (APPENDIX XIII) (xiv) Multi facility care centres for destitute older widow women to provide shelter, educational, occupational and entertainment opportunities, healthcare, companionship to the widowed older women (APPENDIX XIV) (xv) Volunteers Bureaus for older persons (APPENDIX XV) (xvi) Formation of Vridha Sanghas / Senior Citizen Associations. (APPENDIX XVI) (xvii) Any other activity, which is considered suitable to meet the objective of the scheme. 5. EXTENT OF SUPPORT TO THE PROJECT (i) Up to 90% of the cost of the project indicated in the scheme will be provided by the Government of India and the remaining shall be borne by the organization/ institution concerned. (ii) In the case of schools, colleges, Educational Institutions and recognized youth organizations such as Nehru Yuvak Kendra Sanghathan (NYKS) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) undertaking programmes and services for Older Persons, up to 100% cost of the project indicated in the scheme shall be provided by the Government. 6. IMPLEMENTING AGENCIES Under the scheme, assistance will be sanctioned to the following agencies subject to terms and conditions laid down by this Ministry:- i. Panchayati Raj Institutions / Local bodies ii. Non-Governmental Voluntary Organizations iii. Institutions or Organizations set up by Government as autonomous / subordinate bodies iv. Government Recognized Educational institutions, Charitable Hospitals / Nursing Homes, and recognized youth organizations such as Nehru Yuvak Kendra Sanghathan (NYKS). v. In exceptional case, financial assistance under the Scheme shall also be provided to State Governments/Union Territory administrations. 7. ELIGIBILITY CRIETERIA FOR THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE SCHEME i) The Non-governmental voluntary organization should be a registered body, under an appropriate Act so that it gets a corporate status and a legal personality and a group liability is established for its activities; ii) It should be registered either under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or relevant State Societies Registration Act and has already been working for atleast two years; or a Public Trust registered under any law for the time being in force or a charitable company licensed under Section 525 of Companies Act, 1958. iii) It should have been registered for a minimum period of two years but in the case of the North Eastern region, J&K, Desert areas and under serviced/Under-represented areas, this condition of two years will not be applicable. In other deserving cases, the condition of two years may be relaxed with the approval of the Secretary (SJ&E) on case-to-case basis. iv) The Organization shall have a properly constituted managing body with its powers, duties and responsibilities clearly defined and laid down in a written Constitution; It shall have an appropriate administrative structure and a duly constituted managing/ executive committee; v) The organization is initiated and governed by its own members on democratic principles. vi) The aims and objects of the organization and programmes in fulfillment of those aims and objects are specifically laid down; vii) The Organization shall not run for profit to any individual or a body of individuals; The Organization should possess proven credentials and capabilities to handle such projects. 7. GUIDELINES OF THE SCHEME The detailed guidelines regarding eligibility conditions for availing grant-in aid under the scheme, procedure of submission of applications and other terms and conditions along with the extent of support are provided in the Annexure. These guidelines may be modified from time to time, according needs, with the approval of the Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment on the recommendations of the Committee constituted under the Chairpersonship of Secretary (SJ&E) with Additional Secretary (SJ&E), Joint Secretary (Social Defence) and representatives of Planning Commission and Integrated Finance Division of the Ministry as member.

Posted June 24, 2012 at 4:24 AM