Donors and Grants For Women Empowerment Projects

Donors and Grants for Women
Empowerment Projects
Table of Contents
The Maypole Fund accepting Applications from Women Only ............................... 10
DRL: Leveraging Intersectionality to Ensure Zero Obstruction to Women’s
Empowerment.............................................................................................................. 11
Call for Projects: "Humanitarian Innovation" ........................................................... 15
Giving Joy Grant Program .......................................................................................... 17
WWSF: 2023 Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life .......................................... 18
Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists ...................................................... 19
10,000 Women Growth Fellowship ............................................................................ 20
Black Founder Startup Grant ..................................................................................... 21
Gender Equality Grants for Journalists Around the World ..................................... 22
Women’s International Fund for Education offering Scholarships to Women ...... 23
Mama Cash Resilience Fund for Feminist and Women-led Organisations ............ 24
NOFO: DRL Climate Change and Atrocity Prevention ............................................. 25
VVEngage Fellowship to Advance Women's Public Leadership and the SDGs .... 27
Miller Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program ............................ 29
Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility: Call for Proposals 2023 ........................ 31
Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit Awards 2023 ...................................... 33
Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” 2023 ................................ 34
Merck Foundation Flim Award “More Than a Mother” 2023 .................................... 35
NOFO: DRL Democratizing Digital Transformation for Women in Business in
Central and Eastern Europe ....................................................................................... 36
Call for Consultants: Feminist Entities Mapping ...................................................... 38
2023 Greentech Europe Accelerator Program .......................................................... 40
11th South Asia Economic Policy Network Conference on Social Progress ........ 41
Open Call for Organisation of the Women TechEU Scheme ................................... 43
CFPs for Projects to Foster Greater Access and Use of Digital Financial Solutions
...................................................................................................................................... 46
Merck Foundation: Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2023
...................................................................................................................................... 48
IFC ScaleX Accelerators Program ............................................................................. 49
https://www.fundsforngos.org
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Open Call for Bilateral Initiatives between Slovakia and Norway in the Field of
Domestic and Gender-Based Violence...................................................................... 50
UN Women: Small Grants to Scale-up Technical Substantive Capacity of
Caribbean CSOs .......................................................................................................... 52
UN Women Caribbean Regional Spotlight Initiative: Call for Small Grant ............. 54
Nordic Gender Equality Fund ..................................................................................... 56
Laerdal Foundation: Saving Lives at Birth in Low-Resource Settings Program ... 59
Orange Knowledge Programme Tailor-Made Training Plus .................................... 60
Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) .............................. 62
2023 Gender Equity and Advancement Accelerator Program – Apply Now! ......... 64
Climate Justice Feminist Participatory Action Research on False Solutions........ 67
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Regional Program .................................. 69
UNDP-4YFN Women Innovators Programme in the Arab States ............................ 71
Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy Fellowship .................................. 73
Fourth Call for Proposals: RERIPA Project .............................................................. 75
Pacific American Fund: Call for Concept Notes ....................................................... 77
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to Support Small Scale Projects ................ 79
USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone Open Call for Private Sector ................................... 81
U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Spain and Andorra: Annual Program Statement
2023 .............................................................................................................................. 83
Open Competition to Promote Bilateral Relationships Between the U.S. and
Mauritius and Seychelles ........................................................................................... 86
2023 EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye ........... 88
USAID MEPPA People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund Grants Activity ..... 91
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Sudan and Eritrea .......................................... 93
U.S. Embassy in Cameroon: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program ................. 94
U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso Public Affairs Annual Program Statement ................ 96
U.S. Embassy in Equatorial Guinea: Small Grants Program ................................... 98
U.S. Embassy in Belgium: Public Diplomacy Grants Program ............................. 100
Belgium: Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Individuals ................................... 102
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Bolivia ................................................ 104
Call for Applications for Urgent Grants in Kosovo ................................................ 106
Small Grants Program in Suriname ......................................................................... 107
Bilateral Fund: New Open Call in Norway and Greece ........................................... 109
UN Women Spotlight Initiative Call for Small Grants in Jamaica .......................... 111
UN Women announces Small Grants for CSOs in Jamaica .................................. 113
UN Women Spotlight Initiative: Call for Small Grant Proposals (Trinidad and
Tobago) ...................................................................................................................... 115
Business Linkage Program in Madagascar ............................................................ 117
Incubation Program in India: Calling All Early-stage Woman Social Entrepreneurs
.................................................................................................................................... 119
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Romania ........................................... 122
Public Affairs Small Grants Program in Argentina ................................................. 124
U.S. Embassy Abuja PDS Annual Program Statement (Nigeria) ........................... 126
U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Public Affairs Sections (PAS) Annual Program
Statement ................................................................................................................... 128
NOFO: U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program
(Armenia) ................................................................................................................... 130
U.S. Embassy in Canada - Building Back Better Grant Program .......................... 132
UN Women Grant Announcement for Women Networks/CSOs based in Turkey 134
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Malawi ................................................ 136
PAS Santiago Public Diplomacy Request for SOI: Annual Program Statement in
Chile ........................................................................................................................... 138
Kenya: Right Sharing Of World Resources Grant Program .................................. 140
Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program in India .................................. 142
Right Sharing Of World Resources Grant Program (Sierra Leone) ...................... 144
ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship (US) ................... 146
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Panama .................................................. 147
Cambodia - The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives ................................................ 149
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Algeria ................................................... 151
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Thailand (2023)....................................... 153
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – El Salvador (2023) .................................. 155
Entrepreneurship, Environmental and Educational Programming in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) ........................................................................................... 157
Open Call for Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and Development
Processes (Thailand) ................................................................................................ 159
Call for Proposals: Support to implement the Project Gender Based Violence
Prevention and Response in Tajikistan ................................................................... 162
Open Call: Contribute to the Construction of a More Resilient, Inclusive and
Democratic Bolivian Society .................................................................................... 164
U.S. Embassy Gaborone Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
(Botswana) ................................................................................................................. 168
2023 Human Rights Fund in Romania ..................................................................... 172
NOFO: DRL Improving Workers Rights, Strengthening Media, and Expanding
Civic Participation (Pakistan) ................................................................................... 174
Call for Applications: Reducing Risk for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System in
the US ......................................................................................................................... 176
UK: Thomas Wall Trust Grants Program ................................................................. 178
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Public Diplomacy Annual
Program Statement ................................................................................................... 179
Notice of Funding Opportunity: U.S. Speakers Program (Kosovo) ...................... 181
Call for Nominations: Singapore 100 Women in Tech ........................................... 183
NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (India) ....................................... 184
NYFA’s Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (US) ................... 187
UN Women invites Proposals from Civil Society Organizations in Moldova ....... 189
Open Call: Providing Increased Access to Business Support Opportunities in
Moldova...................................................................................................................... 191
Call for Proposals for Regional Spotlight Initiative to End Violence .................... 193
Survivor Voices Against Rape (SUVAR) Conference 2023 in Cameroon ............. 195
Small Grants to Strengthen ties between the U.S. and South Sudan ................... 197
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa PDS Request for Statement of Interest (Ethiopia) ... 199
Ireland: Communities Integration Fund 2023 ......................................................... 201
US: Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Fields Program ................................................................................... 203
Call for Project Proposals: "Dwabo" Small Grants Programme 2023 (Ghana) .... 205
Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2023 (South Africa) ..... 207
North Macedonia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2023 ............ 209
Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (US) .......................................... 211
U.S. Embassy in Zambia: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program .................... 213
Philippines: Open Call to support women in Energy Leadership, Innovation, and
Resilience .................................................................................................................. 216
NGOs & NPOs can apply for Public Diplomacy Annual Grants Program [Jordan]
.................................................................................................................................... 220
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Chad) ................................................... 222
Grants to Engage Men and Boys as Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against
Women and Girls in the US ...................................................................................... 224
Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program (US) ....................................................... 226
2023 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
Program (US) ............................................................................................................. 228
DRL: Protecting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Libya ................ 231
Australian Embassy Federated States of Micronesia: Direct Aid Program ......... 233
DRL: Bolstering the Strength and Credibility of Libyan Civil Society .................. 235
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Lebanon (2023) ...................................... 238
South Africa: ygap Agriprenenur Accelerator Program ........................................ 240
Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund invites Proposals from CSOs in Malawi . 242
Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Pakistan) ........................................................ 244
Mission's Public Affairs Section Small Grants Program in Colombia .................. 246
Call for Concept Papers: Innovation in Market based Sanitation and Menstrual
Health Management Activity in Kenya ..................................................................... 249
Open Call: Community-based Green Urban Transformation in Deprived Urban
Neighbourhoods of Pemba Island, Zanzibar (Tanzania) ........................................ 251
Journalist Capacity Building Programs in Pakistan .............................................. 254
U.S. Embassy Baku: Public Diplomacy Small Awards Program in Azerbaijan ... 257
Call for Concept Notes: ShirakaProgramme Fund – Jordan ................................. 259
2023 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Laos) ................................................ 261
Petrobras Socio-environmental Program in Brazil................................................. 263
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ukraine (2023) ........................................ 265
U.S. Embassy Haiti’s 2023 Grants Opportunity Program Statement .................... 267
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Dominican Republic (2023) ................... 269
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Sudan................................................ 271
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Gambia ............................................. 273
U.S. Mission to Burundi: Public Diplomacy Grants Program ................................ 275
European Union Start-ups and Business Support Programme – Kosovo ........... 277
Open Call to Support Paralegal and Village Mediation Services (Malawi) ........... 280
Lebanon: Public Diplomacy Grants Program for Arts and Culture Programming
.................................................................................................................................... 282
Grants to Support Civil Society Organisations in Trinidad and Tobago .............. 284
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Mali.................................................... 287
Small Grants Program in Saudi Arabia ................................................................... 289
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Niger................................................... 292
Open Call to Support Existing and Newly Established CSOs Networks in BiH ... 294
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Slovakia ............................................ 297
Open Call: Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery
Outcomes for Adults in Reentry (US) ...................................................................... 299
Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Lebanon ...................................................... 301
U.S. Embassy in Chad: Fulbright Foreign Student Program ................................. 303
Kyrgyzstan: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program .............................. 305
Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in South Sudan . 309
Grants to Support Civil Society in Kazakhstan ...................................................... 310
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Kenya).................................................. 313
Zambia: Enhancing Community-Based & Sustainable HIV/AIDS Key Population
Prevention Services & Treatment Support ............................................................. 315
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Rwanda ............................................. 319
Call for Proposals: Fund for Local Cooperation 2023-2024 (Ethiopia) ................. 321
Open Call: Enhancing the Quality and Reach of Comprehensive & Sustainable
HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Zambia ................................................................ 323
NOFO: DRL Combatting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Nepal................ 327
Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program in Slovenia............ 329
U.S. Embassy Paramaribo PAS Annual Program Statement in Suriname ........... 331
EU4MD/Call for Project Proposals for Clusters within the EU4MOLDOVA Program
.................................................................................................................................... 334
Canada - Indigenous Women in Leadership Award ............................................... 336
Grants to Sustain and Accelerate a Comprehensive HIV Response in Tanzania 338
Grants for Strengthening the Quality, Accessibility, and Sustainability of the
National Health Laboratory System (Tanzania) ...................................................... 340
Grants to Strengthen bilateral ties between US and Luxembourg on Advancing
Diversity & Inclusion ................................................................................................. 342
Intercultural Achievement Award (Austria) ............................................................. 344
Grants to Sustainably Combat HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (US) .......................... 346
U.S. Mission to Russia: Public Diplomacy Grants Program .................................. 348
Social Enterprise Grant in Australia ........................................................................ 350
U.S. Embassy in Canada - Building Back Better Grant Program .......................... 352
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Iraq) ...................................................... 354
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (India) .................................................. 355
Transforming Nigerian Youths Program ................................................................. 357
Open Call for Organisation of the Women TechEU Scheme ................................. 358
CFPs for Projects to Foster Greater Access and Use of Digital Financial Solutions
.................................................................................................................................... 361
Merck Foundation: Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2023
.................................................................................................................................... 363
USAID/Peru and South America Regional Locally Led Development Initiative ... 365
U.S. Embassy in Malta: Public Diplomacy Grants Program .................................. 367
U.S. Embassy Tokyo PAS Annual Program Statement (Japan) ............................ 369
Call for Applications: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Iraq) ................. 371
Tanzania: Grants to Strengthening Inclusive, Democratic, Participatory, &
Accountable Governance – APS .............................................................................. 372
Open Call: The Intersection of Sex and Gender Influences on Health and Disease
(R01 Clinical Trial Optional) in the US ..................................................................... 374
Share and Care Foundation® Grant Program in India ........................................... 378
AFS Global STEM Accelerators Cohort 1 ................................................................ 380
World Intellectual Property Day 2023 Video Competition ...................................... 382
Grants to Promote and Protect Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable or
Marginalized Populations ......................................................................................... 383
AIM-HI Women’s Venture Competition .................................................................... 388
TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences .............................................. 389
Reporting Grants to Support Collaborations between Reporters and Researchers
.................................................................................................................................... 390
Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window ....................................................... 391
TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award ......................................................................... 393
Soil Fertility Grant Programme ................................................................................ 394
Orange Knowledge Programme ............................................................................... 397
DRL NOFO: Advancing Women’s Leadership in the Promotion of Human Rights
and Fundamental Freedoms .................................................................................... 399
Open Call for Farming Systems 2023 ...................................................................... 402
Open Competition: DRL Inclusive Approaches to Gender-Based Violence ........ 404
Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia
and Kenya .................................................................................................................. 407
Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs in Tanzania and Uganda ...... 411
U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros: Public Diplomacy Annual Program
Statement ................................................................................................................... 413
Call for Fellowships: Research into Online Gender Based Harassment .............. 416
The Maypole Fund accepting Applications from Women Only
Deadline: 30-Jun-2023
Applications are now open for the Maypole Fund's imaginative, non-violent projects and
activities which proactively challenge militarism in locally relevant and appropriate ways.
Applicants can be individuals or feminist groups, and they welcome applications for projects and
activities for any of the following:
 Feminist anti-militarism
 Feminist anti-war activism
 Action against the arms trade
 Action against nuclear weapons and weapons systems
 Action to support disarmament policies and processes
Funding Information
 The Maypole Fund may be able to support your activism with a grant of up to £1000.
They do not Fund
 On-going running costs by groups, including recurring salaries or office rental

 Undergraduate or graduate studies
 Economic development or poverty reduction, such as investment in machinery or
materials, or investment in private businesses
 Participation in conferences, study visits, etc by individuals from the Global North
Grant Conditions
 To receive a grant, you must agree to the following conditions:

o You or your group/organisation must commit to using the grant exclusively for the
project/activity applied for.
o You or your group’s/organisation’s activity has not started before the grant
decision.
o To demonstrate the outcome of your project/activity, you must provide a report
back within 6 months of the end of a project. Please say what you have done and
how you have spent the grant.
o Acknowledge funding received from The Maypole Fund wherever possible, such
as in project publications and on your website, or similar.
For more information, visit Maypole Fund.
DRL: Leveraging Intersectionality to Ensure Zero Obstruction to
Women’s Empowerment
Deadline: 22-Mar-2023
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL)
announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for
projects that protect and defend the universal human rights, fundamental freedoms, and dignity
of all individuals, including those who experience violence, discrimination, and marginalization
based on religion, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, sex characteristics, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, parental
status, pregnancy, or migrant status.
DRL supports the mandates of the Special Representative for Racial Equity and Justice; the
Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer,
and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Persons; the Special Advisor on International Disability Rights; Special
Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, with the rank of Ambassador; the Ambassador-at-
Large for International Religious Freedom; and the Ambassador-At-Large for Global Women's
Issues.
Purpose
 DRL announces a request for proposals from civil society organizations working to
promote and protect the human rights of women who face intersectional discrimination
based on multiple and overlapping social identities. DRL recognizes that intersectionality
is not simply a sum of discriminations, but the convergence of various factors that are
exacerbated for communities simultaneously experiencing sexism, racism, homophobia,
and/or other forms of purposeful exclusion and hatred. Intersectional discrimination is
both personal and structural, which create disproportionate injustice, inequity, and
inequality for members of marginalized communities.
 DRL requests proposals specifically focused on women from marginalized communities
who face compounded discrimination and violence, as well as significant barriers to
exercising their human rights, fundamental freedoms, and dignity. DRL is particularly
concerned with the status of women and girls from marginalized communities who
experience heightened discrimination, violence, and inequality from emerging and
growing global challenges, including gender-based violence, disinformation, migration,
food insecurity, economic inequality, conflict and crisis, and climate change. Women are
often excluded from power and decision-making entities and processes charged with
combating emerging global challenges.
 Despite impeding barriers, women from marginalized communities are also on the front
lines of mitigating these global challenges and creating spaces for empowerment and
support. Addressing their specific challenges and investing in opportunities to advance
their skills and bolster their empowerment strategies, will consolidate the personal and
collective strength, energy, and impact needed to achieve equity, justice, and equality for
all members of society. Program proposals may address communities globally and may
be focused on communities in individual countries, across multiple countries, within
regions, or across multiple regions.
Objectives
The project will focus on two objectives:
 Objective 1: Strengthening the capacity of civil society to address intersectional

violence, discrimination, inequality, and other forms of human rights abuse against
women organizations from marginalized communities; and,
 Objective 2: Creating shared purpose and impact through joint advocacy among civil
society organizations addressing emerging and growing global challenges impacting
women from marginalized communities and promoting women's empowerment.
Funding Information
 Total Funding Floor: $1,000,000

 Total Funding Ceiling: $1,000,000
 Anticipated Number of Awards: 1-2
 Period of Performance: 18-24 months
 Anticipated Time to Award, Pending Availability of Funds: 4-8 months
 Primary organizations can submit one application in response to the NOFO.
 The US government may: (a) reject any or all applications, (b) accept other than the
lowest cost application, (c) accept more than one application, and (d) waive irregularities
in applications received.
 For projects of $250,000 or less, DRL expects to provide a fixed amount (fixed price)
award. Fixed amount awards are generally used when the work to be performed can be
priced with a reasonable degree of certainty, the grantee can reliably predict costs based
on similar types of work, or the grantee can easily obtain bids or quotes.
Outcomes
 Under Objective 1, illustrative outcomes may include, but are not limited to:
o effective strategies to document and protect women whose intersecting social
identities disproportionately expose them to violence, including sexual and
gender-based violence, bias-motivated violence, and hate crimes;
o improved capacity to leverage existing domestic and international legal
frameworks to protect the human rights of women who experience discrimination
due to overlapping social identities;
o improved visibility and public awareness about the effects of intersectional
discrimination for women, as well opportunities for women's empowerment;
o increased connections between emerging global challenges – including gender-
based violence, disinformation, migration, food insecurity, economic inequality,
and climate change – and the impact on the lived experiences of women from
marginalized communities;
o increased leadership, empowerment and agency of women from marginalized
communities to mitigate deliberate barriers to their full achievement of
fundamental freedoms and human rights;
o improved access to information and resources for women from marginalized
communities;
o consistent spaces for women from marginalized communities to share common
goals, coordinate efforts, and empower and support each other; other
o increased ability of organizations to create communities of empowerment,
collective care, and personal well-being for women from marginalized
communities.
 Under objective 2, illustrative outcomes may include, but are not limited to:
o improved engagement with human rights mechanisms and frameworks created
to protect the human rights of women from marginalized communities, both
domestic and international;
o increased collaboration with international experts, institutions, and networks
working to advance the human rights of women from marginalized communities;
o increased advocacy to implement regional and international policies and reduce
impunity for perpetrators of systemic inequality, violence, discrimination against
women from marginalized communities;
o improved ability for women from marginalized communities to anticipate,
mitigate, prevent, and respond to targeted attacks led by coordinated anti-rights
actors using a rubric of traditional values and anti-gender ideology
o increased access to and leadership within broader human rights movements and
allied communities by women who experience multiple and intersecting forms of
opposition and human rights violations;
o increased cooperation, shared strategies, and understanding within and among
women from marginalized communities on promoting and protecting human
rights;
o increased cooperation, shared strategies, and understanding within and among
local groups working with and led by women from marginalized communities;
o improved and lasting alliances with between and among women from
marginalized communities at local community levels;
o increased collaboration among marginalized racial and ethnic communities to
advocate for the implementation of regional and international conventions at the
local and national levels;
o increased generation of evidence and access to reliable data to drive successful
advocacy on intersectional discrimination against women from marginalized
communities; other
o engagement with and access to power and decision-making entities and
processes charged with combatting emerging global challenges at local, national,
and international levels.
Eligible Activities
Where appropriate, competitive proposals may include:
 Opportunities for beneficiaries to apply their new knowledge and skills in practical efforts;
 Solicitation of feedback and suggestions from beneficiaries when developing activities in
order to strengthen the sustainability of programs and participant ownership of project
outcomes;
 Input from participants on sustainability plans and systematic review of the plans
throughout the life of the project, with adjustments made as necessary;
 inclusion of vulnerable populations;
 Joint identification and definition of key concepts with relevant stakeholders and
stakeholder input into project activities;
 Systematic follow up with beneficiaries at specific intervals after the completion of
activities to track how beneficiaries are retaining new knowledge as well as applying
their new skills.
Ineligible Activities
Activities that are not typically allowed include, but are not limited to:
 The provision of humanitarian assistance;

 English language instructions;
 Development of high-tech computer or communications software and/or hardware;
 Purely academic exchanges or fellowships;
 External exchanges or fellowships lasting longer than six months;
 Off-shore activities that are not clearly linked to in-country initiatives and impact or are
not necessary per security concerns;
 Theoretical explorations of human rights or democracy issues, including projects aimed
primarily at research and evaluation that do not incorporate training or capacity-building
for local civil society;
 Micro-loans or similar small business development initiatives;
 Initiatives directed towards a diaspora community rather than current residents of
targeted countries.
Eligibility Criteria
 DRL welcomes applications from US-based and foreign-based non-profit

organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and public international
organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit
organizations or businesses. DRL's preference is to work with non-profit
entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
 Applications submitted by for-profit entities may be subject to additional review following
the panel selection process. Additionally, the Department of State prohibits profit to for-
profit or commercial organizations under its assistance awards. Profit is defined as any
amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs incurred
by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of the
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards Administration, and
Contract Cost Principles and Procedures.
 Applicants should have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with
thematic or in-country partners, entities, and relevant stakeholders, including private
sector partners and NGOs, and have demonstrable experience in administering
successful and preferably similar projects. DRL encourages applications from foreign-
based NGOs headquartered in the geographic regions/countries relevant to this NOFO.
 Applicants may form consortia in order to bring together organizations with varied
expertise to propose a comprehensive program in one proposal. However, one
organization should be designated in the proposal as the lead applicant, with the other
members designated as sub-award partners. DRL reserves the right to request
additional background information on applicants that do not have previous experience
administering federal grant awards, and these applicants may be subject to limited
funding on a pilot basis.
For more information, visit DRL .

Call for Projects: "Humanitarian Innovation"
Deadline: 19-Apr-2023
The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs is accepting applications under the project
entitled "Humanitarian Innovation".
This call for projects is in accordance with France’s commitment to humanitarian action and
aims to support innovative and structuring projects, led by its humanitarian partners, which seek
to address the operational challenges faced by humanitarian actors in emergency situations. It
also aims to improve practices in the fields of defence of humanitarian action, gender and
environmental issues, and to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of actions by pooling
approaches and developing new methods and tools.
Priority Themes
Submitted projects should address the following themes:
 Defending humanitarian action

o More specifically:
 Protecting civilians and humanitarian workers;
 Promoting international humanitarian law (IHL);
 Fighting impunity of perpetrators of attacks and crimes;
 Protecting humanitarian cyber space;
 Countering difficulties accessing crisis theatres.
 Addressing environmental and climate issues in emergency humanitarian responses
 Adopting by humanitarian organizations and partners of environmentally
friendly practices;
 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity impact in
emergency response theatres;
 Anticipating and preparing for disasters.
 Addressing gender issues in emergency humanitarian responses
 Taking into account gender and gender equality issues in the design of
projects;
 Fighting sexual violence;
 Involving women and girls in the implementation of humanitarian
programmes.
Funding Information
 Project budgets must be between €0.5 million and €1 million.

 Projects should last between 12 and 18 months and start on 1 November 2023 at the
latest.
 This Call for Projects is open to French and international NGOs and local NGOs acting
independently or in consortiums. They must he recognized for their expertise and ability
to act in response to humanitarian crises.
 Each organization (consortiums included) can submit only one project to this Call for
Projects.
Ineligible Projects
Projects for one of the following operations are not eligible:
 Projects that are not innovative for the humanitarian and emergency response sector;
 Projects focused solely on communication, information and awareness;
 Research projects;
 Development projects.
For more information, visit French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Giving Joy Grant Program
The Giving Joy is now seeking applications for its grants program to strengthen and inspire
women's entrepreneurship worldwide.
Through its micro-grants and mentorship program, Giving Joy helps women establish or
improve their businesses and initiatives—for their benefit and the benefit of their communities.
Funding Information
 Grants will range from US$250 to US$500.
 Women ages 18 and up.

 You can apply for a grant from any country or state or territory in the world.
 You can propose activities in any field, trade, occupation, or craft. However, your
business/organization/idea must focus on women, girls and/or families. And all activities
must be legal!
 Applicants may only apply once per cycle. Once awarded a grant, applicants cannot
apply again. Applicants who do not receive a grant may apply again in future cycles.
What is important to emphasize in the grant application?
 Make sure you fill out all fields of the online application form. An incomplete application
will not be considered.
 Your proposed grant activities must have a social benefit to your community and must
go beyond financial aspects of your business. The more social impact you can illustrate
through your idea – the better and the greater your chances of winning the grant.
 Giving Joy will not support activities related to the purchase of merchandise, stock,
advertisements, or marketing.
 Be as specific as possible, particularly regarding how you will use the grant funds. For
example, if you plan on using the grant for a community event, a training, scholarships,
etc. please include a detailed list of the activity you will develop including estimated
costs, what the event will include, who is the target audience, and how the event will
impact women, girls, and families.
 Include, as much as possible, qualitative information related to the grant impact (ex.
training for 10 women, each women will train an additional 10 women, ultimately
impacting 20 families and 50 children in the community).
For more information, visit Giving Joy.
WWSF: 2023 Prize for Women’s Creativity in Rural Life
The Women’s World Summit Foundation (WWSF) has launched the “Prize for Women’s
Creativity in Rural Life” to honor women and women's groups around the world exhibiting
exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural
communities.
The Prize aims to draw international attention to laureates' contributions to sustainable

development, household food security and peace, thus generating recognition and support for
their projects. While rural women are vital in providing examples of sound practice in their
communities, they still do not have full access to tools needed for development, such as
education, credit, land rights and participation in decision making. By highlighting and awarding
creative development models, innovations and experiences enhancing the quality of rural life,
WWSF participates in addressing the eradication of rural poverty, gender mainstreaming and
women’s empowerment.
Prize Details
 The award (US$ 1000 per laureate) represents their solidarity contribution for efforts and
obstacles to overcome and is not meant to be a project fund, although in many cases the
prize money is re-invested in the laureates’ programs.
 To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, rural women are key in
delivering results with courage and compassion.
 Nominees should be women and women’s groups currently active in rural life whose
efforts have not yet been acknowledged by other awards. They may not nominate
themselves.
 The nominating organization or individual must have direct experience of the nominee's
work. The nominator may not nominate a family member, be a member of the nominated
organization, nor can an organization nominate its senior officer (i.e. founder, president
etc.). No more than three nominees may be presented by the same person/organization
in the same year. The nominator commits to organize an award ceremony if the
candidate is selected for the Prize and invites the media
For more information, visit WWSF.
Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists
Deadline: Ongoing
The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) has announced a call for proposals for
the Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists to promote the work and advancing the role
of women in the news media across the globe is critical to transparency and a diversity of
voices.
The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, the first funding initiative of its kind,
enables the IWMF to dramatically expand its support of women journalists. Established with a
$4 million gift from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, the Fund will support projects including
educational opportunities, investigative reporting and media development initiatives.
The fund was designed to help women journalists by providing grantees support to:
 Expose under-reported but critical global issues

 Undertake ambitious projects that challenge traditional media narratives
 Develop field-based expertise and strengthen careers
 Pursue training and leadership opportunities
 Launch entrepreneurial news projects or acquire the skill to do so
 Woman-identifying journalists from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply. The
IWMF believes that gender does not conform to one notion. They are inclusive of all
journalists who identify as women, which includes trans women, and non-binary people.
 Professional journalism must be the applicant’s primary profession.
 Applicants must have three or more years of professional journalism experience.
 Teams of journalists may apply, however the submission must be from a woman
journalist and her team must include at least 50% women.
For more information, visit IWMF.
10,000 Women Growth Fellowship
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the 10,000 Women Growth Fellowship. This exciting opportunity
will include an intensive program of events held over three days, followed by a four-month
mentoring program, for 10,000 Women graduates from all over the world.
The 2023 Fellowship will be in person, travel restrictions permitting.
The Growth Fellowship is a prestigious event for select graduates of the 10,000 Women
program. In 2023, a group of winners will be invited to the Goldman Sachs offices in New York
to take part in an intensive 3-day program of customized training, coaching and advice sessions
with senior leaders and experts from Goldman Sachs, and other partners of the 10,000 Women
program. This will be followed by an ongoing four-month virtual coaching program.
Benefits
Successful applicants receive:
 Coaching sessions with Goldman Sachs people to discuss their unique business
challenges and plans for growth
 Collaborative training events with business experts covering essential skills such as
marketing, leadership and resilience
 Opportunities to network with Goldman Sachs people, be paired with a Goldman Sachs
mentor, and join fellow 10,000 Women graduates from across the world
Criteria
 Free-to-access online business education program available to any woman around the
world.
 Ten courses covering all aspects of running a business.
 Three additional elective courses that complement key aspects of the core ten-course
collection.
 Take any course, or combination of courses.
 Practical education and interactive activities from entrepreneurship experts.
 Eligible learners who complete all ten courses will be invited to join the Goldman Sachs
10,000 Women global alumni community.
 All ten core collection courses are also available in Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese and Latin
American Spanish.
For more information, visit Goldman Sachs.
Black Founder Startup Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
SoGal is inviting applications for Black Founder Startup Grant to Support Black Women & Black
Non- Binary Founders.
Black women founders are the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs out of any
throughout history. These founders are best equipped to solve some of the world’s largest
unmet needs, and have a legacy of reinvesting in their communities and creating
intergenerational wealth. However, Black women entrepreneurs are met with the greatest
barriers to accessing capital. This is bullshit.
This perpetual systemic discrimination, the unwillingness & inability of Silicon Valley and venture
capitalists to effectively diversify their investments, the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on
entrepreneurs of color, and generations of inequities against Black people are absolutely
inexcusable.
Benefits
 SoGal Foundation has teamed up with Winky Lux, bluemercury, twelveNYC, Twilio,
Walmart.org’s Center for Racial Equity and other sponsors to make a small step towards
progress by providing several $10K and $5K cash grants to Black women or nonbinary
entrepreneurs.
 Awardees will also receive tactical help navigating the fundraising environment at large
so that they will have a more equitable opportunity at scaling the next billion dollar idea.
They will also receive lifetime “ask-me-anything” access to the SoGal Foundation and
SoGal Ventures teams. They know this is a small start, and they are hopeful that it will
grow. They believe in a brighter future where the next world changing business does not
go unrealized because of systemic discrimination.
 To qualify, you should:

o Self-identify as a Black woman or Black nonbinary entrepreneur (inclusive of
multiracial Black women and multiracial Black nonbinary folks)
o Have a legally registered business
o Plan to seek investor financing in order to scale, now or in the future
o Have a scalable, high-impact solution or idea with the ambition to be the next
billion dollar business.
For more information, visit Black Founder Startup Grant.
Gender Equality Grants for Journalists Around the World
Deadline: Ongoing
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a non-profit organization that supports independent
global journalism, is seeking applications for investigative data-driven projects on issues related
to gender equality and the empowerment of women & girls. This opportunity is open to all
newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad.
The Gender Equality Grant is designed to help journalists take to a new level the reporting on
issues related to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
The Gender Equality Grant is supported by a partnership with PIMCO, which provides funding
support for reporting projects, education and outreach, and community engagement on issues
related to gender equality and the economic empowerment of girls and women.
Funding Information
The average size of a Pulitzer Center grant is $5,000, but may be more or less depending on
circumstances.
This opportunity is open to U.S. residents and journalists around the world. They are open to
proposals from freelance journalists, staff journalists, or groups of newsrooms working in
collaboration with a project idea. They want to make sure that people from many backgrounds
and perspectives are empowered to produce journalism. They strongly encourage proposals
from journalists and newsrooms who represent a broad array of social, racial, ethnic,
underrepresented groups, and economic backgrounds.
For more information, visit Pulitzer Center.
Women’s International Fund for Education offering Scholarships to
Women
Deadline: 7-Apr-23
The Women’s International Fund for Education (WIFE) is offering Scholarships to support young
women throughout the world in reaching their goals to become college/university graduates and
leaders in their communities.
WIFE strives to make the world a better place by educating women showing leadership
potential.
WIFE was formed in 2010 by a group of young women in California. The funds available for the
scholarship were raised through the generous donations of community members and a few
small businesses.
The Women’s International Fund for Education’s scholarship program is dedicated to serving
young women who strive to become leaders within their community. The scholarship is
designed to be the “seed” that allows each applicant to grow and develop innovative projects
and careers. Scholarships will be awarded to women who demonstrate their desire to improve
the quality of life in their communities as well as the state of the environment.
The Women’s International Fund for Education offers scholarships to women who show
tremendous potential. The scholarship is offered for one academic year. Throughout the school
year the applicant is required to update WIFE regularly, through e-mail or video chat
correspondence. After the completion of the applicant’s first year, the applicant is required to fill
out a survey to provide WIFE with information on their accomplishments. Applicants are
encouraged to re-apply for the scholarship annually.
Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic ability, leadership skills, career
goals and a desire to improve the welfare of their community and/or the health of the
environment. To be eligible, you must:
 Be a woman at least of age to enter college/university.

 Demonstrate financial need.
 Demonstrate leadership skills in your community.
 Commit to WIFE’s binding contract and mentorship program.
 Demonstrate the desire to improve your community and the environment.
For more information, visit Women’s International Fund for Education.
Mama Cash Resilience Fund for Feminist and Women-led
Organisations
Deadline: 15 March 2023
Mama Cash is now seeking applications for its Resilience Fund to support ambitious feminist
and women’s, girl’s, and trans people's and intersex people’s rights organisations and initiatives
led by and for women, girls, and trans people and intersex people from anywhere in the world.
Priorities and Focus
 Mama Cash has the flexibility to fund anywhere in the world. Even though contexts are
significantly different, Mama Cash founds that concerns of some specific groups of
women, girls, trans people and intersex people tend to be under-addressed and/or
contested in most societies (and social movements). So these groups are often found
among its grantees.
 Mama Cash prioritises groups or initiatives that have an annual budget below 200.000
euros. Mama Cash does not prioritise providing financial support to larger groups. As a
result, among its grantee-partners in the thematic portfolios you will find only very few
groups that have annual budgets over 200.000 euros.
Funding Information
 Resilience Fund grants vary in size, but the range is typically between €5,000 to €50,000
per year, with an average grant size of about €35,000.
Mama Cash supports groups and initiatives that:
 Work from a feminist, women's, girl’s, trans and/or intersex rights perspective;
 Are self-led by the women, girls, trans people and/or intersex people they serve;
 Have the promotion of women’s, girls’, trans people's and/or intersex people’s human
rights as their primary mission, and not just as the focus of part of their programmes;
 Push for structural and fundamental change;
 Focus on issues that are under-addressed and/or contested;
 Mama Cash will be open to all applications from self-led feminist organisations and
initiatives - without thematic or geographic restrictions.
For more information, visit Mama Cash.
NOFO: DRL Climate Change and Atrocity Prevention
Deadline: 17-Apr-23
announces an open competition for projects that support early action in response to atrocities,
including crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes, as well as other large scale and
deliberate attacks against civilians.
Within this policy objective, DRL seeks programs that measurably reduce climate-induced or
climate-related atrocity risk and fragility in the selected countries. Programs should effectively
pilot an approach to atrocity prevention that integrates the increasing atrocity risk that climate
change and environmental degradation poses and supports the formulation and implementation
of atrocity prevention, response, and recovery measures that are responsive to that risk.
Programs should include the perspectives of women, girls, and vulnerable communities, noting
that climate change heightens women and girls’ risk of encountering gender-based violence, as
they are often the primary procurers or managers of these increasingly scarce natural
resources.
Funding Information
 Total Funding Floor: $987,654

 Total Funding Ceiling: $987,654
 Period of Performance: 12-24 months.
Outcomes
 DRL seeks programs that contribute to the following outcomes:

o CSOs and local actors have the skills, tools, and capacity to identify atrocities
that are climate-related or otherwise impacted or driven by climate change and
environmental degradation and safely advocate for local preventative measures
based on relevant information.
o CSOs and local actors develop and implement mechanisms to expose relevant
stakeholders (including those responsible for response, enforcement, and/or
accountability at different levels, targeted groups, and potential disablers) to
knowledge about climate-related atrocity risks and engage them in using early
warning information about relevant risks.
o Related to the, CSOs formulate and advocate for actionable preventive or
response measures to climate-related atrocity risks that integrate the voices of
impacted communities and lay out pathways for relevant stakeholders to take
action.
 Proposed projects may target up to 2 countries, with at least one country in Sub-
Saharan Africa.
 DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit
organizations or businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities;
however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
amount in excess of allowable direct and indirect costs. The allowability of costs
incurred by commercial organizations is determined in accordance with the provisions of
the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards
Administration, and 48 CFR 31 Contract Cost Principles and Procedures.
Exemptions
 An exemption from these requirements may be permitted on a case-by-case basis if:

o An applicant’s identity must be protected due to potential endangerment of their
mission, their organization’s status, their employees, or individuals being served
by the applicant.
o For an applicant, if the federal awarding agency makes a determination that there
are exigent circumstances that prohibit the applicant from receiving a UEI and
completing SAM.gov registration prior to receiving a federal award. In these
instances, federal awarding agencies must require the recipient to obtain a UEI
and complete SAM.gov registration within 30 days of the federal award date.
Ineligible
 Activities that are not typically allowed include, but are not limited to:
o The provision of humanitarian assistance;
o English language instruction;
o Development of high-tech computer or communications software and/or
hardware;
o Purely academic exchanges or fellowships;
o External exchanges or fellowships lasting longer than six months;
o Off-shore activities that are not clearly linked to in-country initiatives and impact
or are not necessary per security concerns;
o Theoretical explorations of human rights or democracy issues, including projects
aimed primarily at research and evaluation that do not incorporate training or
capacity-building for local civil society;
o Micro-loans or similar small business development initiatives;
o Initiatives directed towards a diaspora community rather than current residents of
targeted countries.
For more information, visit Climate Change and Atrocity Prevention.
VVEngage Fellowship to Advance Women's Public Leadership and
the SDGs
Deadline: 26-Mar-23
Are you a woman leader in politics, government, or policy advocacy? The Vital Voices is excited
to announce the application for the 2023 cohort of the VVEngage Fellowship!
VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders
making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fully-funded fellowship, they aim to
increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in politics
and government, shifting culture around women’s public leadership and moving towards
equality in public representation globally. They also aim to work towards a more inclusive and
equitable world by advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through policy.
Through this fellowship, Vital Voices advances women’s political leadership and the SDGs by
conducting online and in-person* trainings with experts such as women leaders from the Vital
Voices Global Network and professors from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of
Government. The fellowship also connects participants to a global network of peers and
mentors, such as current and former female heads of state with the Council of Women World
Leaders, with whom they can brainstorm and share challenges and best practices.
Building on 25 years of leadership development work conducted by Vital Voices, the customized
fellowship curriculum includes inspiring and rigorous courses in topics such as Leadership,
Strategic Communications, Political Strategy and Governance. Fellows will acquire specific
skills to achieve their goals and advance the SDGs in their communities.
Categories
All applicants must fall into one of these categories:
 Appointed or elected government official at the local, state/regional, national, or

international level
 Political party leader or functionary
 Leader of civil society organization whose primary function involves working directly with
government or working to get more women in politics/public life
 Political Activist
 Politically-active community leader from marginalized and excluded community that
remains on the periphery of political activity in her country
 Media professional
Criteria
The 2023 cohort of VVEngage will consist of women leaders from across the globe who will be
selected based on the following criteria.
 all applicants must fit all of the following criteria:

 A minimum of three years in elected or appointed office, as the key decision-maker for a
civil society organization, or in related political leadership work
 Proficient in English
 Demonstrate a commitment to the core principles of the “Vital Voices Leadership Model”
– Innovative, collaborative, and driven by a clear sense of mission; engaged in her
community; committed to working with different political ideologies; committed to
advancing the status of women and girls; committed to transparency and good
governance
 Demonstrated leadership ability, high potential for future leadership development
 Desire to engage with a global network of women in public life
 At minimum, a basic understanding of the policy-making process in your community
This fellowship occurs annually, with our 2023 programming running from April to December of
this year. Selected fellows are expected to participate in the full length of the fellowship
including virtual trainings and events throughout the year. If health and travel restrictions allow,
they will hold one in-person convening. The time commitment is an estimated eight hours per
month.
For more information, visit Vital Voices.
Miller Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program
Deadline: 31-Mar-23
If you lead a mission-driven social enterprise looking to scale a proven impact model, you’ve
come to the right place! Miller Center’s Silicon Valley-based, globally recognized, investment
readiness accelerator helps leaders develop pathways to scale and prepare for next-level
investment.
The Foundation focuses on social enterprises working on women’s economic empowerment

and/or climate resilience. With proven curricula and accompanied by their outstanding executive
mentors and leadership coaches, together they’ll uncover and address gaps and opportunities
in your business, and develop an action plan so you can achieve your vision for organizational
growth.
Program Details
 Mentor Accompaniment
o Work closely with two of their 300+ executive mentors, comprising diverse start-
up founders, serial entrepreneurs, and senior executives who have honed their
expertise in companies such as Apple, Google, Intel, Paypal, Cisco and others
o Leverage dedicated mentoring: 180 hours of executive mentoring that is focused,
immersive, and customized to your unique business needs
 Tailored Post-Accelerator Support
o Access funding opportunities, investment facilitation, bespoke mentoring,
leadership coaching, peer-to-peer leadership circles, dedicated support from
undergraduate and graduate Santa Clara University students, and more
 Proven Approach
o Apply their proven methodology that combines advanced curriculum with
accompaniment by experienced mentors for 6-months of structured programming
— like a “mini MBA” for social entrepreneurs
o Take advantage of a free 3-year license for Sopact’s Impact Cloud, a leading
impact platform for developing and tracking impact metrics
o Deep dive into feedback sessions that fully prepare you to present your plans to
investors
o Prepare mock investment memos to provide investor perspectives and honest
assessment of your investment readiness
Requirements
 Application
o A senior leader (e.g., CEO, Executive Director, Managing Director)
o Fluent in English
o Has consistent and reliable access to internet connectivity
o Has the availability to participate in the program’s 6-month duration, requiring an
average of 4-6 hours/week
 Organizations
o Committed to creating positive benefits for people living in poverty, addressing
one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
o Is a social enterprise that is intentional about supporting women’s economic
empowerment, climate resilience, or the intersection of both (see below for how
Miller Center identifies women’s economic empowerment and climate resilience).
o Committed to scaling its solution far beyond current operations
o Has been operational for at least a year and is delivering products/services to
customers
o Has at least $20,000 USD (or local currency equivalent) in annual earned income
and is not entirely dependent on contributions or grants
o Has at least 3 paid, full-time employees (or equivalent)
o Has at least 3-months of cash runway
For more information, visit Miller Centre for Social Entrepreneurship.
Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility: Call for Proposals 2023
The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) is launching a Call for Proposals to select
viable and scalable digital financial solution (DFS) initiatives aimed at fostering access, quality,
and usage of financial services as drivers of sustainable financial inclusion, especially among
the most vulnerable, including women, youth and small businesses.
The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) aims to remove barriers to the growth and
use of digital financial solutions to accelerate financial inclusion in Africa. The facility works
through three main pillars, namely
 Digital infrastructure
 Policy and regulation
 Products and innovation with gender inclusion and capacity building as cross-cutting
themes.
Pillars
 Pillar 1: Digital financial infrastructure

o Country level - Technical assistance on interoperability of payment systems,
agent networks and merchant acceptance networks; digital registries and
alternative credit scoring, increased mobile network coverage, affordable data
and digital devices.
o Regional level - Technical assistance on interoperability of payment systems,
interoperable payment distribution networks, and e-commerce platforms.
 Pillar 2: Digital Financial Policy & regulation
o Country level - Sandboxing/Fintech innovations of policies or testing new digital
products and business models; Interoperability regulatory frameworks; and
consumer protection, e.g., data privacy, recourse mechanisms, cybersecurity.
o Regional level - DFS policies and regulations for cross-border remittances;
consumer protection, e.g., data privacy, recourse mechanisms, cybersecurity;
Sandbox policies and testing of new products and business models and e-KYC.
 Pillar 3: Digital Financial Products & innovation
o Country level - Digitization of government payments and social transfers; and
digitization of agriculture value chains and MSMEs.
o Regional level - DFS products that have the potential for scale in more than one
country, address the needs of the base of the pyramid and touch key sectors
such as MSME and agriculture.
Funding Information
 Funding Allocation
o Maximum size of grant funding under Lot 1 (country level): USD 1 million
o Maximum for blended finance of grant and loan under Lot 1: USD 1.5 million
o Maximum size of grant under Lot 2 (regional level): USD 1.5 million
o Minimum size of loan under Lot 1 and Lot 2: USD 1 million
 Project Duration
o Country-level projects: two to three years
o Regional-level projects: three to four years.
Areas of Interventions
 The Call for Proposals is aligned with ADFI’s pillars of intervention and has the following
two components:
o Lot 1 targeting the following countries: Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Democratic
Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Guinea, Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania
o Lot 2 targeting regional initiatives.
 Eligible entities include central banks, government ministries, departments and

agencies; international agencies; bank and non-bank financial service providers;
regional economiccommunities, regional coordination bodies andprivate sector
institutions with regional operations.
Criteria for Funding
 Proposals must be submitted by entities registered in regional and non-regional member

states of the African Development Bank. Ideally, project recipients and sponsors should
be African-based or demonstrate evidence of partnership with Africa based entities for
the proposed investments.
 Applications from consortia, partnerships or joint ventures are eligible, with the
primary/lead being an Africa-based institution. The proposal should specify the lead
partner/applicant who will be acting on behalf of the other companies as well as the role
of each party and proof of the partnership agreement.
 Applicants from the private sector must provide proof of legal registration and be in
existence for at least five years with at least three years of effective operations
 Loan applicants must demonstrate profitability and positive cash flows over the last three
years and provide three year audited accounts.
 Public sector projects should strive to be consistent with national and/or regional
priorities in order to maximise the likelihood of buy-in and support from the authorities.
 To the extent possible, projects should not duplicate other projects already underway
through other vehicles unless a clear business case demonstrating additionality is
established.
Evaluation Criteria
 Project viability
 Applicant’s expertise and track record in relation to the proposed project
 Ability to scale
 Potential impact of the project.
For more information, visit ADFI.
Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit Awards 2023
Deadline: 31-Jul-2023
Applications are now open for the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Award to
contribute to building research capacity in the African Research Community.
This year, a special focus will be on “The Role of Scientific Research in Women Health and
Reproductive Care".
Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit - MARS 2023 will have scientific support from
African Union Scientific-Technical and Research Commission (AU-STRC); Infectious Diseases
Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda; Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI); African Reproductive Care Society (ARCS), International Federation of
Fertility Societies (IFFS); and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).
The aim of Merck Foundation African Research Summit - MARS Awards is to empower African
young researchers & women researchers, advancing their research capacity and promote their
contribution to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The winners of
MARS Awards are recognized under two categories; “Best Young African Researcher" and
“Best African Woman Researcher”.
Categories
Entries are invited under the below categories:
 Best African Women Researchers

 Best Young African Researcher.
Benefits
 The Winners receive a 3 months Research Training scholarship in India.

 One Best Abstract winner from each category will get an opportunity to present their
abstract at the IFFS World Fertility Congress in Athens.
Abstract Submission Details
 Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators
involved in research related to either of the following topics:
o Women Health
o Infertility and Reproductive Care
 All applicants should be primarily based at African Research Institutes and Universities,
although collaboration within Africa as well as outside is also welcome.
For more information, visit STEM.
Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” 2023
Deadline: 30-Sep-2023
The Merck Foundation is inviting applications for its Fashion Award “More Than a Mother” 2023.
Categories
 English
 French
 Portuguese
 Arabic
Award Information
 Prize Money: USD 500 for each category
 All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the
aim to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility
Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage,
Ending FGM and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
 Selection Committee can decide to award more than one winner for each category
based on the quality of work received
For more information, visit Merck Foundation.
Merck Foundation Flim Award “More Than a Mother” 2023
The Merck Foundation has launched a Call for Application for its Flim Award “More Than a
Mother” 2023.
Categories
 English
 French
 Portuguese
 Arabic
Award Information
 USD 500 for each category
 All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions or Young Talents of
Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary,
or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address one or more of the
following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education,
Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at
all levels.
 Selection committee can decide to award more than one winner for each category based
on the quality of work received.
For more information, visit Mark Foundation.
NOFO: DRL Democratizing Digital Transformation for Women in
Business in Central and Eastern Europe
Deadline: 3-May-23
projects that promote women’s entrepreneurship and financial and digital inclusion, including
through trade and investment, in Central and Eastern Europe.
The project should also contribute to the dismantling of systemic gender barriers and promoting
economic competitiveness through well-paying, quality jobs for women, in all their diversity, or
other persons subject to gender-based discrimination in the economic sphere. This project will
support the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality, the U.S. Strategy on Global
Women’s Economic Security, the Gender Equity and Equality Action Fund, and the Global
Partnership for Action on Online Abuse and Harassment.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an outsized and lingering impact on women and marginalized
populations, including increasing rates of gender-based violence (GBV), while also having
significant impacts on women-owned enterprises. The pandemic has also accelerated digital
transformation processes already underway for women in business. While the increased
access and use of technology has fostered women’s economic empowerment, it has also made
women in business vulnerable to online and technology-facilitated GBV and sexual harassment
or online abuse and harassment.
Technology-facilitated GBV manifests as stalking, bullying, sexual harassment, threats of sexual

and physical abuse and violence, impersonation, hacking, image-based abuse, doxing,
disinformation and defamation, hate speech, exploitation, and other forms. It poses a grave
threat to the freedom of expression and the well-being of women and girls around the world, as
well as their participation in public life. Rapid expansion and integration of technology can be
exploited by anti-democratic forces and authoritarian influences to disempower key sectors of
society, particularly women with intersectional identities in other marginalized
communities. Furthermore, technology-facilitated GBV may cross into the offline world as well,
with survivors experiencing a combination of online and in-person physical, sexual, and
psychological abuse.
Objectives
 In addition to the objectives, project activities should facilitate cross-country learning,

resource sharing, and advocacy strategies for use across the region. Illustrative
activities may include, but are not limited to:
o Promote women’s access to the digital economy and support digital inclusion of
women in business, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs with attention to digital literacy,
digital security, and a safer digital business environment;
o Raise awareness of online and workplace GBV and sexual harassment, including
for members of marginalized communities;
o Research, document, and expose the particular risks faced by women in
business online and highlight needs to combat online abuse and harassment;
o Identify gaps in available tools and resources – to include methodologies and
tools that serve particular industries – as well as other communities with
intersectional or multiple-marginalized identities, such as LGBTQI+ persons;
immigrants; persons with disabilities; and racial, ethnic, and religious minorities;
among others – and provide recommendations for closing such gaps;
o Promote private-sector protections and identify existing, or develop new, practical
tools, trainings and accountability mechanisms that private-sector companies,
chambers of commerce, and women’s business associations and networks can
use to support women and members of marginalized communities countering
technology-facilitated GBV;
o Identify policy reform priorities to combat technology-facilitated GBV and
harassment at the national and regional levels, including improved workplace
and social protections for women in business to counter online abuse, and
promote public-private dialogue, evidence-based advocacy campaigns, and
outreach to raise awareness on the impact of and tools for addressing online
abuse; and
o Promote democratic digital governance, labor, and/or workplace reforms,
company/national resources, and reporting procedures that offer better
protections for women in business, especially when dealing with online abuse.
Funding Information


Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at 48 CFR 30, Cost Accounting Standards
For more information, visit DRL.
Call for Consultants: Feminist Entities Mapping
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is looking for consultants to support the
programmes teams in mapping and partnering different entities within the movement including:
individuals; non-formal/emergent non-traditional actors & collectives; CBOs & NGOs; and
national/regional partners & networks working at scale.
AWDF believes that for the African feminist movement to thrive and endure, and be impactful,
different types of organising are key. To help us to better serve these movements, they want to
deepen their understanding of their key issues, trends, priorities and aspirations and how
they can best be responsive to them.
If you are committed to feminist principles, have a good knowledge of the different entities in the
African feminist movement and understand the ecosystem in which these entities work, they ’d
love to hear from you.
AWDF believes that for the African feminist movement to thrive and endure, and be impactful,
different types of organising are key. They recognise movements come in all shapes, sizes and
colours and are not homogenous; and that entities have different roles in contributing to gender
justice and social transformation. Their strategy aims to ensure they partner meaningfully with
these diverse constituents. To help us to better serve these movements, they want to deepen
their understanding of their key issues, trends, priorities and aspirations and how they can best
be responsive to them.
 AWDF has a new strategic framework (2023-2033)

 At the centre of the new strategic framework is a commitment and desire to be more
movement-centred
 To be able to do this, the team wants to deepen connection to and understanding of
different entities (individual activists, non-traditional actors and collectives, CBOs and
NGOs, and “at scale” NGOs)
 This assignment will build on and expand thinking the team has already done as part of
a collaborative cross Programmes team initiative
 This work will feed particularly into the Resourcing and Agency and Resilience
strategies, and also into the strategies for Solidarity and Care, Knowledge and Voice,
and Impact and Learning
Aim of the Consultancy
 The aim of the consultancy is to help the resourcing team, the agency and resilience
team, and other programmes teams understand and develop appropriate strategies for
partnering and accompanying different entities within the movement including:
individuals; non-formal/emergent non-traditional actors & collectives; CBOs & NGOs;
and national/regional partners & networks working at scale. Note classification is fluid vs
rigid and entities may move between these and learn from each other
 Over the next 10 years they want to be able to say AWDF’s support of these entities has
resulted in changes that have enabled them and the movement as a whole to thrive and
endure, and be impactful.
 They want to be open, curious, nuanced and flexible in both how they think and do.
Management of the Work - Timelines, Budget
 Cross Programmes working group

 Oversight & management
 Timeline - to start asap (March 2023) to May 2023
 Budget approx. US$20,000
 Expected number of days: 40 days in total (approximately 10 days per type of entity.
Approach
 The first three points are what you/the consultant are exploring and providing input and
insight on based on your experience. Bullets 4-7 are the questions they would like
explored with entities. They want an approach which gives a clear understanding of
individual entities and what the sum of the parts looks like.
 The approach will be co-developed with the chosen consultants but is likely to include:
o A framing conversation at the outset
o Some desk-based research into how funds/others are approaching work with
different entities
o talking to selected “movement” actors/entities (mainly those not already
connected to AWDF)
o Participatory session(s) with entities with a cohort of different entities minus
AWDF
o Participatory session(s) with the programmes team to hear back what’s come
from consultation & connecting the team to some entities for Q & A/conversation
o Input of the consultant(s) into the Resourcing, and Agency and Resilience
strategies to ensure they reflect what has come from the process and are fit for
purpose
Key skills/Competencies
 AWDF is looking to understand the entities individually and collectively. They welcome
applications for work on one, two, three or all four of the entity groups. Their ultimate
decision will be based on what will best enhance their understanding of each entity
group.
 As such, their ideal “consultant/s” are an individual or a team that:
o Have a commitment to the AWDF’s values of feminist leadership, accountability,
diversity, respect and solidarity.
o Are embedded in and have a good knowledge of the different entities in the
African feminist movement and understand the ecosystem these entities work in
o Bring a participatory approach to working with the team
o Have excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach
o Can demonstrate skills in project management, execution and delivery
o Have a proven ability to work under tight deadlines
o Are fluent in French (desirable)
o Have experience in strategy development (desirable).
For more information, visit Feminist Entities Mapping.
2023 Greentech Europe Accelerator Program
Deadline Date: 20-Mar-2023
Village Capital is inviting applications for Greentech Europe Accelerator Program to support
women-led greentech innovation in Europe. Greentech Europe 2023 is an accelerator for
women-led startups in Europe working on sustainability products. The program will provide the
selected startups with timely training, expert advice, network support, and potential funding to
allow them to thrive – and in turn help close the gender financing and resource gap in the
region.
Program Structure
 2 cohorts of 15 startups selected to receive in-depth support via Village Capital’s award-
winning training curriculum, including the opportunity to get grant funding through peer-
selection - a unique process that has been proven to result in investment decisions that
lead to a more diverse portfolio
 2 further cohorts of 15 startups selected to participate in light-touch investment-
readiness training through their online, self-paced business development curriculum.
Benefits
 Training: Their curriculum is tailored to help your company identify early milestones and
prepare for your next round of capital
 Mentorship: Build 1:1 connections with investors, strategic partners and potential
customers
 Financial Analysis: Work with an investment analyst who will coach you 1:1 on building a
financial model, identifying unit economics, and using financial metrics
 Media Exposure: Get featured on Village Capital’s program website and other collateral
 Access to Abaca: Scale your business faster by identifying the right capital for you and
planning your next milestones for growth
 Discounts: Program participants will be offered in-kind support from their benefits
partners, including web hosting credits, pro-bono legal support, and more.
 They’re looking for (for-profit) startups that are building market-based solutions that
tackle a sustainability challenge in Europe. Eligibility requirements include:
o Location: Must have operations in (or the ability to expand business to) the
European market
o Stage: Must have a minimum viable product and meaningful customer validation,
and less than $3M in equity raised
o Team: Must have at least one full-time founder based in Europe, and co-founders
to have 50%+ women representation or more than 25% of senior leadership
team to be women
o Impact: Must be developing a product which contributes towards 1 or more of the
UN’s 17 SDGs
For more information, visit Greentech Europe.

11th South Asia Economic Policy Network Conference on Social
Progress
The Office of the Chief Economist for the South Asia Region of the World Bank, in collaboration
with BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) is pleased to announce the 11th
South Asia Economic Policy Network conference on Social Progress in South Asia.
While inequality in outcomes (consumption or income) in South Asia is moderate (with Gini
coefficients ranging between 0.3 and 0.4), South Asia ranks among the least intergenerationally
mobile regions in the world. For example, in South Asia, educational achievement is heavily
dependent on the education of one’s parents: less than 9 percent of individuals whose parents’
education level was in the bottom half of the population reach levels of education of the highest
educated 25 percent. These ‘sticky’ disparities in education translate into disparities in incomes
and are extremely difficult to reduce.
In addition to objective inequality, perceptions or subjective measures of inequality are also

important because of their implications for redistributive policies (Bénabou&Tirole, 2006,
Gimpelson and Treisman, 2018). As in other parts of the world, perceptions of worsening
inequality have been on the rise, even in cases where objective inequality has been stable or
decreasing and, correspondingly, demands for corrective action have been increasing. For
example, between 2006 and 2012 in India the share of people reporting that incomes should be
more equally distributed increased from 33 to 48 percent, according to the World Value Survey
data. Rather than misperceiving inequality, subjective views are likely encompassing a broader
definition of inequality that correlates not only with objective inequality, but also with poverty and
insecurity, as well as with fairness and social mobility, own individual or household situation,
and ideology.
Against this backdrop, the World Bank, BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD)
and the South Asia Economic Policy Network invite papers addressing one of the following (or
related) questions:
 What factors drive intergenerational mobility and equality of opportunity in the South
Asia region?
 What is the role of social structures such as caste systems, ethnicity, gender, and
religious divisions in overall inequality in South Asia?
 What type of public policies and interventions can remove obstacles to intergenerational
mobility and thereby promote equality of opportunity across individuals?
 What is the role of social movements/democratic civil society in generating evidence and
raising voices?
 They strongly encourage the submission of internationally publishable academic papers,

especially from female researchers from South Asia. The conference on May 9-10 will
be in-person and hosted by BIGD (the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development)
in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with the possibility of connecting online for non-speakers. The
sessions will feature paper presentations, a keynote lecture, and a high-level policy
panel.
For more information, visit World Bank.
Open Call for Organisation of the Women TechEU Scheme
Deadline: 23-Mar-23
The European Commission (EC) has announced an Open Call for the Organisation of the
Women TechEU Scheme.
Scopes
 The Women TechEU scheme has been launched under the European Innovation
Ecosystems (EIE) Work Programme 2021 as a pilot scheme and became a fully-fledged
initiative under the EIE Work Programme 2022.
 As a final objective, the scheme supports European early-stage deep tech start-ups,
registered and established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated
Country for at least six months at the time of the submission, founded or co-founded by
women, holding a top management position (chief executive officer (CEO), chief
technology officer (CTO), chief scientific officer (CSO), or equivalent). All deep tech
domains should be eligible, with the emphasis being on overall gender balance and the
position held by women in the start-up. The consortium selected under this call must
ensure that these criteria are met for financial support to third parties.
 The initiative complements activities funded under the European Innovation Council
(EIC), paving the way for the participation of women-led start-ups in future EIC calls.
 The consortium selected under this call is expected to organise the Women TechEU
scheme, covering the following activities:
o Ensure the sound design, organisation, and management of the Women TechEU
scheme, ensuring continuity of the scheme as implemented by the European
Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency in 2021 and 2022;
o Ensure smooth connection with the EIC Business Acceleration Services (BAS)
for the mentoring and coaching support activities to selected applicants;
o Communicate and promote the scheme in order to secure quality applications;
o Organise landmark events, building a network of Women TechEU grantees, and
help them to connect with the overall EIC community;
o Promote cooperation and networking activities among the community of women
entrepreneurs in the deep tech field;
o Ensure proper geographical distribution and technological areas to be covered by
the scheme;
o Report on the implementation of the scheme (key data on applications, start-ups
funded, demographics of end-beneficiaries of the scheme, etc.) to European
Commission services.
Components
 The applicants should consider a project duration of two (2) years and support provided
by the consortium to eligible third parties under this initiative must be made up of the
following components:
o Financial support to each selected company as an individual grant of EUR 75
000 supporting activities such as evaluating and refining products/services,
design, user experience, upgrading the business model, updating the business
plan and growth strategy, finding partners and investors, market validation, etc.;
o The possibility to participate in dedicated activities organised by InvestEU, the
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), and other relevant networks;
o Please note that mentoring and coaching will be provided by the EIC BAS, under
the ‘Women Leadership Programme’, which includes dedicated networking and
pitching events funded under a separate EIC budget.
Funding Information
 The check will normally be done for the coordinator if the requested grant amount is
equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for:
o Public bodies (entities established as a public body under national law, including
local, regional or national authorities) or international organisations; and
o Cases where the individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60
000 (lowvalue grant).
Type and range of activities
 A main activity of the consortium will be to run calls for proposals (at least one (1) per
calendar year, the consideration of multiple cut-off dates is encouraged), organise the
evaluation process, and administer the grants. Beyond providing funding to women-led
deep tech start-ups, proposals under this topic should include a sound promotion and
communication strategy of the programme (especially in underrepresented Member
States), clearly brand the scheme as an EU initiative, including but not limited to, through
information and dissemination events, press and outreach events, or roadshows.
 Deep tech innovation aims to provide concrete solutions to their societal problems by
finding its source in a deep interaction with the most recent scientific and technological
advances and by seeking to produce a profound impact in the targeted application
areas.
Expected Outcomes
 Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
 Support deep tech innovation as a basis for a modern, knowledge-driven, resource-
efficient and competitive economy;
 Promote female leadership in the deep tech industry to build fairer, more inclusive, and
more prosperous innovation ecosystems in the European Union (EU);
 Ensure a smooth continuation of the established Women TechEU scheme consistent
with previous processes, outcomes, and branding;
 Foster cooperation and networking between women entrepreneurs in the deep tech field.
 Any legal entity, regardless of its place of establishment, including legal entities from
nonassociated third countries or international organisations (including international
European research organisations) is eligible to participate (whether it is eligible for
funding or not), provided that the conditions laid down in the Horizon Europe Regulation
have been met, along with any other conditions laid down in the specific call topic.
 A ‘legal entity’ means any natural or legal person created and recognised as such under
national law, EU law or international law, which has legal personality and which may,
acting in its own name, exercise rights and be subject to obligations, or an entity without
legal personality.
 Beneficiaries and affiliated entities must register in the Participant Register before
submitting their application, in order to get a participant identification code (PIC) and be
validated by the Central Validation Service (REA Validation) before signing the grant
agreement. For the validation, they will be asked to upload the necessary documents
showing their legal status and origin during the grant preparation stage. A validated PIC
is not a prerequisite for submitting an application.
Specific cases
 Affiliated entities — Affiliated entities (i.e. entities linked to a beneficiary3 which

participate in the action with similar rights and obligations to the beneficiaries, but which
do not sign the grant agreement and therefore do not become beneficiaries themselves)
are allowed, if they fulfil the eligibility conditions.
 Associated partners — Associated partners (i.e. entities which participate in the action
without signing the grant agreement, but without the right to charge costs or claim
contributions) are allowed.
 Entities without legal personality — Entities which do not have legal personality under
their national law may exceptionally participate, provided that their representatives have
the capacity to undertake legal obligations on their behalf, and offer guarantees to
protect the EU’s financial interests equivalent to those offered by legal persons.
 EU bodies — Legal entities created under EU law including decentralised agencies may
be part of the consortium, unless provided for otherwise in their basic act.
 Entities eligible for funding To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in
one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
o The Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions;
o The Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States;
o Eligible non-EU countries:
 Countries associated to Horizon Europe
For more information, visit European Commission.
CFPs for Projects to Foster Greater Access and Use of Digital
Financial Solutions
The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals
to select viable and scalable digital financial solution (DFS) initiatives aimed at fostering access,
quality, and usage of financial services especially among the most vulnerable including women,
youth and small businesses.
ADFI is structured as a blended finance program and applications coupling grant and debt
financing or co-financing from other initiatives, will have an added advantage.
For national projects the Call for Proposal is targeting the following countries : Algeria, Angola,
Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Guinea, Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania
whilst regional projects are targeting all five regions of the continent.
Pillars
 Proposals should align with ADFI’s pillars of intervention i.e.

o Digital infrastructure
o Policy and regulation
o Products and innovation, with gender inclusion and capacity building as cross
cutting themes.
Components
 The call is aligned with ADFI’s pillars of intervention and has the following two
components:
o Lot 1 targeting the following countries: Algeria,Angola, Cameroon, Democratic
o Lot 2targeting regional initiatives
Funding Information
o Maximum size of grant funding under Lot 1(country level): USD 1 million
o Maximum size of grant under Lot 2 (regional level):USD 1.5 million
o Minimum size of loan under Lot 1 and Lot 2: USD 1 million.
o Country level projects: two to three years
o Regional level projects: three to four years.


established.
Merck Foundation: Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a
Mother” 2023
The Merck Foundation is inviting applications for the Africa Media Recognition Awards.
Thematical Focus
 Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise
awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility
Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
Categories
 Print Media
 Online Media
 Radio
 Multimedia
Award Information
 Print Media: 500 USD

 Online Media: 500 USD
 Radio: 500 USD
 Multimedia: 500 USD
 Journalists from Print, Radio, Online, and Multimedia platforms from the following
groups:
o Southern African Countries
o West African Countries
o East African Countries
o African French Speaking Countries
o African Portuguese Speaking Countries
Selection Criteria
 The selection committee may decide to grant awards to more winners for each category
based on the number and quality of applications received.
 Submissions can be on one or more topics mentioned in the theme.
 Submissions should be published and available in the public domain in order to be
eligible.
IFC ScaleX Accelerators Program
Deadline: 13-Nov-2023
Applications are now open for the IFC ScaleX Accelerators Program to reduce the gender gap
in equity finance between male and women-led startups by providing financial incentives that
will encourage accelerators to increase their focus on actively helping women-led startups to
fundraise capital post their accelerator programs.
IFC ScaleX defines a “woman-led startup” as an early-stage company with a woman founder,
co-founder, or woman in C-level leadership position. (C-level leadership position refers to
executive-level positions within a company.)
The objective of the IFC ScaleX program is to incentivize accelerators to actively pursue efforts
that help women-led early-stage startups gain access to Private Equity and Venture Capital
investment opportunities. IFC intends for the awards to be utilized by accelerators to further
increase female founders’ access to capital funds – and to decrease the gender gap and
investment bias.
An accelerator is a business program that supports early-stage growth-driven companies

through financing, education, mentorship, office space and supply chain resources. Accelerators
enroll startups for a fixed period of time and as part of a cohort of companies. Their goal is to
help startup companies scale by helping them define and build their initial products, identify
promising customer segments, and secure resources, including capital and employees.
Award Information
Award amounts will vary from $5,000 USD to $25,000 USD per qualifying accelerator.
 Eligible organizations in the IFC ScaleX program must be accelerators that support
startups operating in at least one of the IFC member countries.
 Award eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis after an accelerator submits the
additional information at IFC’s request.
 Qualifying accelerators must adequately demonstrate support granted to women-led
start-up(s) to fundraise.
For more information, visit IFC ScaleX.
Open Call for Bilateral Initiatives between Slovakia and Norway in the
Field of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
Deadline: 20-Dec-2023
The Ministry of Investments, Regional Development, and Informatization of the Slovak Republic
has announced an Open Call to strengthen bilateral relations between entities from Norway and
Slovakia active in the field of Domestic and Gender-based Violence.
The Fund for Bilateral Relations within the programme Domestic and Gender-based Violence
Programme (hereinafter referred to as “the Bilateral Fund DGV”) was established to strengthen
bilateral relations between Norway and Slovakia through activities such as networking,
exchanges, sharing and transfer of knowledge, technology, experience and best practice
between the Slovakian and Norwegian entities active in the field of domestic and gender-based
violence.
Funding Information
 EUR 95,126.95
 EUR 45,000 shall be reserved Initiatives engaging Slovak or Norwegian applicant or
partner providing social services to specific target groups (the specific target groups
include people with specific needs, such as women in the sex industry, drug/alcohol
addicted victims of domestic violence, victims of sexual violence, blind people etc. and
work with perpetrators) of victims of domestic and gender-based violence (hereinafter
referred to as “Priority initiatives”).
 Maximum grant to be applied for: EUR 10,000.
Eligible Activities
 A wide range of activities is eligible, as long as these fall within the defined Area of
Support. The activities have to be in line with the European standards.
 Generally, the initiatives shall have a clear bilateral profile and serve the purpose of
strengthening bilateral relations between Slovak and Norwegian entities. The Bilateral
fund DGV shall support wellbalanced partnerships (bilateral or multilateral) where all
parties benefit from the cooperation.
 This call is suitable for short-term initiatives. Initiatives combining several bilateral
activities will be prioritised in the selection process. A series of cooperation activities with
a particular result, including round tables or discussions that will be logically planned, are
also welcomed.
 Examples of eligible activities in the mentioned Area of Support:
o Development of bilateral cooperation, networking, exchange, sharing and
transfer of knowledge, experience and best practice among bilateral partners;
o Finding solutions to common issues and challenges;
o Trainings and capacity building;
o Joint meetings, visits, conferences, training and seminars among Slovak and
Norwegian entities on the topic of common interest;
o Workshops, meetings, visits and seminars on topic of common interest in the
mentioned Area of Support;
o Development and/or translation of information material;
o On-line studies with participants and/or inputs from Norwegian entities and
Slovakia;
o Discussions between leading Slovak and Norwegian experts/professionals;
o Round tables between Slovak and Norwegian entities focused on social services
support to victims of domestic and gender-based violence;
o Events: joint campaigns, exhibitions, festivals and promotional materials among
Slovak and Norwegian entities on the topic of common interest in the mentioned
Area of Support;
o Data collection;
o Publishing of joint reports, studies and publications.
 The activities with special focus on the Roma women will be appreciated.
 Eligible applicants and partners:

o Legal entities established in Slovakia or Norway active in the field of Domestic
and Gender-based Violence
o Applicants from Slovakia must have at least one partner from Norway meeting
the definition and vice versa.
o Additional partnership with the legal entities established in Iceland or
Liechtenstein active in the field of Domestic and Gender-based Violence shall be
prioritised.
For more information, visit DGVBF04.
UN Women: Small Grants to Scale-up Technical Substantive Capacity
of Caribbean CSOs
Deadline: Ongoing
UN Women is offering grants to expand the technical substantive capacity of civil society
organisations on ending violence against women and girls in the Caribbean Region.
UN Women’s Small Grants are designed to support institutional strengthening and capacity-
building, especially for smaller organisations. This call specifically supports CSOs working in the
area of family violence, especially responding to the needs of women and girl survivors as well
those who face discrimination or marginalisation.
Sample Objectives and Activities
 To assess how service providers are responding to the needs of survivors of family
violence, especially women and girls, especially those who face multiple forms of
discrimination
o Conduct local assessments of service providers to understand operational gaps
(including but not limited to age-adequation), case management processes and
whether they are responsive to the needs of survivors of violence and survivor-
centred.
o Develop a report, media product, series of webinars/in-person briefings on the
findings of assessments
 To strengthen the advocacy for survivors to meet gaps, including building coalitions and
capacities within civil society networks
o Facilitate teach-ins and learning/knowledge sharing sessions to build internal
capacity.
o Create and implement an advocacy plan to address the impact of family violence
on women and girls in all their diversity.
o Secure trainers and facilitators to build capacities on topics of interest.
o Establish communications and coordination platforms for coalition work.
o Host coalition development meetings.
 To ensure presence, accessibility and quality of services for survivors of violence
o Strengthen and adapt safe, tailored, and survivor-centred services across
different sectors.
o Develop accountability tools for key service providers and pilot the tools in
specific settings.
o Adapt counselling, hotlines, health services, transportation and safe shelter to a
diversity of scenarios (remote, online, in-person, accessible to different
ages/rural/abilities) and within the COVID-19 context.
 Capacity-building of organisational members/staff
o Develop a capacity-building and training plan to strengthen delivery of essential
services which the organisation provides.
o Increased capacity through procurement of relevant equipment and materials.
o Trainings on specific services and skills which are needed to enhance
organisational reach and service delivery to survivors and victims.
o Activities to strengthen capacity around donor/development partner coordination
across civil society to harmonise the response to VAWG.
Funding Information & Duration
 Amount: Up to USD 30,000 per organisation

 Duration: Up to 6 months
Eligible Countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Montserrat, St Kitts

and Nevis, St Lucia, Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Belize, Grenada,
Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago.
The applicant may apply if it:
 is a registered CSO in operation for at least three years; (women-led organisations are
strongly encouraged to apply)
 is not on the Consolidated UN Security Council Sanctions List;
 is not being investigated for fraud, corruption, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or other
wrongdoing;
 has not had funding received from UN Women entirely or partly written off by UN
Women;
 is not currently engaged as an Implementing Partner (IP) or Responsible Party (RP) for
UN Women;
 has not been engaged as an IP/RP for UN Women at any time after 21 November 2019;
 is not a government entity;
 is not a UN organization;
 is not an established CSO with the capacity to be engaged as an IP/RP;
 has sufficient capacity to collaborate with various stakeholders;
 has sufficient financial stewardship, including having adequate financial policies and
procedures in place to manage the small grant;
 past performance has been deemed satisfactory by UN Women (if it has received small
grants previously or been engaged as an IP/RP before 21 November 2019).
Requirements
 Complete and send the attached Expression of Interest and a copy of the organization’s
registration certificate evidencing that the applicant is a registered CSO in operation for
at least three years.
 All applications must be in English.
 All applications must be submitted via email. Unfortunately, handwritten or mailed
applications will not be accepted.
UN Women will reject any application that does not contain enough information to show that the
CSO or activities are eligible. UN Women will send a confirmation email upon receipt of
application.
For more information, visit UN Women.
UN Women Caribbean Regional Spotlight Initiative: Call for Small
Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
UN Women is offering a small grant to expand the technical substantive capacity of civil society
organisations on ending violence against women and girls in the Caribbean Region.
UN Women MCO Caribbean is supporting implementation of the Spotlight Initiative in four

CARICOM member states- Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago of six
CARICOM Member States (the others being Belize and Haiti) to receive support from the
Spotlight Initiative. UN Women MCO Caribbean leads on Pillar 6 in these four territories.
Objectives
 To contribute to the reduction of family violence against women and girls and
 To improve access for women and girls to essential, safe, adequate, integrated gender-
responsive services
Pillars
The key pillars of the Spotlight Initiative Include:
 Pillar 1: Laws and Policies

 Pillar 2: Institutional Capacities
 Pillar 3: Social Norms and Behaviours
 Pillar 4: Services
 Pillar 5: Data Availability and Utilisation
 Pillar 6: Women’s Rights Groups, Autonomous Social Movements and CSOs
Funding Information
Up to USD 30,000 per organisation
Eligible Countries
OECS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Commonwealth of Dominica, Montserrat, St

Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Suriname, St Vincent and the Grenadines and countries with a
Spotlight programme: Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad& Tobago.
 is a registered CSO in operation for at least three years; (women-led organisations are
strongly encouraged to apply)
wrongdoing;
Women;
UN Women;
procedures in place to manage the small grant; and,
Nordic Gender Equality Fund
Deadline: 3-Apr-23
The Nordic Council of Ministers issues an annual call for funding applications for projects
involving at least three organisations from at least three Nordic countries.
NIKK administers the Fund on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers, including calls for
proposals, assessment of proposals, and monitoring of results.
The Nordic Gender Equality Fund finances collaborations that promote gender equality.
Funding Information
 The amount applied for should be between DKK 50,000 and DKK 500,000.
 Organisations applying for grants need to be able to contribute at least 20 per cent
themselves and/or have other sources of finance.
What can you apply for funding for?
 The following types of activities may be funded:

o Staging of Nordic gatherings/meetings
o Investigations/inquiries
o Network-building
o Activity projects
o The participation of volunteer organisations in Nordic or international
conferences/courses/meetings/gatherings
 Funding will not be granted for:
o Activities already financed wholly or in part by Nordic Council of Ministers for
Gender Equality (MR-JÄM), or the Nordic Council of Ministers.
o Activities that submit a budget in a currency other than DKK.
o Applications submitted after the deadline.
o Activities that submit an incomplete application (all mandatory fields not filled in
or applications without the requisite attached documentation).
o Political party organisations.
o Private individuals.
o Activities whose purpose is to generate a profit or equivalent for the funding
beneficiary.
 The Nordic Gender Equality Fund addresses a broad target group and calls for
proposals are open to a variety of activities and organisations including:
o Volunteer organisations (citizen organisations/not-for-profit organisations)
o Networks
o Government agencies and other public sector activities (such as municipalities,
university departments, divisions, etc.)
o Other non-commercial actors
o Business enterprises (SMEs)
 Each project must involve at least the three Nordic countries, where the Faroe Islands,
Greenland and the Aaland Islands may constitute one of these only. In addition, grants
can be awarded to activities that include cooperation in neighbouring areas, i.e. Estonia,
Latvia, Lithuania and Nortwest Russia*, that also include at least two Nordic countries.
The principal applicant should come from a Nordic country or the Faroe Islands,
Greenland or the Aaland Islands.
 Note: Cooperation with independent organisations in Russia are now made possible,
given that the activities are located outside of Russia and the independence of the
organisation is confirmed in a specific vetting procedure defined by the Nordic Council of
Ministers.
 The Nordic Gender Equality Fund finances activities initiated in the same year as the
funding is granted and which are completed within two years from the commencement
date. Activities commenced before the application deadline are not eligible for funding.
Assessment Criteria
Funding applications are to indicate how well the project meets the following criteria:
 Nordic benefit
o This means the extent to which the project:
 Generates significant positive effects through Nordic cooperation,
compared to the project having been implemented at the national level
 Manifests and develops Nordic cohesion, both within and outside the
region
 Contributes new infrastructure that strengthens Nordic cooperation on
gender equality
 Responds in a constructive way to the challenges of Nordic cooperation
such as national barriers and differences
 Added value for gender policy
o This refers to the extent to which the project:
 Aims to respond to the problems of gender inequality concerning the
rights, conditions, and opportunities of women and men and girls and
boys, as well as the power to shape their lives and contribute to the
development of society.
 Contributes new/updated knowledge about methods and models of
gender inequality/equality and/or exchanges of experience concerning
knowledge about methods and models of gender inequality/equality
 Helps to respond to the challenges identified in the Nordic cooperation
programme on gender equality
 Sustainability
 Sustainability means here the extent to which:
 The project design provides scope for others to draw conclusions and
learn from the project’s successes and setbacks
 The project results and efforts are expected to have lasting effects
through infrastructure and products which persist after the end of the
project such as networks, websites, reports, etc., and how these are
designed to reach relevant target groups
 Implementation
o Implementation here means:
 How likely it is, in light of the applicant’s skills and experience, that the
project will be implemented in the manner described by the applicants
 What bases do the applicants have for working together, for example that
they contribute different skills, perspectives and experience which means
that they can complement each other
For more information, visit NIKK .
Laerdal Foundation: Saving Lives at Birth in Low-Resource Settings
Program
Deadline Date: 01-Apr-2023
The Laerdal Foundation is inviting applications for the Saving Lives at Birth in Low-Resource
Settings Program.
50 % of the annual appropriations have been earmarked for practically oriented projects that
may help achieve the UN Sustainability Goal no 3, aiming at reducing both maternal and
newborn mortality by 2/3 from 2010 to 2030.
The Board will be prioritizing projects relating to interventions on day of birth – including
prevention of stillborn deaths. Applications that go beyond a local impact and have the potential
to document long term practical value and stimulate developments also in other
regions/countries will be prioritized.
Funding Information
 The Board expects to fund up to 20 projects per year in this category, with a maximum
amount of USD 50,000, with the average grant being around USD 30,000. The Board
will carefully consider the realism of the presented budget, and whether this contains
items that the Foundation according to this information is not funding.
 If the total expenses for the project should exceed the grant, the Board will consider the
likelihood that the project can be carried out with required additional funding from other
sources. Institutional overhead cost related to the project may be covered up to 10%.
 Applications are particularly welcome relating to:

o Innovative approaches to more efficient education and implementation
o Collaborative initiatives relating to scale-up of proven concepts
o Projects taking place in the Foundation’s focus countries: Tanzania, Ethiopia,
Malawi, Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
For more information, visit Saving Lives at Birth in Low-Resource Settings.
Orange Knowledge Programme Tailor-Made Training Plus
Deadline: 14-Apr-23
Nuffic has launched a call for applications for the Orange Knowledge Programme Tailor-Made
Training Plus to improve the overall functioning of an organisation sustainably by training a
selected group of staff.
Tailor-Made Training Plus contributes to knowledge and skills development of staff, by

specifically targeting their capacity needs. Tailor-Made Training Plus can also be set up to train
professionals who have a common training need, but who are not staff members of the same
organisation. Tailor-Made Training Plus must be conducted by a Dutch training provider.
Opportunities for funding group training between knowledge institutes of the Netherlands and
organisations in OKP countries.
Aims
The aim of the programme is based on the Netherlands’ development cooperation policy. The
programme:
 strengthens knowledge and skills of professionals active in the priority fields through
scholarships and training;
 builds the capacity of organisations in higher education and TVET (Technical Vocational
Education & Training), in collaboration with Dutch knowledge institutions.
Themes
 The programme offers opportunities in fields related to the priority themes of the Dutch
government:
o Food and nutrition security
o Water, energy and climate
o Sexual and reproductive health and rights
o Security and the rule of law
 In addition, the following cross-cutting themes are important in all participating countries:
o Private sector development
o Inclusivity of women and marginalised groups
o Environment
Funding Information
 The available funding for this deadline is € 6 million. The maximum subsidy is € 200,000
per Tailor-Made Training plus.
 For this round, the aim is to grant at least one TMT plus for each participating partner
country.
 A Tailor-Made Training plus in this call has a maximum duration of 14 months. For this
call all projects will start in June 2023 and must end before or on August 31 2024.
Budget-neutral extensions are not possible.
Eligible Countries
 Category A: Bangladesh, Benin, Burundi, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia,

Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, South Africa,
Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam
 Category B: Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Lebanon, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia,
South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen
Who can submit a proposal?
Dutch institutions for secondary or higher vocational or academic education or other types of
organisations that provide training courses, together with (a) requesting organization(s) from an
OKP partner country, such as education and training institutions, Government Organisations,
Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO's) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's).
For more information, visit Nuffic.
Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)
Deadline: 20-Apr-23
With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF),
UNESCO- The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) launched a new programme to strengthen
the capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology.
The programme is aimed at young scientists who are getting established in their country or are
about to return home to an academic position. Grants are awarded to promising high-level
research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth sciences, Engineering, Information
Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics carried out in African
countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS.
Areas
Scientists working in the following research areas can apply for an SG-NAPI award:
 Agriculture
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Earth Sciences
 Engineering
 Information Computer Technology
 Mathematics
 Medical Sciences
 Physics
Components of the Programme
 Scientists can apply for several or all of the following components of the programme:
o Equipment start-up grant: up to USD 20,000; allowing scientists to equip their
laboratories. Purchase of fuel, fees for experts or consultants, laptops, tablets,
drones and laboratory animals is not accepted and not covered.
o Consumables grant: up to USD 15,000; allowing scientists to acquire
consumables for specific research projects. Purchase of fuel, fees for experts or
consultants, laptops, tablets, drones and laboratory animals is not accepted and
not covered.
o MSc. training grant: up to USD 10,000; allowing scientists to train and teach
M.Sc. students within their research group. For this component, the M.Sc. form
must be filled and uploaded on the application portal.
o International conference grant: successful candidates will be provided with up to
USD 3,000; for participation in an international conference.
o Industrial link grant: up to USD 4,000; to cover travel and incidental expenses as
well as laboratory bench costs of scientists who cooperate with industrial
partners. The industrial partner must be either in Africa or Germany. An
acceptance letter from the industrial partner must be uploaded on the application
portal. Should you not have an identified a partner at the time of application, you
may do so by submitting a request and justification to TWAS after receiving the
award, if your application is successful.
o South-South and South-North collaborative mobility grant: worth up to USD
10,000; to cover travel to the collaborative laboratory, accommodation during the
visit and laboratory bench costs.
o Open access international publication grant: each successful candidate will be
provided up to USD 2,000 to cover fees for publication in reputable open access
journals.
o Skills-building workshop grant: each successful candidate will be provided with
an opportunity to participate in a workshop which provides advice and guidance
on a range of soft skills, such as: writing research proposals, presentation and
communication, sustainable development, plagiarism, etc.
 The programme has an additional component which seeks to enhance the productivity of
female scientists returning to academia after a maternity leave:
o Female “scientist-after-child” grant: support for a research assistant (up to 12
months) may be offered to women scientists in the following cases: a) Scientist
with a child up to 12 months of age; b) Scientist going through a pregnancy at the
time of the application.
In order to apply in year 2023, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
 Be 40 years or below;
 Obtained their Ph.D. within the last 5 years;
 Returned to their home country within the last 36 months;
 Hold, be offered or be in the process of accepting a position at an academic and/or
research institution (including international research centers) in their home country;
 Applications from women scientists are especially encouraged.
 Be nationals of an eligible African country that is lagging in science and technology, as
follows:
o Western Africa
 Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra
Leone, Togo.
o Eastern Africa
 Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Reunion, Rwanda,
Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda.
o Central Africa
 Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic
of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, São Tomé, Principe.
o Southern Africa
 Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho,
Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
For more information, visit TWAS.
2023 Gender Equity and Advancement Accelerator Program – Apply
Now!
Deadline: 4-Apr-23
Apply for the Acumen Academy’s Gender Equity and Advancement Accelerator Program to
refine and develop a profitable and scalable business model that advances gender equity.
Acumen’s vision is of a world based on dignity, where every human being has an opportunity to
thrive. They are seeking a cohort of entrepreneurs who, like us, believe that integrating gender
equity across strategies, processes, and day-to-day work improves how they address the
problems of poverty.
To support social entrepreneurs committed to leading the change in gender inclusion, the
accelerator will equip leaders with the moral leadership lessons, business skills, and learnings
from the successful portfolio companies to continue scaling their enterprises in a gender
inclusive way.
Learn How To
 Develop hard-edged leadership skills necessary for building an inclusive and sustainable
business solution. These include (but are not limited to): practicing courage, deep
listening, polarity management, and stepping outside the status quo
 Refine and develop a profitable and scalable business model tackling poverty at its core
 Embed and expand gender inclusion into your business through market, workforce, and
value-chain entry points
 Sharpen your presentation skills and practice pitching to an audience
 Join a lifelong global community of social entrepreneurs who are committed to tackling
injustice and accompanying each other through their leadership and entrepreneurial
journeys
How it Works
 During this 12-week program, you will learn the essentials for building a scalable
business model that achieves both profitability and impact. Working alongside your
close-knit cohort of entrepreneurial peers and Acumen experts, you’ll develop your
leadership and business skills as you design your plan to embed gender equity as you
scale.
 As a participant, you’ll gain access to industry-specific case studies, video tutorials and
practical readings, and receive invaluable one-on-one support and guidance from
the team. Each week, you’ll complete assignments designed to help you think critically
about your business model and introduce you to gender-inclusive best practices. During
the leadership sessions, you’ll be challenged to redefine success and develop the moral
imagination to create a society centered on dignity — then employ your new leadership
and business skills to make it a reality.
 You’ll also gain access to tools and teachings from Value for Women, including a
training on the entry points, policies, and practices that will help you work towards
becoming a gender equitable business.
 The program will culminate with a closing gathering, including pitch practice and a
celebration for all the hard work, lessons learned, and new relationships you’ll take with
you as you scale your business in a gender-inclusive way.
Time Commitment and Course Access
 You should expect to spend at least 5 hours per week on the readings and assignments.
Most of this work can be done on your own schedule.
 One participant from the leadership team of your enterprise (‘Lead Participants’) will be
required to take part in the Learning Labs every week. Up to 10 people from your
enterprise may receive access to the online curriculum materials (readings, case
studies, videos etc.).
Benefits
 What's Included?
o Facilitated virtual Learning Labs for peer learning and discussion
o Leadership lessons such as Listening to Voices Unheard and Partnering with
Humility and Audacity
o One-on-one consultation calls with Acumen’s team
o Video tutorials on customer discovery, sales and marketing, financial modeling,
pitching, and more
o Unconscious bias training, workshops, and self-assessment strategies for
embedding gender inclusivity into your scaling plan
o Case studies from social enterprises that have successfully scaled and
contributed to gender equity and advancement
 Graduate into the Acumen Foundry
o Upon completing the 12-week program, participants are admitted to The
Foundry, an invite-only community designed to accompany entrepreneurs and
leaders from around the world by connecting them with the social capital
(resources and relationships) to amplify their work in building a just, inclusive,
and sustainable world.
o Foundry members have exclusive access to:
 Events to learn and connect with fellow foundry members
 Professional development opportunities that may include pro-bono
consulting services and professional leadership coaching
 Experts within the Acumen Ecosystem for mentorship or advisory
sessions
 Referrals to affiliated leadership programs and platforms
 Access to funding, grants offered ad hoc by other organizations, or
referrals within the Acumen network
 Whilst the program is sector-agnostic, Acumen's primary sectors of interest in East and
West Africa are as follows: Agriculture, Energy, Healthcare, Education, and Recycling.
They particularly encourage people working in these sectors to apply.
 This accelerator is open to social entrepreneurs who:
o Run a social enterprise (nonprofit or for-profit) based in East Africa (Kenya,
Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Ethiopia) or West Africa
(Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, the Gambia) who are working to solve
problems of poverty and dignity
o Are dedicated to investing in their personal and business growth
o Are deeply committed to the work of tackling poverty and injustice and are
interested in being part of a global community bound by values
o Have an enterprise that has been operational for 18 months or more (please
note: if this is your second or third venture, this requirement is flexible. Be sure to
include this in your application.)
o Have a team of three or more full-time staff
o Have a commitment to serving women across three entry points, and evidence of
action in at least one:
 Market (products and services)
 Internal organization (workforce and policies)
 Value chain (supply and distribution)
Schedule
 Module 1 - Visions of Scale for Social Enterprise Business Models

 Module 2 - Customer Insights
 Module 3 - Aligning a Pricing, Sales and Marketing Strategy to Your Value Proposition
 Module 4 - Operational Model: Team and Partnerships
 Module 5 - Gender Equity and Advancement as You Scale
 Module 6 - Building Your Financial Story and Model
 Module 7 - Pitching the Strategic Story of Your Business
 Module 8 - Moral Leadership: Exploring Your Values and Identity
For more information, visit Acumen Academy.
Climate Justice Feminist Participatory Action Research on False
Solutions
Deadline: 25-Mar-23
The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) invites feminists and
women’s rights organisations across Asia and the Pacific region to apply for the Climate Justice
Feminist Participatory Action Research (CJ FPAR) on False Solutions, 2023-2024.
The aim of this FPAR is to increase the capacity of feminists and grassroots women in Asia and
the Pacific to document their lived realities and expose the impacts of false solutions on
women’s human rights to further influence climate policies and discussions from local to global
level.
This FPAR will support six to eight national and/or grassroots organisations led by women
across Asia and the Pacific region with experience in working in challenging false solutions. The
small sub-grant should cover salary costs of a dedicated young woman researcher and activities
to strengthen the capacity of women and their communities involved in the FPAR. Another flow
of sub-grant, following the completion of the FPAR, will be provided to the partner organisations
to conduct advocacy activities at local and national levels to support their FPAR journey.
Throughout this FPAR, the assigned mentors and young women researchers will be provided
with opportunities to access high level capacity building programmes, climate related advocacy
spaces particularly at regional and global levels, and networking with wider movements working
on climate crises. FPAR modules will also be provided to the mentors and young women
researchers to learn research skills including data gathering that are participatory with feminist
lens of analysis.
Objectives
 Overall Objective
o To increase the capacity of feminists and grassroots women’s organisations and
movements in Asia and the Pacific to document their lived realities and expose
the impacts of false solutions on women’s human rights to further influence
climate policies and discussions from local to global level.
 Specific Objectives
o Develop the capacity of feminists and grassroots women to document,
investigate, and analyse false solutions, their manifestations and impacts on
women’s human rights in Asia and the Pacific.
o Foster knowledge and resources on the impacts of climate injustices and false
climate solutions rooted in globalisation, fundamentalisms, militarism and
patriarchy on feminists and grassroots women in Asia and the Pacific.
o Establish and strengthen strategic advocacy plans and opportunities to amplify
women’s voices and solutions as a counter narrative to the false climate
solutions, influencing policies at all levels that uphold women’s human rights and
bring about systemic change.
o Strengthen solidarity and institutional development of FPAR partners through
leadership development for movement building.
Funding Information
 APWLD will provide each of the FPAR partners with a small sub-grant to employ a
young woman researcher to carry out the research, which includes a monthly salary
during this FPAR journey.
 Overall budget proposed by a partner must not exceed USD 14,000.
 This sub-grant supports advocacy, capacity building and research of the selected
partners, however, does not include any other costs related to institutional sustainability
or maintenance.
 Applicants must be non-governmental, non-profit, feminists and women’s human rights

and/or women-led organisations in Asia and the Pacific that demonstrate the following:
o Experience in working with grassroots women and their communities;
o Familiarity with the context and reality of climate crises including the impact of
false solutions facing women at local and national levels;
o Provide a dedicated mentor and young woman researcher throughout the entire
FPAR period;
o Capacity to conduct participatory research methodologies that contribute to
strengthen democratic leadership of feminists and grassroots women in Asia and
the Pacific;
o Able to communicate in English or to provide a dedicated translator/interpreter to
support the research team throughout the FPAR journey;
 Highly desirable partner organisations:
o Organisations from Central Asia, East Asia and the Pacific sub-regions;
o Recommended through a letter of endorsement from APWLD members;
o Direct experience in conducting participatory research methods;
o Direct experience in advocacy and campaign work related to climate crisis and
women’s human rights, particularly in challenging false solutions;
o Ability to produce and submit reports and various FPAR related documents in
English;
For more information, visit APWLD.
L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Regional Program
The Foundation L’Oréal and UNESCO have launched Women in Science sub-Saharan Africa
regional program to promote and encourage the participation of young African women in
science.
This program identifies and rewards young talented researchers in the formal sciences, life and
environmental sciences, material sciences, engineering sciences and technological sciences.
Since the inception of the sub-Saharan Africa regional program, the majority of applications
received have been from South Africa. Given the importance of the challenges of African
scientific research and the commitment to encourage more women scientists across sub-
Saharan Africa, they decided to split the initial regional program into two separate programs:
A national program dedicated to South Africa.
The regional program for sub-Saharan Africa, dedicated to the 48 other countries of the region.
Funding Information
For this 14th edition, 20 endowments will be given to encourage young researchers currently in
doctoral or post-doctoral studies to pursue a brilliant scientific career.
 15 endowments of 10,000 € each, will be allocated to 15 doctoral students enrolled in a

doctoral school and in a research laboratory in sub-Saharan Africa.
 5 endowments of € 15,000 each, will be allocated to 5 post-docs working in a laboratory
or research institute in sub-Saharan Africa.
 For doctoral students

o Having the nationality of one of the 48 countries in the sub-Saharan African
region.
o And being enrolled in a doctoral school and carry out their doctorate in a
research laboratory in one of the 49 countries in the region (including South
Africa) OR
region (including South Africa).
o And being enrolled in a doctoral school and carry out their doctorate in a
research laboratory in one of the 48 countries of sub-Saharan Africa Therefore,
applicants originally from South Africa doing their research in South Africa are
not eligible for this program.
o Conducting research in one of the scientific fields listed.
o Students in their first year PhD are not eligible.
 For post-doctorates
region.
o And being enrolled in post-doctorate in a research laboratory or an institution in
one of the 49 countries in the region (including South Africa) OR
region (including South Africa).
o And being enrolled in a post-doctorate in a research laboratory or an institution in
one of the 48 countries of sub-Saharan Africa Therefore, applicants originally
from South Africa doing their research in South Africa are not eligible for this
programme.
o Having obtained a doctorate in one of the scientific fields listed.
o Have defended their thesis after February 2018. If the postdoctoral applicant has
one or more children, this deadline is brought forward by one year per child.
o Conducting research in one of the scientific fields listed, having started the post-
doctorate before 01/02/2023, opening date of the call for application.
o Note: Candidates who have already been supported by one of the national or
regional L’OréalUNESCOFor Women in Science program are not eligible.
For more information, visit L’Oréal-UNESCO.
UNDP-4YFN Women Innovators Programme in the Arab States
Applicants are invited to submit applications for the Women Innovators Programme, a
mentorship programme for women-led, digital, social impact-oriented start-ups in the Arab
States.
The Women Innovators Programme (WIP) is a partnership between the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) in the Arab States and Four Years From Now (4YFN), the
start-up platform of the global mobile operators’ association, GSMA.
Since 2021, WIP has provided 500+ hours of mentorship to 50 start-ups from 16 countries
across the Arab States. In addition, participants have had the opportunity to pitch to
international investors at an annual Demo Day event, participate in GSMA’s Mobile World
Congress, and join peer-to-peer and group learning sessions on topics of interest.
Benefits
 Mentorship will take place entirely virtually over a period of approximately 3 months, with
at least 10 hours of mentorship during that period in addition to approximately 2 hours of
peer-to-peer and group learning sessions per month. The programme will begin in May,
with a high-level launch event and introductions between participants and mentors. A
virtual demo day will be held at the end of the mentorship period, with presentations to
international investors. The demo day is organised with the purpose of providing
exposure to the start-ups, without any guarantee of funding.
 Mentorship support will be available in the following areas, depending on the start-ups’
needs:
o Business planning and strategy
o Pricing and commercial strategy
o Talent and recruitment
o Management and organizational culture
o International expansion
o Product management
o Marketing, storytelling and public relations
o Fundraising and pitch-perfect
o Financial management
o Technology and engineering
o Innovation management, intellectual property protection
Applicants should fulfill the below criteria:
 Women from the Arab States who are Founders, Co-Founders or on the Executive
Board of the Start-up.
 Startups that provide digital-based solutions including but not limited to: Internet of
Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Augmented & Virtual
Reality, 3D & 4D Printing, Cloud Computing, Big Data, Blockchain, Drone Technology
and Biometrics, E-Commerce.
 Start-ups should be at least Early Stage (i.e. beyond ideation) and already in the market
(providing a product or service to their target market).
 Start-up solutions contribute to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
 Start-ups should be based in one of the following Arab States: Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti,
Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, State of Palestine, Saudi Arabia,
Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, & Yemen.
 Participants commit to actively participating in the full mentorship programme.
 Participants are able to communicate effectively in English (given the international
nature of the mentors).
For more information, visit United Nations Development Programme.
Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy Fellowship
Deadline: 12-Apr-23
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is currently accepting
applications for its Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship, a
career development program that targets mid-career African women in the policy field to
catalyze the design and implementation of gender-responsive agricultural policies across Africa.
The Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship is a career

development program that targets mid-career African women in the policy field to catalyze the
design and implementation of gender-responsive agricultural policies across Africa.
An initiative of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) funded by

the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the GRASP Fellowship is
fostering policy change across institutions and national governance systems for women’s
empowerment. Through the GRASP Fellowship, AWARD seeks to grow a pool of confident and
capable African women to lead policy changes to improve African smallholders’ livelihoods.
The GRASP Fellowship will offer targeted leadership and mentoring training, catalytic funding,
and access to networks to enable beneficiaries to lead policy-making processes for agricultural
transformation in Africa. The non-residential Fellowship includes virtual and in-person activities
spread over two years for each cohort.
Fellowship Priorities
 Catalyzing gender-responsive policies

 Fostering mentoring partnerships
 Building networks and communities of practice
 Incentivizing collaboration toward evidence-based policies
 Enhancing technical capabilities.
Fellowship Structure
 Immersive Training Courses

 Three-tier mentoring program
 Policy Innovation Projects.
 African women policy practitioners who are citizens of Burkina Faso, Ethiopia,
Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Senegal
 Applicants must have at least a master’s degree and 10 years of experience in gender,
agriculture, and food systems, working on policy issues at national, regional, or
continental levels
 Applicants must be affiliated with either government organizations, non-government,
private sector, development, civil society, regional and sub-regional communities, or
academia
Ideal AWARD Policy Fellows
 The Fellowship targets women policy practitioners who can meet a range of criteria. The
ideal AWARD Policy Fellows will:
o Explain the top policy challenges or questions they are working on
o Show how they have played a leadership role in policy development and
implementation, particularly in projects at the nexus of agricultural development,
food systems, and gender equality
o Clearly articulate what policy idea they will work on under the policy innovation
projects.
Selection Process
 The AWARD Policy Fellows will be competitively identified through a rigorous selection
process that will include assessing their experience and leadership potential in gender,
agriculture, and food systems policy development.
 Potential AWARD Policy Fellows will respond to an open call for application that will
require them to demonstrate their suitability for the Fellowship.
 A selection panel of global experts in the policy field, food systems, and related fields
will review the applications and select the successful applicants.
For more information, visit Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy.
Fourth Call for Proposals: RERIPA Project
Deadline: 17-Mar-23
The RERIPA Project is launching its fourth Call for proposals dedicated to contributing to Pacific
education/knowledge on Research and Innovation processes and tools, with a reference to
Living Labs outputs against CCI.
Objectives
Strengthen a Pacific-based framework for education / knowledge on R&I ( with a focus on CCI
and its mitigation) with:
 SO1: increase innovation capacities of stakeholders through adoption/diffusion of

solutions resulting from Living Labs
 SO2: contribute to higher education and vocational training regarding R&I knowledge
and tools in a Pacific Islands context (CCI).
 SO3: promote programs which emphasize how adaptation or mitigation solutions can
guide R&I efforts.
 SO4: contribute to intra-Pacific exchanges of data,knowledge, and experience
concerning Innovation related to CCI
 SO5: use digital technology to disseminate research and innovation results in the large
Pacific region
Main Features
 Design and implement:

o teaching and learning workshops and material for NGOs, citizens, Politics,
associations, companies;
o teaching /learning workshops and material for teachers of university & higher
school;
o teaching educational content materials in different languages for different
audiences (NGOs,citizens, politics) from living labs activities and integrate into
existing training programs;
o programs of learning by doing activities, field work, etc. with the Living Labs
consortia of public-privatestakeholders
o a high-level, multi-national, training framework for young scientists;
o an institutional framework that fosters public / private partnerships in the R&I
chain;
o NB: Optimize / make the best use of digital technology for innovative learning
approaches
 Products/results:
o training users/beneficiaries on innovation (cf. call 2 outputs // project engineering,
open innovation, impact pathway, intellectual property, innovation brokering…);
o educational and workshop content/programs on innovation with a focus on to
CCI;
o inventory, improvement and promotion of digital technology for innovative
learning approaches (improve knowledge accessibility for “all publics”);
o contributing to the design of an institutional framework to reinforce R&I
partnerships
o contribute to Pacific Islands - based Climate & Environmental Science
curriculum.
Funding Information
 The Lead Applicant should submit a proposal not exceeding 300,000 Euros.
 A successful Applicant (as Lead Applicant or Co-applicant) will not receive over 400,000
Euros as a cumulative amount of the different grants obtained from the 4 RERIPA calls.
Eligible Countries
Applicants (legal entities) from the following ACP Countries are eligible to apply as Lead
Applicant or Partners: Cook Islands, East Timor, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia,
Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
 Category 1: Academic and research institutions /organizations.

 Category 2: Innovation support organizations (i.e., tech hubs, innovation labs and
technology transfer offices); incubators and start-ups; university spin-offs; Vocational
and Education Training providers; national science, technology, and innovation
agencies.
 Category 3: Organizations representing indigenous and local communities; agencies and
associations working for gender equality in research and innovation; nongovernmental
organizations.
 Category 4: Other similar organizations with specific experience in the priority fields of
this call.
 Consortium comprising at least 3 Applicants (including the Lead Applicant) established
in the eligible countries listed above and from at least 2 eligible countries, with at least 1
Academic & research institution/organisation (Category 1), one from Category 2 and one
from Category 3, from the list of eligible applicants above.
For more information, visit RERIPA.
Pacific American Fund: Call for Concept Notes
Deadline: 31-Mar-23
The Pacific American Fund Year 3 Grants Cycle is now seeking concept papers from Pacific
Islands-based organizations addressing: climate change adaptation; environment, biodiversity
conservation, and natural resource governance; disaster risk reduction, and disaster resilience
building; access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. All grants are required to
address gender equality, women’s empowerment, gender-based violence, and social inclusion.
The Pacific American Fund will determine the most appropriate types of grants agreement prior
to award, as applicable. The four types of possible grants that may be awarded by the Pacific
American Fund include:
 Standard Grants, cost-reimbursable grants that allow for procurement of equipment,

international travel, and other relatively complex costs, generally managed only by
wellestablished grantees with strong USAID past experience;
 Simplified Grants, cost-reimbursable grant mechanisms but do not involve any complex
or administratively challenging costs (may not exceed $250,000);
 Fixed Amount Awards, whereby payment to the grantee is based on achieving
predefined milestones, and supporting activities when the program scope is specific and
adequate cost, historical, or pricing data is used to establish a fixed amount award (may
not exceed $250,000); and
 In-kind Grants are mechanisms whereby the Pacific American Fund assumes
responsibility for all procurements and other financial responsibilities and, as a result, no
money is transferred to the grantee.
Sectoral Priorities
 Note that all Concept Notes must address at least one or more of the following sectors:
o Climate Change Adaptation: Activities in this priority sector work to enhance
resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate change of people, places, and
livelihoods.
o Environment, Biodiversity Conservation, and Natural Resource
Governance: The aim of activities in this sector is to ensure that the environment
and the natural resources upon which human lives and livelihoods depend are
managed in ways that sustain productivity growth, a healthy population, as well
as the intrinsic spiritual and cultural value of the environment.
o Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Resilience: This sectoral priority
encompasses disaster risk reduction, disaster readiness, and related capacity
building, preparedness, and planning. It aims to reduce vulnerabilities to
disasters and respond better to humanitarian emergencies.
o Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH): Activities in this sectoral priority must
work towards ensuring broadly accessible, reliable and economically sustainable
water and sanitation services for health, security, and prosperity.
Funding Information
 Subject to availability of funds, solicitations will be open to fund grants in one of two
Grant Ranges: (1) up to USD150,000; (2) USD150,001 to USD 1,000,000.
 Duration: The period of performance for each grant may vary but must fall between a
minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 20 months.
 Applicants must have established financial management, internal control systems, and
policies and procedures that comply with established U.S. Government rules and
regulations and cost principles and the Mandatory Standard Provisions for non-U.S.
nongovernmental organizations. All potential awardees will be subject to a financial
responsibility determination made by the Pacific American Fund that may include a pre-
award survey and/or an audit.
 Local and regional entities are eligible to submit Concept Notes as part of the Pacific
American Fund grant application process. Local entities are defined as an individual, a
corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that: a. is legally
organized under the laws of; b. has as its principal place of business or operations in; c.
is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of; and
managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent
residents of a country receiving assistance from funds appropriated under title III of the
Consolidated Appropriations Act
 Regional entities are defined as an organization that meets the criteria of a local entity
and operates in any of the countries covered by a program funding area and benefits
from the particular program.
 New local and regional entities are encouraged to apply.
 Local and regional Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) eligible to receive a Pacific
American Fund grant award include:
o Local, national, or regional NGOs;
o Universities, academic institutions, advocacy groups, and umbrella organizations
that represent multiple NGO members;
o Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) operating nationally, regionally, or
internationally that qualify for funding under Executive Order 13279; and
o Private sector entities such as companies, chambers of commerce, and
associations.
For more information, visit Pacific American Fund.
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to Support Small Scale Projects
Deadline: 20-Mar-23
The High Commission of Canada in Australia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals
for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing

countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The
program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners.
Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or high commission.
The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada and recipient
countries and their civil societies, by deepening contacts and supporting local endeavours.
Thematic Priorities
 All projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic priorities:
o Human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition.
o Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as
on water management.
o Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
o Growth that works for everyone, including women's economic rights, decent jobs
and entrepreneurship, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable, and
safeguarding economic gains.
o Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights,
LGBTQ2+rights and the rule of law.
o Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.
Funding Information
 New partners can apply for up to $50,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD). Applicants who have
previously receivedCFLI funding can apply for up to $100,000 CAD. However, there
must be a clear distinction between the activities and beneficiaries of your previous
project and the new proposal.
Eligible Costs
 The following project costs are eligible for CFLI funding:

o accounting costs
o administrative and overhead costs related to the project (overhead should not
exceed 15% of total CFLI contribution)
o advocacy and lobbying related costs
o capital and/or operating expenditures related to the lease and/or purchase and/or
building of infrastructure
o civic education costs
o conference and event expenditures
o costs of services received by recipients
o domestic travel expenses, using lowest fares possible but not exceeding full fare
economy class
o environmental assessment costs
o facilities charges,
o equipment rental, and/or purchase (only when the purchase is required to meet
project objectives, reflects good value for money, and the recipient has a strong
care-and-maintenance plan in place for equipment sustainability),
o hospitality costs, excluding alcoholic beverages
o installation, maintenance, shipping and/or transportation costs, including fuel,
o computers and communication devices
o lease or rental of vehicles
o legal costs
o medical costs
o miscellaneous expenses integral to the project
o outreach, communication and information dissemination costs
o publishing costs
o radio and television broadcast fees
o research-related costs
o salary costs, including stipends, relating to the project,
o security costs
o training and capacity building expenditures
o translation and interpretation fees
o vehicle and equipment operation, installation and/or maintenance
o website development and related costs.
Focus Countries: Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Papua New
Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu
 Eligible recipients include:

o Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations,
o Local academic institutions working on local projects,
o International non-governmental organizations working on local development
activities,
o Intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and
agencies working on local development activities,
o Municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the
recipient country working on local projects, and
o Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on
local development activities.
o The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society
organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions
working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental,
multilateral and regional organizations may be eligible for funding, provided they
are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the
objectives of the CFLI.
For more information, visit Canada Fund for Local Initiatives.
USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone Open Call for Private Sector
Deadline: 08-May-2023
USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone seeks to engage the private sector in finding solutions to
development challenges through creative, market-based approaches that will contribute to
development in Guinea and Sierra Leone.
USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone calls for private sector solutions to strengthen the health system,
improve good governance, and increase economic opportunities for youth and women.
The mission invites entities (private and non-private) to submit concepts. USAID/Guinea &
Sierra Leone welcomes consortiums composed of multiple local and/or international private
sector entities.
Concepts must mobilize and leverage private sector resources at a level that equals and
preferably exceeds the level of resources allocated by USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone.
Missions and Objectives
 For Guinea these are:

o Development Objective – Democratic and Economic Governance Strengthened
 Objective 2.1: Strengthen democratic norms and processes
 Objective 2.2: Improve conflict management and mitigation capacities
 Objective 2.3: Increase sustainable economic opportunities
 And one or more of the following Sierra Leone office Integrated Country Strategy (ICS)
Mission Goals and Objectives:
o Mission Goal 1: Promote sustainable and integrated health security
 Mission Objective 1.1: Sierra Leone strengthens its health system to
provide equitable and high quality health care services and improved
health seeking behaviors.
o Mission Goal 2: Strengthen Sierra Leone’s democracy, enhancing accountability
to its people and their human rights while advancing mutual peace and security
interests.
 Mission Objective 2.1: Sierra Leone strengthens democratic institutions
and processes that are increasingly inclusive, transparent and responsive
to the population.
 Mission Objective 2.2: Sierra Leone improves civil society, media, and
civic capacity to contribute to governance and political processes, and to
peacebuilding in communities.
o Mission Goal 3: Support the transition of the Sierra Leonean economy from
donor-based to market-based
 Mission Objective 3.1: Sierra Leone increases private sector investment
opportunities to sustain economic growth and development.
 Mission Objective 3.2: Sierra Leone combats climate change by
promoting green energy and reducing environmental degradation.
 Mission Objective 3.3: Sierra Leone advances sustainable aquaculture
and agriculture practices to reduce environmental impact and promote
food security and economic growth.
Funding Information
 Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000

 Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
 Award Floor: $250,000
 USAID welcomes applications from many types of organizations including U.S. and non-
U.S. private businesses, business and trade associations, foundations, U.S. and non-
U.S. NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations, international
organizations, U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities, civic groups, regional
organizations, etc. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under
applicable law. An individual cannot apply as an applicant.
 In order to meet the private sector partnering requirement under this addendum, any
proposed collaboration with the private sector must involve one or more of the private
sector entities listed below; in addition, resource contributions intended to meet the
private sector leveraging requirement must also come from one or more of the private
sector entities listed below:
o Private business or industry associations
o Private foundations affiliated with private for-profit, commercial and logistics
companies
o Private for-profit, commercial entities, such as a business, corporation, small or
medium enterprise or private firms
o Private equity or private financial institutions, including banks, private investment
firms, mutual funds, private equity funds, and insurance
o Cooperatives
o Business associations
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Spain and Andorra: Annual Program
Statement 2023
The Public Diplomacy sections of the U.S. Embassy in Madrid and the U.S. Consulate General
in Barcelona (referred to collectively as “PD Spain”) announce an open competition for
organizations to submit project proposals in response to issuance of this Annual Program
Statement (APS).
The Annual Program Statement (APS) permits individuals, non-government organizations, think
tanks, foundations and academic institutions to seek funding for projects that strengthen ties
between the United States and Spain while promoting PD Spain’s main strategic goals.
Objectives
PD Spain welcomes proposals for creative, engaging projects that align with its main strategic
objectives:
 Defend shared democratic values and the rules-based international order;

 Support the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;
 Build support for international and multilateral institutions to promote strong, sustainable,
and inclusive economic growth, defend democratic governance, and advance solutions
to global challenges;
 Recognize the central importance of the NATO Alliance in ensuring transatlantic peace
and security;
 Support the new NATO Strategic Concept, guiding the Alliance´s approach towards
strategic competitors and transnational threats;
 Reaffirm a commitment to the defense of human rights, especially the rights of women
and vulnerable populations, such as people living in poverty, members of racially or
ethnically marginalized groups, LGBTQI+ persons, members of religious minority
groups, persons with disabilities, refugees, migrants, internally displaced persons, older
adults, children, gender non-conforming persons, and trafficking victims;
 Protect and promote human rights throughout the world, particularly with the countries of
Latin America and the Caribbean where the United States and Spain both have deep
and enduring affiliations;
 Fight against terrorism, cybercrime, drug trafficking, and trafficking in persons; raise
awareness of the importance of cybersecurity to increase national resilience to cyber-
attacks, promote responsible state behavior in cyberspace, and counter malicious cyber
activity from nation states and criminal actors;
 Collaborate with Spain and/ or Andorran-based organizations to promote and protect the
human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+)
persons including vulnerable LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers; combat hate
speech, violence, and stigma against the LGBTQI+ community;
 Increase climate action to ensure that deep reductions in global greenhouse gas
emissions are achieved by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050;
 Recognize the need to reach the Paris Agreement goals, including to accelerate global
efforts to make financial flows consistent with low greenhouse gas emissions;
 Recognize the urgency of addressing methane in line with the Global Methane Pledge,
improving adaptation to the impacts of climate change, and promoting a climate resilient
development;
 Increase the geographical diversification of energy sources, especially natural gas, to
promote renewable energies and develop new vectors such as offshore wind-power and
renewable hydrogen, to deploy smart technologies that promote energy efficiency, and
to secure supply chains for the critical minerals essential to the energy transition;
 Promote the development of trade and investment, including entrepreneurship, small-
and medium-sized businesses, and innovation as the basis for strong, sustainable,
inclusive economic growth that creates quality employment and incorporates diverse and
excluded groups, while ensuring adequate protection for digital economy workers;
 Defend a digital transformation based on a shared respect for human rights and
fundamental freedoms and democratic values, on reducing the digital divide, on
preventing and addressing the disproportionate effects of online forms of violence and
abuse on women, children, and other marginalized groups, and on the implementation of
mechanisms to safeguard these principles;
 Promote joint science, space, and innovation initiatives carried out by research
organizations, universities, and private companies in all fields of space and science,
including through scientific-technological initiatives of the European Union;
 Intensify cultural and educational exchanges between the United States and Spain;
 Increase the number of Spanish students studying in the United States;
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Up to 12 months (including your evaluation or

assessment period).
 Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of
$75,000.
 Type of Funding: FY23 Public Diplomacy funding.
 Anticipated program start date: Flexible start dates are preferred, though all
proposals are required to start before September 30, 2023.
Note: PD Spain encourages that proposals be scalable whenever possible. PD Spain strongly
recommends that organizations unable to demonstrate a proven track record limit their project
budgets to $40,000. If the review panel has doubts or concerns about the capacity to implement
a larger project, they may ask that a reduced budget be presented.
Activities
Grant activities may take any number of forms, including academic competitions, cross-border
exchanges, conferences, workshops, courses, curriculum development, exhibits, hackathons or
app development, online projects, mock trials or moot court competitions, simulations and role-
playing activities (e.g., Model Congress, Model United Nations), performances, or other
activities. Academic or scientific research projects will not be funded under this call for
proposals.
 Businesses and other for-profit organization may not apply for funding under this APS.
 The following entities, from Spain, Andorra, or the United States, are eligible to apply:
o Not-for-profit organizations, including educational and cultural institutions, civil
society organizations or non-governmental organizations, think tanks,
professional associations, media outlets, etc.
o Governmental institutions and Public International Organizations.
o Individual citizens, including alumni of U.S. Government (USG) exchange
programs, who have a demonstrated capacity or proven track record to carry out
the proposed activities.
 To be eligible for consideration, the applicant organization must be registered to operate
in Spain or Andorra, or if this is not the case, they must partner with a local Spanish or
Andorran organization registered to operate in Spain or Andorra.
 All proposals are required to have a clear connection to the United States, either through
U.S. organizations, experts, and/or best practices in order to increase the awareness
and understanding of U.S. perspectives, policies, and society.
 In addition, all proposals should clearly promote diversity and inclusion. Geographic
diversity (reaching audiences outside of major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona) will
also be looked upon favorably when reviewing proposals.
Restrictions
You may NOT apply for a grant from PD Spain if your project:
 Involves partisan political activity;

 Involves charitable activities and/or the distribution of humanitarian aid;
 Is a fundraising campaign;
 Is commercial in nature, e., you or a project partner are making money from this project,
or the activity supports a current or future business or entrepreneurial venture of your
organization;
 Involves the provision of health care or services, childcare, food subsidies, or other
social services to populations.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Spain and Andorra.
Open Competition to Promote Bilateral Relationships Between the
U.S. and Mauritius and Seychelles
Deadline Date: 01-Jul-2023
The U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State
announces an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a Statement of
Interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to promote bilateral relationships between
the U.S. and Mauritius and Seychelles.
Program Objectives
All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s,
organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of
U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of potential small grants programs include, but are not limited to:
 Academic and professional lectures, seminars, workshops, and speaker programs;

 Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
 Activities that encourage women’s empowerment and gender equality, respect for
underserved and underrepresented individuals, empower marginalized and
disadvantaged communities, and encourage social inclusion, access to resources, and
fundamental human rights for all.
 Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S.-government sponsored educational
youth entrepreneurship, empowerment, and/or leadership programs;
 Programs that support media and freedom of expression.
Priority Program Areas
 A free and open Indo-Pacific, encourage good governance and transparency, strengthen
civil society or democratic institutions.
 Youth and women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and STEM programs.
 Sustained economic growth, trade, and investment (this may include programs on
entrepreneurship, capacity-building, business incubators, and opportunities to convene
investors with businesses.)
 Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes,
volunteerism, and community service.
 Build media capacity and counter disinformation.
 Respect for underserved and underrepresented individuals, empower marginalized and
disadvantaged communities, encourage social inclusion, access to resources, and
fundamental human rights for all.
 Joint academic research in partnership with U.S. universities or organizations to
accelerate responses and adaptation to climate change.
 English language promotion that uses innovative techniques, tools, and U.S. materials
for classroom teaching and learning.
 Promoting the themes above through sports or arts.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: up to 18 months.

 Number of awards anticipated: approximately 4 awards, dependent on availability of
funding and amounts requested.
 Award amounts: Minimum of $3,000 and maximum of $25,000.
Participants and Audiences
Proposals must identify a clearly defined target audience that the project seeks to influence or
impact. Well-defined audiences are countable and accessible through the project’s activities.
Proposals should specify the changes in knowledge, understanding, attitudes, or behavior
change in attitudes or behavior action that they seek with the project—and how they plan to
measure these outcomes.
The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S., Mauritian, and Seychellois:
 Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-

governmental organizations with programming experience;
 Individuals;
 Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;
 Governmental institutions.
Applicants should be able to document their experience implementing similar projects. For-
profit businesses or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Mauritius & Seychelles.
2023 EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and
Türkiye
Deadline: 15-Mar-23
The call for applications for the fifth EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and
Türkiye is now open.
This year’s edition of the award is dedicated to the Roma inclusion dimension in the digital
agenda and the green economy, which represent new opportunities for improving the position of
vulnerable Roma women and men in the region in the future.
The 2023 EU Roma Integration Award will promote private or public initiatives by various
relevant Roma and non-Roma players - public institutions, private companies and businesses,
employers, teachers and civil society organisations - to enhance the role of Roma in both
implementing and benefitting from the green economy and digital agenda.
Aim
 The award will help draw attention to concrete efforts by various relevant Roma and non-
Roma players - public institutions, private companies and businesses, employers,
teachers, civil society organizations - to enhance the role of Roma in both implementing
and benefitting from the green economy and digital agenda, in the fields of, but not
limited to, housing, employment, innovation etc., and digital policy priorities. Gender
equality and the empowerment of Roma women will be an important dimension. The
award will additionally help to recognise approaches and initiatives that have helped and
scored significant progress and changes in the lives of Roma people, through the
implementation of green economy and digital smart solutions, and that could be
replicated in other context and places. Specifically, the award is intended:
o To further draw attention to the role and contribution of green economy and
digitalisation for improving the position of vulnerable Roma women and men in
the region.
o To promote successful models of green economy and digital solutions that have
brought positive changes to the Roma communities.
o To make visible the support and work of the European Union for the Roma
inclusion in the enlargement countries.
o To foster cooperation among the actors involved in the process of Roma
inclusion.
o To ensure recognition and sustainability of identified actions implemented at
grassroots level.
o To identify and share positive examples of work of individuals, public institution,
private companies, business and CSOs and at local level in the field of Roma
inclusion in relation to the green economic development and digital agenda.
 An independent evaluation panel will review the applications and select the winners of
the award.
 Non for profit Civil Society and individual awardees, may furthermore receive a financial
support to continue their initiatives in the field of green economy and digitalisation for
Roma inclusion. These award winners eligible for financial support will receive a
monetary award.
The criteria for selecting these entities and giving the financial support
The main selection criteria but not limited to, are: Please adapt to this year theme
 Extent of impact of initiative on quantity and quality of Roma integration, green future
and/or digital agenda.
 Extent of addressing of gender dimension in integration of Roma.
 Extent of impact of initiative in Roma communities and lives.
 Extent of initiative’s promotion of equal treatment for Roma.
 Extent of sustainability.
 Success in applying a gender equality approach.
Funding Information
The award winners eligible for financial support will receive a monetary award of 7500 Euro the
first prize and 4500 the second prize. All awardees will win a study visit in Brussels, Belgium.
Each winner will receive a statue as a symbol of the recognition given by the EC DG NEAR and
the event itself.
Activities
The different types of activities eligible for financial support, on the basis of a fixed list The
activities to be awarded (whether through a monetary and non-monetary award) should have
resulted in, or have good potential to contribute to, inclusion and support measures, through
green economy and/or digital solutions, and may include Beyond the below comments please
align with my track changes to the application.
 Advocacy and lobbying resulting on adoption and implementation of legal frameworks,

strategies and action plans contributing to building and/or increasing to digital literacy,
fighting online hate speech against Roma, access to digital education, employment, and
services and empowerment through digital solutions for Roma.
 Efforts delivering concrete and sustainable results to assist Roma digitalisation of their
companies, Initiatives improving the access of Roma to distant education.
 Education, training, mentoring resulting in increasing use of digital skills and increased
presence of Roma youth in the green economy and digital employment.
 Digital literacy of Roma and building green economy sustainable future for all.
 Support resulting in improved transfer of technologies, know-how and competencies.
 Combating antigypsyism in the new challenging digital era and,
 Specific actions favouring Roma women empowerment.
 Roma Entrepreneurship resulting in increased opportunities for Roma in the field of
green economy and digital agenda.
 Social – green economy entrepreneurship resulting in Roma empowerment.
The award welcomes applications and nominations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, The Republic of North Macedonia, and Türkiye.
The award of the winners falls under PRAG rules, 6.9.2. Financial support to third parties; to
support their work in general. The eligible competitors should:
 Be Roma and non-Roma individuals or entities from public institutions; private sector
and Civil Society Organisation (including teachers and healthcare actors, small
businesses and social enterprises); and
 Be registered in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, The Republic of
North Macedonia, Kosovo and Türkiye; and
 Having through their work made a significant contribution to capitalising on green and
digital developments for the purpose of enhanced social inclusion of Roma in the
Western Balkans and Türkiye; and
 The individual and entity has been implementing initiatives related to Roma
employment/entrepreneurship of Roma men and women, in the context of green and
digital agendas for a minimum of 1 year that for their approach or result constitute an
important contribution to Roma access to development of the digital agenda and could
be reproduced as model in other areas of the enlargement region.
 The entity must prove that the initiative for which the application is made has been
carried out for a minimum of 6 months prior to applying for the award, and has already
given results.
For more information, visit EU.
USAID MEPPA People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund Grants
Activity
Deadline: 27-Apr-23
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) intends to issue an APS to
implement the USAID/West Bank and Gaza People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund
Activity.
Under the auspices of MEPPA, USAID's People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund supports
Israeli-Palestinian partnerships with funding through two initiatives:
 the People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund Grants Activity and

 the Building Regional Economic Bridges (BREB) activity. BREB promotes partnerships
and linkages between regional businesses, civil society, and academia; fosters new
markets; provides direct assistance to companies to expand trade; and enhances
investment in the local economy.
APS seeks to engage people directly affected by the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict,
especially women and youth. Activities will encourage Israeli-Palestinian partnerships, including
civil society initiatives and consortia, that address shared development challenges. Activities will
encourage grassroots efforts that can build popular support for negotiations between the
representatives of the parties to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with an eye toward advancing a
sustainable agreement for lasting peace.
Goal
The overall goal of MEPPA is to build the foundation for peaceful co-existence between Israelis
and Palestinians and enable a sustainable two-state solution. Working toward that vision, this
funding opportunity seeks to strengthen people-to-people grassroots linkages to address
common challenges and enhance peacebuilding momentum to affect institutional and policy
change.
Objectives
This funding opportunity for the MEPPA People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund Grants
Activity aims to achieve the following objectives:
 Increase partnership between Palestinians and Israelis, and Arab and Jewish Israelis, to
address issues of common interest or concern.
 Bolster efforts by Palestinians and Israelis to address internal divisions that must be
overcome to foster peaceful coexistence.
 Improve partnerships between Palestinian and Israeli key actors to address issues of
common concern.
 Improve the enabling environment for cross-border partnership, particularly in
development sectors, such that policies, procedures, and structures allow Palestinians
and Israelis to engage in meaningful interactions across sectors without any barriers and
fear of intimidation.
 Strengthen the resilience of peacebuilding constituencies and institutions.
Focus Areas
Competitive applications will integrate a people-to-people approach through joint activities that
advance MEPPA objectives, regardless of the sector. The list below provides illustrative
examples of potential areas for cooperation, but many more types of interventions could be
considered under this APS.
 Empowering women and youth to take part in peacebuilding efforts.

 Engaging community leaders and encouraging joint advocacy efforts.
 Engaging faith leaders to build trust and deepen cooperation across religious
communities.
 Supporting youth innovation or entrepreneurship, especially in disadvantaged
communities.
 Building the capacity of mental health service providers to expand access to
psychosocial support.
 Enhancing economic opportunities for marginalized groups.
 Addressing shared environmental concerns and promoting sustainable solutions to
mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Funding Information

 Qualified U.S. or non-U.S. organizations, non-profit, or for-profit entities may apply for
funding under this APS.
 USAID encourages applications from new partners.
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Sudan and Eritrea
Deadline: 16-Mar-23
The Embassy of Canada to Sudan and Eritrea is pleased to launch the annual “Call for
Proposals” under the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for projects to be carried out in
Sudan and Eritrea during the 2023-2024 funding cycle.
The CFLI is designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries which
align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program seeks
projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and
approved by the Embassy of Canada. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral
relations between Canada and Sudan and its civil society by deepening contacts and supporting
local endeavours.
Thematic Priority Areas
 Inclusive Governance, Democracy and Human Rights

 Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls
 Peace and Security
Funding Information
 The average CFLI contribution is $15,000 to $40,000 Canadian Dollars, with a maximum
contribution of $50,000. All contributions are made in Canadian dollars and converted to
local currency (Sudanese Pounds or US Dollars).
 Organizations are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible for early

review and consideration. Applications submitted after this deadline may not be
considered.
 Only those proposals using the designated application form and the required budget
document will be considered.
 Proposals must be completed in English or French.
 Applications will be assessed for approval on their merits by a selection committee.
 Due to the large number of applicants, only the successful candidates will be contacted.
 Project applications are kept on file at missions in accordance with Global Affairs
Canada’s information management policies.
For more information, visit Embassy of Canada in Sudan and Eritrea.
U.S. Embassy in Cameroon: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy Yaoundé Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces the availability of
funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
Purpose of Small Grants: The PDS grants program supports projects proposed by U.S. and
Cameroonian academic, cultural, educational, and other non-profit organizations and/or
individuals that promote U.S. values, increase understanding between U.S. and Cameroonian
people and institutions, and/or support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting government
transparency and accountability, economic prosperity, peace and security, environmental
sustainability, and climate adaptation. All programs must include an element of American
culture or society, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will
promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited:
 U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Cameroonian

audiences
 Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions
 Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs
 Professional and academic exchanges and programs
 Libraries, community centers, or other institutions that are interested in becoming an
American Space
 Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or
professional exchange program
 Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books and other
sources of information about the United States
 Governance: Projects promoting democratic principles, improved and inclusive

governance, transparency, human rights, religious freedom, empowerment of
marginalized groups, voter participation, civic education, civil society
 Prosperity: Projects promoting economic prosperity, entrepreneurship, bilateral trade
and investment, countering corruption
 Security: Projects promoting peace and security, rule of law, alternatives to violence in
resolving conflict, tolerance, preventing radicalization to violence, improving mutual
understanding between groups, community policing
 Sustainability and Climate Change: Projects promoting environmental sustainability
and addressing climate change
 Journalism: Projects promoting a professional and independent media, role of informed
citizens in a democracy, media literacy, ethical and investigative journalism
 All projects should focus on engaging Cameroonians in Cameroon. Priority audience

and program participants are:
o Youth, especially emerging leaders
o Civil society
o Women
o Opinion leaders, including cultural, academic, and media figures
o Residents of Cameroon outside Yaounde
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: 1 to 24 months

 Number of awards anticipated: 10 awards (dependent on amounts)
$25,000
 Total available funding: $100,000
 PAS encourages applications from the United States and Cameroon:

o Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, community
associations, and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming
experience
o Individuals
o Non-profit media organizations
o Professional trade organizations
o Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
 For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Ineligibility Criteria
 The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:

o Scholarships for study in the United States or to fund conference attendance or
study tours to the United States
o Projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of
partisanship
o Charitable or development activities without a U.S. connection as described in
the Purpose section
o Construction programs
o Programs that support specific religious activities
o Fund-raising campaigns
o Exclusively scientific research projects
o Exchange programs with countries other than the United States and Cameroon
o Academic research programs
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Cameroon.
U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso Public Affairs Annual Program Statement
The U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of
State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small
Grants Program.
Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Burkina Faso invites proposals for programs that strengthen
cultural ties between the U.S. and BURKINA FASO through cultural and exchange
programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation.
 Programs to bolster understanding and practices of Democracy, Human Rights, and

Good Governance. This may include projects that encourage participation in civil society
promotion, especially for women, religious minorities, and youth.
 Programs that seek to promote a better understanding of diversity, inclusion, religious
freedom, gender rights, persons with disabilities, underrepresented or otherwise
disadvantaged communities, and other aspects of human rights.
 Creative programs that advance one or more of the priority areas to include but not be
limited to, economic empowerment, and youth development, peace and security.
 Programs promoting English Language Capacity through projects that encourage the
usage and learning of English language as a tool for civic and economic development.
 Programs that increase transparency, media professionalism, access to diverse sources
of news. Projects may develop Burkinabe media, fact-checking and research for
journalists or media consumers, capitalize on social media use for greater transparency,
and/or expand such programs beyond the capital and secondary cities.
Funding Information
 Total Amount Available: $300,000 Pending Funding Availability)

 Maximum for Each Award: $25,000 (Exceptional proposals above $25,000 may be
granted funds pending availability of funding)
 Length of performance period: up to 12 months
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
 Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;

 Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Cultural heritage
conservation and preservation programs;
 Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
 Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights;
 New media concepts projects aimed at reaching wider audiences;
 Youth community service projects that promote democratic processes and encourage
volunteerism;
 Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of their exchange
programs.
 PAS Burkina Faso’s target audiences include national and regional media; NGOs and
think tanks; underserved communities; universities; government officials (state, district,
and municipal officials; policy makers, civilservants); cultural and educational leaders;
next generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers, campus leaders). All
proposals should focus on engaging Burkinabe in Burkina Faso. Proposals will be
evaluated based on a well-reasoned strategy for the intended audience, as well as
appropriate inclusivity, whether based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or
disability.
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Burkina Faso with
Burkina Faso as the implementing country base
 Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil
society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
 Individuals
 Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
 Governmental institutions For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Ineligible

 Programs relating to partisan political activity;
 Charitable or development activities;
 Construction programs;
 Programs that support specific religious activities;
 Fund-raising campaigns;
 Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
 Scientific research;
 Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the
organization; or
 Programs that duplicate existing programs;
 Profit-generating projects;
 Scholarships to support educational opportunities or study for individuals. Individuals
interested in educational exchange or study opportunities in the United States.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso.
U.S. Embassy in Equatorial Guinea: Small Grants Program
Deadline: 04-Aug-2023
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, is
pleased to announce that funding is available through its Small Grants Program.
Purpose
PDS invites proposals for programs that:
 Strengthen ties between the United States and Equatorial Guinea;

 Highlight their shared values; and
 Promote bilateral cooperation in pursuit of their common goals.
 PDS is currently accepting proposals that support the following Embassy goals and
priorities:
o Increasing social inclusion and promoting tolerance for minorities and vulnerable
groups (i.e. equal rights and opportunities for women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and
people with disabilities)
o Promoting English language (i.e. promoting clubs, forums, social media,
education, and arts)
o Strengthening the media (i.e. increasing media professionalism, access to
diverse sources of news, and developing savvy consumption of news)
o Encouraging entrepreneurship and economic growth in under-served areas to
diversify the economy (i.e. training in start-ups, skill development for people in
informal sector, promoting the entrepreneurial spirit, supporting tourism, art,
music, and culture development)
o Climate change and environmental sustainability (i.e. education, training, and
skills development for those working on climate issues, supporting tourism and
environmental protection)
 All programs must have an American element and must reach an Equatoguinean
audience. Preference will be given to proposals that are part of long-term initiatives,
reach audiences of strategic importance, and/or can demonstrate a sustained positive
impact in the community.
Funding Information
 Maximum for Each Award: $25,000 (with limited exceptions)
The following types of programs, activities, and expenses are not eligible for funding:
 Paying to complete activities that have already begun;

 Ongoing salary costs;
 Office equipment;
 Programs that promote particular political parties, religious beliefs or companies;
 Requests by organizations and individuals who are neither Equatoguinean nor
American;
 Fundraising campaigns and charity projects that give away money or property;
 Construction projects;
 Alcoholic beverages; and
 Projects that duplicate existing efforts.
Criteria
 The U.S. Embassy Malabo utilizes the following review and selection process:
o After the NOFO closes applications are reviewed for eligibility. Those
applications found to be ineligible will be removed from the selection process.
Those applications found to be eligible will be forwarded to an embassy review
committee.
o An embassy review committee, made up of various Embassy personnel, will
score and comment on eligible proposals. The highest scoring proposal will be
recommended for funding by the committee. If the funding opportunity allows for
the selection of multiple awards, awards will be chosen based on rank score and
the availability of funding.
o The committee’s recommendation is then forwarded to the Program Officer for
review and approval. At this stage potential requests for programmatic
adjustments or conditions of an award may be suggested.
o Upon approval, the proposal is then assigned to a Grants Officer and Grants
Officer Representative (GOR). The GOR will make contact with the applicant to
discuss and negotiate any potential changes to the proposal.
o The GOR may be required to submit the draft Notice of Award and grant
proposal to a Washington, D.C. Grants Officer for approval. Additional
clarification or negotiations may take place as part of the Grant Officer’s review.
The Grants Officer is the only Government Official who may write, award, and
administer grants and cooperative agreements. No other individual throughout
the selection process is allowed to commit funds or guarantee an award.
o After approval from the Grants Officer, the GOR will provide a copy of the signed
award and required documents to the applicant for countersignature.
o After a grant award(s) is made from this solicitation, those applicants whose
proposals were not selected for funding will be notified.
 Anticipated Time to Award: Applicants should expect to be notified if their proposal has
been selected for award within 90 days after the submission deadline. The Embassy will
provide information at the point of notification about any modification to the proposal or
plan of work that will be required to finalize the award.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Equatorial Guinea.
U.S. Embassy in Belgium: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Purpose of Grants
PAS Brussels invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and
Belgium by highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. Grant proposals
must convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area,or include a
connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will
Examples of PAS projects include, but are not limited to:
 Grassroots programs that address one of the priority program areas mentioned,
including;
 Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
 Youth leadership programs, especially for minority groups;
 Professional and academic exchanges and projects;
 Media co-ops and press outreach;
 Entrepreneurship and innovation in technological or other fields;and
 Sports-related programming.
 Programs that demonstrate active partnership between the United States and Belgium to
address new and evolving security challenges, including disinformation;
 Programs that counter the influences of radicalization and violent extremism, including
political extremism;
 Programs that highlight U.S.-Belgian cooperation that counters terrorismand
transnational crime;
 Programs that strengthen social cohesion, economic opportunity, and support for shared
U.S. policy goals through promotion of diversity principles;
 Programs that support a long-term investment in U.S.-Belgian ties through educational,
cultural, professional, and other exchanges between their two countries;
 Programs that have a national reach and impact by linking likeminded organizations
across linguistic and regional divides;
 Programs that highlight or foster U.S.-Belgian cooperation to address the climate crisis
and/or energy security; and
 Programs that allow engagement with youth audiences on the enduring relevance of
theirhistorical bonds.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Three to twenty-four months

 Number of awards anticipated: Amount pending funds availability
 Award amounts: Up to $100,000
 Total available funding: Amount pending funds availability
 Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2023 Public Diplomacy Funding
 Anticipated project start date: January 1, 2023.
 Youth, particularly those from underserved communities;

 Women, particularly entrepreneurs and/or those from underserved communities
 Underserved/Minority/Refugee communities
 Cultural institutions;
 Academic institutions;
 Business leaders and entrepreneurs;
 Communityleaders;
 U.S. and Belgian thought leaders;
 Social and new media users; and
 Journalists, media organizations.
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Belgium:
o Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-
o Individuals;
o Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; or
o Governmental institutions.
Ineligible
 The following types of projects are not eligible for funding:

o Projects relating to partisan political activity;
o Charitable or development activities;
o Construction projects;
o Projects that support specific religious activities;
o Fundraising campaigns;
o Lobbying for specific legislation or projects;
o Scientific research; or
o Projects that duplicate existing projects.
For more information, visit PAS.
Belgium: Public Diplomacy Grants Program – Individuals
The U.S. Embassy Brussels Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Purpose of Grants
PAS Brussels invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and
Belgiumby highlighting shared values and promoting bilateral cooperation. Grant proposals
must convey an American cultural element, support a priority program area, or include a
connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will
Examples of PAS projects include, but are not limited to:
 Grassroots programs that address one of the priority program areas mentioned,
including;
 Youth leadership programs, especially for minority groups;
 Professional and academic exchanges and projects;
 Media co-ops and press outreach;
 Entrepreneurship and innovation in technological or other fields; and
 Sports-related programming.
 Programs that demonstrate active partnership between the United States and Belgium to
address new and evolving security challenges, including disinformation;
 Programs that counter the influences of radicalization and violent extremism, including
political extremism;
 Programs that highlight U.S.-Belgian cooperation that counters terrorism and
transnational crime;
 Programs that strengthen social cohesion, economic opportunity, and support for shared
U.S. policy goals through promotion of diversity principles;
 Programs that support a long-term investment in U.S.-Belgian ties through educational,
cultural, professional, and other exchanges between their two countries;
 Programs that have a national reach and impact by linking likeminded organizations
across linguistic and regional divides;
 Programs that highlight or foster U.S.-Belgian cooperation to address the climate crisis
and/or energy security; and
 Programs that allow engagement with youth audiences on the enduring relevance of
their historical bonds.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Three to twenty-four months

 Number of awards anticipated: Amount pending funds availability
 Award amounts: Up to $100,000
 Total available funding: Amount pending funds availability
 Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2023 Public Diplomacy Funding
 Anticipated project start date: January 1, 2023
 Youth, particularly those from underserved communities;

 Women, particularly entrepreneurs and/or those from underserved communities
 Underserved/Minority/Refugee communities
 Cultural institutions;
 Academic institutions;
 Community leaders;
 U.S. and Belgian thought leaders;
 Social and new media users; and
 Journalists, media organizations.
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the United States and Belgium:
o Individuals;
o Non-profit or governmental educational institutions; or
Ineligible

o Lobbying for specific legislation or projects;
o Scientific research; or
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Bolivia
The U.S. Embassy La Paz, Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants
Program.
Purpose of Small Grants: PAS La Paz invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural,
educational, professional and scientific ties between the U.S. and Bolivia through cultural and
exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All
programs must include an U.S. cultural element, or connection with U.S. expert/s,
 Increasing academic and cultural exchanges between the United States and Bolivia
 Expanding English language proficiency
 Fostering entrepreneurship and innovation
 Encouraging greater cooperation in science and technology, including efforts to address
climate change
 Promoting social inclusion
 Countering disinformation, improving media literacy, and advancing excellence in
journalism.
Funding Information
 Award Ceiling: $40,000

 They are looking for proposals with outstanding cultural, educational, and exchange
merit that involve geographically, demographically, and socio-economically diverse
audiences in Bolivia, including:
o Women and girls
o Afro-descendant populations
o Indigenous communities
o Youth from underserved communities
o NGOs and think tanks
o National,regional, and local media
o Cultural and educational leaders
o Next generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers, university campus
leaders)
 Eligible Applicants: The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and
Bolivia.
o Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil
o Individuals
o Governmental institutions
Call for Applications for Urgent Grants in Kosovo
Deadline: Ongoing
The Kosovar Civil Society (KCS) Foundation has launched a call for applications for the Urgent
Grants to support, applicants have to justify the need for quick reaction and in what ways would
the intervention be jeopardized in the absence of an immediate reaction.
Urgent Grants offer the opportunity for quick and timely interventions by civil society to respond
to identified issues that contribute towards the objectives of EJA Kosovo. It enables various
actors to identify opportunities for contribution and quick reaction for which there is no sufficient
time to apply and react through other instruments and regular calls such as project grants.
Areas of Intervention
EJA Kosovo’s support will focus on civil society contribution to the policy making cycle, while
increasingly including citizens in their advocacy efforts and creating/exploring venues and
spaces for citizen engagement.
EJA Kosovo aims to contribute to increased civic engagement in influencing the priorities,
planning, decision making and implementation of public policies at the local and central
government, with a particular focus on the following priority areas:
 Higher participation of women and other marginalized groups in budgetary planning

 Improving socio – economic and cultural rights of marginalized groups
 Strengthening advocacy and watchdog role of civil society with a special emphasis on
the rights and needs of marginalized groups
 Empowering youth to participate in policy making and implementation
 Civic education for human rights
Funding Information
Applicants will be eligible to apply for funding for a period of maximum 12 months. The
maximum budget requested for funding from this call for one grant should not exceed EUR
3,000.
 Be Individuals, unregistered initiatives or organizations active in Kosovo engaged in any

non-profit initiative (branches of foreign and international NGOs registered in Kosovo are
not eligible to apply);
 Be directly responsible for the management of the grant. Partnerships with other
NGOs/unregistered initiatives are allowed based on principle that leading applicant takes
full responsibility for project implementation and management.
 Demonstrate capacity for the management of proposed activities;
 Are not led or managed by Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).
For more information, visit KCS Foundation.
Small Grants Program in Suriname
Deadline: Ongoing
The U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
accepting applications for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
Purpose of Small Grants
PAS Paramaribo invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United
States and Suriname, including cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values
and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or
connection with American expert(s), organization(s) or institution(s) in a specific field that will
promote increased understanding of U.S. policy, culture, and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas in Order of Priority
 Climate change and environmental education – Efforts that seek to connect with U.S.
expertise to further efforts that promote environmentalism in Suriname and those that
expand efforts to preserve and protect Suriname’s biodiversity.
 Supporting a free and expressive media environment – Programs that strengthen the
professionalism of the media and advance media literacy within the population.
 Academic exchange – Exchanges and programs designed to increase college and
university professional linkages between the U.S. and Suriname, especially with
community colleges and technical schools.
 Artistic exchange — Cultural performances, artistic workshops, trainings, and exhibitions
that highlight the deep and ongoing ties between their two nations and their shared
democratic values.
 Alumni development — Efforts supporting, led by, supporting, or involving the Suriname
American Alumni Association, its members, or alumni of U.S. exchange programs.
 Women’s economic empowerment programs – Including programs focused on the
mentorship of women entrepreneurs and efforts supporting women’s increased
participation in civil society.
 Trade and investment development — Efforts leading to increased bi-lateral trade and
investment ties by developing greater fiscal transparency, enhancing the rule of law,
protecting intellectual property rights, and promotion of sustainable development.
 Efforts advancing diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility for all marginalized
communities, including but not limited to issues involving ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, physical disabilities, and/or indigenous communities.
 Entrepreneurship and innovation — Efforts that promote sustainable economic policies,
especially those inclusive of historically economically disadvantaged populations.
 Cyber security — Efforts to strengthen cybersecurity awareness within the general
population, advance cybersecurity planning, and develop the local talent pool in the field.
Funding Information
 While the Public Affairs Section will consider proposals up to $20,000, projects that are
smaller in scope are more likely to be awarded. Most grants selected are between
$5,000 and $10,000. In very rare circumstances, applications above $20,000 will be
evaluated.
 Local grants projects generally must be completed in one year or less.
Eligible Activities
Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to:
 bringing an American expert, speaker, trainer, or performer to Suriname;

 conferences on American themes or issues of mutual interest;
 exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes;
 youth empowerment, leadership, and education programs reflecting the priority areas;
 cultural programs, particularly those that target underserved or at-risk communities;
 radio, television, and social media programming in support of the objectives.
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Surinamese:
governmental organizations with programming experience
o Individuals
o For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
 The U.S. Embassy Paramaribo encourages applicants to provide cost-sharing from
additional sources in support of this project. The U.S. Embassy also encourages projects
that use highly skilled volunteers as an element of cost-sharing. Applications should
explain clearly other likely sources of funding and how the volunteers will be used.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Suriname.
Bilateral Fund: New Open Call in Norway and Greece
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Bilateral Fund to provide a widely communicated platform for
project proposals and selection which have a high potential to contribute to the EEA FM 2014-
2021 and of the Bilateral Fund in particular objectives and priorities by improving and
strengthening the bilateral relations between Greece and Norway.
Areas of Interest
 Modernization and improvement of the investment environment in terms of simplification

of procedures, the corporate governance system, the financial sector, access to justice,
tax incentives and the cost of paid work.
 Institutional enhancement of the public administration, with evaluation and upgrading of
the executive positions, digitization and interoperability of procedures in the service of
citizens and companies
 Enhancement of research in universities and research centers and intra coordination
with a long-term research strategy
 Enhancement of innovation with incentives for business research in sectors such as
processing, agri-food and elsewhere, and growth through smart specialization.
 Immigrant training programs and better integration into the labor market.
 Facilitation of the full integration of women in the labor market and increase of their
wages.
 Modernization of the structure of the education system at all levels with actions to
combat discrimination of all kinds. Increase of the average size of school units, with
substantial autonomy and evaluation, universal development of digital infrastructure and
content, expansion of all-day school programs.
 Modernization of the system of governance in higher education and substantial
interconnection of Institutions with those of foreign countries and with the economy and
wider society.
 Energy upgrade of buildings (residential and commercial) in order to reduce energy
consumption, the environmental footprint.
o Development of infrastructure in
o digital technologies and systems,
o green development and environment,
o waste management,
o transport to strengthen Greek ports, to facilitate exports of goods from the
country and
o upgrading of infrastructure for inbound tourism.
 Mitigation of pandemic impact on public health
Funding Information
 The total call budget for funding projects is €400.000. In case that additional funds will
be allocated to the call, a modification of the call will be published in the same means as
those of the original call publication.
 The maximum grant per project is €80.000. In exceptional cases, under a well-
documented justification in relation to the evaluation criteria, JCBF may examine and
approve the selection of projects beyond this line.
 Every project should be implemented through the partnership of at least two entities, one
from Greece, one from Norway, while the participation of more entities from donor
countries is encouraged. For the facilitation of implementation, the role of Project
promoter is recommended for an entity based in Greece.
 The projects will be financed through the Public Investments Program. The expenditure
is eligible by 100% for EEA FM funding.
Eligible Entities
 The entities falling under the following categories may apply /participate as project
promoters or partners:
o The central government, regional and local authorities
o Universities, research, and scientific bodies
o Other Entities of Public Law
o Non GovernmentalOrganisations, Chambers and Professional associations, etc
o Other competent entities actively involved in, and effectively contributing to areas
and goals addressed by the project proposal
 At the stage of project proposal and selection, a letter of intent by the partners of the
project should be submitted with the project proposal. After selection and before the
commencement of implementation, a project partnership agreement must be signed
between promoters and partners of each project.
For more information, visit Innovation Norway.
UN Women Spotlight Initiative Call for Small Grants in Jamaica
Deadline: Ongoing
UN Women is soliciting grant proposals to support leadership and monitoring and evaluation
capacity strengthening programmes for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Jamaica
especially those working with underserved communities (LBTQI persons, women and girls with
HIV, women and girls with disabilities, women living in rural communities etc.).
These grants will support groups to engage with parliamentarians and policy makers to
influence law and policy developments and with media to promote gender-responsive messages
on prevention, protection and response to IPV and child sex abuse.
Grants being issued under this Activity will promote coalition building within the CSO network.
Accordingly, grant applications which include an established CSO and which will support the
establishment or organisational strengthening of a smaller CSO, grassroots organisation,
community or youth group, are encouraged.
All grants must indicate how the grant funding will support the capacity strengthening of the
CSOs or must indicate how the grant will aid in the formalisation and establishment of the
smaller organization. Additionally, grant applications must demonstrate the CSO’s capacity to
design, implement, monitor and evaluate their own programmes on ending VAWG, including
family violence.
Funding Information
 For these grants, being disbursed under the Spotlight Initiative to support groups to
engage with parliamentarians and policy makers to influence law and policy
developments and with media to promote gender-responsive messages on prevention,
protection and response to IPV and child sex abuse, individual proposals by CSOs are
limited to a maximum of the equivalent of USD 10,000.
 Joint proposals with two (2) or more CSOs are limited to a maximum of the equivalent of
USD 20,000.
 Duration: Between June and December 2022
Eligible Activities
 The applicant may apply for a small grant to cover the following activities:
o Introducing and improving organizational systems, tools, and processes –
including scaling up work and initiatives
o Training of workforce in technical and managerial skills; and,
o Supporting with equipment such as copiers, scanners, printers, laptops and
computers as long as the cost of such equipment is limited to 30% of the
proposed small grant budget or USD5,000, whichever is lower.
o Joint grant proposals for two (2) or more CSOs must specify how the CSO
partnership will strengthen the Jamaican network of CSOs working to address
GBV and FV. Joint proposals must also highlight mentorship, knowledge sharing
and capacity strengthening plans between all CSOs involved.
 is a registered CSO in operation for at least three years;

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UN Women announces Small Grants for CSOs in Jamaica
Deadline: Ongoing
UN Women is offering small grants to support the expansion of technical substantive capacity of
groups working on innovative programmes to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) in
Jamaica.
Grant proposals are solicited to support the expansion of the technical substantive capacity of
women’s organizations on issues of FV in order to scale up existing successful initiatives
currently being implemented by CSOs in areas of; advocacy, service delivery, educational and
psychoeducational programming, engaging men and boys, and creating safe spaces.
Funding Information
 Individual proposals by CSOs are limited to a maximum of the equivalent of USD

10,000.
 Joint proposals with two (2) or more CSOs are limited to a maximum of the equivalent of
USD 20,000.
 Duration: Between June and December 2022
Eligible Activities
The applicant may apply for a small grant to cover the following activities:
 Introducing and improving organizational systems, tools, and processes – including

scaling up work and initiatives
 Training of workforce in technical and managerial skills; and,
 Supporting with equipment such as copiers, scanners, printers, laptops and computers
as long as the cost of such equipment is limited to 30% of the proposed small grant
budget or USD5,000, whichever is lower. Joint grant proposals for two (2) or more CSOs
must specify how the CSO partnership will strengthen the network of CSOs working to
address GBV and FV in Jamaica. Joint proposals must also highlight mentorship,
knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening plans between all CSOs involved.
 The applicant may apply if it:

o is a registered CSO in operation for at least three years;
o is not on the Consolidated UN Security Council Sanctions List;
o is not being investigated for fraud, corruption, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation
or other wrongdoing;
o has not had funding received from UN Women entirely or partly written off by UN
Women;
o is not currently engaged as an Implementing Partner (IP) or Responsible Party
(RP) for UN Women;
o has not been engaged as an IP/RP for UN Women at any time after 21
November 2019;
o is not a government entity;
o is not a UN organization;
o is not an established CSO with the capacity to be engaged as an IP/RP;
o has sufficient capacity to collaborate with various stakeholders;
o has sufficient financial stewardship, including having adequate financial policies
and procedures in place to manage the small grant; and, past performance has
been deemed satisfactory by UN Women (if it has received small grants
previously or been engaged as an IP/RP before 21 November 2019).
 CSOs including grassroots organisations, women's groups and youth groups which may
not meet all the eligibility criteria are encouraged to partner with and submit a joint
proposal with a CSO.
UN Women Spotlight Initiative: Call for Small Grant Proposals
(Trinidad and Tobago)
Deadline: Ongoing
UN Women is offering a small grant to engage in social accountability for legislation and the
conduct of service providers to specific at-risk groups, to scale up services and programmes, to
increase and enhance coordinated advocacy, and to strengthen institutional capacity related to
Family Violence and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.
The selection of Trinidad and Tobago as a Spotlight country is a recognition of the high rates of
incidence and prevalence of family violence which is both a cause and consequence of gender
inequality and associated harmful gender norms and stereotypes.
Goal
The overall goal of the Spotlight Initiative in Trinidad and Tobago is to reduce Family Violence.
This will be done through ensuring implementation of integrated, quality and accessible services
and prevention approaches. This approach recognises that architecture of laws, policies and
institutions are in place for addressing family violence. Spotlight will build on, consolidate and
scale up this progress whilst addressing the significant implementation deficits and
programmatic gaps.
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations,
works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of
women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and
beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security, plans
to award up to 10 small grants to eligible organisations in Trinidad and Tobago.
The key pillars of the Spotlight Initiative include:
 Pillar 1: Laws and Policies.

 Pillar 2: Institutional Capacities.
 Pillar 3: Social Norms and Behaviours.
 Pillar 4: Services.
 Pillar 5: Data Availability and Utilisation.
 Pillar 6: Women’s Rights Groups, Autonomous Social Movements and CSOs.
Funding Categories
UN Women welcomes expressions of interests in two categories:
 Up to USD 15,000 equivalent per civil society organisation (CSO) for smaller/shorter
projects, OR
 Up to USD 30,000 equivalent per civil society organisation (CSO) for larger/longer
projects.
Activities
UN Women’s Small Grants are designed to support institutional strengthening and capacity-
building, especially for smaller/ grassrootorganisations. This call specifically supports CSOs
working in the area of family violence, especially responding to the needs of women and
children survivors as well those who face discrimination or marginalisation. Submissions from
CSOs not previously in receipt of Spotlight Initiative funding are highly encouraged.
Under this advertisement, it is suggested that Small Grants be used for a diversity of activities
such as:
 Building capacity on social accountability mechanisms for EVAWG.

 Building capacity to scale up existing VAWG/FV programmes and services.
 Strengthening advocacy around EVAWG.
 Building internal institutional and operational capacities.
The Small Grants are not able to fund provision of direct services or operating/running costs
unrelated to the specific proposal.
 Is a registered CSO in operation for at least three years in Trinidad and Tobago;
 Is not on the Consolidated UN Security Council Sanctions List;
 Is not being investigated for fraud, corruption, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation or other
wrongdoing;
 Has not had funding received from UN Women entirely or partly written off by UN
Women;
 Is not currently engaged as an Implementing Partner (IP) or Responsible Party (RP) for
UN Women;
 Has not been engaged as an IP/RP for UN Women at any time after 21 November 2019;
 Is not a government entity;
 Is not a UN organization;
 Is not an established CSO with the capacity to be engaged as an IP/RP;
 Has sufficient capacity to collaborate with various stakeholders;
 Has sufficient financial stewardship, including having adequate financial policies and
 Past performance has been deemed satisfactory by UN Women (if it has received small
Business Linkage Program in Madagascar
Deadline: Ongoing
A new call for applications has been launched, open to all Malagasy small and medium-sized
enterprises wishing to join the programme.
This call for applications is aimed mainly at small and medium-sized Malagasy companies with
a strong potential for commercial links with large companies.
The SME Business Linkage programme has three thrusts, relating to access to skills, market
and finance.
Regarding "access to skills", participating businesses benefited from a capacity building

programme in entrepreneurial culture, diagnostics, business plan development, and training in
managerial skills, coaching and mentoring, as well as facilitating business linkages.
Beneficiaries were also given the opportunity to undertake immersion internships in established
companies.
Objectives: To enable them to achieve economies of scale and create better employment
opportunities for women and young people in key sectors of the Malagasy economy, in order to
reduce inequality and poverty by building on private sector development.
Beneficiaries
 The main target beneficiaries of the program are Malagasy MSMEs that have been
operational for at least two (2) years. The priority sectors are agribusiness, textiles,
manufacturing and services. Some large companies, 2 mining companies, 2 hotels, 2
supermarket chains, and 3 textile manufacturers, have already expressed their interest
in participating in the project. However, during the preparatory mission, some SMEs
indicated that they sold directly to customers inside and outside Madagascar.
 Therefore, the training components should include these companies. The project will
also ensure a strong representation of women-led businesses, at least 40% of
participants. While the project will mainly target formal enterprises, informal enterprises
with strong growth potential and willingness to formalize will not be excluded. These
companies will be supported in their formalization process. The other direct beneficiaries
are the local company that will be a partner of the platform, the local training company,
the BDS providers (thanks to the improvement of the BDS content and delivery
mechanisms), the partner financial institutions (increase loans to MSMEs) and local
buyers who will benefit from lower input costs and reliable suppliers.
Criteria
 Open to all Malagasy small and medium-sized enterprises wishing to join the
programme
 Small and medium-sized Malagasy enterprises wishing to participate in this second
phase of the programme, which is due to end in December 2023, are invited to register
directly on the page. This call for applications is aimed mainly at small and medium-
sized Malagasy companies with a strong potential for commercial links with large
companies. Professional groups and chambers of commerce and industry are
encouraged to relay the information to their members.
 The market access component, which concerns the establishment of a digital platform
for connecting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with large established
companies, is underway. This platform, which will be called "Mada Business Linkage",
will allow - among other things - large companies involved in the provision of goods and
services to publish their needs for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, via a
registration and listing system. The platform will be operational in early 2023; initially
dedicated to the beneficiary companies of the programme, it will then be open to any
formal company duly registered.
 As for the "access to financing" component, a credit guarantee system has been set up
with two local partner banks to promote access to financing for small and medium-sized
Madagascan companies, so that they can respond to requests from large companies.
This can be cash flow or investment financing. The partnership agreements are about to
be finalised.
For more information, visit AfDB.
Incubation Program in India: Calling All Early-stage Woman Social
Entrepreneurs
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you solving important problems in innovative and impactful ways? Are you looking for
incubation support to build and scale your organisation? If you are an early-stage Woman
entrepreneur - founder of a Social Enterprise, UnLtd India has opened applications for its
Feb'23 cohort to support Women Social Entrepreneurs under its incubation program.
Objectives
 UnLtd India’s Theory of Change is that social entrepreneurs will sustain and scale if they
get an enabling ecosystem in their early stages. Through their 9 months Incubation
Program, they provide their social entrepreneurs an opportunity to enhance their
knowledge. The program is designed to focus on the following aspects:
o Validate beneficiary-solution fit, quantify value proposition
o Build business model and plan, including budgeting and costing
o Hone leadership and entrepreneurial skills
o Leverage a growing network of investors, experts and peers
 Thus, helping lay the foundation for a Sustainable & Scalable Social Impact
organisation.
Focus Areas
 The February 2023 Cohort will focus on supporting innovative solutions in:
o Agri and Allied
o Education
o Environment
o Gender Equality
o Health & Wellbeing
o Inclusive Development
o Livelihoods
o Others
Program Structure
 Their 9 months program includes

o Site visit to deepen the understanding of the Founder(s), their work and impact.
o Intense engagement of webinars, workshops and learning insights (self-work)
and One to one coaching towards developing the entrepreneurial ability to
support the build and scale of their organisations.
o Workshops and one to one consultations by Experts on
o Monitoring & Evaluation Framework / Impact
o Storytelling / Marketing Comms / Social Media
o Finance, Compliance
o Leadership Development
o Investor pitches
o Relevant connections to Investors, Service Providers, sector experts, UI Alumni,
Mentors, Peers.
What can you expect from the program?
 They personalize their 9 months Incubation Program to each Social Entrepreneur, as

each idea is unique and every entrepreneur is on a different growth trajectory.
 Their Program provides one-on-one coaching, workshop based learning, access to
experts, mentors, investors and opportunities for peer learning. This contributes towards
their core objective of helping social entrepreneurs with establishing the foundation for a
sustainable and scalable Social Enterprise.
 February 2023 cohort is for Women Founders, CoFounders in a lead role only.
 UnLtd India is open to any solution that solves a pressing socio-economic issue in
India. For their February 2023 cohort , they are looking for a pan-India cohort of early-
stage Social Enterprises. The founders / cofounders of these enterprises need to be
committed to solving important social problems in creative and impactful ways.
 You are a Women Founder, CoFounder of a Social Enterprise, committed to growing
your organisation for social change.
 In case the organisation has both male and female co-founders, only female co-founder
(in a key decision making role) is eligible to apply and be part of the program (if selected)
 You need to be an Indian Citizen above 18 years of age.
 You need to be the Founder/Co-Founder of a Social Enterprise, registered on or after
1st January 2018. The organisation should be legally registered as any one of the
following:
o Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
o Private Limited (Pvt Ltd)
o One Person Company (OPC)
o Sole Proprietorship
o Partnership
 You must be working full-time or if part-time, upwards of 3 days a week. If part time
currently, you need to have a plan for becoming full time within the year.
 The Social Enterprise you are applying for must be at an early stage of Prototyping /
Developing a Minimum Viable Product / Piloting the product or solution.
 Your organisation should have a strong focus on measurable social impact.
Selection Criteria
 While selecting social entrepreneurs, they look for four key:

o Individual
 They look for individuals who are motivated by a social problem, are
committed to solving it in the long term, exhibit entrepreneurial
characteristics, demonstrate leadership qualities, have an unwavering
commitment to create social change and the ability to garner resources to
support their work.
o Innovative Idea
 They look for innovative ideas that are focused solutions to fit specific
social problems, address an unmet need or under-served sections of
society.
o Investability& Impact
 They look for ideas that have the potential to create long-term and
sustained impact within their communities, at a city/state level and at
scale, the business model is profitable, the solution is scalable with
external investment and is unique in comparison to the competition.
o Incubation
 They look for individuals who are open to feedback, can gain from their
incubation support and can give time-commitment to engage in the
intensive program.
For more information, visit UnLtd India.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Romania
The U.S. Embassy Bucharest Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
Program.
Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Bucharest invites proposals for programs that strengthen
cultural ties between the U.S. and Romania through cultural and exchange programming that
highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an
American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s
in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
 Further regional and international peace and security

o media literacy
o counter disinformation, misinformation, fake news
o cybersecurity education
 Promote Euro-Atlantic standards of democracy, rule of law and minority inclusion
o rule of law
o democracy
o human rights, non-discrimination
o minority inclusion
o women empowerment
o civics education
o civic participation
o trafficking in persons prevention
o free, independent, and responsible press
o youth leadership
 Strengthen transatlantic economy
o entrepreneurship promotion
o energy security
Funding Information

 Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5000 to a maximum of $15000
 Total available funding: $100000
 The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Romania:
o Non-profit or governmental educational and cultural institutions
o For-profit or commercial entities, as well as governmental departments are not
eligible to apply.

o Projects relating to partisan political activity
o Charitable or development activities
o Construction projects
o Projects that support specific religious activities
o Lobbying for specific legislation or projects
o Scientific research
o Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the
organization; or
o Projects that duplicate existing programs
For more information, visit Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
Public Affairs Small Grants Program in Argentina
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission to Argentina is pleased to announce funding
availability through the Mission’s Public Affairs Small Grants Program.
This grants program supports projects proposed by Argentine individuals and/or educational
and cultural non-profit institutions that fulfill U.S. Embassy goals and objectives: to strengthen
the bilateral ties between the United States and Argentina, promote economic prosperity and
security through academic and cultural initiatives seeking to increase understanding between
U.S. and Argentine people and institutions.
Priority Funding Areas
The Grants Program seeks to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States
and Argentina by awarding grants to Argentine non-profit organizations and individuals for
projects that address the following priority areas:
 Promote U.S. – Argentine Shared Values

o Projects that promote the teaching or learning of American English;
o Activities, workshops, and speaker programs that strengthen U.S.-Argentine ties
and increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and
Argentina;
o Projects that support educational exchange and partnership particularly those
related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) among
Argentine youth.
 Strengthen Prosperity
o Projects that foster entrepreneurship, innovation, U.S. business, and the
protection of Intellectual Property Rights;
o Projects that encourage social development, help reduce inequality, especially
among marginalized populations outside the City of Buenos Aires;
o Projects that foster environmental sustainability, sustainable economic models,
and climate action.
 Reinforce Democracy, Freedom, and Transparency
o Programs that promote good governance, and more transparent, independent,
and democratic institutions in Argentina;
o Projects that support human rights, racial/ethnic and gender equality, women’s
empowerment, and principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
(DEIA) as part of a strong civil society;
o Programs related to freedom of the press that improve the quality of investigative
journalism and transparency, and that help counter disinformation.
Grant Information
 Grants will be awarded in amounts between $10,000 and $100,000 U.S. dollars.
Priority Audiences
 Emerging voices, students, youth;

 Civil society leaders;
 Entrepreneurs;
 Established opinion leaders, including cultural and/or academic institution leadership;
 Residents of Argentine provinces outside of the City of Buenos Aires.
Activities not typically approved include, but are not limited to
 Investments that primarily benefit only one or a few businesses or individuals;

 Scholarships for the study of English; conference attendance or study tours to the United
States;
 Proposals that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of
partisanship/support or electoral campaigns;
 Proposals with the main purpose of publication of
books/pamphlets/websites/applications;
 Exclusively scientific research projects;
 Projects that require more than two years to implement;
 Purchase of equipment, vehicles, construction, or construction materials;
 Exchange programs with countries other than the U.S. and Argentina;
 Programs or exchanges focused on children under 13 years of age;
 Projects that support specific religious activities;
 Grants cannot be used to fund religious activities, partisan political activities, fundraising
campaigns; commercial projects or for-profit ventures, individual academic research
projects, construction projects, or projects whose primary objective is an organization’s
institutional development or an individual’s personal enrichment or career development.
 Eligible applicants include Argentine not-for-profit organizations registered in Argentina,

including non-governmental organizations, individuals, educational/cultural institutions,
and governmental organizations;
 Argentine applicants, NGOs, higher education institutions, or local provincial
governments, must present a valid Inspección General de Justicia registration when
submitting the application;
 Absence of this proof will disqualify your application;
 For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply;
 In those cases where a legal representative signs the agreement, she/he must be duly
empowered to execute agreements on behalf of the organization.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Argentina.
U.S. Embassy Abuja PDS Annual Program Statement (Nigeria)
This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining the funding priorities, the strategic themes focus
on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.
Purpose of Small Grants: The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) invites proposals for programs
that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Nigeria through cultural, information and exchange
programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs
must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s,
 PDS will prioritize grant program proposals that:

o Promote democracy, good governance, and human rights through.
 Civic engagement at the state and local levels
 Youth activism
 Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility of marginalized groups
o Strengthen human capital to promote inclusive economic growth and
development through programs focused on.
 Women Empowerment
 Digital skills and green entrepreneurship
 Mentorship and skills building to increase employability and professional
literacy
 Climate change: community service and public awareness campaigns
 Leadership and peacebuilding through sports
 Improve and expand English language learning through curriculum
development and teacher training
o Promote the preservation, restoration, and protection of Nigeria’s diverse
cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditions through:
 Training and capacity-building for local professionals
 Educational and cultural exchange for curators and art conservators
 Campaigns to improve public awareness.
Funding Information

 Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of
$50,000.
Participants and Audiences: This funding opportunity focuses on programs for northern
Nigeria and its audiences.
 The Public Affairs Section accepts applications from U.S. and Nigerian:
o Individuals
 Other Eligibility Requirements
o Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than
one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution
will be considered ineligible for funding.
o To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must be registered on
SAM.gov. FromApril 2022, the federal government stopped using the DUNS
number as an entity identifier and transitioned to the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
issued by SAM.gov. Organizations should go to SAM.gov to complete their
registration, a UEI will be generated as part of the SAM.gov registration process.
Ineligible

o Programs relating to partisan political activity
o Charitable or social welfare projects
o Tuition support
o Individual travel to conferences
o Lobbying for specific legislation or programs
o Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the
organization; or
o Programs that duplicate existing programs.
For more information, visit PDS.
U.S. Embassy Port Louis, Public Affairs Sections (PAS) Annual
Program Statement
Deadline: 01 April 2023
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the Embassy of the United States of America to Mauritius
and Seychelles has announced a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy Small
Grants Program that strengthen and build relationships between the U.S. and Mauritius or
Seychelles through activities that highlight shared values, goals and cooperation.
Priority & Areas
 The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program is most interested in projects related to:
o A free and open Indo-Pacific, encourage good governance and transparency,
strengthen civil society or democratic institutions.
o Youth and women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and STEM programs
o Sustained economic growth, trade, and investment (this may include programs
on entrepreneurship, capacity-building, business incubators, and opportunities to
convene investors with businesses).
o Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic
processes, volunteerism, and community service.
o Build media capacity, counter disinformation, or support investigative journalism.
o Respect for underserved and underrepresented individuals, empower
marginalized and disadvantaged communities, encourage social inclusion,
access to resources, and fundamental human rights for all.
o Joint academic research in partnership with U.S. universities or organizations to
accelerate responses and adaptation to climate change
o English language promotion that uses innovative techniques, tools, and U.S.
materials for classroom teaching and learning.
o Promoting the themes above through sports or arts.
Funding Information
 Total Amount Available: $ 75,000

 Minimum for Each Award: $ 3,000
 Maximum for Each Award: $ 24,000
 Expected Number of Awards: 5
Audience
Programs may be geared to a variety of audiences, depending on the topic. PAS Port Louis’
intended target audiences are youth (above age 14) and adults in Mauritius and Seychelles.
Proposals will be evaluated on a well-reasoned strategy for the intended audience, as well as
appropriate inclusivity, whether based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
 Eligible Applicants: The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S.,
Mauritian or Seychellois:
o Individuals
 Other Eligibility Requirements
o Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than
one proposal is submitted, all proposals from that institution will be considered
ineligible for funding.
NOFO: U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Diplomacy Section Annual
Program (Armenia)
Deadline: 01 April 2023
The U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce an open
competition for organizations to submit project proposals in response to this Fiscal Year 2023
Annual Program Statement (APS).
The APS makes funding available for proposals that strengthen ties between the United States
and Armenia, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation.
 Reinforce U.S.-Armenian Shared Values, by funding proposals which: promote U.S.

culture, including music, dance, arts, film, sports, and education, and support human
rights, social inclusion, youth outreach, and women’s empowerment.
 Advance Regional and Global Security, by funding proposals that support
reconciliation, peace-building, and lasting partnerships between the people of Armenia
and Azerbaijan, and the people of Armenia and Turkey, including plans for continued
cooperation after the project ends.
 Develop Media Capacity and Expand English Language Opportunities, by funding
proposals that advance media literacy and train journalists and expand English language
learning and training opportunities for journalists, students, and youth.
 Strengthen U.S.-Armenia Cultural and Educational Ties, by funding proposals that
promote U.S. culture, including music, dance, arts, film, sports, and education, and bring
together U.S. and Armenian artists, educators, and other experts together to collaborate
and support artistic and cultural projects that advance human rights, social inclusion,
youth outreach, and women’s empowerment.
 Advance Shared Prosperity, by funding proposals that foster economic empowerment,
resilience, and shared prosperity through STEM education and entrepreneurship.
 Strengthen Democracy and Civil Society, by funding proposals that encourage
transparency and accountability in governance, foster civic engagement and reforms,
and promote democracy, trade and investment, rule of law, civic education, and
entrepreneurship. NOTE: Most projects of this nature are funded under the Democracy
Commission and Alumni Outreach small grants.
Funding Information
While the PDS will consider proposals up to $50,000, projects that are smaller in scope are
more likely to be awarded. Most grants selected are between $5,000 and $25,000. In rare
circumstances, applications above $50,000 will be evaluated.
Activities
 Bringing an American expert speaker or performer to Armenia;

 Conferences on American themes or issues of mutual interest;
 Exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes;
 Youth empowerment, leadership, and education programs;
 Arts and cultural programs, and particularly those that target underserved communities;
 Radio, television, and social media programming in support of the above four objectives;
 Exchange programs that support reconciliation with neighboring countries.
The U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS encourages applications from all sectors: committed and
organized civil-society organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, non-
governmental organizations, and individuals. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to
apply.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Armenia.
U.S. Embassy in Canada - Building Back Better Grant Program
Deadline: 11 Apr, 2023
The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, U.S.
Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to
carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Canada on
Building Back Better.
Purpose
 The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals from non-governmental
organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for
programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and
supporting the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.- Canada Partnership Pillar Building Back
Better, including, but not limited to:
o Programs to promote sustainable and inclusive economic recovery that
strengthen the middle class, with a focus on women, people of color and
Indigenous peoples, including in the Arctic.
o Programs that build cross-border connections, support entrepreneurship, and
accelerate the economic recovery of small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs), with a focus on SMEs owned by women, people of color, and
o Programs on trade, investment, and the economy.
 All programs must engage Canadian audiences. All programs must include a U.S.
element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of
U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S.
citizenship.
Funding Information
 Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $15,000.00 to a maximum of

$250,000.00
 Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in twenty-four
months or less.
Eligible Projects
Examples include, but are not limited to:
 Professional and academic speaker programs, lectures, and seminars

 Professional and academic exchanges and projects
 Public messaging campaigns using social media, video, and new media
 Cultural and Fine Arts Programming, to include cultural performances, workshops and
engagements based around dance, theater, music, poetry, youth competitions, the
plastic and other fine and performing arts
What they will not fund?
 Trade Shows,
 Programs relating to partisan political activity,
 Charitable or development activities,
 Construction programs,
 Fund-raising campaigns,
 Scientific research,
 Personal use,
 Lobbying for specific legislation,
organization,
 Programs that duplicate existing programs, or
 Alcohol.
Priority Region: Canada
 The program participants and primary audience must include majority Canadians.
 All applicants for awards must identify their target audience and estimate the expected
audience reach through indirect contact via social media, traditional media, or online
meeting platforms.
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
 U.S. or Canadian not-for-profit, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental

organizations.
 Public and private educational institutions.
 Public international organizations and governmental institutions.
 Individuals (note that for-profit organizations are not eligible for this notice of funding
opportunity. By extension, this means that an employee or owner of a for-profit
organization may not apply as an individual solely to circumvent this restriction. If
applying as an individual, you must include in your application an explanation of why you
are uniquely qualified as an individual applicant.)
 U.S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Canadian organization.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Canada.
UN Women Grant Announcement for Women Networks/CSOs based
in Turkey
UN Women is providing needs-based and demand-driven technical and logistical support to

existing and aspiring networks and platforms, and individual members or affiliates of women’s
civil society organizations (CSOs) and women’s rights advocates in order to advance gender
equality, women’s empowerment and the overall women’s rights agenda.
This support will be provided within the framework of the “Strengthening civil society capacities
and multi-stakeholder partnerships to advance women’s rights and gender equality in Turkey”
(short name- Strong Civic Space for Gender Equality) project implemented by UN Women
Turkey with the financial support of the European Union.
Types of Lot
 Lot I: Technical and/or logistical support to women’s networks and platforms Under this
Lot, UN Women will provide support to minimum 5 women’s networks or platforms that
are already existing or that will be newly established.
 Lot II: Technical and/or logistical support to individual members or affiliates of women’s
civil society organizations and women’s rights advocates Under this Lot, UN Women will
provide support to minimum 15 individual members or affiliates of women’s CSOs and/or
women’s rights advocates.
Fields
Categories should be working in at least one of the following fields:
 Ending all forms of discrimination against all women and girls, including those facing
multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination.
 Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private
spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
 Eliminating all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriages.
 Women’s unpaid care and domestic work.
 Women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for
 leadership at all levels, including in the private sector.
 Women’s economic empowerment.
 Women’s access to enabling technology, in particular information and communications
technology.
 Advocating for sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender
equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment.
 Women’s access to justice.
 Engagement of men, boys and youth in gender equality.
 Women’s participation and leadership in sports.
 Addressing women’s poverty.
 Advancing the rights of women with vulnerabilities including but not limited to women
with disabilities, migrant women, vulnerable groups of elderly
 women and Roma women as well as their access to human rights mechanisms and
intergovernmental processes.
 Advancing women’s engagement in rural development.
 Empowering women with disabilities.
 Women and girls’ effective participation, influence and leadership in building sustainable
peace and security, including through mediation.
 Advancing women’s and girls’ leadership, participation and equally benefiting from all
aspects of climate change action, environmental and disaster risk reduction.
 Advancing women’s and girls’ participation and equally benefiting from refugee response
and humanitarian action.
 Production, analysis and dissemination of gender data and statistics for evidence-based
advocacy and policy making.
 Monitoring public policies and services with a gender equality perspective.
 Gender- sensitive journalism and media.
Technical and logistical support will be provided to the following eligible requesters:
 Women’s networks or platforms working in Turkey. Both existing and aspiring networks
and platforms may submit requests
 Individual members or affiliates of women’s civil society organizations and women’s
rights advocates based in Turkey
Eligible organizations and individuals are invited to submit their requests for technical and
logistical support, to finance a limited range of eligible activities.
As a result of this announcement,
 Minimum 15 individual members or affiliates of women’s CSOs and/or women’s rights

advocates, and
 Minimum 5 women’s networks or platforms that are already existing and those that
aspire to establish such networks and platforms will be supported.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Malawi
The U.S. Embassy Lilongwe Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is
pleased to announce that they are accepting proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants
Program.
 PDS invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United States and
Malawi through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral
cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element or connection with
American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote
increased understanding of U.S. policies and perspectives in Malawi.
 Examples of programs implemented through the PDS Small Grants Program include, but
are not limited to:
o U.S. experts conducting lectures, seminars, or speaking tours with Malawian
audiences
o Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions
o Professional and academic exchanges and programs
o Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs
o Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported
educational or professional exchange program
o Initiatives aimed at maintaining contact with alumni of U.S. exchange programs
o Projects to promote English language teaching skills or widen access to books
and other sources of information about the United States
Priority Areas
 Promote good governance and rule of law

 Facilitate and encourage growth of entrepreneurship
 Promote gender equality to increase participation in education and improved health
decision-making by adolescent girls and young women
 Increase transparency of government activities through a more capable media
 Support and improve conditions for vulnerable and marginalized citizens, such as the
disabled, people living with albinism, and those subject to stigma or persecution
 Prevent gender-based violence and trafficking in persons
 Promote stronger, more numerous university partnerships between U.S. and Malawian
universities
 Note: PDS will only consider proposals that contain a significant American component or
aspect. This could include, but is not limited to, an American expert as a speaker, using
curriculum developed by a U.S. institution, or projecting an American film.
Funding Information

$100,000
 PDS encourages applications from organizations or individuals located in Malawi, the

United States or elsewhere. Preference will be given to organizations or individuals
based in Malawi during the project period.
o Individuals
 Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.
 Projects that address any of the priority program areas are encouraged to apply.
 Only projects that take place in Malawi will be considered.
 Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one
proposal is submitted from an organization or individual, all proposals from that
institution or individual will be considered ineligible for funding.
 To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have the registrations required.
Individuals are not required to be registered.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Malawi.
PAS Santiago Public Diplomacy Request for SOI: Annual Program
Statement in Chile
‘The U.S. Embassy Santiago Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State
announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to
carry out programs aligned with Embassy priorities and strategic themes.
Purpose of Small Grants Program:
 The U.S. Department of State provides funding for well-conceived projects that support
U.S. Embassy Santiago’s strategic priorities in Chile. All proposed projects should
strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and Chile and include a clear U.S.
connection that will promote increased understanding of the United States among the
Chilean public. All projects must include a U.S. element or a connection with U.S.
expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased
understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Strategic Priority
 Proposals should address one or more of the following strategic priority program areas:
o Bicentennial Celebration: As part of the bicentennial of official U.S-Chile relations
in 2023, Chileans view the United States as an equal and reliable partner and
recognize the mutual benefits of the bilateral relationship based on shared
values, in order to strengthen U.S.-Chile security, economic, scientific, and
people-to-people partnerships.
o Bolster Free and Independent Media: Chilean journalists from emerging news
outlets acquire the skills, tools, and knowledge to maintain independent, sound,
and sustainable media outlets, in order to strengthen Chile’s high journalistic
standards, counter disinformation, and bolster the country’s democratic
institutions and civil society at large.
o Advance Social and Economic Inclusion: Chilean civil society and government
advance the rights of and opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable
communities, including women, immigrants, youth, rural, and indigenous
descendant Chileans, in order to promote more stable and sustainable social and
economic conditions.
o Promote Partnerships for Climate Action: Partnerships among different
stakeholders including civil society, academia, business, and government
increase citizen participation in climate action, in order to build climate resilience
and help Chile lead alongside the United States in the region.
Funding Information
 Estimated Available Funding: $500,000.00 (throughout FY2023)

 Award Amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of
$100,000, with limited exceptions
 Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed by May 30,
2024, with limited exceptions.
 The Public Affairs Section welcomes applications from the United States and Chile:
o Individuals
o Note that for-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply.
 Cost Sharing or Matching: Cost sharing or in-kind contributions are not required but are
encouraged.
Kenya: Right Sharing Of World Resources Grant Program
The Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) is seeking applications for its grant Program.
RSWR supports income-generating, self-employment projects for poor women who are
members of a self help group. The project must include a revolving loan component. They
believe that small scale income-generating projects offer a means of establishing self sufficiency
to very poor people. By requiring that the project include a revolving loan program, they can
multiple the impact of their grant as the funds are revolved to different women within the
community.
Goals
 RSWR is a Quaker organization supported primarily by the Religious Society of Friends

(Quakers) in the United States. RSWR has two main goals:
o Provide grants for women in the developing world to begin small income-
generating businesses so that they may help themselves and their families out of
poverty.
o Help Quakers in the United States learn about the negative effects of poverty in
the developing world and the negative effects of materialism in North America.
Funding Information
 Up to US $5,500 for a one year project. Each group may receive only one grant.
Eligible Locations
 RSWR focuses its funding in Kenya in the districts of: Siaya County, Kisumu County,
Homa Bay County, Migori County. Kisii County, Nyamira County, Vihiga County,
Kakamega County, Bungoma County, Busia County, Nandi County, Trans Nzoi County,
Uasin-Gishu County.
 In Kenya, all groups must be self-directed by the women beneficiaries themselves. The
leadership and management must come from within the group. The group cannot be
formed or managed by outside coordinators. Groups should be less than 20 years old
and have an annual budget of less than $4,000.
Criteria
 Right Sharing of World Resources gives grants to small, grassroots women’s groups that
do not have access to other adequate funding. Their grants are for micro-enterprise,
self-employment projects. They help with seed money and training so that a group can
begin a revolving loan fund for members to take loans to begin their own small
businesses. It is important to us that the women work together in self-help groups and
use the RSWR resources to help themselves grow into independent and strong groups.
o Women’s self-help groups are no more than 20 years old.
o Leaders of the Women’s Groups must be women.
o Project is for women only and the women self-help group members have been a
part of the decision making in determining project activities. They expect the
women themselves to be wholly in charge of the projects without involvement of
outside persons, including the management of the bank account.
o Proposal should include a clear description of the Women’s Self Help Group.
Include, size and makeup of group, history, current activities and current
economic circumstances.
o For effective group dynamics, they recommend a group size of 20-35. However,
different groups have different organizational structures, so please explain your
group structure if your group is larger than 35.
o Indication that the group is able to receive and use money as intended. In Kenya,
they must see the group’s end-of-year financial report.
o Group has little or no access to other resources. Annual income is less than
$4,000.
o A clear description of the proposed Income Generating Project(s) (IGP). NOTE:
The projects must be compatible with the principles which guide the work of
RSWR: local self-reliance, sustainability, mutual support and accountability.
o The Income Generating Projects are viable businesses for the geographic area
and have potential to make the women a sustainable living. The proposal should
describe an economic plan for each business proposed, including the amount of
the loan per woman, the projected monthly gross income, monthly business
expenses, loan repayment, and net monthly income projected. They expect the
women’s business income to bring them above the World Bank International
Poverty Line (currently $1.90 per day) AFTER business expenses, loan
repayment, and savings.
o 20 to 35 women should receive the initial loans.
o Proposal has a clearly described loan repayment plan which includes annual
interest charged, monthly repayment, and length of the repayment period.
Interest rates for loans should cover inflation plus a modest amount for
administrative expenses, but in no case should they exceed the interest rate an
established business person would be able to get from a formal sector lender.
o The proposal should include a clearly described group savings plan for each
woman to save money for emergency needs.
o Budget categories must be outlined clearly and within the following guidelines:
60% or more for seed money, no more than 15% for training, no more than 5%
for travel, no more than 10% for administration.
For more information, visit RSWR.
Right Sharing of World Resources Grant Program in India
The Right Sharing of World Resources (RSWR) is inviting applications for its Grant Program to
support income-generating, self-employment projects for poor women who are members of a
self help group.
RSWR believe that small scale income-generating projects offer a means of establishing self
sufficiency to very poor people. By requiring that the project include a revolving loan program,
they can multiple the impact of their grant as the funds are revolved many times too many
different women within the community.
RSWR is a Quaker organization supported primarily by the Religious Society of Friends

 Provide grants for women in the developing world to begin small income-generating
businesses so that they may help themselves and their families out of poverty.
 Help Quakers in the United States learn about the negative effects of poverty in the
developing world and the negative effects of materialism in North America
Funding Information
 Up to US $5,500 per year, for a maximum of five years. Projects are funded one year at
a time and each new proposal must target a new group of women.
They strive to help newer, smaller organizations whose budgets may not allow them to receive
grants from other sources. NGOs must be less than 20 years old and have annual budgets of
less than $16,500.
Criteria
businesses. It is important to them that the women work together in self-help groups and
o Project is located in RSWR geographic project area. In India, the RSWR
geographic area is the state of Tamil Nadu and the districts of Chittoor,
Cuddapah, Anantapur, and Nellore in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
o NGOs are no more than 20 years old.
o Project Coordinators must be women.
o Project is for women only. RSWR understands that transgender women are
women. The women self-help group members must have been a part of the
decision making in determining project activities.
o Proposal should include a clear description of the NGO and Women’s Self Help
Group: a. For women’s self-help groups include, size and makeup of group,
history, current activities and current economic circumstances. b. For projects in
India, also include a short profile of the NGO, and of the NGO director/project
coordinator
o For effective group dynamics, they recommend a group size of 20-35. However,
different groups have different organizational structures, so please explain your
group structure if your group is larger than 35.
o Indication that the group is able to receive and use money as intended. In India,
they must see the latest annual audit.
o Group has little or no access to other resources. Annual audited income is less
than $16,500 for an NGO in India.
o A clear description of the proposed Income Generating Project(s) (IGP). NOTE:
The projects must be compatible with the principles which guide the work of
RSWR: local self-reliance, sustainability, mutual support and accountability.
o The Income Generating Projects are viable businesses for the geographic area
and have potential to make the women a sustainable living. The proposal should
describe an economic plan for each business proposed, including the amount of
the loan per woman, the projected monthly gross income, monthly business
expenses, loan repayment, and net monthly income projected. They expect the
women’s business income to bring them above the World Bank International
Poverty Line (currently $1.90 per day) AFTER business expenses, loan
repayment, and savings.
o 20 to 35 women should receive the initial loans.
o Proposal has a clearly described loan repayment plan which includes annual
interest charged, monthly repayment, and length of the repayment period.
Interest rates for loans should cover inflation plus a modest amount for
administrative expenses, but in no case should they exceed the interest rate an
established business person would be able to get from a formal sector lender.
o The proposal should include a clearly described group savings plan for each
woman to save money for emergency needs.
o Budget categories must be outlined clearly and within the following guidelines:
60% or more for seed money, no more than 15% for training, no more than 5%
for travel, no more than 10% for administration, and no more than 20% for staff.
Right Sharing Of World Resources Grant Program (Sierra Leone)
The Right Sharing of World Resources is excited to announce its grant program.
Goals
 RSWR is a Quaker organization supported primarily by the Religious Society of Friends

o Provide grants for women in the developing world to begin small income-
generating businesses so that they may help themselves and their families out of
poverty.
o Help Quakers in the United States learn about the negative effects of poverty in
the developing world and the negative effects of materialism in North America.
Funding Information
 Up to US $5,500 for a one year project. Each group may receive only one grant
Type of Projects
 RSWR supports income-generating, self-employment projects for poor women who are
members of a self help group. The project must include a revolving loan component.
They believe that small scale income-generating projects offer a means of establishing
self sufficiency to very poor people. By requiring that the project include a revolving loan
program, they can multiple the impact of their grant as the funds are revolved many
times to many different women within the community.
 In Sierra Leone, all groups must be self-directed by the women beneficiaries

themselves. The leadership and management must come from within the group. The
group cannot be formed or managed by outside coordinators. Additionally, the group
must be registered with the local authorities and have a bank account, and the signers
on the bank account must be three women who are members of the group. Groups
should be less than 20 years old and have an annual budget of less than $4,000.
Criteria
businesses. It is important to them that the women work together in self-help groups and
 Project is located in RSWR geographic project area. In Sierra Leone, RSWR will accept
applications from the entire country. However, projects in the southern and eastern
provinces are accepted from July 1 to December 31, and projects in the northern and
western provinces are accepted from January 1 to June 30.
 Women’s self help groups are no more than 20 years old.
 All Project Coordinators and other leaders of the women’s groups must be women. No
men may be involved.
 Project is for women only and the women self-help group members have been a part of
the decision making in determining project activities. They expect the women
themselves to be wholly in charge of the projects without involvement of outside
persons, including the management of the bank account.
 Proposal should include a clear description of the Women’s Self Help Group. Include,
size and makeup of group, history, current activities and current economic
circumstances.
 For effective group dynamics, they recommend a group size of 20-35. However, different
groups have different organizational structures, so please explain your group structure if
your group is larger than 35.
 Indication that the group is able to receive and use money as intended. In Sierra Leone,
they must see the group’s end-of-year financial report.
 Group has little or no access to other resources. Annual income is less than $4,000.
 A clear description of the proposed Income Generating Project(s) (IGP). NOTE: The
projects must be compatible with the principles which guide the work of RSWR: local
self-reliance, sustainability, mutual support and accountability.
 The Income Generating Projects are viable businesses for the geographic area and
have potential to make the women a sustainable living. The proposal should describe an
economic plan for each business proposed, including the amount of the loan per woman,
the projected monthly gross income, monthly business expenses, loan repayment, and
net monthly income projected. They expect the women’s business income to bring them
above the World Bank International Poverty Line (currently $1.90 per day) AFTER
business expenses, loan repayment, and savings.
 20 to 35 women should receive the initial loans.
 Proposal has a clearly described loan repayment plan which includes annual interest
charged, monthly repayment, and length of the repayment period. Interest rates for loans
should cover inflation plus a modest amount for administrative expenses, but in no case
should they exceed the interest rate an established business person would be able to
get from a formal sector lender.
 The proposal should include a clearly described group savings plan for each woman to
save money for emergency needs.
 Budget categories must be outlined clearly and within the following guidelines: 60% or
more for seed money, no more than 15% for training, no more than 5% for travel, no
more than 10% for administration.
ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship (US)
ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention, Inc. is accepting applications for its Academic
Scholarship to increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of science,
including technology, engineering, and math.
This scholarship is open to persons who identify as female. Graduate and undergraduate
students enrolling or continuing in STEM fields of study at accredited universities in the 2023-24
academic year are welcome to apply.
This scholarship was created by Urban Wildlife Manager Rebecca Fyffe, an entrepreneur who is
unique in her industry as a female business owner. Fyffe credits her business acumen and
cutting edge research-based methods to her STEM background and wishes for more women to
have the opportunity to engage STEM programs and science-based education.
Essay Prompt
Why are you passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and how will your
pursuit of these fields help preserve biodiversity, improve the health of the planet, or alleviate
human suffering?
Award Information
 One (1) award of $1,000 will be granted to the top essay submitted, and up to nine other
students may receive awards for their submissions. Funds may be used for tuition,
academic projects, medical expenses, housing, living expenses, transportation, or other
education-related costs. In addition to your essay, please send proof of enrollment and
one letter to serve as an academic reference. Both proof of enrollment and the letter of
reference are due by July 1, 2023.
 To apply for the scholarship, applicant must be a student currently enrolled at a college
or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in the United States.
 Applicants must be studying or planning to study the fields of science (excluding social
sciences i.e. economics), engineering, mathematics, or technology.
 If the applicant or the applicant’s parent/legal guardian is employed by ABC Wildlife, Inc.
at the time of award, the student is not eligible for the scholarship. Eligibility of finalists
will be verified before winners are selected.
 Applicant must include “Women in STEM Scholarship” in the subject line of the
submission email.
For more information, visit ABC Humane Wildlife.
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Panama
The Embassy of Canada in Panama is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

Thematic Priorities
CFLI will specifically focus on Gender Equality, LGBTI Rights and Human Rights.
All projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic priorities:
 Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
 Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.
 Growth that works for everyone, including women's economic rights, decent jobs and
entrepreneurship, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable, and safeguarding
economic gains.
 Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
 Human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition.
 Environment and climate action focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as on
water management.
Funding Information
The average CFLI contribution is $10,000 to $25,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the
maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).
Eligible Costs
The following project costs are eligible for CFLI funding:
 Accounting costs.
 ADMINISTRATIVE and overhead costs related to the project (overhead should not
exceed 15% of total CFLI contribution).
 Advocacy and lobbying related costs.
 Capital and/or operating expenditures related to the lease and/or purchase and/or
building of infrastructure.
 Civic education costs.
 Conference and event expenditures.
 Costs of services received by recipients.
 Domestic travel expenses, using lowest fares possible but not exceeding full fare
economy class
 Environmental assessment costs.
 Facilities charges,
 Equipment rental, and/or purchase (only when the purchase is required to meet project
objectives, reflects good value for money, and the recipient has a strong care-and-
maintenance plan in place for equipment sustainability),
 Hospitality costs, excluding alcoholic beverages.
 Installation, maintenance, shipping and/or transportation costs, including fuel, computers
and communication devices.
 Lease or rental of vehicles.
 Legal costs.
 Medical costs.
 Miscellaneous expenses integral to the project.
 Outreach, communication and information dissemination costs.
 Publishing costs.
 Radio and television broadcast fees.
 Research-related costs.
 Salary costs, including stipends, relating to the project,
 Security costs.
 Training and capacity building expenditures.
 Translation and interpretation fees.
 Vehicle and equipment operation, installation and/or maintenance.
 Website development and related costs.

activities,
agencies working on local development activities, and
 The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations
(including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local
level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional
organizations may be eligible for funding, provided they are working with local partners
and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly,
municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding, provided
that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund
innovative projects that deliver measurable results.
For more information, visit CFLI.
Cambodia - The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
The Office of the Embassy of Canada to Cambodia, in Phnom Penh is pleased to launch its
annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

Thematic Priorities
 Inclusive governance, including diversity and 2SLGBTQI+, democracy, human rights and
the rule of law.
 Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace.
water management.
Funding Information
 The average CFLI contribution is $15,000 to $30,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is

the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).

activities,
objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional and national government
institutions may receive funding, provided that their projects are essentially local
in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver
measurable results.
Criteria

 Only those proposals using the designated application form and including the required
budget document will be considered.
 Successful applicants will normally have 6-8 months to implement the chosen project
depending on when the Contribution Agreements are finalised. Projects spanning 2
fiscal years (April 2023 to March 2025) may be permitted depending on the project
objectives and the complexity of activities.
 Due to the large number of proposals, only the successful candidates will be contacted
via email.
 In alignment with this policy, the CFLI project application process now requires a gender-
based analysis (GBA). The purpose of this change is to enhance the gender equality
outcomes of the CFLI program.
 A GBA will require applicants to:
o consider how women, girls, men, and boys are affected differently by the problem
their project is aiming to address, ensuring, at the same time, that the project
does not cause harm
o consult women and/or girls in the development of their project proposal
o ensure that the views of those women and/or girls inform the project’s design
For more information, visit Office of the Embassy of Canada to Cambodia.
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Algeria
The Embassy of Canada in Algeria is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the

Thematic Priorities
All projects must align with at least one of the CFLI thematic priorities. The following themes are
priorities for the 2023-2024 programming:
 Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls;

 Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights and the rule of law;
economic gains.
 Projects on the following themes could also be accepted;
o Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace;
o Human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition;
o Environment and climate action, focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well
as on water management.
Funding Information
 The average CFLI contribution is $31000 Canadian Dollars (in exceptional cases,
CAD$100 000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI).

activities,
 The CFLI project application process now requires a gender-based analysis (GBA) to
enhance the gender equality outcomes of the CFLI program. A GBA will require
applicants to:
o Consider how women, girls, men, and boys are affected differently by the
problem their project is aiming to address, ensuring, at the same time, that the
project does not cause harm.
o Consult women and/or girls in the development of their project proposal.
o Ensure that the views of those women and/or girls inform the project’s design.
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Thailand (2023)
Embassy of Canada to Thailand, in Bangkok has launched its annual call for proposals for the

Funding Information

Thematic Priorities
o Inclusive governance, including diversity and 2SLGBTQI+, democracy, human
rights and the rule of law.
Eligible Costs
 The following project costs are eligible for CFLI funding:

o Accounting costs.
o Administrative and overhead costs related to the project (overhead should not
exceed 15% of total CFLI contribution).
o Advocacy and lobbying related costs.
o Capital and/or operating expenditures related to the lease and/or purchase
and/or building of infrastructure.
o Civic education costs.
o Conference and event expenditures.
o Costs of services received by recipients.
o Domestic travel expenses, using lowest fares possible but not exceeding full fare
economy class
o Environmental assessment costs.
o Facilities charges,
o Equipment rental, and/or purchase (only when the purchase is required to meet
project objectives, reflects good value for money, and the recipient has a strong
care-and-maintenance plan in place for equipment sustainability),
o Hospitality costs, excluding alcoholic beverages.
o Installation, maintenance, shipping and/or transportation costs, including fuel,
o Computers and communication devices.
o Lease or rental of vehicles.
o Legal costs.
o Medical costs.
o Miscellaneous expenses integral to the project.
o Outreach, communication and information dissemination costs.
o Publishing costs.
o Radio and television broadcast fees.
o Research-related costs.
o Salary costs, including stipends, relating to the project,
o Security costs.

activities,
objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional and national government
institutions may receive funding, provided that their projects are essentially local
in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver
measurable results.
 The CFLI project application process now requires a gender-based analysis (GBA) to
enhance the gender equality outcomes of the CFLI program. A GBA will require
applicants to:
o Consider how women, girls, men, and boys are affected differently by the
problem their project is aiming to address, ensuring, at the same time, that the
project does not cause harm.
o Consult women and/or girls in the development of their project proposal.
o Ensure that the views of those women and/or girls inform the project’s design.
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – El Salvador (2023)
The Embassy of Canada to El Salvador is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2023-24.

Thematic Priorities
 All projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic priorities globally:
o Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls;
o Environment & climate action, focusing on adaptation and mitigation, as well as
o Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and peace building.
Funding Information


activities,
Evaluation Criteria

does not cause harm
For more information, visit Embassy of Canada to El Salvador.
Entrepreneurship, Environmental and Educational Programming in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan)
The U.S. Consulate General Peshawar is pleased to announce an open competition for
proposals to:
 raise awareness and inspire action to protect the environment,

 foster entrepreneurship opportunities for women, youth, and civil society actors,
 Promote education in the United States for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa students from urban
and rural areas.
Project Goals
These projects will advance several Mission goals:
 Pakistan implements its commitments to reduce emissions, advances sustainable

solutions to environmental challenges, and supports an equitable, clean, and resilient
energy future.
 Pakistan accelerates inclusive, private sector-led economic growth and imports more
U.S. goods and services.
 Pakistani society is better educated, more skilled, more inclusive, and healthier.
Project Objectives
The specific objectives will depend on the nature of the proposals received from the grantees.
Organizations may submit one or more proposals under this funding opportunity, but each
proposal must address at least one of the three priority areas. Objectives can include:
 Empowering civil society to increase rule of law and transparency, advocacy for
underserved and at-risk populations, and tolerance for ethnic and religious diversity.
 Increasing awareness and incentivizing students to apply for study abroad for better
educated youth.
 Providing solutions to entrepreneurs for overcoming barriers to starting and succeeding
in business.
 Increasing awareness and action to promote clean energy, and to protect the
environment and natural resources.
Priority Areas
 Raise Awareness and Inspire Action on Environmental Protection: This grant will
increase appreciation and awareness of the importance of environmental protection and
climate change mitigation to long-term economic development in environmentally
sensitive areas. The project would encourage citizen activism and strategies for
partnering with local organizations and governmental bodies in order to protect the
environment and promote sustainable development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
 Foster Economic Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Opportunities: This project would
promote microenterprises, the growing tech sector in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and/or
women’s, youth, and minorities’ entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and/or
access to finance. Particular emphasis should be placed on strengthening networks of
entrepreneurs as well as connecting them with incubators and subjectmatter experts at
higher education institutions and other centers of excellence. Other types of projects
aimed at achieving the goal of fostering economic empowerment and entrepreneurship
would also be considered.
 Promote Education in the United States: Through this project, the grantee will
disseminate information about educational opportunities in the United States to promote
the wide range of U.S. educational institutions and the benefits of studying in the U.S.,
as well as disseminate information about the variety of exchange programs offered by
the U.S. Department of State in Pakistan. The United States Education Foundation in
Pakistan (USEFP)’s Educational Advisors should be engaged throughout the period of
performance. The grantee would be expected to disseminate and market information
and to create long-term partnerships between USEFP and partner organizations in
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Up to twelve (12) months

 Number of awards anticipated: 5 awards
$250,000
 Anticipated program start date: September 30, 2023
Project Audience(s)
 The project audiences will largely depend on the grantee’s proposal. In general, the
Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar encourages inclusive
audiences and prioritizes women, youth, and minority community audiences in rural
areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Newly Merged Districts.
 Not-for-profit organizations
 Civil society/non-governmental organizations
 Think tanks
 Public and private educational institutions (Not-for-profit departments)
Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, nongovernmental
entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the
responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
Open Call for Enhancing CSOs' Contribution to Governance and
Development Processes (Thailand)
The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals to strengthen civil society organisations
(CSOs) as independent development actors to contribute to governance and development
process in Thailand, with a view to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development
goals (SDGs).
The specific objective of this call for proposals is to promote an enabling environment for civil
society organisations and enhance their capacity to better address issues of poverty and
inequality and contribute to domestic policies process of Thailand, associated to the key
dimensions of sustainable development - social, environmental and economic.
Priorities
The priorities of this call for proposals are:
 Enhancing CSOs' participation in tackling climate change, fighting against climate

change scepticism and raising awareness of the impacts of climate change and global
warming for the environment and people's lives.
 Enhancing the voice of women and girls and/or youth to better engage in social,
economic and environmental policy making and implementation.
 Improving access to quality and affordable State services (e.g. health, education, social
welfare, social protection) for marginalised populations.
Elements
 The following actions will be considered as containing specific added - value elements:
o Include crucial cross-cutting issues such as gender, governance, rule of law,
human rights, environment and climate change.
o Contain elements of capacity building and collaboration and engagement with
LAs, as LAs are key stakeholders holding accountable for providing quality
services to the communities.
o Propose innovative approach to capacity building activities for CSOs, LAs and
ALAs.
o Establish and strengthen sustainable partnerships primarily among CSOs and
State Actors at all levels, and other key stakeholders.
o Deepen multi-stakeholder partnerships of "non-usual" stakeholders (who have
been less involved until now) in processes particularly media, youth, if not yet
already include as target groups in the proposed action.
Funding Information
 LOT 1: Actions implemented in the whole of Thailand - EUR 3 000 000

 LOT 2: Actions implemented mainly/specifically in the three Southern Border Provinces
of Thailand - EUR 1 700 000.
 LOT 1: Actions implemented in the whole of Thailand
o Minimum amount: EUR 750 000
o Maximum amount: EUR 1 000 000
 LOT 2: Actions implemented mainly/specifically in three Southern Border Province of
Thailand
o Minimum amount: EUR 750 000
o Maximum amount: EUR 900 000
Location
 Actions must take place in Thailand.

o LOT 1: Actions implemented in the whole of Thailand
 Action proposed under lot 1 can take place in any regions of Thailand.
Inclusion of activities in the three Southern Border Provinces can be
envisaged but cannot be the main purpose of the Action.
o LOT 2: Actions implemented mainly/specifically in the three Southern Border
Provinces of Thailand
 Action proposed under lot 2 must take place mainly in any of the three
southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat and the four
districts of Songkla province: Chana, Thepa, Nathawee, and Saba-yoi.
Inclusion of activities taking place elsewhere in Thailand can be
envisaged but cannot be the main purpose of the Action.
o For both lots, in exceptional cases, a few activities if duly justified may take place
in other countries when they are directly related to situations arising in Thailand
and only represent a marginal part of the action. These activities must explicitly
benefit Thailand and the target groups and relevant actors targeted by the action.
Additionally, these activities should also aim at building capacity of Thai CSOs as
well as LAs and ALAs for more effective engagement in the region. The
justifications will be examined during the evaluation process.
 In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:

o be a legal person and
o be non-profit-making and
o be a Civil Society Organisation and
o be established in Thailand or a Member State of the European Union and
o 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.
 Co-applicant(s)
o Co-applicants participate in designing and implementing the action, and the costs
they incur are eligible in the same way as those incurred by the lead applicant.
o Co-applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the lead
applicant itself.
o In addition to the categories referred, the following are however also eligible as
co-applicants:
 Local Authorities (LAs) or Association of Local Authorities (ALAs):
 legally established in Thailand or a Member State of the European Union
 Constituted in accordance with the legislation in force in the country
concerned.
Call for Proposals: Support to implement the Project Gender Based
Violence Prevention and Response in Tajikistan
UN Women Programme Office in Tajikistan is issuing a Call for Proposals and inviting
CSOs/NGOs to submit a Proposal for implementing the Project Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Prevention and Response in Tajikistan.
Objectives
 The project activities rely on two-way approach that includes justice, human safety,
health and women’s rights protection and capacity strengthening of related services and
CSOs to the client-centered standards.
 This works at the individual, family, community, local and national levels, and awareness
raising of the population for understanding ‘the violence problem’ and spreading the
message on ‘zero victims’ blaming.
 It will build the capacities of the existing CSOs and state structures, ensuring they
function and apply the obtained knowledge in everyday practice in order to change
stereotypical thinking of the population for service-seeking behaviour, and to develop
protective services and mechanisms, so that the demand in support, increased among
the population, would be better balanced by supply of standard quality services and
protection.
Scope of Work
 Under direct supervision of UN Women National Portfolio Coordinator, the selected

Responsible Party is expected to fulfill the assignment with the view of promoting
favorable social norms, attitudes and behaviors at community and individual level to
prevent VAWG and harmful practices; strengthening capacity of the relevant government
authorities and CSOs at national and district level to render services based on the
victim-centered approach on response to domestic/ GBV reference mechanism.
 The responsible party will undertake the following activities:
o Outcome 1: Country legislation on EVAW backed up by Government and CSO
resources and capacities in order for it to translate into practice.
 Activity 1: Strengthening and facilitation of work of District Task Forces
(DTFs) on EVAW (including data collection) in three districts of Varzob,
Istaravshan, Shahrituz and Dushanbe to work with population and
manage VAWG cases. Part of Activity 1.1.5 and 1.2.1. (Suggested
budget up to 82,500 TJS).
 Activity 2: Support of CSOs in inculcation of international standards to
local case management legal practice. Part of Activity 1.2.2. (Suggested
 Activity 3: Exchange visits of DTFs on EVAW to advanced regions. Part
of Activity 1.2.6 (Suggested budget up to 33,800 TJS).
o Outcome 2: Favourable social norms, attitudes and behaviours are promoted at
community and individual level that prevent VAW
 Activity 4: At least 10,000 of the target population is covered by the
awareness raising campaign on EVAW. Part of Activity 2.1.1 (Suggested
 Activity 5: The Hackathon for IT and EVAW specialists resulted in
participatory development of the mobile application - Game for youth on
zero tolerance to VAW, awareness of the related law and the empathy to
the women and girls for “Zero Victim Blaming”. Part of Activity 2.1.2 and
2.1.3. (Suggested budget up to 221,600 TJS).
 Activity 6: Building leadership skills of women and facilitate peer-
networking and support - a virtual women's support group is established
and consulted on a regular basis via messenger (s). Part of Activity 2.2.1
(Suggested budget up to 121,100 TJS).
o Outcome 3: Relevant government authorities and CSOs at national and district
level establish strong networks to deliver quality and coordinated client-centered
essential EVAW services, in line with global standards and guidelines
 Activity 7: Two Open Day events for 12 CSOs to visit development
partners, embassies, CSOs working on EVAW. Part of Activity 3.1.1
(Suggested budget up to 42,400 TJS)
 Activity 8: Retreats for engaged CSOs: Logistical support for two retreats
of specialists of 12 CSOs (total 40 participants). Part of Activity 3.1.2
(Suggested budget up to 94,000 TJS)
 Activity 9: Facilitate knowledge-exchange and capacity building of at least
40high-level stakeholders and partners that work in the area of protection
of women’s rights, providing learning and sharing opportunities. Activity
3.2.2 (Suggested budget up to 61,600 TJS).
Funding Information
 The budget range for this proposal should be 1,400,000.00 TJS – 1,420,000.00 TJS.
 Expected duration: 14 months (20 April 2023 – 30 June 2024).
Competencies/Qualifications
 Company/organization
 Organization/ Public Association registered in Tajikistan.
 Minimum 3 years of country-based professional experience.
 Expert knowledge the field of addressing VAWG/VAWG, in various aspects of advocacy
work, communications as well as social mobilization of the population towards ending
VAWG, providing social inclusiveness.
 Experience in building capacity of Communities, CSOs, organizations with a reference to
at least 2 relevant implemented projects.
 Experience in implementation of community-based activities, awareness raising
campaign and logistics support.
 Experience to apply innovation tools, including mobile applications is an asset.
 Availability of skilled human capacities to implement the assignment.
 Well-established client relations with the national partners, CSOs, government
structures/institutions and local authorities.
Open Call: Contribute to the Construction of a More Resilient,
Inclusive and Democratic Bolivian Society
The European Commission (EC) is seeking a call for proposals to Consolidate and promote the
effectiveness of participatory and representative decision-making processes of civil society in all
its pro-democratic scope.
Within the framework of the second priority of the Multiannual Action Plan (MAAP) 2022-2024 of
the EU, as well as of the multiannual programming 2021-2027 of the Delegation of Bolivia, of
the Joint European Strategy 2022-2025, of the Roadmap engagement with civil society 2019-
2024, from the Country Implementation (CLIP) 2021-2024; of the Democracy and Human Rights
Action Plan 2020-2024 and the Thematic Program on Human Rights and Democracy Global
Europe 2022-2024, the overall objective of this call for proposals is: “Contribute to the
construction of a more resilient, inclusive and democratic Bolivian society”.
Priorities
 Support civil society organizations (OSCs) and emerging civil society organizations-
OSCEs - (particularly those made up of young people and women in all their diversities
and indigenous peoples) for their participation in the debate and construction of a
'country vision' (on a social, ecological, economic and democratic level) within the
framework of an inclusive, democratic and cohesive society.
 Strengthen the capacities of the OSCEs so that they can participate in the public debate
on the future development of Bolivia in social, ecological, economic and democratic
issues with a focus on human rights and favor their sustainability (organizational and/or
institutional) in time. Proposals must propose a “learning by action” type of work
methodology with OSCEs and other relevant processes.
 Promote articulation between the OSCEs and the already consolidated existing networks
to encourage their participation in public debate processes, promoting the construction
of a more cohesive social fabric.
 Promote the meeting and dialogue between the authorities (sub-national and national
level) and civil society at its different levels (consolidated and emerging organizations) to
reinforce a constructive dialogue, accountability and the development of a society
inclusive, sustainable and democratic Bolivian.
 Facilitate the development of innovative alliances between CSO networks (including
established and emerging ones), State oversight bodies, and the media.
 Proposals must cover the 5 priorities and also:
o Provide financial support to third parties (OSCEs, with the aim of forming
initiative laboratories (proposals implemented by the OSCEs in the field) and
serve as a basis for the work methodology of the "learning by action" type to
reinforce them organizationally and, if they consider it pertinent, institutionally.
They must budget a minimum of 30% and not exceed 40% of the total cost of the
Action.
o The project will have to be developed in at least 3 lowland departments and 3
highland departments with actions at the national level. Proposals that include
more than 6 departments will be positively valued.
o The proposal will have to include cities or secondary areas outside the main axis
"La Paz Cochabamba-Santa Cruz" (at least 2 in the highlands and 2 in the
lowlands).
Funding Information
 The total indicative amount allocated to this call for proposals amounts to 1.3 MEURO.
 The subsidies requested within this call for proposals will be between the following
minimum and maximum amounts:
o minimum amount: 1,100,000 EUR
o maximum amount: 1,300,000 EUR
 Lead Applicant(s)
o To be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
 be a legal person and be a civil society organization or a thematic
network of CSOs working on the issue to which the proposal is being
submitted
 In the case of existing networks but lacking legal status, the
proposal must be submitted by one of the members of the
network, who must necessarily have legal status and legal
representation to act on behalf of the other members. In addition,
the proposal must include the list of members of the network.
 In the case of networks in the process of creation, the proposal
may be submitted by one of the members of the network, who
must necessarily have legal status and the capacity to represent
future members of the network.
 non-profit;
 be established in Bolivia;
 be directly responsible, with their co-applicants and affiliated entities, for
the preparation and management of the action and not merely act as
intermediaries.
o Co Applicants
 The action must have at least one co-applicant.
 Co-applicants will be involved in the design and implementation of the
action, and the costs they incur will be eligible in the same way as those
incurred by the lead applicant.
 Co-applicants must meet the eligibility criteria applicable to the main
applicant himself, with the exception of the criterion of being established
in Bolivia, which is extended to the following eligible countries:
 Member States, beneficiaries listed in the relevant annex to the
IPA III Regulation and contracting parties to the Agreement on the
European Economic Area; The main applicant and its co-
applicants may act with affiliated entities. The lead applicant shall
declare that it, co-applicants and affiliated entities are not located
in any of such situations. name and surname of the persons with
power of representation, decision-making or control, if it is a legal
entity) may be registered in the early detection and exclusion
system, and may be communicated to the corresponding persons
and entities in relation with the award or performance of a grant
contract. In this regard, provisionally selected lead applicants, co-
applicants and affiliated entities are required to declare that they
are not in any of the exclusion situations by means of a signed
affidavit. For grants of EUR 15,000 or less, no affidavit is required.
 Developing countries and territories, included in the list of ODA
recipients published by the OECD Development Assistance
Committee, that are not members of the G-20 group, and
overseas countries and territories;
 Developing countries, included in the list of recipients of ODA, that
are members of the G-20 group, and other countries and
territories, when the relevant procedure takes place in the
framework of an action financed by the Union under the
Instrument in which to participate;
 Countries for which the Commission establishes reciprocal access
to external financing; that access may be granted, for a limited
period of at least one year, provided that a country grants eligibility
on equal terms to entities from the Union and from countries
eligible under the Instrument; the Commission will decide on
reciprocal access and its duration after consulting the recipient
country or countries concerned.
 OECD member countries, in the case of contracts implemented in
a LDC or a highly indebted poor country, as included in the list of
ODA recipients.
 Co-applicants must sign the mandate.
 If the grant contract is awarded, the co-applicant(s) (if any) will
become beneficiary(ies) of the action (together with the
coordinator).
 Affiliated Entities
 The lead applicant and its co-applicant(s) may act with affiliated
entity(ies).
 Only the following entities may be considered as affiliated entities
to the lead applicant and/or to co-applicant(s):
 Only entities having a structural link with the applicants (i.e.
the lead applicant or a co-applicant), in particular a legal or
capital link.
 This structural link encompasses mainly two notions:
 Control, as defined in Directive 2013/34/EU on the annual
financial statements, consolidated financial statements and
related reports of certain types of undertakings:
 Entities affiliated to an applicant may hence be:
 Entities directly or indirectly controlled by
the applicant (daughter companies or first-
tier subsidiaries). They may also be entities
controlled by an entity controlled by the
applicant (granddaughter companies or
second-tier subsidiaries) and the same
applies to further tiers of control;
 Entities directly or indirectly controlling the
applicant (parent companies). Likewise,
they may be entities controlling an entity
controlling the applicant;
 Entities under the same direct or indirect
control as the applicant (sister companies).
 Membership, i.e. the applicant is legally defined as
a e.g. network, federation, association in which the
proposed affiliated entities also participate or the
applicant participates in the same entity (e.g.
network, federation, association,…) as the
proposed affiliated entities.
U.S. Embassy Gaborone Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement
(Botswana)
Deadline: 28-Aug-23
The U.S. Embassy in Botswana’s Public Diplomacy (PD) Section is pleased to announce that
funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
 PD Gaborone invites proposals for programs that strengthen the bilateral relationship
between the U.S. and Botswana, build up Botswana’s knowledge-based economy,
promote renewable energy, promote climate change adaptation and mitigation, empower
women in public leadership, enhance security, reinforce conservation roles, motivate the
development of civil society, encourage diversity and inclusion of minority groups, and
facilitate cultural and exchange programming that promotes shared values and bilateral
cooperation.
 All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American
expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased
 Examples of PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
o Academic and professional lectures, seminars, exchanges, and speaker
programs.
o Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions.
o Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs.
o Natural resource management workshops for local community-based
organizations.
o Anti-pollution and waste management awareness workshops for communities
and cities management officials
Purpose of University Partnership Grants
 PD Gaborone invites proposals to strengthen existing ties and foster new collaboration
between U.S. and Batswana universities. Focus areas include promoting faculty and
student exchanges, facilitating joint research, building administrative capacity, and
creating public-private partnerships. Program proposals should address how
relationships between institutions will be sustained after U.S. government funded efforts
are concluded.
 Specific Program Objectives: Promote U.S.- Botswana faculty and student exchanges,
particularly the development of degree programs that promote the development of
Botswana’s knowledge-based economy. Facilitate joint research, especially in
agriculture, food security, and STEM. Provide training and transfer skills in all aspects of
university administration through subject-matter exchange programs. - Explore public-
private partnerships, with an emphasis on commercialization, technology transfer, and
job creation.
All submitted proposals must address at least one of the five U.S. Foreign policy objectives
below:
 Promote democratic principles including freedom of speech, particularly if they

share best practices for citizen advocacy or explore the challenges modern media
houses face in a digital economy and the ethical standards needed to gain public
confidence. Projects:
o improve capacity and skills of journalists to effectively report news;
o educate the Batswana public about the role of press in democratic societies;
o encourage independent press and reporting.
 Foster social inclusion of underserved communities, such as (but not limited to)
disabled persons, LGBTQI, minority ethnic groups, and those in remote areas.
Projects:
o encourage community mobilization;
o public education, cultural sensitization, and exchanges;
o encourage inclusive education practices and policies.
 Promoting the use of sustainable clean energy resources in order to diversify the
economy, develop the region at the local level, and call for greater climate change
action. Projects:
o support educational institutions in developing curriculum or training Batswana
students in climate change adaptation and mitigation skillsets – including
renewable energy skills to meet the renewable energy policy goals of the
Government of Botswana;
o educate the Batswana public on the impact of climate change and the economic
opportunities for Botswana through clean energy;
o improve local communities through clean energy and climate friendly
development.
 Advancing innovative and sustainable actions supporting climate change
adaptation and mitigation measures, sustainable natural resource and biodiversity
management, and conservation efforts through equitable, inclusive, and
responsible practices. Projects:
o increase public awareness about the impact of climate change and the link to key
issues including food security, drought, economic growth, and biodiversity;
o increase capacity of local NGOs and community based organizations to
effectively advocate for increased local community input in environment, natural
resource management, and conservation policy and practice;
o encourage human-wildlife coexistence to curb human-wildlife conflict and
facilitate natural resource management, climate change adaptation, and contain
wildlife crime.
 Empowering Women and Girls to Lead. Projects:
o enhance or support empowerment of women and girls through public service,
and political and leadership roles leading up to the Botswana 2024 elections;
o prepare/train women for non-traditional careers in science, environmental
conservation, natural resource management, and technology that support
Botswana’s economic, conservation, climate change and energy policy goals and
are in support of transitioning to a knowledge-based economy
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: 4 to 6 awards for small grants and 1-2 awards for
University Partnerships (dependent funding availability)
$50,000.00 for small grants, and a minimum of $150,000.00 to $250,000.00 for
university partnership initiatives.
 Total available funding: $150,000.00 (small grants) and $250,000.00 (university
partnerships)
 Anticipated programs start date: within three months of funding approval.
The following types of programs are not eligible for funding:
 Programs relating to partisan political activity.

 Charitable or development activities.
 Programs that support specific religious activities.
 Fund-raising campaigns.
 Scientific research.
organization; or
 Programs that duplicate existing programs.
 Small Grants
o The award is open only to registered not-for-profit groups, associations, non-
governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and individuals.
The groups must be well established, operating for at least one year, and have a
history of accomplishments.
o They are unable to fund or sponsor government schools, prizes for school
competitions, private or for-profit businesses, company start-up costs, direct
employee compensation or one-time events.
o Recipients can demonstrate their commitment by either contributing to the project
financially or providing labor or supplies to carry out the project. Cost-sharing is
not required but highly encouraged.
 University Partnership Grants
o The intended audience are brigades (trade schools), community colleges, and
university students, university administrators, corporations, the NGO sector, and
USG alumni.
o Proposals that address linkages between renewable energy, agriculture and food
security, and other forms of economic diversification are encouraged. Programs
that create or grow linkages between academia and the development of the
press corps or civil society are also encouraged.
 The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the following:

o Individuals
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Botswana.
2023 Human Rights Fund in Romania
Deadline: 31-Mar-23
The Embassy of the Netherlands in Bucharest is launching the third edition of the open call for
project applications within its delegated Human Rights Fund.
The Human Rights Fund is a tool of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. Its
purpose is to support activities by civil society organisations around the world, to encourage
them to actively engage in the promotion and defence of human rights.
They invite the Romanian civil society organisations to submit project proposals which can
strengthen the promotion of human rights in Romania as well as enhance their capacity to work
with the Romanian local and/or central government towards the implementation of public
policies related to human rights, as both Romania and the Netherlands are committed parties to
the European Convention on Human Rights.
Focus Areas
 The project applications must be in line with at least one of the Dutch government’s
human rights policy priorities. For this year’s call they invite civil society organizations to
focus on:
o equal rights for women and girls – activities focusing on the promotion of
women’s political participation at national and local levels; promotion of gender
equality in decision-making; promotion of sexual and reproductive health and
rights; fostering an environment where boys and men respect and promote
gender equality; fight against domestic violence, sexism and/or harassment;
o equal rights for LGBTIQ+ persons – activities focusing on awareness raising
on equal rights for LGBTIQ+ persons as human rights; strengthening the capacity
of local organisations promoting equal rights for LGBTIQ+ persons;
o freedom of expression and internet freedom – activities focusing on
promoting critical thinking among youth; fight against fake news and
disinformation; investigative journalism; freedom of the press; access to data and
information.
Funding Information
 Grants requested from the Human Rights Fund should fall within the range €10,000 to
€20,000.
 Project proposals need to meet the following criteria in order to be considered eligible for
funding:
o Applications must be presented in the requested format;
o Applications must focus on (one of) the priority areas mentioned and directed at
activities in Romania;
o Applicant organisations should be registered in Romania and should have a solid
track record of activities in and commitment to the policy area and the
communities targeted by the project;
o Projects must start in 2023 and finish no later than 2025;
 Priority for financing will be awarded to:
o Applications which set clear and feasible goals to deliver sustainable results,
including cooperation with relevant governmental stakeholders where
appropriate;
o Applications aiming to actively involve youth and innovative approaches towards
attaining the proposed objectives;
o Applications aiming at implementing activities outside Bucharest.
Ineligible
 The following activities are not eligible under the HRF: humanitarian aid; projects that
largely or exclusively involve the delivery of goods or materials; commercial activities;
ongoing projects; projects with a predominantly academic focus, i.e. research;
infrastructural or construction projects; bursaries or education programmes; feasibility
studies; and, vehicles, household appliances, hardware, etc.
 The Human Rights Fund cannot be used to pay regular salaries, cover office related
costs or buy equipment.
For more information, visit Human Rights Fund.
NOFO: DRL Improving Workers Rights, Strengthening Media, and
Expanding Civic Participation (Pakistan)
Deadline: 24-Apr-23
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL)
Improving Workers Rights, Strengthening Independent Media, and Expanding Civic
Participation.
Objectives
U.S. human rights and democracy assistance will contribute to a stable Pakistan by promoting
governance based on democratic principles and respect for human rights. It will also provide for
the protection of, and advocacy for, the rights of the most vulnerable, including youth, women,
and religious and ethnic minorities, as well as mitigate the impact of conflict on Pakistani
communities.
Additionally, proposals must state the applicant’s current NGO registration and operating status
in Pakistan to be considered.
Focus Areas
DRL invites organizations to submit proposals for programs in the following areas:
 Improved Workers’ Rights ($1,250,000-1,500,000 for 2 years)

o DRL’s goal is to reduce the practice of bonded labor in Pakistan, particularly at
the provincial where national law enforcement remains weak. Successful
proposals will go beyond describing an approach that promotes eradicating the
practice of bonded labor and will detail how the applicant will address workers’
grievances, rights, remediation and achieve justice.
o Program outcomes should include:
 Advocacy, media outreach, or awareness raising on a particular issue of
concern.
 Strengthened ability of legal actors to litigate workers’ rights cases.
 Participatory development of networks of human rights defenders.
 Campaigns to highlight widespread violations of workers’ human rights
(security, personhood).
 Strengthened Free and Independent Media ($1,250,000-$1,500,000 for 2 years)
o DRL’s goal is an informed citizenry in Pakistan, that enjoys freedom of the press
and the safety of journalists. Programs should seek to achieve the objective that
independent media entities operate effectively and professionally to inform
citizens. In doing so, programs should seek to achieve the following outcomes:
independent media entities report with transparency and objectivity; counter
disinformation; maintain independence; build sustainability; and reduce self-
censorship, particularly on sensitive topics such as religious tolerance, gender,
conflict, and governance.
 Expanded Civic Participation ($1,250,000-1,500,000 for 2 years)
o DRL’s goal is to expand civic participation by improving the ability of Pakistan’s
citizens to be a party to the democratic process, before, during and after
elections in a free, fair, and transparent way. Successful proposals will promote
respect for freedom of expression and association, restore space for independent
civil society to operate safely and openly, and to address challenges and
opportunities arising from elections.
o Program objectives include: Citizens and civil society expand their participation in
government and political reforms, including direct engagement in legislative
reforms that affect fundamental freedoms and human rights; community leaders
adequately, inclusively, and effectively represent their communities/constituents
in governance mechanisms, particularly those that address security and flood
recovery efforts relevant to local populations; Pakistani citizens engage their
representatives at the local, provincial and national levels on social, political, and
economic issues, with a particular focus on increasing civil society engagement
with the Pakistani government; full and equitable representation and participation
in Pakistan’s civic processes is promoted, particularly by addressing barriers to
access resulting from vulnerabilities (i.e., women, internally displaced persons,
those lacking civil documentation, members of religious and ethnic minority
groups, those with low literacy, persons with disabilities or mobility issues, etc.)
Funding Information

 Anticipated Number of Awards: 3
 Period of Performance: 24 months.

Call for Applications: Reducing Risk for Girls in the Juvenile Justice
System in the US
Deadline: 10-Apr-23
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) seeks applications for funding to develop,
enhance, or expand programs for girls in the juvenile justice system and girls at risk of
becoming involved in the juvenile justice system.
This program furthers DOJ’s mission to reduce recidivism and improve public safety by helping
jurisdictions more effectively reinvest resources that empower girls in the juvenile justice system
and at-risk girls with the skills needed to lower engagement in risky behaviors, further their own
personal development, and/or facilitate successful reintegration of girls involved in the juvenile
justice system.
Goals
The goal of this program is to reduce risk factors and promote protective factors for girls who
come in contact with the juvenile justice system, and place them on a path toward success,
stability, and long-term contribution to society.
For the purposes of this solicitation, “at-risk girls” and “girls involved in the juvenile justice
system” refer to girls age 17 and younger who are in need of guidance, treatment, or
rehabilitation due to unhealthy behaviors (i.e., substance use, sexual exploitation, gang
involvement, truancy, running away, delinquency) or have been arrested or referred for intake to
a public agency (state, Tribal, city, or county) legally responsible for handling criminal offenses.
Objectives
An applicant should address all the objectives that are relevant to their proposed program/
project in the Goals, Objectives, Deliverables and Timeline web-based form. Funded sites under
this initiative will work to accomplish the following objectives:
 Increase protective factors to prevent further delinquent behavior by girls involved in

proposed programs funded under this solicitation.
 Improve juvenile justice system responses for girls in contact with the juvenile justice
system.
Funding Information

 Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards: $525,000.00
 Period of Performance Duration (Months): 36
 Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation: $4,060,229.00
Deliverables
An applicant should address all the deliverables in the program/project in the Goals, Objectives,
Deliverables and Timeline web-based form. Applicants should discuss how they will implement
the following deliverables in their application that will be delivered as a result of this program:
 Develop and implement direct service programs for girls involved in the juvenile justice
system to reduce reoffending OR enhance or expand existing early intervention
programs to meet the specific needs of girls at risk or involved in the juvenile justice
system.
 Work collaboratively with the OJJDP training and technical assistance provider to
implement a planning process, as needed, and identify and implement evidenceinformed
practices to reduce risk factors and promote protective factors for girls who come in
contact with the juvenile justice system.
 Participate in an annual grantee meeting hosted by the OJJDP training and technical
assistance provider.
 City or township governments,

 County governments,
 For profit organizations other than small businesses,
 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized),
 Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments),
 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS,
 Other than institutions of higher education,
 Private institutions of higher education,
 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education,
 State governments, Other.
UK: Thomas Wall Trust Grants Program
Deadline: 15-May-23
The Thomas Wall Trust is welcoming proposals for its Grant Program which targets people
experiencing multiple deprivation or other groups demonstrably facing major hurdles to
employment, especially; women, people with physical, mental, or learning disabilities, refugees
and asylum seekers.
The Thomas Wall Trust believes that communication skills are critical capabilities for people
who want to improve their employment prospects, self-confidence, resilience, and life chances.
The Trust recognises that communication is underpinned by a set of key features and skills
such as empathy, listening, emotional intelligence, confidence, and clarity, amongst others.
Priorities
 Match funded projects

 Charities that can provide compelling evidence of impact
 Charities working with collaborative networks
 Self-sustainable projects, with a view to becoming less reliant on grants in the future.
Funding Information
 The Trust offer grants up to £5,000 to specific projects or core activities that develop
these critical life skills for people from disadvantaged groups.
 A UK charity that has been registered with the Charity Commission for at least 3 years
 A project or running costs for a charity that equips disadvantaged people (aged 18 and
over) with the necessary communication skills ready for employment
 Annual repeat funding for up to 3 years – subject to satisfactory annual reviews of
progress and impact
 The charity’s annual turnover is between £10,000 and £500,000.
Ineligible
 They do not fund:

o Organisations with political, lobbying or proselytizing objectives
o Capital costs (the purchase of land, buildings, construction)
o Charities that operate outside of the UK
o Subsidiaries, ‘off shoots’ or franchises of larger charities
o Hospitals.
For more information, visit Thomas Wall Trust.
U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Public Diplomacy
Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 1-May-23
The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Diplomacy Section (PD Kinshasa) of the U.S. Department
of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small
Grants Program.
Purpose
 PD Kinshasa invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and
the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Programs should create opportunities for
bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and highlight shared values. All
programs must include a U.S. element, such as an expert, organization, cultural
element, or institution, that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and
perspectives.
 PD seeks to engage the public, decisionmakers, civil society leaders, and opinion-
shapers at all levels of Congolese society with the goal of broadening understanding of
U.S. policies, culture, history, society, and values. U.S. Mission in Kinshasa priorities
include:
o Promote stability and durable peace, particularly in eastern DRC: Activities
that promote conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence among Congolese
communities, both of which are vital to democratic progress and economic
prosperity.
o Preserve the Congo Basin Rainforest, including through environmentally
sound and sustainable economic growth: Activities that support the people of
the Congo Basin, balancing economic opportunities for local communities with
environmental concerns.
o Strengthen democracy and good governance: Non-partisan activities that
promote an understanding of U.S. democracy and how the United States and the
DRC share democratic values.
o Encourage prosperity, trade, and investment: Activities that support the
expansion of U.S. exports and investments, improve the connections between
U.S. and Congolese businesses, and/or expand economic opportunities,
entrepreneurship, and financial independence among women, youth, and
underserved populations. Activities that raise awareness of corruption and how to
combat it.
o Support media freedom/countering disinformation: Activities that support
promotion of media freedom, media training, and countering
misinformation/disinformation.
o Share values and interests: Activities that promote the U.S.- DRC relationship
and build people-to-people ties, including but not limited to commemorations of
key historic events and commemorative programs, or shared appreciation for
cultural excellence.
 Examples of PD Small Grants:
o Academic and professional lectures, seminars, or speaker programs;
o Workshops to counter violent extremism and disinformation;
o Interactive programs that stimulate economic growth, promote entrepreneurship,
and provide economic opportunities;
o Professional and academic exchanges, cultural and English language programs.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: One to 12 months

 Number of awards anticipated: Two to 10 awards
 Award amounts: Minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $25,000
 Total funding available: $50,000
 Anticipated program start date: FY2023 (October 1, 2022 through September 30,
2023)
 All applicants for awards must stipulate who their target audience is
(age/gender/geographic breakdown) and estimate the expected audience reach through
direct contact and, if possible, indirect contact (via social media or traditional media).
 The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the U.S. and the
Democratic Republic of the Congo:
o Individuals
o Non-profit educational institutions
Notice of Funding Opportunity: U.S. Speakers Program (Kosovo)
Deadline: 31-Mar-23
The U.S. Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo announces an open competition for Kosovo-based
organizations and institutions to submit applications to carry out program(s) that expands the
exchange of ideas and information between the United States and Kosovo by bringing U.S.
experts to Kosovo.
Program Goal and Objectives
 The overarching goal of the U.S. Speaker Program is to lay the foundation for long-term,
mutually beneficial networking and relationship-building opportunities between U.S.
experts, organizations, and audiences in Kosovo through non-formal educational and
cultural activities. The program provides a platform for exchanging ideas, information,
and best practices through virtual and in-person interactions. This will enhance mutual
understanding and support meaningful partnerships and collaborations between the
United States and Kosovo.
 The primary objective of this program is to empower Kosovans by strengthening their
awareness and skills on a range of social and economic issues through cultural and
educational engagement. The program seeks to bring U.S. speakers and experts to
Kosovo to share American practices and perspectives on these topics, thereby providing
youth, emerging leaders, and established opinion makers with new and valuable insights
they can apply to their lives and communities.
 The program seeks to cultivate a new generation of leaders and thinkers equipped to
drive positive change in their communities and beyond by connecting Kosovans with
American experts and providing opportunities for meaningful exchange and
engagement.
Themes
Potential applicants are encouraged to focus their non-formal educational and cultural activities
on the following themes:
 Advocating for energy security and environmental sustainability

 Countering malign influences and disinformation (such as media literacy programs)
 Introducing American-based technologies and digital economy
 Facilitating educational and cultural activities, including music
 Enhancing skills among youth and women from underserved communities
 Empowering women in peace and security
 Countering gender-based violence
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: up to 4 awards (dependent on amounts)
$30,000
Applicants must provide at least one primary program demographic from the following:
 Youth in Transition: This audience includes youth, ages 14 - 18, high school students
and students transitioning into higher/technical education; and 18 - 23, graduate
students and youth transitioning into the job market.
 Emerging Decision Makers: This audience includes people ages 24 – 35, who are future
leaders in business, technology, education, government, and public administration. They
include entrepreneurs, social activists, and civil servants with three to five years of work
experience and have been identified as "rising stars."
 Established Influencers: This audience includes people ages 35+, including but not
limited to alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs and public figures
at the top of their industry (e.g., innovators, technology leaders, business owners,
academics, civil society leaders, and politicians), who can exert a positive influence on
society.
 Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental

organizations;
 Public and private educational institutions, registered in Kosovo.
 Proposals with no U.S. speaker engaged in the implementation of proposed project
activities shall be considered ineligible under this NOFO.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Pristina.
Call for Nominations: Singapore 100 Women in Tech
Deadline: 15-Apr-23
The Singapore Computer Society is seeking nominations for its Singapore 100 Women in Tech
(SG100WIT) list that recognises and celebrates 100 inspiring, influential and impactful women
and girls in the Singapore tech industry.
Categories
 Full-time students; they must not hold full-time job. Must be 13 years old as at 1
February 2023.
 Women in tech professionals who had made a difference in the Science, Technology,
Engineering or Mathematics fields, industry and business sectors.
Qualities
 Full-time student: she would be a rising star who has inspired her classmates, school
or institution because she uses technology to improve communities, is inventing or has
invented new technologies and/or applications. She must also have an entrepreneurial
mindset.
 Professional: She must be a pathfinder, using her expertise and capabilities to create
new businesses or harness technology to benefit organisations, communities and
society. She must be a trailblazer, leading teams and organisations to new
achievements in advocating for gender diversity.
 Women working in the technology field in any industry and who are female based in
Singapore qualify, irrespective of nationality.
 Their contributions must have benefited Singapore entity in the past 12 to 18 months.
 They could also be Singaporeans who have made an impact overseas in the past 12 to
18 months.
For more information, visit Singapore Computer Society.
NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (India)
Deadline: 22-Apr-23
The U.S. Consulate General Chennai’s Public Diplomacy section (PD Chennai) is pleased to
announce a funding opportunity through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
Examples of PD Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
 Academic and professional lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, and

performances.
 U.S. experts participating in speaking tours, roundtables, and panel discussions.
 Projects showcasing U.S. models or curricula.
 Initiatives aimed at engaging with alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange
programs.
 Creative projects, including artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and
exhibitions that advance one or more of the priority areas of PD Chennai listed below.
Goal
PD Chennai is pleased to announce an open competition for non-profit organizations to submit

applications to implement programs that foster stronger bilateral and regional ties through
diverse public diplomacy programs on topics related to global threats, economic prosperity,
regional security in the Indo-Pacific, and shared democratic values. Applications should include
and promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives in the project proposals.
Program Priority Areas
Applications should focus primarily on any one or more of the themes:
 Theme One: Global Threats

o Trafficking in Persons (TIP): Programs which raise awareness among
vulnerable populations as well as key stakeholders on TIP and share best
practices to combat human trafficking.
o Climate Change: Foster dialogue among key stakeholders, including civil
society, about preparedness for climate change-related challenges.
 Theme Two: Economic Prosperity
o Entrepreneurship:
 Promote and support start-up hubs, incubators, business associations
and other initiatives which lead to innovation, business, science, and
technology cooperation to increase economic opportunities especially for
emerging business leaders.
 Promote projects that enhance women’s participation, promotion, and
longevity in the labor force and ability to assume leadership positions.
oEducation:
 Projects that increase access to education and economic opportunity to
underserved communities.
 Projects that promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic
(STEM) education, including institutional partnerships with a particular
focus on women and girls and underserved communities.
 Theme Three: Regional Security
o Programs to promote the U.S.-India partnership and shared goals for the
development of the Indo-Pacific region.
o Programs that address issues of regional security, including cybersecurity, critical
and engineering technologies, and countering violent extremism, as well as
exchanges that promote multilateral cooperation and enhance stability in the
Indo-Pacific region.
o Programs to develop social and intellectual connections, creating bridges of
understanding and connection among Indo-Pacific countries by providing
opportunities for participants to identify and appreciate common values.
 Theme Four: Shared Democratic Values
o Programs which increase the effectiveness of individuals, organizations, and
coalitions working to advance and/or advocate for respect and promotion of
human rights.
o Programs which promote sensitization on Gender Based Violence (GBV) issues.
o Programs which strengthen and build capacity of local organizations who work
on social and economic inclusion of marginalized communities (including the
LGBTQ+), to build long-term, self-sustaining relationships within communities
and organizations.
o Programs related to freedom of the press that improve quality of investigative
journalism, transparency, and reinforce journalistic standards to counter
disinformation.
o Programs that promote pluralism, religious freedom, and social inclusion.
Objectives
These should be outlined in the specific proposal submitted by the applicant. A helpful
approach is using the SMART evaluation system: Smart, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant,
and Timely.
 Project deliverables for each phase of the project should be defined in the proposal.
 Strong proposals include quantifiable deliverables, including the tools used for
measurement and evaluation.
Funding Information
 Funding Mechanism Type: Grant.

 Maximum (“Ceiling”) Award Amount: USD 25,000.
 Minimum Award Amount: USD 5,000.
 Total Amount Available: USD 50,000.
 Number of Awards Available: 2-10, depending on funding availability.
 Length of Project Period: Not to exceed 12 months.
Project Audience(s):
Targeted audiences will vary based on the nature and design of the project proposed. Potential
audience segments include:
 Youth and university students;

 Civil society/human rights/gender rights leaders, journalists, artists, politicians, judicial,
government officials, policy makers, climate change and environmental activists, etc.;
 National and regional media outlets, digital and social media influencers;
 Business leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors;
 Academic institutions, cultural organizations, think tanks, and non-profits.
 Strong proposals will clearly segment and define the project’s target audience and
provide rationale for prioritizing a group or groups.
 The following organizations are eligible to apply:

o Not-for-profit organizations.
o Civil society/non-governmental organizations.
o Think tanks.
o Public and private educational institutions.
o Individuals.
o Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions.
 Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit, non-
governmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with
other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
Ineligible
This award does not allow:
 Projects relating to partisan political activity;

 Scientific research or surveys;
 Commercial projects;
 Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the
organization;
 Projects that duplicate existing projects; or
 Illegal activities.
NYFA’s Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (US)
Deadline: 18-Apr-23
The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is delighted to launch the Anonymous Was A
Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) to support environmental art projects led by
women-identifying artists in the United States and U.S. Territories.
The AWAW EAG is funded by Anonymous Was A Woman. The AWAW EAG will support
environmental art projects that inspire thought, action, and ethical engagement. Projects should
not only point at problems, but aim to engage an environmental issue at some scale. Proposals
should illustrate thorough consideration of a project’s ecological and social ethics. Projects that
explore interdependence, relationships, and systems through Indigenous and ancestral
practices are encouraged to apply.
Funding Information
 AWAW EAG will distribute a total of $300,000 in funding—up to $20,000 per project.
What Types of Projects are Eligible?
 Projects must be led by a woman-identifying artist

 Projects must have a focus on environmental issues. Environmental art projects that
qualify for this program may focus on the following themes, but are not limited to:
o Regeneration
o Eco-social engagement
o Decarbonization as decolonization
o Ecofeminism
o Climate change / climate collapse
o Systems-restoration
o Interspecies relationships
o Natural or built systems
o Recycling and repurposing
o Clean energy production
o Bioplastics
 The funded project or phase of the project must be completed by June 2024
 Projects must have a public engagement component that is free to attend and takes
place within the grant term (August 2023 to June 2024).
 Funds may be reallocated as necessary to complete the project.
 Applicants must be women-identifying artists

 Applicants must be 18 years or older on or before February 21, 2023
 Applicants must be the project lead, but collaborative projects are eligible and
encouraged to apply
 Applicants must have residence in one of the 50 states, a Tribal Nation, a U.S. Territory,
or the District of Columbia on the grant deadline
 Applicants must be a US citizen, permanent legal resident, or O-1 visa holder
 Applicants cannot be enrolled in a degree-seeking program of any kind
 Applicants can be past recipients of any of NYFA’s and AWAW’s grant programs
 Recipients of the grant are open to accept additional funds from other donors
 NYFA and AWAW employees, members of the NYFA Board of Trustees or Artists’
Advisory Committee, and/or an immediate family member of any of the above cannot
apply
Evaluation Criteria
Eligible applications are reviewed and scored by a panel based on the following evaluation
criteria:
 Project Clarity and Feasibility

 Environmental Impact and Community Engagement
 Creativity and Artistic Merit
For more information, visit New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).
UN Women invites Proposals from Civil Society Organizations in
Moldova
Deadline: 17-Mar-23
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Moldova Office plans to contract an organization (Civil Society Organizations, registered in
Moldova) or a Consortium of organizations to assure that refugee women and girls at risk
benefit from timely, accessible, quality GBV prevention and response services and gender-
responsive humanitarian action.
Over the next period UN Women will continue contributing to increasing resilience and agency
of women and girls in all their diversity, both refugee and local, especially the most vulnerable
and affected by the crisis, through access to gender-responsive humanitarian assistance and
tailored livelihood programs and benefiting from integrated gender responsive, localized and
women-cantered protection and development opportunities.
With the respect to leaving no one behind approach, the Responsible Party, will contribute to
direct services provision to women and girls, GBV survivors and those fleeing from the war in
Ukraine, to assure that they benefit from timely, accessible, quality GBV prevention and
response services and gender-responsive humanitarian action. All activities will be coordinated
with other responsible partners to be selected under the project mentioned above in order to
ensure synergetic approach towards the overall intervention.
Interventions will be carried out in five locations around Moldova, in areas with limited coverage
of such services and will target women refugees and local women and girls from
underrepresented groups including but not limited to minority women, female single-headed
households, women with disability, women leaving with HIV, GBV survivors, LGBTQUIA+,
expectant and nursing mothers, elderly women.
Funding Information
 The total budget available for this call for proposal is of up to USD 100,000.
 Timeframe:
o The proposals are expected to start from April 2023 and be implemented within a
period of maximum 9 months and to be completed no later than end of
December 2023.
Expected Results
 Project Outcome: Women and girls in all their diversity, both refugee and local,
especially the most vulnerable and affected by the crisis, have increased resilience and
agency due to access to gender-responsive humanitarian assistance and tailored
livelihood programs and benefit from integrated gender-responsive, localized and
women-centred protection and development opportunities.
 Project Output (3): Refugee women and girls at risk benefit from timely, accessible,
quality GBV prevention and response services and gender-responsive humanitarian
action.
 Through this Call for Proposal, UN Women Moldova is seeking to contract an
organization (Civil Society Organizations, registered in Moldova) or a Consortium of
organizations to fulfil the following suggested activities, but not limiting to:
o Strengthen the case management by applying intersectoral Protocols and referral
pathways based on national legal framework for refugees and host communities
through mentorship, peer support among NGOs and service providers, including
final beneficiaries
o Provide structured group and individual psychosocial and legal assistance, to
GBV survivors in all their diversity, especially the most vulnerable and affected by
the crisis
o Provide gender-responsive humanitarian assistance to women and girls in the 5
districts, based on vulnerability and needs assessment conducted in project
inception phase
o Provide institutional support to local women-led and women rights organizations
to support their capacity building and strengthen organizational development,
enabling them to provide timely and quality services to women and girls in all
their diversity, especially the most vulnerable and affected by the crisis
o Carry out awareness raising activities targeting frontline workers on referral
pathways and existentlivelihoods opportunities in the selected communities
Competencies
 Proponents must meet all mandatory requirements/pre-qualification criteria.

 Proponents will receive a pass/fail rating on this section. UN WOMEN reserves the right
to verify any information contained in proponent’s response or to request additional
information after the proposal is received. Incomplete or inadequate responses, lack of
response or misrepresentation in responding to any questions will result in
disqualification.
 Technical/functional competencies required:
o Knowledge and experience of for at least 3 years in implementing activities on
the direct support to survivors of gender-based violence in Moldova. Experience
in managing and implementing direct support/humanitarian area projects will be
considered an advantage;
o Team of experts (team leader, direct support specialists, trainers, consultants,
coachers, and/or other relevant staff) with at least two years of experience in the
areas of expertise for which they were contracted;
o Proven in-house experience in rehabilitation/(re)integration of survivors of
violence/abuse and women/girls empowerment programmes;
o Experience of supporting refugees, migrants, vulnerable and/or
underrepresented groups will be considered an advantage;
o Presence in the region and/or experience of working at local and community
level, in partnership with community-based organisations from different regions of
the country;
 Other competencies, which while not required, can be an asset for the performance of
services:
o Previous experience managing grants/partner agreements from UN agencies,
INGOs or international organizations.
Open Call: Providing Increased Access to Business Support
Opportunities in Moldova
Deadline: 17-Mar-23
UN Women is accepting Proposals for Responsible Parties to Provide Increased Access to

Business Skills Development and Business Support Opportunities in Moldova for Ukrainian
refugees.
UN Women Moldova plans to contract a responsible party to provide increased access to

business skills development and business support opportunities for at least 100 women and
girls, both Moldovan citizens and Ukrainian refugees, in five locations around Moldova.
Project Outcome: Women and girls in all their diversity, both refugee and local, especially the
most vulnerable and affected by the crisis, have increased resilience and agency due to access
to gender-responsive humanitarian assistance and tailored livelihood programs and benefit from
integrated gender-responsive, localized and women-centred protection and development
opportunities.
Project Output: Women and girls, both refugee and local, have increased access to business
skills development and business support opportunities.
 Through this Call for Proposal, UN Women Moldova is seeking to contract an

organization (Civil Society Organization, registered in Moldova) or a Consortium of
organizations to fulfil the following suggested activities, but not limited to:
o Conduct beneficiary mapping and a rapid needs assessment to select the
beneficiaries of the business support in up to 5 districts in Moldova with the focus
on women refugees and local from underrepresented groups.
o Develop and implement business support programs (including voucher support
component) based on co-creation with involvement of right holders and duty
bearers, to directly support skills and business development.
o Carry out awareness raising activities targeting women and girls in all their
diversity, especially the most vulnerable, on available business support
opportunities in the selected communities.
Funding Information
 The total budget available for this call for proposal is of up to USD 95,000.00.
 The proposals are expected to start from April 2023 and be implemented within a period
of 9 months and to be completed no later than end of December 2023.
Competencies
 Proponents will receive a pass/fail rating on this section. UN WOMEN reserves the right
to verify any information contained in proponent’s response or to request additional
information after the proposal is received. Incomplete or inadequate responses, lack of
response or misrepresentation in responding to any questions will result in
disqualification.
 Technical/functional competencies required:
o Knowledge and experience of for at least 3 years in implementing business
development support activities. Experience in managing and implementing
business financing instruments (vouchers, grants, seed capital, etc.), will be
considered an advantage;
o Team of experts (team leader, business development specialists, trainers,
consultants, coachers, and/or other relevant staff) with at least two years of
experience in the areas of expertise for which they were contracted;
o Proven in-house experience in inclusion and economic empowerment
Programmes of women/girls in all their diversity.
o Experience of supporting refugees, migrants, vulnerable and/or
underrepresented groups will be considered an advantage;
o Presence in the region and/or experience of working at local and community
level, in partnership with community-based organisations from different regions of
the country;
 Other competencies, which while not required, can be an asset for the performance of
services:
o Previous experience managing grants/partner agreements from UN agencies,
INGOs or international organizations.
Specific requirements to the proposal
 The proponent as a Responsible Party is expected to make substantial contribution to

achievement of but not limited to the activities for which it is putting an offer;
 Proponents are highly encouraged to propose interventions that explore innovative
ideas, including use of digital tools and existing digital platforms;
 The cooperation with Japanese experts, companies, NGOs will be considered an
advantage at the evaluation stage.
 The proposed intervention size and budget request is for up to equivalent in MDL of
USD 95,000.00. The proposal amounts shall be quoted in Moldovan Lei. All currency
exchanges will be calculated using the UN Operational Exchange Rate as per the date
of submission of proposal;
 UN Women will sign a contract with applicant organisations and disburse funds to the
applicant organizations only. Results based budget should be prepared using zero VAT
rate;
 Partners and sub-contractors will benefit from respective fiscal arrangements upon
signature of Partnership Agreement with UN Women Moldova. The proponent shall
follow the UN Women Branding Guidelines and Identity Standards throughout the
implementation process;
 The budget of the proposal shall include communication and visibility actions. Examples
of communication and visibility actions may be but not limited to: success stories, video
spots, informative sessions, online campaigns, awareness campaigns etc.
Call for Proposals for Regional Spotlight Initiative to End Violence
Deadline: 15-Mar-23
UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) - Caribbean, seeks to partner with Responsible Parties
(Non-Governmental Organizations) [NGOs] who will contribute to the scale-up or creation of
new and innovate interventions for the marginalized populations with which they work, as well
as strengthen their capacities to design, implement and monitor their own programmes on
ending violence against women and girls (VAWG), including family violence.
The Grants are intended to support NGOs working in family violence, especially those
responding to the needs of women and girl survivors and those who face discrimination or
marginalization (e.g., rural women and girls, young people, women, and girls with disabilities,
queer, transgender, marginalized and gender non-conforming communities etc.).
Key Pillars
Complementing the Spotlight country programmes in six Caribbean countries, the Caribbean
Spotlight Programme focuses on 4 of 6 pillars of programming, i.e.
 Working to ensure institutions are gender-responsive;

 Establishing comprehensive and evidence based prevention programmes aimed at
changing social norms and gender stereotypes;
 Promoting the collection and use of quality, comparable data to inform public policy,
advocacy, policy making, and delivery of complimentary services to improve prevention;
and
 Supporting autonomous women’s movements to influence, and monitor policy and to
ensure accountability.
Given the crucial role that CSO´s and feminist movements play in creating the conditions for
change, in getting issues of gender-based violence, women´s equality and empowerment
including advancement of sexual and reproductive health and rights on the agenda, there is an
urgent need to support a regional women’s movement to coordinate and work to end violence
against women and girls.
Areas
Grants can be used for a diversity of activities. These can include areas such as:
 Addressing a need or gap in civil society which is not met by other funding sources,
 Leveraging support for coalition-building among the women’s movement and civil
society; building internal/institutional capacities of smaller grassroot CSOs to increase
learning.
 Support technology solutions, innovation and improving coordination and integration
efforts among organizations to address VAWG and GEWE.
 Improving service delivery for victims/survivors,
 Advancing intersectional analyses or research on VAWG etc.
Funding Information
 Resources are being made available within the Caribbean Spotlight Programme to
provide two (2) categories of grants to NGOs/CSOs.
o Ceiling of USD $20,000 - $25,000 per organization and
o A ceiling of USD 35,000 - S50,000 per organisation.
 The expected duration of this partnership is six (6) months, commencing 1st April 2023
and concluding 30th September 2023. Extensions will not be permitted as programme
closure will begin from October 2023, and to allow sufficient time for project and
programme reporting.
 Responsible Party must be a Registered Non-Governmental Organization/Civil Society

Organisation under the relevant country laws for a period no less than five (5) years
before the date of the application.
 At least 3-5 years’ experience implementing initiatives on gender equality and women’s
empowerment, human rights, family violence and gender-based violence including
violence against women and girls.
 At least 3-5 years’ experience working with vulnerable and marginalized
individuals/groups/communities including rural women and girls, women and girls with
disabilities, queer, transgender, and other gender non-confirming groups.
 At least 5 years’ experience working in the CARICOM region. Joint applications between
NGOS in the target countries with proven experience working in both countries may also
be accepted.
 Countries to be covered:
o Antigua and Barbuda.
o Barbados.
o Belize.
o Dominica.
o St. Kitts and Nevis.
o Saint Lucia.
o St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
o Suriname.
Survivor Voices Against Rape (SUVAR) Conference 2023 in Cameroon
Deadline: 15-Mar-23
If you are a rape survivor or a mother/sister/friend/aunt/cousin etc. to a rape survivor, or an

active changemaker, this Survivor Voices Against Rape (SUVAR) Conference 2023 is for you. If
you are a representative voice, please, be sure to obtain permission from the survivor whose
story you will be sharing.
Rescue Women Cameroon (REWOCAM) will be organizing the 3rd edition of SUVAR, a three-
day conference on the title "Survivor Voices Against Rape (SUVAR): The Power of Our Voices!"
This conference will bring together 30 women who are determined to break barriers, stand tall
and use their voices to fight against rape in their community. The Conference will take place in a
homely and safe space in Buea or Limbe.
The following participants are encouraged to apply:
 Survivors of rape (A rape survivor is anyone who has been raped before in their lifetime)
 Representative voices (A representative voice is anyone who is ready to come and tell
the story of a loved one who has been raped and is ready to engage in the fight against
rape)
 Changemakers who are ready to lead advocacy missions against rape.
Eligible Expenses
This is a fully funded opportunity as the following costs will be covered:
 Lodging.
 Food (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
 Transport reimbursement to and from your place of residence (Please note that there
are certain distant locations in Cameroon whose transportation costs they cannot cover,
completely).
 Conference materials.
 Opportunity to win seed funding/grant of $1000 (500,000frs CFA) to implement
outstanding project to fight against rape (this will be highly competitive and in groups).
 You must be a woman between the ages of 18 - 60 (However, applicants with unique
and life changing stories who fall out of this age bracket will be given special
consideration).
 You must be a female rape survivor or a female representative voice representing a rape
survivor. This means, you can apply to be a voice to a closed relation who was raped but
cannot speak for themselves at this time.
 You must be resident in Cameroon. If you are resident out of Cameroon and you want to
be a part of this program, please do understand that you will cover all your travel fees.
 You must be ready and courageous enough to share the/your story during the
conference and do note that the event will be aired on different media platforms. Also
note that they are ready to grant anonymity to whoever wants to remain anonymous
during the sharing of the event in the media.
 You must be English speaking. All the conference content will be in English!
 If you are a changemaker who heads an Organization, you must encourage at least 5
survivors to apply under your Organization to increase your chances of winning the
$1000 as an Organization.
For more information, visit Rescue Women Cameroon.
Small Grants to Strengthen ties between the U.S. and South Sudan
Deadline: 14-Apr-23
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Juba, South Sudan is pleased to
announce that limited funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program,
provided through the U.S. Department of State.
Purpose of Small Grants:
PDS Juba invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and South
Sudan through programming that advances core U.S. foreign policy goals, in particular those
outlined in the BidenHarris Administration’s fact sheet and U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan
Africa. Project proposals should advance shared priorities and values and promote bilateral
cooperation.
Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
 Training and workshops that advance and promote peacebuilding, democracy,

transparency; strengthen a national identity, transcending historical divisions; support
and develop the media community; address trauma, healing, and reconciliation; and
support economic empowerment;
 Artistic and cultural workshops, performances, and exhibitions;
Priority Program Areas:
 Foster Openness and Open Societies

 Examples:
o Promoting government transparency, accountability, and tolerance of
marginalized communities, and citizens’ rights and responsibilities in a
democratic society.
o Increasing the focus on rule of law, justice, and dignity.
o Assisting South Sudan to more transparently leverage its natural resources for
sustainable development.
 Deliver Democratic and Security Dividends
 Examples:
o Supporting civil society, empowering marginalized groups, centering the voices
of women and youth, and defending free and fair elections.
o Advancing regional stability and security.
 Advance Pandemic Recovery and Economic Opportunity
 Examples:
o Prioritizing policies and programs to spur economic recovery and build capacities
to increase preparedness for the next health threat.
o Partnering to rebuild human capital and food systems that were further
weakened by the pandemic and Russia’s war against Ukraine.
 Support Conservation, Climate Adaptation, and a Just Energy Transition
 Examples:
o Partnering to conserve, manage, and restore the continent’s rich natural
ecosystems.
o Supporting efforts to minimize and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate,
including enhancing community, economic, and supply chain resilience.
o Working to accelerate just transitions to a clean energy future, energy access,
and energy security.
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: at least one.
 Total available funding: Up to $100,000. Awards may be for a maximum of $50,000 but
past award amounts for any individual project have not exceeded $25,000.
Participants and Audiences:
Programs should focus on a specific audience segment in South Sudan, e.g., youth between
the ages of 14 to 35, women, civil society organizations, etc.
 Eligible Applicants PDS encourages applications from:

governmental organizations with programming experience and that are actively involved
with projects in South Sudan.
 All programs must include an American cultural element, and/or connection with an
American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote
an increased understanding of and appreciation for U.S. policy and perspectives. South
Sudanese organizations based outside of Juba are especially encouraged to apply.
 For-profit, governmental, or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa PDS Request for Statement of Interest
(Ethiopia)
Deadline: 18-Mar-23
The U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of
State invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Ethiopia
through cultural, media and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes
bilateral cooperation.
Purpose of Small Grants:
All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s,
U.S. policies, values, and perspectives. Examples of PDS small grants programs include, but
are not limited to:
 Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;

 Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
 Programs developed by an alumnus/a of a U.S. sponsored or supported educational or
professional exchange program.
 Programs that strengthen U.S. college and university relationships with local higher
education institutions, businesses, and/or regional organizations.
 Media trainings.
Themes
The APS is intended to inform individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and
academic institutions about opportunities from the Public Diplomacy Section to support projects
in at least one of the following thematic areas:
 Efforts to support Ethiopia’s economic and political reforms, including support for civil
society, democracy, and governance, and/or entrepreneurship.
 Strengthening independent and state media through media literacy with a focus on
workshops for general audiences, like high school classes or clubs, university groups,
etc., to learn about how to discern reliable sources of information, how to identify mis-
and disinformation, etc.
 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
 Engaging emerging and under-represented populations, including youth, women, and
persons with disabilities through education, art, sports, culture and other programs.
 Promoting tolerance and peace through dialogue.
 Promoting economic growth, especially via entrepreneurship.
 Promoting sustainable policies to protect the environment.
Proposals must identify how the proposal would fulfil a general U.S. Embassy priority:
 Spur Broad-based Economic Growth and Promote Development: strengthen role of

women and youth in economic activity; improve trade and investment climate; and
increase opportunities for employment transition.
 Promote resilient peace, security, and democratic institutions in Ethiopia: Strengthen
transparent, democratic institutions that promote good governance, rule of law, peace
building, and human rights principles at all levels of government and society; support
pluralistic, inclusive dialogue processes.
 Promote sustainable development and mutual prosperity through expanded and
deepened partnerships and mutual understanding: Support shared global interests in
sustainable economic and human development for vulnerable citizens and communities;
strengthen the U.S.-Ethiopian economic and commercial relationship by promoting
market-oriented reforms and expanding two-way trade and investment; rebuild and
expand people-to-people connections between Ethiopians and Americans.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: 6 to 12 months.

 Number of awards anticipated: Approximately five awards.
 Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
$100,000.
 The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Ethiopian:
society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience.
o Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.
 Individuals will be considered, but priority is given to registered organizations and
educational institutions with a proven track record of success. For-profit or commercial
entities, including for-profit media organizations, are not eligible to apply.
Ireland: Communities Integration Fund 2023
Deadline: 15-Mar-23
The Minister of State O’Brien is inviting applications for the Communities Integration Fund 2023
to support communities across Ireland to play a greater role in promoting the integration of
migrants.
Purpose and Goal
 A total of €500,000 is available in 2023 to local community based organisations to carry

out integration projects in their local area. Organisations eligible to apply include local
community groups, sports clubs, faith-based groups, arts groups, cultural organisations,
and schools. Applicant organisations must operate on a not-for-profit basis.
 This funding can be used for both once-off initiatives and short to medium term projects.
Projects should take an inclusive approach, aiming to bring migrants and host
communities together.
 The maximum amount that may be granted to projects under CIF 2023 is €5,000. Please
note that as capital expenditure must only amount to a very minor part of the overall
expenditure capital expenditure must not exceed 10% of the overall project cost.
Funding cannot be used for the provision of prize money, vouchers or monetary
equivalents. The grant awarded is non-transferable.
 Please note that applications from Local Authorities, International Protection
accommodation service providers, and individuals acting alone are not eligible for CIF.
Themes
 Intercultural Awareness – A project that brings host communities and migrant

communities together to celebrate each other’s cultures and customs.
 Combating Racism and Xenophobia – A project aimed at preventing racism and
xenophobia among local communities.
 Sport & Community Games – A project to facilitate local migrant integration by
encouraging migrants to get involved in sport.
 Arts – A project to encourage social interaction between migrants and members of their
local communities, through arts and crafts, music, dance, theatre and literature.
 Food/Cuisine – A project to promote interculturalism and integration through the sharing
of different cuisines and cooking methods.
 Community Events – A project to adapt existing community activities or events to make
them more inclusive of migrants.
 Capacity Building – A project with a social inclusion focus that seeks to help
particularly vulnerable groups of migrants overcome specific difficulties (e.g. job-seeking
skills, social media skills, IT skills, English language skills).
 Employment – A project offering employment advice and/or opportunities, e.g. through
sponsorship by local businesses for training, skills assessment, placements, etc.
 School aged projects – A project focused on the educational needs of migrants
through provision of additional supports e.g. to help migrant children to maximise the
benefit of their school attendance (e.g. homework clubs).
 Migrant Women - A project assisting migrant women to integrate into Irish society
Funding Information
 Grants may range from €1,000 up to a maximum of €5,000, depending on the size and
nature of the project.
 Projects must commence before 31 December 2023 and must be completed no later
than 30 June 2024. Projects failing to observe these dates will be deemed ineligible, and
funding must be returned to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration
and Youth.
Target Groups
 The purpose of the Communities Integration Fund 2023 is to support communities

across Ireland to play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants and their
children.
 As the Fund is intended to promote the integration of migrants and host communities,
applicants are required to explain how the proposed project will bring migrants and host
communities together.
Assessment Criteria
 All applications will be screened to ensure their completeness, and the eligibility of the
applicant organisation and proposed activities. Applications deemed complete and
eligible will then be assessed according to the following criteria:
o Overall strength of project proposal by reference to planned activities;
o Degree to which the planned outcomes meet the goals of the CIF 2023;
o Value for money.
 In determining the overall allocation of CIF 2023, DCEDIY may have regard to the need
to achieve a balanced geographical spread of activities and to ensure a diverse array of
migrant groups are represented.
For more information, visit Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
US: Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Fields Program
Deadline: 19-Apr-23
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking applications for Women and Minorities
in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program.
The purpose of this program is to support research, education/teaching, and extension projects
that increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in
STEM.
NIFA intends this program to address educational needs within broadly defined areas of food
and agricultural sciences. Applications recommended for funding must highlight and emphasize
the development of a competent and qualified workforce in the food and agricultural sciences.
WAMS-funded projects improve the economic health and viability of rural communities by
developing research and extension initiatives that focus on new and emerging employment
opportunities in STEM occupations. Projects that contribute to the economic viability of rural
communities are also encouraged.
Purpose and Priorities
 For the Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Fields (WAMS) program, NIFA will support projects with a target audience of K-14
students (kindergarten through twelfth grade plus two years of post-secondary schooling
(e.g., vocational technical institutions or community or junior colleges)).
 Four-year undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral focused projects will not be
awarded under this grant announcement. Projects with a primary target of four-year
undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral studies should consider other NIFA’s
workforce development focused programs.
 The purpose of this program is to support integrated education/teaching and
extension/outreach projects that increase participation by women and underrepresented
minorities from rural areas in STEM. For a definition of “underrepresented minorities”
and “rural area” please visit Appendix III of this RFA. NIFA intends for this program to
address educational needs, as determined by each institution, within broadly defined
areas of food and agricultural sciences and their allied disciplines.
 Applications recommended for funding must highlight and emphasize the development
of a competent and qualified workforce in the food and agricultural enterprise. WAMS-
funded projects should improve the economic health and viability of rural communities by
developing education and extension initiatives that focus on new and emerging
employment opportunities in STEM occupations for women and underrepresented
minorities. Projects that contribute to the economic viability of rural communities are also
encouraged.
 WAMS project activities must support the creation, adaptation, and adoption of learning
materials and teaching strategies to operationalize what they know about how students
learn. Many of these concepts are identified in the National Research Council’s
publication How People Learn. WAMS-funded projects shall also focus on imparting both
technical knowledge as well as leadership and interpersonal skills, such as
communication, teamwork, and problemsolving, as these are abilities expected by
employers.
Funding Information
 The amount available for the Women and Minorities in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics Fields (WAMS) program in FY 2023 is approximately
$1,800,000.
 Award Ceiling: $200,000.
 Eligibility Requirements As contained in Section 7204 of the Food, Conservation, and

Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub. L. 110-246 which amends Section 1672 of the Food,
Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925)), applications may
only be submitted by the following eligible applicants:
o State agricultural experiment stations;
o colleges and universities;
o university research foundations;
o other research institutions and organizations;
o Federal agencies;
o national laboratories;
o private organizations or corporations; and,
o individuals or any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in
subparagraphs (A) through (H). Applicants for the Women and Minorities in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields (WAMS) program
must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA.
 Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion
from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal
financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information
about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.
 Duplicate or Multiple Submission – submissions of duplicate (other than revisions) or
predominantly overlapping applications is not allowed. In FY2023, An eligible applicant
may submit up to two applications on behalf of multiple institution’s staff as long as they
are not essentially duplications of the same project or portions of the same project to
multiple programs.
 NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate submissions. For
additional information or clarification please contact the NIFA POC listed in this RFA. For
those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly
recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the
Federal awards process.
Call for Project Proposals: "Dwabo" Small Grants Programme 2023
(Ghana)
Deadline: 28-Mar-23
The Embassy of France aims to encourage the strengthening of civil societies in Ghana through
the “Dwabo” Small Grants Programme in order to enable stronger policy advocacy and increase
stakeholder engagement.
For its fourth edition, the “Dwabo” small grants programme will be dedicated to “sexual and
reproductive health and rights of women”. Civil society organizations (CSOs) have a recognized
role in social change and political dialogue and increasingly, CSOs are demanding to be more
actively included in policy-making processes, including those at a national, sub-regional and
local level.
Aims
 The aim of this call is to support innovative projects, especially in under deprived areas,
bringing together a multiplicity of actors (CSOs, institutions, private sectors, federations,
etc.).
 In this light, the French Embassy in Ghana is seeking high quality project proposals that
seek highlight the relevance of sexual and reproductive health rights in Ghanaian
society. The projects will aim at:
o Guaranteeing sexual and reproductive rights for women, girls and vulnerable
communities to ensure that they can enjoy the right to dispose of their bodies,
o Improving access to appropriate sexual and reproductive health services (birth
control, choice of spouse, family planning, etc.),
o Promoting free and equal access of women, girls and vulnerable communities to
rights and justice and protection from all forms of violence,
o Advocating for the adoption of laws and policies that guarantee equality and non-
discrimination,
o Promoting and implementing measures to improve gender equity, empowerment
of women, promotion of woman’s rights,
o Sensitizing and advocating against early marriage and/or teenage pregnancy that
prevent teenagers from attending school,
o Promoting sustainable change in social habits and more favourable laws for girls,
especially young girls in vulnerable situations (comprehensive sexuality
education, etc.).
 The Embassy encourages the submission of proposals on awareness-raising, capacity-
building and actions by CSOs in Ghana. Multi-action projects, including public
democratic debate or public engagement, will be preferred to one-off projects.
Funding Information
 Each successful project will be supported with a grant ranging from € 10 000 to € 15 000
for a duration of 12 months for project implementation.
What Kinds of Proposals are Expected?
 Proposals should clearly defined context, objectives, beneficiaries and indicators of

monitoring and evaluation that address the current identified sectors. These proposals
should go beyond purely descriptive research or status reports but must present
actionable plans and propose innovative and feasible solutions or tools which can be
implemented directly at the local level.
 A co-financing from the project holder is expected (10% minimum).
 The running costs of the project should not exceed 8% of the total budget.
 Sitting allowances and honorarium will not be accepted.
 Projects benefiting from co-financing with other partners (NGOs, private sector, local
authorities, other donors, etc.) will be favoured.
 Coalition of different CSOs is welcomed but only one NGO among the coalition will
receive the grant.
 The selection committee will give preference to most disadvantaged regions, particularly
but not limited to those in the northern part of Ghana.
 Projects will have to implement a gender approach, in all its dimensions and at all levels.
Whether in terms of project beneficiaries and capacity building actions, staff of the
organisation, or involvement in the implementation of actions, projects should include
gender indicators and candidates should provide proof of this consideration and mastery
of the concept.
 Any Civil Society Organization (CSO) legally registered to operate in Ghana can apply.
 Conditions for CSOs:
o CSOs that are legally registered and recognized in Ghana;
o CSOs that are affiliated to known coalitions and networks;
o CSOs with offices in the regions, and especially in the districts where they plan to
implement the project. Credible national CSOs may also collaborate with local
CSOs located within their preferred project districts to apply for a project.
Ineligible
 Actions concerned only or mainly with individual sponsorships for participation in

workshops, seminars, conferences and congresses;
 Actions concerned only with organisation of workshops, seminars, conferences and
congresses;
 Actions concerned only or mainly with individual scholarships for studies or training
courses;
 Actions in the formal education sector, except in special circumstances;
 Equipment costs beyond 7% of the total budget;
 Actions supporting political parties;
 Actions which include religious proselytism;
 Actions which discriminate against individuals or groups of people on grounds of their
race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or lack of them, or their ethnic origin;
 Actions which are in conflict with constitutional provisions.
For more information, visit Embassy of France in Ghana.
Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards 2023 (South
Africa)
Deadline: 27-Mar-23
The SAB Foundation is accepting applications for its Social Innovation Awards to recognise
entrepreneurs and social innovators who have developed innovative products, services, and
processes that solve social problems.
The programme supports businesses with prototypes and those who are in their early
development stages.
Awards
 The Social Innovation Award

o Is aimed at innovators/social entrepreneurs/institutions/social enterprises with
prototypes or early stage businesses that can solve a social problem.
 The Disability Empowerment Award
o Is aimed at innovators/social entrepreneurs/institutions/social enterprises whose
innovations focus on providing solutions for people living with disabilities.
Funding Information
Awards Can Range from R200 000 – R1 300 000 Along with business development support to
assist with venture growth.
 If you have previously received assistance from the SAB Foundation through the
Tholoana Enterprise Programme, you are not eligible to apply.
 The SAB Foundation Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards are open to
any innovation solution that offers a credible prospect of meeting a demonstrable social
and/ or economic need evidenced by the SAB Foundation’s target low-income
beneficiary groups (with a particular emphasis on innovation that benefits women, youth,
people with disabilities and those in rural areas), as well as demonstrating potential as a
sustainable businesses.
 Entries are welcomed from South African individuals, innovators, entrepreneurs, social
enterprises and university departments. Entrants may enter as individuals on their own,
or as members of a team, in which case one individual team leader shall complete the
online application form.
 The innovation entered must be the original work of the applicant and a true innovation
and/or a significant improvement on an existing technology, product, service, and
production method or business model.
 Product innovation covers innovations in both goods and services, which can be divided
into new or improved products. A new product has different characteristics and intended
uses than existing products. It may use new technologies, knowledge and products or a
combination of these. An improved product is an existing product whose performance is
significantly increased; in terms of either increased output or a reduction in cost.
 Process innovation is the adaption or creation of improved ways to deliver a product or
service. It could come from changes in knowledge, perception and understanding. For
poverty reduction, process innovations can increase the level of service delivery to
beneficiaries, or enable practitioners to reach previously untouched groups or
individuals.
 Applications are open to all South African citizens, 18 years or older. All participants
must submit a certified copy of their South African Identity Document with their online
applications.
 The innovation/solution must have progressed past the “blue-sky” thinking stage: there
must be some evidence of investment by the applicant. This means that applicants must
be able to show proof that prior to applying, they have spent time and/or money
developing the innovation: planning, developing and testing prototypes, market and
industry research, developing a business plan.
 Please see the “Participation Rules” on the online application forms for Terms and
Conditions.
For more information, visit SAB Foundation.
North Macedonia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
2023
Deadline: 1-Jul-23
The Embassy of the United States in North Macedonia announces an open competition for
organizations/independent media to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program
(or programs) that support the development of democratic institutions.
Program Objectives and Priority Areas
 Funding will be available for projects that address the priority areas:
o Rule of Law and Government Accountability – Projects should address
strengthening the rule of law, judicial independence, good governance, and the
fight against corruption. Projects should foster a more robust citizen-responsive
government with strong democratic institutions.
o Citizen Participation – Projects should support strengthening democratic
institutions in North Macedonia, including increasing participation and
representation of citizens from all backgrounds in civic life.
o Cybersecurity and Disinformation – Projects should promote cybersecurity,
media literacy, and efforts to counter propaganda and disinformation.
o Youth Development and Women Empowerment – Projects should prepare
young people, and especially women, to start their own businesses; combat
youth emigration; and promote greater minority participation in North
Macedonia’s economy. By addressing these issues, projects should contribute
to an improved business climate and economic policies; promote private sector
growth and entrepreneurship; attract foreign investors; and create jobs.
o Environmental Protection – Projects should promote solutions to environmental
issues through joint efforts by individuals (especially youth), community
organizations, association of citizens, and local governments.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: One to twelve months

$24,000.
Participants and Audiences: Applicants should clearly define the target audience(s) which
they are able to realistically reach/influence with the project activities. Broad target audiences
such as general public, youth, everyone etc. should be avoided.
Priority Region: Activities must be implemented in North Macedonia.

o Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-
governmental organizations from North Macedonia only; and
o Independent media from North Macedonia only.
Funding Restrictions
 The Democracy Commission Grants Program cannot fund:

o Projects supporting partisan political activity;
o Humanitarian/social aid and charities or charitable activities;
o Professional development for individuals, including conferences and trips abroad;
o Commercial or trade activities;
o Scientific or medical research;
o Institutional development or support of an organization;
o Activities that duplicate existing projects; and
o Individuals or organizations from outside of North Macedonia.
For more information, visit Democracy Commission Small Grants.
Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (US)
Deadline: 5-Apr-23
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP). Office of Sex Offender
Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) seeks applications
for funding under the SMART FY 2023 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant
Program.
The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking
(SMART) Support for Adam Walsh Act (AWA) Implementation Grant Program assists
jurisdictions with developing and enhancing programs designed to implement the Sex Offender
Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). SORNA was enacted to provide a comprehensive
set of standards for sex offender registration and notification in the United States.
Goals
 Under the Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program, the SMART Office funds
projects that assist jurisdictions in implementing SORNA. The program works to improve
sex offender registry systems to support and maintain implementation of SORNA’s
standards.
 The goals of the Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program are to:
o facilitate, enhance and maintain jurisdictional implementation of SORNA;
o provide training and technical assistance to jurisdictions implementing SORNA;
and
o facilitate information sharing and access among states, tribes, territories and the
District of Columbia.
Objectives
 An applicant should address the objectives that are relevant to their proposed program/
project in the Goals, Objectives, Deliverables and Timeline web-based form.
 For jurisdictions that have substantially implemented SORNA, the application must
explain how the proposed project will support continued implementation of SORNA,
enhance current registration and notification programs or address any SORNA
requirements that are not fully met, as identified in the most recent SORNA substantial
implementation review for the jurisdiction.
 For state and territorial jurisdictions that have not yet substantially implemented SORNA,
applicants must explain how the proposed project will bring the jurisdiction closer to
implementing SORNA based on addressing one or more deficiencies identified in
SMART’s most recent SORNA substantial implementation review for the jurisdiction. In
addition, for tribal jurisdictions that have not yet substantially implemented SORNA,
applicants must have received a SORNA substantial implementation review by the
SMART Office, submitted a substantial implementation package for review, or requested
and received a “reasonable time” extension from the SMART Office.
Funding Information

 State governments
 Others
 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
U.S. Embassy in Zambia: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Mar-23
The U.S. Embassy Zambia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State
announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in
applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen ties and build relationships between
the United States and Zambia.
Purpose
 PAS invites proposals from non-profit and non-governmental organizations for projects
that support core U.S. government priorities in Zambia, including promoting democracy
and good governance, building inclusive economic prosperity, strengthening health
systems, and advancing peace and security.
 Successful proposals will include a component that relates to the United States. This
could be a component that promotes participation in U.S. exchange programs and
sharing of experiences during U.S. exchange programs, sharing of models and ideas
learned during U.S. exchange programs, promotion of U.S. culture and values, or
components that promote a better understanding of the United States. Successful
proposals will clearly describe the U.S. component of the program.
 Successful proposals will clearly define the anticipated results of the program, when
results will be expected, and how the U.S. Embassy can measure the anticipated
results. Successful grantees will proactively show progress towards results through
regular reporting to the U.S. Embassy. U.S. Embassy officials will visit project activities
regularly to monitor progress.
 Promoting inclusion of people with disabilities and from other underserved or

marginalized groups through sports, civic engagement, economic activity, and other
aspects of society.
 Promoting political awareness and participation among the public and/or among youth;
 Promoting civic education and youth participation in civics, democratic processes,
volunteerism, and community service;
 Promoting democracy and accountability through film or the arts;
 Fostering press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media, including
through journalism training programs;
 Combatting corruption;
 Empowerment of women and youth;
 Promoting entrepreneurship and business development;
 Human rights;
 Promoting sports diplomacy or a shared interest in sports; and
 Increasing Zambians’ pursuit of higher education in the United States
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: at least two
 Award amounts: Minimum of $5,000 and maximum of $25,000
 Anticipated program start date: September 1, 2022
Eligible Projects
Examples of potential small grants programs include, but are not limited to, programs that:
 Help Zambian young people, especially young women and others from marginalized
groups, explore and discover their potential through innovative science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) programs, as well as entrepreneurship programs.
 Help young people participate in civic life through social entrepreneurship, volunteerism,
and community engagement.
 Support young people, especially those from marginalized communities, to build
advocacy and communications skills to successfully advocate for their priorities with
government and other decision-makers.
 Support government transparency and accountability.
 Equip emerging community leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to grow
their organizations or to enhance their engagement with youth audiences.
 Promote the development and application of new technologies and innovative solutions
to economic, environmental, and social challenges. Projects could connect U.S.
technology or public policy experts with Zambian peers or foster the application of
American technology and innovations to address challenges in Zambian communities.
 Support civil society organizations (CSOs) in developing a vibrant and prosperous
democratic society through programs that strengthen NGO management, enhance the
skills of early to mid-career NGO/CSO professionals, strengthen networks between
NGO/CSO professionals in the United States and Zambia, or demonstrate to the public
the positive role CSOs play in advancing a prosperous, healthy, and informed society.
Ineligible Projects

 Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
 Scientific research;
organization; or
 Programs may be geared to a variety of audiences, depending on the topic. Proposals

will be evaluated based on a well-reasoned strategy for the intended audience, as well
as appropriate inclusivity, whether based on gender, religion, age, or disability.
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from:

o Individuals
o Non-profit or governmental educational institutions Applicants should be able to
document their experience implementing similar projects.
 For profit businesses or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Philippines: Open Call to support women in Energy Leadership,
Innovation, and Resilience
Deadline: 3-Apr-23
The USAID Energy Secure Philippines (ESP) Activity is looking for a Partner that can develop,
launch, and sustain innovative actions that strengthen and promote the role of women in energy
resilience and security.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) 2022 Policy on Gender Equality and
Women’s Empowerment affirms that gender equity and equality and women’s empowerment
are fundamental for the realization of human rights and key to effective and sustainable
development outcomes. For societies to thrive, women and girls, men and boys, and gender
diverse individuals must have equal and safe access to and control over resources such as
education, health care, capital, technology, water and sanitation services, land, markets, and
justice. They also must have equal rights and opportunities as business owners, citizens,
peacebuilders, and leaders.
The Updated GEWE Plan contains strategic actions that:
 respond to the changing needs of women and girls because of the COVID-19 pandemic
and align with the updated priorities of the PDP 2017-2022;
 move the country closer to the achievement of the PPGD’s long-term vision of gender
equality and women’s empowerment;
 safeguard the gains that have been achieved towards inclusion, gender equality and
women’s empowerment; and
 respond to the call to action by civil society and the development community in the
Philippines for the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) to lead a whole-of
government approach to mainstreaming gender equality and the rights of women and
girls in recovery and resilience efforts.
Aims
 Specific to energy concerns, the Philippine GEWE Plan aims to

o improve access to available energy sources among rural households;
o reduce gap in the employment of women and men in the energy sector;
o provide safe and healthy work conditions for women in the sector; and
o improve representation of women as stakeholders and decision-makers in
energy development.
Objectives
 To further leverage and harness the significant role of women in energy innovation, this
call for applications aim to support grants that:
o Strengthen institutions, organizations, networks, or enterprises that promote
competition in the energy market. Applicants are encouraged to work with
women-based or women-led organizations with projects or initiatives in energy
innovation that show potential of becoming viable in the near term. Start-ups and
established small & medium enterprises are encouraged to apply. This objective
puts focus on institutional strengthening geared towards demand aggregation,
retail competition, and retail electricity supply;
o Scale-up and/or replicate energy efficiency and conservation initiatives. This
objective would involve initiatives that relate to demand side management,
energy efficient appliances or technology, green buildings/materials, and the like.
Applications maybe in the form of actual projects, campaigns, or a combination of
both. In any mode, measurements of efficiency gains will be expected. The role
of women, both as energy consumer and efficiency advocate, need to be clearly
presented.
o Integrate the productive use of energy with innovative financing and business
modeling. Various experiences in renewable energy development have indicated
that women, women formed groups, and women-led organizations are effective
in starting up and sustaining enterprises that combine renewable energy and
alternative financing. This objective will support renewable energy and financing
initiatives in productive applications that include but are not limited to food
production, education, water, services, and many others. Applicants are
encouraged to start with existing projects or enterprises that show potential to
scale up or integrate with a bigger value chain. Application geared to support
women led initiatives in off-grid areas and marginalized sectors are highly
encouraged.
o Mobilize information technology, social medial, and creatives to promote energy
security and resilience. Social media, information technology, and creatives have
proven to be effective means to deliver messages and influence behavior. This
can be applied to promote RE and EE as well.
 Applicants are encouraged to propose activities, events, or campaigns that are
innovative and that can create impact and high visibility. Applications may include
elements of social / sectoral mobilization, online strategic influencing, performances, and
publications. Systematic communication approaches are expected in this objective.
 Increase and strengthen the participation of women in mentoring, training, and education
programs focused on renewable energy and/or energy efficiency. This objective will
involve trainings, education fairs, production of online modules, and applied studies—all
geared towards increasing the access of women to energy knowledge and skills.
Applicants are expected to assess current opportunities for women and determine gaps
or needs. From the assessment, feasible interventions that can address the gaps or
needs will be identified, and will further guide the grant activities.
Funding Information
 In accordance with ADS 302 and ADS 303, the total value of any individual grant to a
U.S. organization, if any, must not exceed $100,000. This limitation does not apply to
grant awards to non-U.S. organizations.
Targets by the Numbers
 500 MW of new additional electricity generating capacity

 $750 MILLION of private sector investments leveraged
 3 Utility Improvement/Reliability Plans implemented
 6 Advanced Energy Systems Frameworks developed and implemented
 5 Local Energy Codes adopted by LGUs
 5 Lgus Integrated under the EVOSS ACT.
Approaches
 An integrated implementation approach is being done to affect this Theory of Change.

To help deliver the desired impact in its 5 years of activity life, USAID ESP is pursuing
the following approaches:
o Scaling-Up Markets for Advanced Energy Systems,
o Fostering Inclusive Growth and Investment,
o Building Resilient Systems, and
o Empowering Consumer Choice.
 This grant prioritizes applications from women-led or women-based groups,

organizations, or enterprises, and they can be start-ups or established entities.
Partnerships and collaboration with more mature institutions and companies is highly
encouraged. Applicants and their partners must have:
o Demonstrated experience working in women led initiatives, and experience in the
energy sector will be advantageous.
o Sound technical approach, understanding of local context, and qualified
proposed personnel.
o Demonstrated financial capacity or a functional financial system that can manage
or accommodate a large USG grant
o Cost realistic budget
 All Energy Secure Philippines grant support may not be extended to the following:
o Organizations that are not legally registered
o Any entity that has been found to have misused USAID funds in the past (unless
specifically approved by USAID contracting officer)
o Any entity that will have conflict of interest by participating in the call for grants
o Political parties, groupings, or institutions or their subsidiaries and affiliates
o Any entity whose name appears on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal
Procurement and Non-procurement Programs
o Any entity with a member that appears on the U.S. Department of Treasury
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)
and Blocked Persons list
o Any entity with members directly or indirectly involved in money laundering, acts
of terrorism, gambling, prostitution and child trafficking, drugs.
Ineligible
 All Energy Secure Philippines grant funds cannot be utilized for the following activities;
 Purchases of restricted goods, such as agricultural commodities, motor vehicles,
pharmaceuticals, contraceptive products, pesticides, used equipment and fertilizers
without the previous approval by the USAID Contracting Officer through RTI.
 Prohibited goods under USAID regulations, including but not limited to police or law
enforcement equipment, abortion equipment and services, weather modification
equipment, luxury goods, and gambling equipment.
 Purchases of goods or services restricted or prohibited under the prevailing USAID
source/origin/ nationality and other regulations; or from countries or suppliers as may be
identified by USAID's consolidated list of debarred, suspended, or ineligible
subcontractors. This includes prohibitions under Section 889 (a) (1) (b) which states
specific telecommunications technology providers not allowed for US funding.
 Construction, infrastructure, renovation, and rehabilitation projects. Definition of
 “Construction” for purposes of this manual means: construction, alteration, or repair
(including dredging and excavation) of buildings, structures, or other real property and
includes, without
 limitation, improvements, renovation, alteration and refurbishment. The term includes,
without limitation, roads, power plants, buildings, bridges, water treatment facilities, and
vertical structures.
For more information, visit USAID.
NGOs & NPOs can apply for Public Diplomacy Annual Grants
Program [Jordan]
Deadline: 4-Jun-23
The U.S. Embassy in Amman’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that
funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Annual Grants Program.
Purpose of PAS Grants: PAS Amman invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural
ties between the U.S. and Jordan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights
shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American
cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a
specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of PAS Grants Program programs include:

 Experiential learning programs to build capacity of target audiences in STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, arts, and math) with a focus on 21st century skills.
 Empowering Women & Minorities: Projects that support women and minority rights and
persons with disabilities;
 Capacity Building through Cultural Engagement: Projects aiming to build and/or enhance
skills of women and youth in Jordan’s cultural and arts landscape, with a particular focus
on creative industries, including but not limited to: film, TV, performance arts; culinary
diplomacy, and experiential tourism.
Funding Information

$350,000
 Length of performance period: 6 to 24 months.
 Proposals must describe both the primary and secondary audiences for the program,
including numbers anticipated to be reached. Primary audiences are those who will
participate directly in the program(s), while secondary audiences are those who will be
reached by the project’s primary audiences, as a result of their participation, or through
any follow-on activities build into the primary program. For example, in a teacher training
program, the primary audience would be the teachers who will be trained, while the
secondary audience would be their students. Audiences who are considered a priority
for grants funded under this APS are:
o Emerging Jordanian voices in non-traditional, cultural, and sports fields, including
people with disabilities; 18 to 35-year-old Jordanian men and women who are
unemployed, underemployed, or working outside their field; women leaders,
entrepreneurs, and changemakers across Jordan’s 12 governorates; and, as
appropriate, at-risk populations.
o Please note that proposals addressing audiences not listed can still be eligible,
but such proposals must clearly indicate why addressing the proposed audience
is especially important for achieving the goals stated in of this APS.
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Jordan:
o Individuals; An individual person can apply for up to $150,000 in funding
o Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Chad)
Deadline: 10-Apr-23
The U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State
is pleased to announce funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PDS N’Djamena invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Chad
through cultural, information and exchange programming that highlights shared values and
promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or
connection with American expert/s or alumni of U.S. government exchange programs,
PDS N’Djamena invites proposals for programs that support U.S. Embassy N’Djamena’s Priority
Program Areas listed below.
 Chad increases prosperity and invests in all its people, especially women, better
addressing basic needs.
o Activities, training, and workshops to promote female entrepreneurship and
strengthen the capacity to engage in sustained economic activity
o Entrepreneurship programs for underrepresented audiences including women,
minorities, and residents of small cities and rural areas.
o Programs supporting women’s rise to senior leadership positions in government,
business management, civil society, academia, and other sectors.
o Anti-corruption educational programs and initiatives that contribute to
government accountability, business transparency, and improving Chad’s
investment climate.
o Developing support and mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs
o Activities, workshops to promote English language and strengthen the capacities
of English language teachers
 Chad develops and strengthens democratic institutions and processes and promotes
accountable governance and respect for human rights.
o Protection of human rights, especially those of vulnerable populations such as
women, refugees, displaced persons, and the disabled.
o Programs for teachers and/or students developing engaging activities and
workshops that combat violence and promote tolerance.
o Programs that promote women and girl’s empowerment and education and
combat Female Genital Mutilation, Gender Based violence and any other form of
violence against women and girls
o Programs to enhance religious freedom, interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance
and peaceful coexistence
o Programs to increase citizens’ understanding of and participation in the electoral
and governance processes.
o Workshops, seminars and trainings for journalists in investigative journalism,
covering elections, reporting human rights abuse, countering disinformation and
fake news
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards (dependent on amounts)
 Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $2,500 to a maximum of $10,000
 Total available funding: $50.000
Participants and Audiences: Participants include, but are not limited to, women, youth,
refugees and other displaced persons, the disabled, rural and nomadic populations, educators,
religious leaders, journalists, entrepreneurs and small business owners.
The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Chadian:

 Individuals
 Governmental institutions
For more information, visit U.S. Mission to Chad.
Grants to Engage Men and Boys as Allies in the Prevention of
Violence Against Women and Girls in the US
Deadline: 24-Mar-23
The Office on Violence Against Women is now inviting applications to Engage Men and Boys as
Allies in the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls.
Purpose Areas
In FY 2023, funds under this program must be used to develop and/or implement strategies that
engage and mobilize men and boys at individual, group, relational, and societal levels to prevent
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or sex trafficking through one
or more of the following purpose areas:
 Develop and/or implement programming to recruit and train men and boys to serve as
role models, positive influencers, change agents, and/or mentors to address and prevent
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or sex trafficking.
 Integrate education on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking,
and/or sex trafficking into established support and/or enrichment programs (e.g.,
mentoring, youth services, sports, fraternal, faith-based, fatherhood, re-entry, and
educational programs) to assist men and/or boys in developing healthy relationships,
challenging social norms that support violence against women and girls, becoming
active bystanders, and understanding the intersection of the above crimes with other
types of related violence (e.g., gang initiation, gun violence).
 Develop and implement a train-the-trainer program for community organizations or
programs, and/or governmental agencies or programs, to incorporate education and/ or
training into their existing work with male clients to prevent violence against women and
girls.
OVW Priority Areas
In FY 2023, OVW has five programmatic priorities. Applicants are strongly encouraged, but not
required, to address a priority area. Applications proposing activities in the following areas will
be given special consideration.
 Advance racial equity as an essential component of ending sexual assault, domestic

violence, dating violence, stalking, and sex trafficking. To receive special consideration
under this priority area, applicants must partner with and equitably compensate culturally
specific, community-based organizations (if the applicant is not a culturally specific,
community-based organization), and include project activities that specifically engage,
promote, and serve culturally specific communities in the application. To receive special
consideration under this priority, applicants must also provide documentation, such as a
mission statement, to prove that they meet this requirement and are “by and for” the
community they serve or that their culturally specific community-based organization
partner meets this requirement. The partnership(s) and mission statement must be
documented in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
 Improve outreach, services, civil and criminal justice responses, prevention, and support
for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sex
trafficking from underserved communities, particularly LGBTQ+ and immigrant
communities.
Program Specific Priority:
 Due to the rise in youth experiencing online harm and abuse, including the sharing of
nonconsensual intimate images and cyberstalking, special consideration will be given to
applicants who address online harm and abuse in their proposed activities.
 Activities that Compromise Victim Safety and Recovery or Undermine Offender
Accountability
 OVW does not fund activities that jeopardize victim safety, deter or prevent physical or
emotional healing for victims, or allow offenders to escape responsibility for their actions.
Applications that propose any such activities may receive a deduction in points during
the review process or may be eliminated from consideration. Please note that OVW will
support survivor-centered alternative pathways to justice and non-criminal approaches to
accountability that fall within the statutory scope of this program.
Funding Information

 Anticipated Maximum Dollar Amount of Awards: $350,000
 Period of Performance Duration (Months) 36
 Anticipated Total Amount to be Awarded Under Solicitation $3,100,000
 The following entities are eligible to apply for this program:

o A nonprofit, nongovernmental entity, including a culturally specific organization
(such as an Urban Indian organization or Native Hawaiian organization), or tribal
organization.
o An Indian tribal government.
o A unit of local government or an agency of a unit of local government in the
United States or U.S. territories.
o Note: Institutions of higher education, regardless of whether they are nonprofit,
nongovernmental or governmental entities, are not eligible applicants.
 Faith-Based and Community Organizations
o Faith Based and community organizations, including culturally specific
organizations, tribal organizations, and population specific organizations, that
meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this
solicitation.
Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program (US)
Deadline: 18-Apr-23
The Office of Population Affairs has announced the Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program.
OASH works to advance health equity, especially for those who have suffered historic
disparities. In support of this vision, OPA promotes health across the reproductive lifespan
through innovative, evidence-based sexual and reproductive health and family planning
programs, services, strategic partnerships, evaluation, and research. The Teen Pregnancy
Prevention (TPP) Program is a national, evidence-based program that funds diverse
organizations working to reach adolescents to improve sexual and reproductive health
outcomes and promote positive youth development.
OPA intends this Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program initiative to advance equity in
adolescent health by targeting resources to specifically support replication of medically accurate
and age-appropriate evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs (EBPs) and services
in communities and populations with the greatest needs.
Factors
 Projects should focus on serving youth who are at disproportionally affected by

unintended teen pregnancies (including rapid repeat pregnancy) and STIs due to factors
such as:
o Race;
o Ethnicity;
o Geography; and/or
 Otherwise historically underserved or marginalized. This includes those that have been
adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality (e.g., youth experiencing
homelessness, youth in foster care, youth in juvenile justice, LGBTQI+ youth, youth with
disabilities, expectant and/or parenting teens, etc.).
Funding Information

 Award Floor: $350,000.
 Any public or private (profit or nonprofit) entity located in a State (which includes one of
the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin
Islands, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam,
Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of the Marshall
Islands) is eligible to apply for an award under this announcement.
 Faith-based organizations and American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American
(AI/AN/NA) organizations that are public or private entities are eligible to apply. Public or
private community-based organizations are eligible to apply.
 Examples of eligible Organizations include:
o State governments
o County governments
o City or township governments
o Special district governments
o Independent school districts
o Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
o Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
o Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
o Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments)
o Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher
education
o Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher
education
o Private institutions of higher education
o For profit organizations other than small businesses
o Small businesses.
For more information, visit Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
2023 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and
Stalking Program (US)
The Office on Violence Against Women is pleased to announce the applications for Rural
Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program (Rural Program) to
support efforts that enhance the safety of rural victims of domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault, and stalking and supports projects uniquely designed to address and prevent
these crimes in rural areas.
Purpose Areas
 Pursuant to funds under this program must be used for one or more of the following
purposes:
 To identify, assess, and appropriately respond to child, youth, and adult victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in rural communities, by
encouraging collaboration among domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,
and stalking victim service providers; law enforcement agencies; prosecutors; courts;
other criminal justice service providers; human and community service providers;
educational institutions; and health care providers, including sexual assault forensic
examiners;
 To establish and expand nonprofit, nongovernmental, State, tribal, territorial, and local
government victim services in rural communities to child, youth, and adult victims;
 To increase the safety and well-being of women and children in rural communities, by--
(A) dealing directly and immediately with domestic violence, sexual assault, dating
violence, and stalking occurring in rural communities; and (B) creating and implementing
strategies to increase awareness and prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, dating
violence, and stalking; and
 To develop, expand, implement, and improve the quality of sexual assault forensic
medical examination or sexual assault nurse examiner programs.
 In addition to the purpose areas, Rural Program grantees are required to implement at
least one of the strategies set forth:
o Implementing, expanding, and establishing cooperative efforts and projects
among law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim service providers, and other
related parties to investigate and prosecute incidents of domestic violence, dating
violence, sexual assault, and stalking, including developing multidisciplinary
teams focusing on high-risk cases with the goal of preventing domestic and
dating violence homicides;
o Providing treatment, counseling, advocacy, legal assistance, and other long-term
and short-term victim and population specific services to adult and minor victims
of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in rural
communities, including assistance in immigration matters;
o Working in cooperation with the community to develop education and prevention
strategies directed toward such issues;
o Developing, enlarging, or strengthening programs addressing sexual assault,
including sexual assault forensic examiner programs, Sexual Assault Response
Teams, law enforcement training, and programs addressing rape kit backlogs;
and
o Developing programs and strategies that focus on the specific needs of victims of
domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who reside in
remote rural and geographically isolated areas, including addressing the
challenges posed by the lack of access to quality sexual assault examinations by
trained health care providers, shelters and victims services, and limited law
enforcement resources and training, and providing training and resources to
Community Health Aides involved in the delivery of Indian Health Service
programs.
Funding Information

 Period of Performance Duration (Months) 36.
Out-of-Scope Activities
 The activities listed are out of the program scope and will not be supported by this
program’s funding. unallowable costs in the Funding Restrictions section of this
solicitation.
 Research projects. Funds under this program may not be used to conduct research,
defined in as a systematic investigation designed to develop or contribute to
generalizable knowledge. Surveys and focus groups, depending on their design and
purpose, may constitute research and therefore be out-of-scope. Prohibited research
does not include assessments conducted for internal improvement purposes only. For
information on distinguishing between research and assessments, see the Solicitation
Companion Guide.
 Child abuse or family violence issues such as violence perpetrated by a child against a
parent or violence perpetrated by a sibling against another sibling.
 Services to children for anything other than child sexual assault or services beyond
ancillary services provided to a victim's child when there is an inextricable link between a
parent's victimization and the child's need for services and a connection to providing
victim services for the parent. For example, funds may be used to provide services to
children of battered clients residing in a shelter.
 Education and prevention for students not specifically related to sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence, and/or stalking, such as "bullying" or "character building"
educational programs.
 For projects providing legal assistance, criminal defense of victims charged with crimes,
except for representation in post-conviction relief proceedings with respect to the
conviction of a victim relating to or arising from domestic violence, dating violence,
sexual assault, or stalking of the victim.
 For projects providing legal assistance, representation in tort cases.
 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher
education
 City or township governments
governments)
 County governments
 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
 Private institutions of higher education
 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of
higher education
 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
DRL: Protecting Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Libya
Deadline Date: 01-May-2023
announces an open competition for proposals that enhance efforts to combat gender-based
violence (GBV) in Libya.
DRL’s goal is to prevent, address, and respond to GBV within Libya. DRL aims to enable Libyan
civil society to lead survivor-sensitive GBV advocacy efforts and develop effective reporting and
survivor-centered service provision mechanisms.
Potential program approaches may include:
 Improving procedures and referral systems that provide comprehensive, victim-centered

services including medical, economic, and psychosocial support for survivors.
 Reinforcing capacities of service providers and local institutions to protect women from
violence, politically motivated threats, discrimination, exploitation, and abuse.
 Strengthening coordination among service providers, local institutions, and
professionalized networks of support.
 Enhancing integrated digital, physical, and psychosocial security measures and
increasing awareness of reporting mechanisms for GBV survivors.
 Amplifying rights awareness campaigns, including efforts to change societal attitudes
that stigmatize survivors of GBV and prevent survivors from accessing assistance and
formally reporting crimes.
 Supporting the establishment of shelters or other protection mechanisms for GBV
survivors across all of Libya and increasing response efforts, including improving access
to emergency assistance, transportation, and relocation support.
DRL requires all programs to be non-discriminatory and expects implementers to include

strategies for nondiscrimination of individuals/organizations/beneficiaries based on race, color,
religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, sexual orientation,
pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, parental status,
political affiliation, or veteran’s status. Proposal approaches should specifically center on
supporting underserved and marginalized communities in Libya. This may include, women,
residents of South Libya, indigenous communities including Amazigh, Tuareg, and Tebu
peoples, migrants, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and/or LGBTQI+ identifying
people.
outcomes;
 Inclusion of vulnerable populations;
their new skills.
Funding Information


Australian Embassy Federated States of Micronesia: Direct Aid
Program
Deadline Date: 30-Jun-2023
The Australian Embassy Federated States of Micronesia has launched the Direct Aid Program
(DAP), a small grants scheme available to non-government organizations and community
groups to support small-scale sustainable development projects and activities within their
groups or communities.
Funding Information
 Funding limit of grants is USD$20,000.00 per application.
Eligible Projects
 Preference in funding will be given to projects addressing the following:

o Education (e.g., basic education, teacher training and workshops)
o Health (e.g., improving access, community preventative health education
campaigns)
o Women (e.g., skills training for income generation, addressing gender issues)
o Youth (e.g., training in job and life skills)
o Minorities and disadvantaged groups
o Environment (e.g., recycling, environmental health awareness)
o Community development (e.g., training/ organizational strengthening in planning,
leadership, and project management.
Ineligible Costs
 start-up capital
 staffing or sitting fees
 household effects and personal items
 fundraising, donations, or prizes
 applications from private individuals
 items of a recurrent nature (e.g., spare parts, supplies, maintenance & repairs,
replacement equipment, gasoline, oil, salaries & wages)
 major infrastructure (e.g., roads, buildings, classroom etc)
 international or domestic travel, overseas study tours, offshore training or per diem
expenses
 meeting, seminar, or conference attendance
 micro credit loans
 activities which are for promoting religious or political purposes
 scholarships
 purchase of vehicles, trailers, and machinery such as tractors, outboard motors and
boats
 construction of major facilities
 Submissions should demonstrate a commitment on the part of the local authorities

and/or people who will be the beneficiaries to implement and sustain the project. DAP
projects should be designed to benefit the whole community and must always respect
human rights and gender equity as well as being environmentally sound.
Assessment of Applications
Proposals will be assessed by the DAP Committee based on:
 conformity with the objectives and guidelines of the DAP program

 the costs and developmental benefits of the proposal
 the appropriateness of the expenditure proposed
 achievable and sustainable outcomes
 soundness of the project’s objectives and design
For more information, visit Australian Embassy Federated States of Micronesia.
DRL: Bolstering the Strength and Credibility of Libyan Civil Society
announce an open competition for proposals that enhance protections for civil society, human
rights defenders, and journalists so that they can operate securely and freely.
DRL’s goal is to empower and protect human rights defenders, journalists, and civil society
organizations in Libya. DRL aims to ensure that Libyan civil society and human rights
defenders are able to safely operate and be seen as essential avenues of information
representing issues of public importance in Libya.
DRL requires all programs to be non-discriminatory and expects implementers to include

strategies for nondiscrimination of individuals/organizations/beneficiaries based on race, color,
religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sex characteristics, sexual orientation,
pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, parental status,
political affiliation, or veteran’s status. Proposal approaches should specifically center on
supporting underserved and marginalized communities in Libya. This may include, women,
residents of South Libya, indigenous communities including Amazigh, Tuareg, and Tebu
peoples, migrants, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and/or LGBTQI+ identifying
people.
outcomes;
 Inclusion of vulnerable populations;
their new skills.
Focus Areas
Proposals must address one or both of the following program focus areas:
 Bolstering Support and Resiliency for Libyan Civil Society (not to exceed
$1,000,000): Programs should enable Libyan civil society to engage on human rights
issues safely and effectively. Potential program approaches may include:
o Providing CSOs effective access to multi-sectoral services that enhance their
operational security and resilience, including digital, physical, and psychosocial
security resources, support mechanisms, and legal assistance.
o Building the capacity of CSOs to more impactfully advocate with key government
and international stakeholders.
o Fostering partnerships between CSOs, nascent or informal organizations, human
rights actors, and the communities they represent to help identify key issues,
needs, and concerns and form consensus on priorities and resources.
o Promoting coalition and network building efforts among CSOs across all regions
of Libya on rights-related issues.
o Supporting CSOs to bolster policies and regulations that safeguard civic space
and fundamental freedoms, including efforts to monitor and report on violations.
 Strengthening Credibility for Libyan Civil Society (not to exceed
$1,500,000): Programs should seek to curb online harassment targeting Libyan civil
society and strengthen the credibility of CSOs as an essential avenue of information on
and representation of issues of public importance in Libya. Program approaches may
include:
o Strengthening public trust in high quality information produced by independent
Libyan civil society and media.
o Supporting CSOs to raise awareness about disinformation, including its origins,
identification, and potential negative effects particularly highlighting the harm it
brings to underserved groups.
o Promoting CSOs to lead fact-based and human rights-centered reporting and
digital media literacy programs that deter online harassment of CSOs and human
rights actors.
o Providing CSOs and human rights actors with tools and resources to counter
disinformation, hate speech and online harassment campaigns that impedes their
ability to operate and engage with the communities they seek to represent and
access.
 Proposals may also combine these approaches or elements (not to exceed $2,500,000).
Funding Information

 Type of Award: Grant, Cooperative Agreement.

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Lebanon (2023)
The Embassy of Canada to Lebanon is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the
The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects which align with
Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at
approved by the Canadian embassy. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations
between Canada and recipient countries and their civil societies, by deepening contacts and
supporting local endeavours.
Thematic Priorities
o Inclusive governance, including diversity and 2SLGBTQI+ rights, democracy,
human rights and the rule of law;
o Peace and security, with a focus on conflict prevention and building peace; and
o Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, in particular
initiatives aiming to:
 Support strong and sustainable women’s rights organizations and
movements;
 Address sexual and gender-based violence, including child, early and
forced marriage and female genital mutilation/cutting; and
 Support evidence-based policy-making, legal frameworks and program
delivery for gender equality.
 Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls is a cross-cutting theme and
must be integrated in all CFLI projects.
Funding Information
 The Embassy of Canada to Lebanon expects to support 5-7 new CFLI projects this year.
The average CFLI contribution is $30,000 to $65,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is

o Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations; and
o Local academic institutions working on local projects.
 A GBA must be completed at the full proposal stage, and will require applicants to:
does not cause harm;
o consult women and/or girls in the development of their project proposal; and
o ensure that the views of those women and/or girls inform the project’s design.
For more information, visit Embassy of Canada to Lebanon.
South Africa: ygap Agriprenenur Accelerator Program
Deadline Date: 30-Jun-2023
Applications for the 2023 ygap South Africa Agripreneur Accelerator Program are now open.
ygap South Africa's accelerator program provides support for entrepreneurs who are looking to
grow their impact focused venture.
The ygap South Africa Accelerator Program helps ventures to refine and validate their business
model, move towards financial sustainability, and grow the impact that they are having in their
community.
Completing the ygap South Africa Accelerator Program will expand your ability to increase
revenue, create employment opportunities, secure further investment, and make a real
difference in the communities you operate within.
ygap is an international development organisation which backs innovative impact ventures led
by local entrepreneurs globally.
The program offers a six-day accelerator followed by twelve months of tailored support including
business skills development, technical support, strategy insights and mentor support,
connections to international partner networks, peer learning and access to a global community
of entrepreneurs.
What it looks like
 Bootcamp days will help you to strengthen your business model, meet a cohort of like-
minded entrepreneurs, and equip you with the tools you need to grow.
 Their team of local experts will provide 12 months of tailored support, including business
skills development, technical support, strategy insights and mentor support, connections
to international partner networks, peer learning and access to a global community of
entrepreneurs.
Who they're looking for?
 Ventures that are operating in the area of Agriculture. They particularly encourage Black
and women-led businesses working in the areas of climate and sustainability, livelihoods
or food security.
 Ventures that are post-revenue and able to provide evidence of commercial
transactions.
 Ventures that clearly recognise and desire the benefits and value of participating in the
ygap program. ygap invests deeply in the ventures they support, and expect the same
level of dedication and investment in participating in the ygap program.
 Ventures that have a social or environmental focus. Through the operation of the
business, ventures must be working toward making their community, their city, or their
country a better place.
 Ventures that are “local” to the issue they’re solving, intimately connected to their
community, passionate and committed, and it for the long-haul.
 Ventures that have already launched and are currently operational. In most cases,
participating ventures must be formally registered and proof of this status will be required
(unless this is not applicable to where your business runs).
 Agripreneurs operating in South Africa, who are dedicated to creating a positive change
in the lives of people living in poverty. Your business needs to be a registered business
with some trading history. Businesses with a proven revenue model and have an ability
to create positive change are encouraged to apply.
Is business eligible to apply?
 The ygap Accelerator Program works firmly at the validate stage of the entrepreneurship
value chain and supports ventures with the following eligibility:
o Must have already launched and be currently operational. In most cases,
participating ventures must be formally registered and proof of this status will be
required (unless this is not applicable to where your business runs).
o Must be post-revenue and able to provide evidence of commercial transactions.
o Must have an element to their business that is unique. It could be a unique
product or service offering, a unique production method, or a unique business
model.
o Must have a social or environmental focus. Through the operation of the
business, ventures must be working toward making their community, their city,
or their country a better place. To validate the positive impact that the venture is
making, they align to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
o Must be “local” to the issue they’re solving, and intimately connected to their
community. Growing an early-stage impact venture is hard, so they want to
ensure that the team behind the venture is passionate and committed to solving
the problem, and is in it for the long-haul.
o Must clearly recognise and desire the benefits and value of participating in the
ygap program. ygap invests deeply in the ventures they support, and expect the
same level of dedication and investment in participating in the ygap program.
For more information, visit ygapAgriprenenur Accelerator Program.
Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund invites Proposals from CSOs in
Malawi
The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has launched a Call for Proposals in
Malawi to support civil society organizations working to enhance meaningful participation and
decision-making of women in conflict prevention processes.
The call for proposals specifically contributes to WPHF Impact Area 2: Increased meaningful
participation and decision-making of women in conflict prevention processes and response. It is
aligned with the overall goal of contributing to peaceful and gender equal societies and UN
Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.
Types of Funding and Requirements
 Under this call for proposals, WPHF is accepting applications for both institutional/core
funding and programmatic funding.
 An organization (lead applicant or co-implementing partners) can submit one application
for institutional funding AND/OR one application for programmatic funding.
Organizations who apply for both institutional and programmatic funding need to submit
two separate applications.
o Institutional Funding: Stream 1 (USD $2,500 - $30,000)
 Aims to reinforce the institutional capacity of women’s rights/led
organizations working on gender specific issues in peace and security
and humanitarian contexts, to ensure they are able to sustain themselves
and to improve their impact. Prospective applicants will need to
demonstrate how the current context affects their institutional and
financial capacities and how the funding would support them as an
organization. It will finance a limited range of activities to support the
development or strengthening of a CSO’s institutional capacity. The
purpose of this funding stream IS NOT to finance programmatic activities.
o Programmatic Funding: Stream 2 (USD $30,000 - $200,000)
 This funding stream will finance projects which aim specifically to fund
programmatic activities aligned with the following impact area:
 WPHF Impact area 2: Increased meaningful participation and
decision-making of women in conflict prevention processes and
response.
Location and Duration
 The WPHF will fund qualifying projects in any district in Malawi with the exception of
Mangochi, Mulanje and Karonga districts, where other similar or related projects are
being implemented.
 Multi-country projects, or projects outside this geographical focus will NOT be accepted.
CSOs can apply for a maximum of 2 years.
 National, regional or local/grassroots women or young women led, women’s rights, youth
rights, feminist, or civil society organizations with a proven track record working with
women, young women and girls, are eligible to apply.
 Women’s Rights or Feminist Organization: The organization’s official mission/vision
statement must reflect its commitment to addressing multiple/intersecting forms of
discrimination and advancing gender equality and women’s rights. The organization
must aim to address the underlying drivers/systems/structures, including patriarchy and
gendered power dynamics, and work to transform these.
 Women-Led Organization: must be headed by a woman as director/head of
organization.
 Youth Focused Organization: To be considered “youth focused", the organization's
core mission/vision must focus on supporting the social, economic and political
participation of young women and young men and addressing multiple/ intersecting
forms of discrimination against young women and men. WPHF will provide specific
attention to youth focused organizations supporting young women, advancing gender
equality and peacebuilding.
 Young Women Led Organization: must be headed by a young person aged between
18 - 29 years old who serves as director/head of organization
Ineligible
 International non-governmental organizations;

 Government agencies or institutions;
 UN agencies or UN Country Teams;
 Private individuals;
 Private sector entities;
 Universities, Think Tanks or Education or Research Institutions
For more information, visit Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF).
Public Diplomacy Grants Program (Pakistan)
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate General Lahore of the U.S. Department of
State is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding
availability, through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Project Goal: These projects will support the inclusive development of all aspects of Pakistani
society, fostering diversity and inclusion in civil society, empowering women and girls, promoting
interfaith and intra-faith harmony, and supporting the business education of future leaders in
Pakistan’s economy. In addition, these projects seek to increase the people to people ties
between the U.S. and Pakistan, with opportunities for Pakistanis to travel to the U.S. and for
Americans to travel to Pakistan.
Project Objectives: Organizations may submit more than one proposal under this funding
opportunity. Projects that address one or more of the objectives are welcome. Each proposal
will require its own application and should specify which project objective(s) the activities will
support. Extra consideration will be given to projects if they include activities that foster a
greater appreciation for diversity. By the end of each project, participating women, youth,
community and education leaders, and civil society actors will be able to show measurably
greater knowledge and skills in at least one of the areas:
 Empower Women Leaders for Peacebuilding

o Proposals in support of this project should address one or more of the following
objectives:
 Empowering civil society to increase tolerance for ethnic and religious
diversity.
 Creating opportunities for youth to engage in multi-cultural, inclusive
activities.
 Increasing awareness of women leaders and their successes.
 Encouraging citizen participation.
 Promote Leadership for Women through Sports
o proposals in support of this project should address one or more of the following
objectives:
 Encouraging civil society participation of women and girls.
 Increasing awareness of women leaders and their successes.
 Building capacity for women’s empowerment development.
 Strengthening people-to-people connections between Pakistanis and
Americans.
 Develop Capacity of Business Incubation Centers (BICs) at Higher Education
Institutions in Punjab
o Proposals in support of this project should address one or more of the following
objectives:
 Providing solutions for entrepreneurs to start and succeed in business.
 Increasing capacity for business incubation and innovation.
 Empowering the next generation of business leaders.
 Strengthening people-to-people connections between Pakistanis and
Americans.
Public Diplomacy Grant Priority Areas
 Empower Women Leaders for Peacebuilding: This project will introduce

Madrassahulemas (female religious scholars), female teachers specialized in religious
studies at educational institutions, and/or female social advocates to best practices in
addressing issues of intolerance, prejudice, and extremism.
 Promote Leadership for Women through Sports: This project will empower female
secondary and university students in various sports through coaching, mentoring, and
training to develop life skills such as problem-solving, conflict resolution, teamwork,
resilience, and leadership.
 Develop Capacity of Business Incubation Centers (BICs) at Higher Education
Institutions in Punjab: This project will support capacity-building at BICs at higher
education institutions across Punjab through diverse initiatives. The project may include
in-person training and/or mentoring from U.S. entrepreneurs and business leaders for
BIC staff, and training for BIC incubatees.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Eighteen (18) months or less

 Number of awards anticipated: Three (3)
 Award amounts: As indicated for each project
Project Audience(s): The project audiences will largely depend on the grantee’s proposal. In
general, the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Consulate in Lahore encourages inclusive
audiences and prioritizes women, youth, minority communities, and audiences in rural areas of
Punjab.

o Not-for-profit organizations
o Civil society/non-governmental organizations
o Think tanks
o Public and private educational institutions (Not-for-profit departments)
 Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit,
nongovernmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting
with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the
proposal.
Mission's Public Affairs Section Small Grants Program in Colombia
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission in Bogota Colombia is pleased to
announce funding availability through the Embassy’s Cultural and Educational Grants Program.
This grants program supports projects proposed by Colombian and/or United States non-
governmental organizations (NGOs), individuals, and cultural and educational institutions that
aim to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Colombia.
 PAS Bogota invites proposals for programs that strengthen societal and cultural ties,
shared values, and bilateral cooperation between the United States and Colombia in
support of U.S. Embassy Strategic Goals. All programs must include a U.S. cultural or
educational element or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s
in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and
perspectives, and build partnerships between their citizens.
 Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
o Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
o Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
o Awareness-raising programs on the challenges persons with disabilities face
accessing the democratic process, including the lack of reasonable
accommodations and information to exercise their political rights.
o Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
o Policy advocacy programs that promote and advance the human rights of
historically\ underserved and marginalized groups such as Afro-Colombians,
Indigenous, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+),
persons with disabilities, and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent
inequality.
o Workshops to strengthen networks of U.S. government (USG) programs alumni,
CSO/NGO networks, entrepreneurial networks, and/or educational groups.
 The Embassy’s Cultural and Educational Grants Program supports U.S. Mission
Bogota’s strategic objective of enhancing opportunities for citizen participation in support
of peace through cultural and educational program and advances the diversity, equity,
inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and climate and environment priorities. Diversity,
Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
o Disability Rights:
 Projects that advance the rights of persons with disabilities, build capacity
of organizations that advocate for enforcement and effective
implementation of disability-inclusive legislation and policies, and promote
democracy and political participation of persons with disabilities, among
others.
 Projects focused on improving access to educational opportunities for
persons with disabilities.
o LGBTQI+:
 Policy advocacy programs that advance the rights of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) persons, including
efforts to safeguard LGBTQI+ youth from harmful practices (e.g., so
called “conversion therapy”).
 Programs that improve the quality of investigative journalism and
transparency, increase awareness of the impact of stereotypical and
biased reporting on LGBTIQI+ persons and women, and help counter
disinformation.
o Climate and Environment
 Environmentally-focused activities addressing the climate crisis,
combating wildlife trafficking, fostering resilience, conserving nature,
water security, and reducing harmful pollutants, including, but not limited
to, awareness raising campaigns, leadership, or capacity-building training
workshops for youth and underserved communities, a recycled art
installation or competition, among others.
 In addition to the outlined priority program areas, the Public Affairs
Section may give consideration to project proposals focusing on the
following topics:
 Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
(STEAM)
 Economic empowerment of women, girls, Afro-Colombians,
Indigenous communities, the Venezuelan diaspora, LGBTQI+
persons, and other underserved populations.
 Any other initiatives supporting Colombia’s transition to a
sustainable and inclusive peace.
Funding Information

$15,000.
 Length of performance period: Up to 12 months.
 Embassy Bogota encourages projects focusing on a wide range of audiences, with a

particular emphasis on groups from socially and/or economically disadvantaged
communities.
 The following organizations and entities in Colombia and/or in the United States are
eligible to apply. Organizations must be legally registered:
o Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-
governmental organizations (NGOs) with programming experience
o Non-profit educational and cultural institutions
o Individual citizens from the United States and Colombia
Ineligible

o Programs relating to partisan political activity;
o Construction programs;
o Programs that support specific religious activities;
o Lobbying for specific legislation or programs;
o Scientific research;
organization; or
For more information, visit Annual Program Statement.
Call for Concept Papers: Innovation in Market based Sanitation and
Menstrual Health Management Activity in Kenya
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Mission in Bogota Colombia is pleased to
announce funding availability through the Embassy’s Cultural and Educational Grants Program.
USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project (USAID-WKSP) is five-year (2022 to 2027) program
with a goal to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned
sanitation and Menstrual Hygiene Management marketplace in eight western Kenya counties:
Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, Homa Bay, Kisii, Kisumu, and Migori through:
 Increased access to and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge
management products and services.
 Increased access to and uptake of market based improved Menstrual Hygiene (MHM)
products and services at the household level.
What is the challenge?
 The full range of technical options for providing improved and safely managed sanitation
and MHM products and services is still not widely known nor are the characteristics of
the different options well understood. There is little appreciation of the long-term
financial, environmental, and institutional implications of operating and maintaining the
various MHM and sanitation systems.
 As a result, with the growing population, communities and institutions are choosing the
only available technical options that, in the long term, are inaccessible, unaffordable,
unsustainable, and not environmentally friendly. Access to finance has also been a
challenge for sanitation and MHM enterprises and households.
Award Details
 The successful applicant(s) will be eligible for support by the project to pilot/scale the
innovation.
What are they looking for?
 This Hackathon is aimed at identifying technology-based solutions and designs to

provide a space for creative problem solving of sanitation and/or MHM challenges, and
through grant funding, support local innovative concepts and ideas through the rapid
building and testing a range of low-cost solutions and prototypes.
 The developed solutions will increase the uptake of sanitation and MHM products in the
market. Challenges also arise from the limited options available and the differing
environments and conditions to which each is suited. The Hackathon will not only be
based on the technical aspects of the technologies, but also on such factors as type of
settlements and ownership, financial costs and affordability, design life, scalability,
expectations and preferences, institutional capacity, the potential for job creation, and
environmental considerations.
 The solution(s) should possess the characteristic of sustainable market-based
approaches (MBS) to sanitation and/or MHM challenges addressing affordability,
operation and maintenance, and institutional responsibilities.
 They welcome applications from diverse range of applicants. You can apply as an entity
/ institution or as part of a group / consortium and this includes:
o Research institutions
o Learning institutions
o Non-governmental Organizations
o Designers, manufacturers, technology firms, social enterprises, entrepreneur and
service providers.
o Technical and Vocational Education and Training Institutions
 N/B Institutions led by Youth and women are encouraged to apply.
Tips for Success
In response to the call applications should:
 Adhere to USAID-WKSP’s core values regarding feasibility, scalability, accessibility, and

cost effectiveness.
 Provide inclusive solutions (leaving no one behind) for women, aged, children, Persons
with Disabilities, etc.
 Be implementable within the 8 counties covered by USAID-WKSP and within the
project’s 5-year period.
 Be original, creative, sustainable, and commercially viable.
 Be complementary to existing products and services.
For more information, visit Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International.
Open Call: Community-based Green Urban Transformation in
Deprived Urban Neighbourhoods of Pemba Island, Zanzibar
(Tanzania)
Deadline: 30-May-23
The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals to improve the life of the urban poor
communities in the main urban areas of Pemba island, by promoting urban integrated
development, strengthening the climate urban resilience of the built environment and
communities, and the provision and access to basic services, adopting a multi-stakeholders
approach.
The call is aligned with the Green and Smart Cities SASA programe’s scope, addressing the
effect of rapid urbanisation by supporting a more sustainable and inclusive urban development
in selected cities, focusing on provision of green infrastructure, local economic development and
improved public service delivery.
Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues
The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals is/are:
 Promote urban and compact integrated development and improved urban structure and
functioning of the target areas, providing upgraded accessibility and connectivity,
provision of public and social services for the urban poor communities of Pemba.
 Enhance climate urban resilience improving the provision of and access to basic
services and green infrastructure.
 Improve and empower the life of women, girls and target vulnerable groups in the urban
poor communities targeting gender-related issues and applying gender-responsive
approach in the design and implementation of interventions.
 Coherent urban planning and impactful interventions – Actions should have a tangible
and measurable impact at identified target neighbourhood or urban settlements, and
showcase and promote good urban planning in alignment with the main urban plans and
in complementarity with other ongoing projects, such as BIG-Z World Bank initiatives.
 Partnership with competent authorities – Actions should be implemented in partnership
with authorities at all levels ensuring full ownership and sustainability of interventions as
well as the methodologies, approaches and technical solutions applied. Adequate
governance/coordination mechanisms and structures should be proposed.
 Participatory, inclusive, community-driven approach – Shehia leaders and other
stakeholders of the targeted communities should be engaged in the design and the
implementation of the interventions and in the local decision-making process in order to
ensure the sustainability of processes promoted and the management/maintenance of
the improved facilities. Community-led and labour project’s implementation through
labour-intensive jobs creation and engagement of the residents in the work construction
should be prioritized.
 Green and nature-based solutions in infrastructures and services provision – Actions
should propose green infrastructure and climate resilience solutions to upgrading and
building of structure and social services, as well in suggesting sustainable materials and
design solutions.
 Capacity building – Actions should ensure required training and technical support to
allow communities and local authorities to perform their role in the execution, operation
and maintenance of the infrastructure and services and actively support the local urban
governance process.
Funding Information
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is EUR 5.000.000.
The contracting authority reserves the right not to award all available funds.
 The Call is divided in two lots, allocated in two geographical areas:

o Lot 1: North Pemba (including Wete and Micheweni):
 Minimum EUR 1.500.000 – maximum EUR 2.000.000
o Lot 2: South Pemba (including ChakeChake and Mkoani):
 Minimum EUR 2.500.000 – maximum EUR 3.000.000
 Lead applicant
o Be a legal person and
o Be non-profit-making and
o Be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation, a civil
society organisation,
o Be established:
 In a Member State of the European Union
 In another eligible countries as stipulated in the basic act NDICI
o and
o 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 and
o Have at least 5 years of experience in project management, of which 3 in
Tanzania; and have a least 3 years of experience in the specific areas of the lot
applied for;
 Potential applicants may not participate in calls for proposals or be awarded grants if
they are in any of the situations;
o Lead applicants, co-applicants, affiliated entities and, in case of legal entities,
persons who have powers of representation, decision-making or control over the
lead applicant, the co-applicants and the affiliated entities are informed that,
should they be in one of the situations of early detection or exclusion of the
practical guide, personal details (name, given name if natural person, address,
legal form and name and given name of the persons with powers of
representation, decision-making or control, if legal person) may be registered in
the early detection and exclusion system, and communicated to the persons and
entities concerned in relation to the award or the execution of a grant contract. In
this respect, provisionally selected lead applicants, co-applicants and affiliated
entities or those placed in the reserve list are obliged to declare that they are not
in one of the exclusion situations through a signed declaration on honour. For
grants of EUR 15 000 or less, no declaration on honour is required.
o The lead applicant must declare that the lead applicant himself, the co-
applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies) are not in any of these situations.
o The lead applicant may act individually or with co-applicant(s).
o If awarded the grant contract, the lead applicant will become the beneficiary
identified as the coordinator. The coordinator is the sole interlocutor of the
contracting authority. It represents and acts on behalf of any other co-beneficiary
(if any) and coordinate the design and implementation of the action.
 Co-applicant(s)
o If the lead applicant act with co-applicant, there must be a maximum of 2 co-
applicant(s) per proposal.
o If the lead applicant is not a "local organisation", it must act with at least one
"local organisation" as co-applicant.
applicant himself.
o Co-applicants must sign the mandate.
o If awarded the grant contract, the co-applicant(s) (if any) will become
beneficiary(ies) in the action (together with the coordinator).
o In addition, please note that contracts cannot be awarded to or signed with
applicants included in the lists of EU restrictive measures.
For more information, visit EC.
Journalist Capacity Building Programs in Pakistan
Deadline: 1-May-23
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in
Islamabad, Pakistan (hereafter referred to as “PDS”) solicits proposals for multiple funding
opportunities for projects to train and build capacity among Pakistani journalists, including
traditional media practitioners, digital media professionals, vloggers, and documentary makers,
among others.
The U.S. Mission in Pakistan continues to promote a free and independent media in Pakistan
through various initiatives aimed at building the capacity of journalists and strengthening
journalist networks across Pakistan. These programs are a key component of U.S. Public
Diplomacy efforts in Pakistan, creating valuable opportunities for the Mission to engage key
audiences and create lasting professional, educational, and personal opportunities for
Pakistan’s media practitioners. Proposals funded under this Notice for Funding Opportunity
(NOFO) will further one or both of the following U.S. Mission to Pakistan’s Integrated Country
Strategy goals:
 Strengthen Civilian Democratic Institutions and Protect Human Rights.

 Foster Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Development.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Twelve (12) to Eighteen (18) months or less.

 Number of awards anticipated: 6-8
 Estimated Total Program Funding: $685,000
Projects
 Project 1: Capacity Building of Journalists on Environmental Issues (Award

Ceiling $150,000 and Award Floor $100,000)
o Objective 1: Increase the technical and professional capacity of environmental
journalists, filmmakers, and documentary producers.
o Objective 2: Create new and/or strengthen existing media and/or online platforms
for environmental journalists, filmmakers, and documentary producers.
o Objective 3: Promote and encourage data-driven, investigative, and accurate
news reporting on climate change.
o Objective 4: Increase commentary and public awareness of climate change to
influence government and public behavior towards environmental challenges.
o Objective 5: Participants will apply globally practiced professional journalism
standards when producing and reporting news stories on these issues.
o Objective 6: Create new and/or strengthen existing network/s of women
journalists reporting on environmental, energy, and/or climate issues.
o Objective 7: Reduce barriers to growth for Pakistani women journalists reporting
on environmental, energy, and/or climate issues.
o Objective 8: Connect Pakistani and American journalists covering environmental,
energy, and/or climate issues through a network for increased collaboration.
 Project 2: Capacity Building of Social Media Influencers and Digital Journalists
(Award Ceiling $75,000 and Award Floor $50,000)
o Objective 1: Increase the technical, professional and monetization capacity of
Pakistani social media influencers.
o Objective 2: Create new and/or strengthen existing network/s of Pakistan’s social
media influencers.
o Objective 3: Reduce barriers to growth for social media influencers and their
public outreach.
o Objective 4: Increase collaboration between Pakistani and American social
media influencers through joint content collaboration.
o Objective 5: Increase the technical, professional, and monetization capacity of
rural area-based social media influencers.
o Objective 6: Create new and/or strengthen existing network/s of women social
media influencers.
o Objective 7: Reduce barriers to growth for Pakistani women social media
influencers and their public outreach.
o Objective 8: Connect Pakistani women and American women social media
influencers through a network for increased collaboration.
o Objectives 9: Increase the interaction and understanding between civil society
representatives and social media activists.
o Objective 10: Promote public discourse on effective ways to combat
misinformation on social media and in Pakistani society.
 Project 3: Strengthening Radio Media (Award Ceiling: $150,000 & Award Floor:
$100,000)
o Objective 1: Improve the ability of radio networks to create revenue generation
strategies.
o Objective 2: Increase the revenue of radio networks.
o Objective 3: Capacity building of workshop participants.
o Objective 4: Participating radio networks produce and air programs in
collaboration with U.S. partners.
o Objective 5: Create new and/or strengthen existing network/s of Pakistani women
radio professionals.
o Objective 6: Reduce barriers to growth for Pakistani women radio professionals.
o Objective 7: Connect Pakistani women radio professionals to American
counterparts to build a network for increased collaboration.

o Not-for-profit organizations.
o Civil society/non-governmental organizations.
o Think tanks (Not-for-profit).
o Public and private educational institutions (Not-for-profit departments).
 Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one, non-profit,
nongovernmental entity can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting
with other entities, the responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the
proposal.
Ineligible
This award does not allow:
 Projects relating to partisan political activities;

 Scientific research or surveys;
 Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the
organization;
 Projects that duplicate existing projects; or
 Illegal activities.
U.S. Embassy Baku: Public Diplomacy Small Awards Program in
Azerbaijan
Deadline: 22-Dec-23
The U.S. Embassy Baku Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Awards
Program.
U.S. Embassy Baku invites proposals for projects that expand and strengthen ties between the
United States and Azerbaijan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights
shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include connection with
American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased
Examples of PAS Small Award programs include, but are not limited to:
 Programs that enhance connections between educational institutions to foster a greater

understanding of American academic standards
 Initiatives to support local media counter disinformation and promote transparency
initiatives
 Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions
 Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs
 Professional and academic exchanges and programs.
 Regional cooperation and interconnectivity in the South Caucasus.

 Strengthening U.S.-Azerbaijan economic ties.
 Green energy and other economic and environmental sustainability initiatives.
 Rule of law, gender equality, and respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights.
 Programs that promote media literacy and/or combat disinformation.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: 12 months or less.

 Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards, depending on available funds.
$25,000.
 Total available funding: $55,000.
Participants and Audiences:
Selected programs should demonstrate engagement with underserved communities and equity
with respect to race, ethnicity, religion, income, geography, gender identity, and
disability. Proposals should demonstrate how working with underserved communities will
enhance the program’s goals and objectives, as well as the experience of
participants. Applicants should strive to implement projects with diversity and inclusion as
guiding principles.
Eligibility criteria
 Submissions are encouraged from U.S. and Azerbaijani entities with relevant
experience. This experience should be documented in the proposal. Eligible entities
include not-for-profit, civil society/non-governmental organizations, public educational
institutions, think tanks and individuals.
Ineligible
 Programs relating to partisan political activity.

 Charitable or development activities.
 Construction programs.
 Programs that support specific religious activities.
 Fund-raising campaigns.
 Lobbying for specific legislation or programs.
 Scientific research.
organization; or
Call for Concept Notes: ShirakaProgramme Fund – Jordan
Deadline: 26-Mar-23
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jordan is soliciting concept notes for its
ShirakaProgramme Fund to focus on creating local economic development opportunities that
foster green growth and empower youth and women in their local communities.
With the Shirakaprogramme, the Netherlands supports societal development in the Middle East
North Africa (MENA) region. The social contract between government and citizens is the main
focus. Shiraka focuses on the involvement of civilians in governance and the service delivery of
governments towards citizens. In Jordan the ShirakaProgramme has worked with local
organisations to support initiatives that are focused on local economic development.
Goals Outcomes and Priorities
 The goal is to achieve economic development (i.e., income generating) opportunities in

local communities that foster green growth. By doing so, innovative approaches should
be identified and pursued to create green jobs, promoting green business models,
improve sustainable livelihoods in poorer or remote communities and empower youth
and women.
 Addressing climate change is an integral part of the Netherlands’ Multi-Annual Country
Strategy (MACS) 2023-2026 for Jordan. In their efforts, they closely cooperate and
coordinate with the Government of Jordan. The Netherlands will provide support to
Jordan to achieve its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) climate ambitions.
Specific mitigation measures that the Netherlands will continue to contribute to energy
efficiency in the water sector, nature inclusive solutions in agriculture and investment in
renewable energy.
 The Netherlands will contribute to adaptation by reducing water use through the
promotion of water and climate smart agriculture and by making new water sources
available through desalination, rainwater harvesting and treating wastewater. The
Netherlands will also support exploring innovative green finance options. The
Netherlands is keen to identify new and innovative approaches, closely linked to their
interventions in the water, private sector development and agriculture sectors. With this
call for proposals, the Netherlands aims to incorporate considerations of climate change
impacts (including climate adaptation) to achieve local economic development
opportunities that foster green growth.
 Reaching vulnerable groups, including refugees and host communities, women and
youth, and having their needs at heart, is centre stage in the Netherlands’ strategy.
During the design phase, the project should be finetuned towards the greatest possible
impact in terms of empowering women and youth.
Funding Information
 Duration of the project must be at least 2 years and maximum 3 years.

 Requested budget can range from 800,000 to 1,400,000 EUR.
Framework and Instructions for the Shiraka Programme Fund
 Project must avoid duplications and create synergies with any existing Dutch funded
activities and interventions, and other donors.
 Project must be aligned with or supporting policies of the Government of Jordan, such as
the Economic Modernization Vision, and encouraged to work closely with relevant
ministries or municipalities.
 Preference for projects which generate innovations, which will have important impact
and have the potential for scaling up.
 Gender sensitivity, optimising equal opportunities for young men and women, refugees
and vulnerable individuals are cross-cutting themes for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the Netherlands. The project must clearly show the integration of these themes,
wherever possible.
 Applicants should be local non-governmental and non-profit organisations. Consortia of

organisations are also allowed and encouraged to apply.
 Organisations need to have a proven track record in the field that they apply for, either
based on the organisation’s history of interventions or the individuals that will be working
on the proposed project.
 The proposed budget is realistic and cost-effective; and the remuneration of individual
managers and board members of an applicant must be cost-effective, and in reasonable
proportion to the seniority of their position and to the organisation’s size and complexity.
The maximum overhead allowed is 7% of the total budget.
 The proposed activities are only implemented in Jordan.
 Charitable activities, research studies, academic courses, workshops/training abroad
and equipment are ineligible for funding.
For more information, visit Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
2023 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Laos)
Deadline: 31-Mar-23
The Office of the Embassy of Canada to Laos, in Vientiane is pleased to launch its annual call
for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

Thematic Priorities
 Inclusive governance, including diversity and 2SLGBTQI+, democracy, human rights and
the rule of law.
economic gains.
water management.
Funding Information


activities,
Criteria

 Only those proposals using the designated application form and including the required
budget document will be considered.
 Successful applicants will normally have 6-8 months to implement the chosen project
depending on when the Contribution Agreements are finalised. Projects spanning 2
fiscal years (April 2023 to March 2025) may be permitted depending on the project
objectives and the complexity of activities.
 Due to the large number of proposals, only the successful candidates will be contacted
via email.
does not cause harm
For more information, visit Office of the Embassy of Canada to Laos.
Petrobras Socio-environmental Program in Brazil
Applications are now open for the Petrobras Socio-environmental Program to encourage the
development of new partnerships, strengthen bonds and generate mutual benefits, providing
opportunities for respect for the social, environmental, territorial and cultural rights of local
communities and populations, as well as generating results positive results in socio-
environmental issues relevant to the business and society.
The Program is aligned with their 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and their Social Responsibility
Policy, which advocates a commitment to supply energy, respecting human rights and the
environment, relating responsibly with the communities where they operate and overcoming
challenges of sustainability, such as the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Line of Actions
 Opportunities will be offered for non-incentivized projects for projects lasting 36 months
in the vicinity of their operations and/or with priority themes for their business, framed in
the eligible actions foreseen in the lines of action Education, Sustainable Economic
Development, Forests and Ocean . The states of Amapá, Amazonas, Bahia, Ceará,
Goiás, Maranhão, MatoGrosso do Sul, MatoGrosso, Pará, Paraná, Pernambuco, Piauí,
Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondônia, Sergipe and Tocantins will be
covered.
 Incentivized projects will be offered opportunities for projects lasting 36 months in the
surroundings of their operations and/or with priority themes for their business, framed in
the eligible actions foreseen in the line of action Education and, concomitantly, to attend
the manifestation of educational sport of starred form. The states of Amapá, Amazonas,
Maranhão, Pará, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Sul will be covered.
Theme
 The Priority Audiences can be worked through affirmative actions defined with a focus
on the following audiences:
o indigenous peoples
o Traditional communities
o Fishermen
o Women
o black
o children
o People with disabilities
o LGBTQIA+
 Early Childhood: Inclusion of actions and expansion of direct social and environmental
benefits to children from 0 to 6 years of age in projects of all lines of action.
 Innovation: Development and implementation of sustainable innovative solutions to
social and environmental problems associated with the thematic area(s) involving
innovation in technologies, skills and new opportunities.
 Human rights: affirmative and concrete actions in education and awareness on human
rights with a focus on respect for diversity, combating prejudice and discrimination, and
strengthening and rescuing the cultural and social principles of communities.
Non-profit private entities that make up civil society, legally constituted and managed according
to Brazilian laws and organized in favor of collective interests foreseen in the scope of the lines
of action of this Public Selection, may participate.
Ineligible
 Registration and contracting of projects by public and private for-profit entities is

prohibited.
 It is also forbidden to enroll and contract projects that include members of the analysis
and selection teams of this Public Selection and/or whose proponents have family ties
with them, as well as projects originating from active employees of the workforce and
members of the Board of Directors of Petrobras and its subsidiaries, as well as service
providers involved in this selection process, and the application may be contested based
on knowledge of the facts mentioned above and at any time, at the discretion of
Petrobras.
Deadlines
 For Non-Incentivized Projects: April 11, 2023

 For Incentivized Projects: June 30, 2023
For more information, visit Petrobras .
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ukraine (2023)
The Embassy of Canada in Ukraine is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the
The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects, which align with
Global Affairs Canada's thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at
approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or high commission. The CFLI also serves to
support positive bilateral relations between Canada and recipient countries and their civil
societies, by deepening contacts and supporting local endeavors.
Thematic Priorities
 All projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic priorities listed.
o The Embassy of Canada recognizes the role played by local volunteer and civil
society organizations in addressing the most urgent needs of Ukrainian people
during an ongoing Russian invasion. The CFLI program in Ukraine aims to:
support the efforts of these organizations and movements in helping Ukrainians
protect their communities and institutions; strengthen the resilience of the
Ukrainian people, communities and institutions in withstanding the Russian
aggression; and help lay a foundation for recovery and peace, including through
strengthening social cohesion. The Embassy encourages applications from
youth-led organizations and initiatives.
o During the ongoing Russian invasion, it is clear that humanitarian needs are
recurring and may require urgent attention. Therefore, the inclusion of a
humanitarian element may be considered, but the main focus of each proposal
must be longer-term development results.
Please note that the CFLI Program cannot support pure humanitarian assistance and only
focuses on initiatives that aim to deliver long-term development results.
CFLI priority areas
 Peace and security, with a focus on building peace.

 Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
entrepreneurship.
 Human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition.
 Environment and climate action, focusing on the mitigation of conflict-related impacts
and addressing negative consequences.
Funding information
 The average CFLI contribution is between $30,000.00 and $50,000.00 Canadian Dollars
(a maximum $100,000 is considered on an exceptional basis).
 Consult the currency converter for local currency equivalents. Please note that all
contributions are made in Canadian dollars and then converted to the local currency.

level. Municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding,
provided that their projects are essentially local in nature.
For more information, visit Embassy of Canada in Ukraine .
U.S. Embassy Haiti’s 2023 Grants Opportunity Program Statement
The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Haiti is pleased to announce that
funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to fund small project
activities that fall within the funding priorities.
Purpose of Small Grants: PD Haiti invites proposals for programs that generate public
awareness of U.S. foreign assistance efforts but fall outside the structure of other established
U.S. assistance projects. The program is intended to be flexible and allow the Mission to
respond directly to requests from local entities and communities for assistance with projects that
have immediate impact and further mission policies and objectives.
Focus Areas
 Project proposals should focus on areas such as the following:

o Civic engagement and the electoral process
o Good governance
o Academic exchanges between the United States and Haiti
o Development of civil society
o Empowerment of youth and women in realizing their potential through education,
innovation, and entrepreneurship
o Democratic ideals of freedom of expression and of the press
o English teaching
o Strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and Haiti
All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American experts,
organizations, or institutions that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and
perspectives.
 Promoting political awareness and participation in the electoral process

 Promoting civic education and youth participation in democratic processes,
volunteerism, and community service
 Combatting corruption
 Promoting rule of law and/effective administration in justice
 Creating opportunities for at-risk youth
 Fostering press freedom, independent media, professionalism in the media (especially
countering misinformation and disinformation)
 Empowerment of women and youth
 Promoting entrepreneurship and business development
 Human rights and combatting trafficking in persons
 Promoting Environmental awareness and conservation and combatting climate change
Examples
 Examples of PD Small Grants programs include, but are not limited to:
o Civil society and good governance projects;
o Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
o Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects;
o Professional and academic exchanges;
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: Approximately 15
 Total available funding: $350,000 contingent on availability of funding
 In deciding which projects to support, the Embassy will consider the full range and
diversity of Haitian and U.S. organizations. The Public Diplomacy Section will also seek
to target geographically and demographically diverse audiences in Haiti.
 American and Haitian individuals and institutions with a proven track record of executing
quality programs and projects will receive preference. New grantees will generally be
given priority over previous grantees. In addition, proposals that demonstrate the long-
term sustainability and cost-sharing or private-sector engagement will also be
considered favorably.
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from Americans and Haitians:
o Individuals
Note: For-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply.
 The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding:

o Programs that support religious activities;
organization; or
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Haiti.

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Dominican Republic (2023)
The Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic is pleased to launch its annual call for
proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

Thematic Priorities
o Inclusive governance, including diversity, democracy, human rights, LGBTIQ+
rights and the rule of law.
o Human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition.
Funding Information
 The average CFLI contribution is $30,000 to $50,000 Canadian Dollars.

 Consult the currency converter for local currency equivalents. Please note that all
contributions are made in Canadian dollars and then converted to the local currency.

activities,
local development activities, and legally incorporated in the Dominican Republic
For more information, visit Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Sudan
The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum’s Public Diplomacy
Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy
Small Grants Program.
The U.S. Embassy Khartoum strives to ensure that its efforts reflect the diversity of U.S. society
and societies abroad. The Embassy seeks and encourages the involvement of people from
traditionally underrepresented audiences in all its grants, programs, and other activities and in
its workforce and workplace. Opportunities are open to people regardless of their race, color,
national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability, sexual
orientation, or gender identity.
Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Khartoum invites proposals for programs that support U.S.
Embassy goals in Sudan. Successful proposals must include an American reference to
understanding of the United States, U.S. policy or perspectives. Successful proposals will
clearly describe the U.S. component of the program. Successful proposals will clearly define
anticipated results of the program, when results will be expected, and how the U.S. Embassy
can measure the anticipated results. Successful grantees will proactively show progress
towards results through regular reporting to the U.S. Embassy. U.S. Embassy officials will visit
the program to monitor progress.
Examples of PDS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

 Cultural heritage conservation and preservation programs;
 Conferences, workshops, or training opportunities.
 The proposal must address one of the following key program areas:
o Promoting civic education and engagement through youth participation in
community service, volunteerism, democratic processes, good governance, and
citizen-centered governance initiatives;
o Promoting and building the capacity of the Sudanese media;
o Promoting and strengthening human rights awareness and advocacy;
o Promoting women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and STEM programs;
o Promoting societal inclusion for those from socially disadvantaged groups;
o Promoting any of the themes through the arts.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Six to 12 months

 Number of awards anticipated: Subject to funding availability
$25,000, although exceptional proposals over $25,000 may be considered.
Priority Participants and Audiences
 Youth aged between 18 – 35 years;

 Young Professionals;
 Priority areas with focus on women, under-privileged or culturally/ethnically diverse
communities, or those from marginalized groups.
 The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from:

society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience;
o Cultural organizations;
o Non-profit or governmental educational institutions;

o For-profit organizations or companies;
o Individuals;
o Fund-raising campaigns;
organization;
o Professional development for individuals; or
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Sudan.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Gambia
The U.S. Embassy Banjul Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is
Program.
Purpose of Small Grants: PDS in Banjul, The Gambia invites proposals for programs that
strengthen cultural ties between the United States and The Gambia; cultural and exchange
 Strengthening Democratic Institutions, including press freedom

 Empowering civil society, with an emphasis on women and youth
 Bolstering education
 Strengthening economic development and entrepreneurship
 Encouraging cultural exchange
 Participants and Audiences: All proposals should focus on engaging Gambians in The
Gambia. Proposals that reach marginalized communities and youth are encouraged.
Examples
 Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited:
o Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
o Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
o Academic clubs focusing on extracurricular activities and student achievement;
o Professional training for journalists; or
o Social movement programs and programs to support political transparency.
Funding Information

 Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $25,000
 The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from the United States and The
Gambia:
o Individuals
o Non-profit media organizations
o Professional Trade organizations
 The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding:

o Programs solely focused on purchasing supplies;
organization; or
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Gambia.
U.S. Mission to Burundi: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
The Public Diplomacy (PD) Section of the U.S. Mission to Burundi is pleased to announce an
open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program or project with
funding through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Purpose of Grants: PD Bujumbura invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between
the United States and Burundi through cultural and exchange programming that highlights
shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include a U.S. element,
priority, or goal, or a connection with U.S. expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s), in a
Applicants are strongly encouraged to partner with English Clubs, American Spaces, or U.S.
exchange program alumni to conduct activities.
 The Mission is particularly interested in projects that address one of their following
Priority Program Objectives:
o Skills for Success:
 Programs promoting education, a lecture series, or an academic
exchange
 Programs promoting learning English
 Programs promoting job training skills, such as resume writing, financial
literacy, income generating skill building, and digital literacy
o Entrepreneurship:
 Programs providing entrepreneurship opportunities for Burundian youth
 Programs supporting increased economic opportunities for women and
marginalized communities
 Programs promoting sustainable economic prosperity
o Civil Society/Journalism:
 Programs that help Burundian journalists produce high-quality reporting
on topics of shared U.S.-Burundi interest
 Programs that strengthen institutions to promote the rule of law,
transparency, and accountability
 Programs that promote universal freedoms and democratic principles and
practices
o Environmental sustainability:
 Programs that support initiatives to mitigate the effects of climate change
 Programs that promote minimizing waste and regenerating their
resources
 Programs that support protecting the natural environment and sustainable
agriculture.
Funding Information

 Award amounts: Awards will have a maximum of $20,000. (Exceptional proposals
$20,000 may be granted funds pending availability of funding)
 All proposals should clearly indicate their intended participants and audiences.
o Activities that do not contain a distinctly U.S. component;
o Development projects/programs;
o Infrastructure/construction programs;
o Individual scholarships;
o Personal development;
organization
o Programs that duplicate existing programs;
o Social travel/visits;
o Venture capital;
o Gifts and Prizes;
o Alcohol;
o Food and drink not directly related to the program outcome; and
o For-profit endeavors.
 The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from U.S. and Burundian
entities:
governmental organizations with programming experience and
o For-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply.
European Union Start-ups and Business Support Programme –
Kosovo
Proposals are now invited for European Union Start-ups and Business Support Programme in
Kosovo.
Themes
 Support the growth of existing business incubators (Lot 1);

 Support creation of new start-ups and development / growth of existing start-ups, in
particular innovative and those established by women and youth (Lot 1);
 Support the startup Ecosystem and creating linkages with the EU startup
Ecosystem/Networks (Lot 1);
 Support overall competitiveness of selected micro of micro and small enterprises (Lot 2);
 Support internationalisation, creation of creative industries, network links and promotion
of businesses to the EU markets (Lot 2);
Objectives
 The global objective of this call for proposals is to support innovative start-ups and
businesses in Kosovo through the facilitation of access to finance and access to
business advisory services for their viability/survival and faster development and growth.
 The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
o Objective 1: To strengthen the capacities of selected incubators and improve
overall capacity support to startups;
o Objective 2: To increase the number of innovative and growth-oriented start-
ups, in particular women- and youth-led start-ups;
o Objective 3: To increase and improve overall competitiveness of selected micro
and small businesses in line with the EU standards.
Funding information
 The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is EUR
3,000,000.00. The call for proposal is divided into two lots:
o LOT 1 “Support to startups via the selected incubators”, overall amount available
under this lot is EUR 1,500,000.00
o LOT 2 “Support to micro and small enterprises”, overall amount available under
this lot is EUR 1,500,000.00
o Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following
 Size of grants - LOT 1
 minimum amount: EUR 250,000.00
 maximum amount: EUR 500,000.00
 Size of grants - LOT 2
 minimum amount: EUR 50,000.00
 maximum amount: EUR 200,000.00
 Duration: The initial planned duration of an action may not be lower than 12 months nor
exceed 30 months.
Location: Action must take place in Kosovo. Activities related to networking/promotion can be
implemented in EU Member States.
 Lead applicant(s)
o LOT 1 “Support to start-ups via the selected incubators”,
 In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
 be an existing business incubator and/or accelerator (public or
non-governmental entity/organisation);
 be established and operational in Kosovo;
 have experience at least 1 project in the field of provision of
business incubation and business support services that includes
delivery and monitoring of seed funding or grants to start-ups;
 have available premises for incubation services for start-ups;
 have sufficient financial capacity to carry out the proposed action
or work programme; other
 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.
o LOT 2 “Support to micro and small enterprises”
 In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
 be a legal person (entities with no legal personality are not
eligible);
 be 100% privately owned micro and small sized enterprise
(according to the Kosovo definition and law);
 be established and operational in Kosovo;
 operate in the following industries: wood, textile (design,
manufacture and marketing of textile products), tourism and
services;
 has sufficient financial capacity (comparable to the size of the
grant requested, annual turnover for the last three years to be
submitted) to carry out the proposed action or work programme;
 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.
 co-applicant(s)
applicant himself.
o Co-applicants must sign the mandate form.
beneficiary(ies) in the action (together with the coordinator)
 Affiliated entities
o The lead applicant and its co-applicant(s) may act with affiliated entity(ies).
o Only the following entities may be considered as affiliated entities to the lead
applicant and/or to coapplicant(s):
 Only entities having a structural link with the applicants (ie the lead
applicant or a co-applicant), in particular a legal or capital link.
 Control on the annual financial statements, consolidated financial
statements and related reports of certain types of undertakings:
 Entities directly or indirectly controlled by the
applicant (daughter companies or first-tier
subsidiaries). They may also be entities controlled
by an entity controlled by the applicant
(granddaughter companies or second-tier
subsidiaries) and the same applies to further tiers
of control;
 Entities directly or indirectly controlling the applicant
(parent companies). Likewise, they may be entities
controlling an entity controlling the applicant;
 Entities under the same direct or indirect control as
the applicant (sister companies).
 Membership, ie the applicant is legally defined as a eg network,
federation, association in which the proposed affiliated entities
also participate or the applicant participates in the same entity (eg
network, federation, association) as the proposed affiliated
entities.
For more information, visit European Union .
Open Call to Support Paralegal and Village Mediation Services
(Malawi)
The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to improve the humane
and effective delivery of justice for all, especially those living in marginalised and most
vulnerable situations.
Objectives
The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are:
 To improve access to justice for all, especially for the population living in the most
vulnerable situations and women; other
 To empower and strengthen local civil society organizations on the ground by supporting
their efforts to improve access to justice for all.
Priorities
 provision of paralegal services in detention centers across the country;

 Expansion of village mediation services through training and deployment of mediators to
cover an increased number of districts including but not limited to Rumphi, Dedza,
Machinga, Mwanza, Neno, Chikwawa and Nsanje.
 Development and delivery of legal awareness and education programs targeting mainly
those living in the most vulnerable situations;
 Advocacy to relevant policy makers and key stakeholders to address and remove
bottlenecks to access to justice in the justice system.
Funding information
 The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is EUR 4 000
000.
 Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following
o minimum amount: EUR 3 500 000
o maximum amount: EUR 4 000 000
exceed 48 months.
Location: Actions must take place in Malawi. Paralegal services are to be offered nationwide
while village mediation services must take place in the following or more districts Rumphi,
Dedza, Machinga, Mwanza, Neno, Chikwawa and Nsanje.
o In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
 be a legal person and
 be non-profit making and
 be a civil society organization or an Association of CSOs and
 be established in a Member State of the European Union or eligible non
EU Member States.
o This obligation does not apply to international organizations
 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.
 co-applicant(s)
applicant himself.
beneficiary(ies) in the action (together with the coordinator)
applicant and/or to co-applicant(s):
 Entities directly or indirectly controlled by the applicant
(daughter companies or first-tier subsidiaries). They may
also be entities controlled by an entity controlled by the
applicant (granddaughter companies or second-tier
subsidiaries) and the same applies to further tiers of
control;
 Entities under the same direct or indirect control as the
applicant (sister companies).
network, federation, association,) as the proposed affiliated
entities.
Lebanon: Public Diplomacy Grants Program for Arts and Culture
Programming
The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) is pleased to invite
proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Purpose of Grants: PDS Beirut invites proposals for arts and culture projects that include an
American cultural element or a connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or
institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. values, policies,
and/or perspectives. Proposals with diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility components
are highly encouraged.
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: Dependent on amounts and availability of funds.
 Award amounts: The minimum award is $5,000 and the maximum award is $25,000.
 PDS Beirut puts special emphasis on projects that engage:

o Girls/women.
o Individuals/communities outside of the capital.
o Marginalized or disenfranchised individuals/communities.
o Youth (ages 16-30 years old).
 PDS Beirut encourages applications from Lebanon and the United States, including:
o Registered U.S. and Lebanese not-for-profit organizations, cultural centers, and
arts foundations with programming experience in Lebanon.
o Individual U.S. or Lebanese citizens.
o U.S. and Lebanese non-profit or governmental educational institutions.

o Projects relating to partisan political activity.
o Charitable or development activities.
o Construction projects.
o Projects that support specific religious activities.
o Fund-raising campaigns.
o Lobbying for specific legislation or projects.
o Scientific research.
organization.
Grants to Support Civil Society Organisations in Trinidad and Tobago
The European Commission (EC) is now accepting proposals to strengthen local Civil Society
Organisations (CSOs) engagement as actors of good governance and development at country
level.
Objectives and Priorities
 The overall objective of the CSO Thematic Program is to strengthen local CSOs as
independent actors of good governance and development. The action aims to contribute
to an inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent civil society, which is pivotal
for promoting a democratic space in partner countries. The action also seeks to promote
an inclusive and open dialogue with and between Civil Society Organizations at local,
regional and global levels.
 The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
o To strengthen the capacities of local CSOs' to engage in policy dialogue at
national level.
 This objective will seek to reinforce the voice and actions of CSOs as
monitors, advocates and partners in national and local policy dialogue
and as providers of information and expertise to foster transparency,
public knowledge and participation. This is intended to support CSOs to
hold public authorities to account at all administrative levels (both local
and national), with a view to ultimately empowering citizens especially the
most vulnerable.
 This component is aimed at improving the livelihoods of populations in
need, particularly the most vulnerable and any other disadvantaged
groups, through enhanced CSO capacity to deliver initiatives aimed at:
 stimulating policy innovation and improving responsiveness of
policies (eg budgets) to populations' needs in relevant sectors
 improving capacities to participate in multi-actor partnerships with
the private sector and public authorities.
o To improve the ability of local civil society organizations to uphold and promote
an enabling environment on behalf of vulnerable communities, with some
attention to digitalization.
 The absence of an enabling environment often affects CSOs ability to
address and respond to development challenges. CSOs need a set of
guarantees (conducive environment) that ensures rights and opportunities
to operate, act and perform.
 The component is linked to building CSO capacity and will support CSO
actions to enhance social development by improving population's access
to (and benefit from) social services. In this regard support for CSOs
actions towards enhancing and promoting access to social services and
inclusiveness for the most vulnerable groups in line with the resilience
agenda, will be looked at - service delivery possible (crisis situation,
COVID, conflict) but not the main goal of the actions under this
programme.
 All initiatives carried forward by CSOs should take place in an institution-
building logic especially where public institutions are weak or under-
resourced. Actions to be considered must include community mobilization
and capacity development to enable the targeted population to acquire
increased understanding and ability to influence the underlying causes
and continue accessing services beyond the life of the action. Actions
proposed must demonstrate an analysis of the problems with solutions to
address the issues for the vulnerable communities.
o To strengthen the capacity of local CSOs to engage in actions dedicated to
promoting gender equality, women and youth empowerment & inclusion as well
as promote cultural expression. Gender equality and empowerment of women
and girls: Gender equality is a significant objective of this action.
 Youth and Culture: The EU recognizes youth as key actors of
development and an integral part of the solution to promote peace and
security. Despite this, young people are far too often excluded from policy
and decision-making processes on issues that affect them and their
future. Civil Society is an important actor in promoting youth engagement
and involving, and/or representing, youth and youth interests (including
cultural activities) in key policy processes. The Action seeks to support
youth organizations capacities and participation, as well as the capacities
for youth inclusion as CSO partners at large, in a gender sensitive and
responsive way, taking into account the different barriers and obstacles
for male and female youth. It also seeks to contribute to strengthening
youth engagement in policy dialogue with the EU,
priorities
 governance
 Digital
 Green deal
 Youth
Funding information
715,000.00. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award all available funds.
o minimum amount: EUR 150,000.00
o maximum amount: EUR 300,000.00
exceed 48 months
Location: Actions must take place in following country: Trinidad and Tobago
 be non-profit making and
 be a specific type of organization such as: non-governmental organization
or international (inter-governmental) organisation
 be established in Trinidad and Tobago
intermediary
 be able to demonstrate the completion, within the last 5 years, of at least
1 project of a similar size and in a related field to the action being
requested in the grant
 co-applicant(s)
o Co-applicants can be registered in Trinidad and Tobago as well as in the EU.
applicant himself.
o The lead applicant and its co-applicant(s) may act with affiliated entity (ies).
of control;
 Entities under the same direct or indirect control as
the applicant (sister companies).
network, federation, association) as the proposed affiliated
entities.
For more information, visit EC .

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Mali
The U.S. Embassy Bamako Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
pleased to announce that funding will be available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants
Program.
 PAS Bamako invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the United
States and Mali by promoting bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared values and
shared interests. All programs must advance one of the key priorities listed and must
promote an element of American culture or have a connection with American expert(s),
organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased ties
between the United States and Mali and foster understanding of U.S. policies and
perspectives. The PAS Small Grants program is NOT a vehicle to fund development
projects, nor can these grants be used to support for-profit entities.
 Examples of PAS Small Grants Program projects include, but are not limited to:
o Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions
o Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs
o Media literacy training of journalists and journalist students
o Civic engagement and social activism programs
Key Priority Areas and Audiences
 The purpose of projects funded under the annual program statement is to strengthen ties
between Americans and Malians as they work together to make progress toward the
goals outlined:
o Strengthening open, credible, independent media and communicators with
professionalizing and self-regulating mechanisms for high-quality and trustworthy
reporting through media literacy, training, and other engagements;
o Increasing counter-disinformation capacity for media and non-traditional
information sources through advanced investigative techniques, tools, training,
information environment analysis, and other engagements;
o Forming conflict- zone ready- journalists for more transparent and open reporting
through training and other engagements;
o Reinforcing existing Sister City relationships or other relationships between U.S.
and Malian institutions (e.g. universities or museums);
o Empowering youth for civic engagement in the democratic process;
o Promoting inclusive social development, particularly by empowering women and
girls;
o Promoting tolerance, peace, and reconciliation efforts;
o Growing English language interest, education, and study.
Funding Information
 Minimum Award: $5,000

 Maximum Award: $250,000
 Average Award: Below $25,000
 Length of Performance Period: 6 to 24 Months

 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Malian applicants
from:
o Individuals; and
o Non-profit or public educational institutions.
 The following types of programs are NOT eligible for funding form the Public Affairs
Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bamako:
organization; or
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Mali.
Small Grants Program in Saudi Arabia
The Public Affairs Sections (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh and U.S. Consulates in
Jeddah and Dhahran announce an open competition for organizations or individuals to submit a
statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) under the Public Diplomacy
Annual Program Statement.
Purpose of Small Grants Program: PAS Saudi Arabia invites proposals for programs that
strengthen cultural, educational, or people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia
through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes
bilateral cooperation. All programs must include at least one U.S. Embassy priority program
area and include a U.S. element or connection. This should be highlighted in your proposal.
This U.S. element could be comprised of an American cultural element, use of American
precepts or models, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a
Special consideration will be given to proposals that highlight the diversity of the United States
and programs whose experts represent diverse backgrounds. Examples of grants program
projects include, but are not limited to:
 Academic or professional lectures, seminars, workshops, or speaker programs

 Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and/or exhibitions
 Community building and networking or mentoring initiatives
 Professional development workshops and training
 Programs that facilitate people-to-people connection among Saudis and Americans in
priority thematic areas
 Programs that promote development of skills in priority program areas among Saudi
youth and/or women, or other target audiences
 Culture and the Creative Economy: Projects that support Saudi Arabia’s cultural
programming priorities by engaging American performers, artists, creatives and other
figures to perform in venues in Saudi Arabia, including via joint performances or
exhibitions; or exchange programs that use U.S. experts, professionals, or speakers to
help develop the emerging voices in the creative economy sector in Saudi Arabia and
support emerging Saudi talent in the creative fields, such as media, comedy,
film/television, music, sound engineering, the visual arts, sports entertainment and
management, and e-gaming.
 Education and English Language: Programs that increase access for Saudi students
to seek U.S. higher education; promote linkages between U.S. and Saudi universities;
offer exchanges or best practices in English teaching and learning; or advance U.S.-
Saudi linkages in STEAM fields, to include space or robotics programming.
 Skills Building among Target Audiences: Programs that support entrepreneurship
skills, particularly among youth and women, including by creating linkages with U.S.
entrepreneurs and/or investors; programs that leverage sports to develop leadership,
teamwork, and rules-based values; or other programs that foster the development of
skills critical to economic and social advancement among Saudi youth, women, or
underserved groups (including the disabled and people living outside major cities).
 Environmental Protection: Programs that promote the green economy, raise
awareness of the environmental impacts of carbon emissions or littering, promote clean
energy, encourage good stewardship of the land and sea, or emphasize partnerships on
other environmental issues of concern; or programs that leverage the upcoming UN
Climate Change Conference and support Saudi initiatives to promote environmental
awareness among Saudi youth.
 Cultural Heritage: Programs that promote sustainable economic opportunities in Saudi
Arabia through the protection of antiquities, exchanges that promote the protection and
promotion of Saudi cultural heritage, or the development of sustainable tourism through
the creation of partnerships with U.S. private, public and non-governmental heritage
protection and management sectors.
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: three to twenty, (dependent on amounts and on
availability of funding)
$125,000
 PAS’s primary audiences include emerging leaders in priority program areas; next
generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers); cultural and educational
leaders; national and regional media; public-private organizations, foundations, and think
tanks; underserved communities; academic institutions; and government officials (state,
district, and municipal officials; policy makers, civil servants).
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. or Saudi-based:

o Individuals

organization; or
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Niger
The U.S. Embassy Niamey Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Niamey) of the U.S. Department of
Grants Program.
Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Niamey invites individuals or organizations interested in

submitting a proposal to use the award as seed money to generate buy-in from other
stakeholders. We will be looking for partnerships and cost-sharing with host country civil society
organizations and the business community that can extend the impact of your proposals.
Competitive proposals will also address the issue of sustainability — explaining how the project
or program will continue beyond the initial support from the U.S. government. All programs must
include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert(s), organization(s), or
institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and
perspectives.
 All public diplomacy Small Grants Programs must include one or more of the below
themes:
o Countering Violent Extremism (Counterterrorism)
o Muslim Engagement (including inter- and intra-religious dialogue)
o Women’s and Girls’ Empowerment
o Youth Engagement
o Education (particularly English-language education)
o Economic development (entrepreneurship, economic empowerment)
o Development of the media ecosystem (including countering mis- and
disinformation)
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards (dependent on amounts)
 Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $25,000
 Total available funding: $50,000.00
 The target audience must be Nigerien. Priority Audiences include the following:
o Women and youth
o Businesspeople/entrepreneurs
o Academia/universities/think tanks (including students)
o Journalists
o Civil society activists

 Individuals
Reminder: All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with
American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote increased

o Publishing of books
o Translation of books
o Conference attendance (i.e. participant travel to UN program conference, etc.)
o Programs relating to partisan political activities
o Charitable or development activities
o Fundraising campaigns
organization or
o Programs that duplicate existing programs
Open Call to Support Existing and Newly Established CSOs Networks
in BiH
The European Commission (EC) has announced the call for proposals to strengthen
participatory democracies and the EU approximation and integration process in Bosnia and
Herzegovina, through an enhanced contribution by civil society and media.
The Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for Rural Development (IPA) III Programming
framework considers the support to civil society and media as one of the priorities to improve
democracy and rule of law. It calls, inter alia for “particular focus to safeguard the freedom of
expression and independence of media as pillars of democracy”.
Objectives
The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals:
 The 2021-2023 main priorities of the Civil Society Facility and Media Programme,
identified by stakeholders for support through consultation during the programming
exercise, are as follows:
o Institutionalisation of civil society participation in policy and decision making
process.
o Further capacity building of CSO in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly of
grassroots CSOs.
o Continuation of support to issue based networks in the area of rule of law, anti-
corruption, education, health, electoral processes, social inclusion, environment
and climate change, youth, culture, local economy and entrepreneurship, women
rights, freedom of expression and media.
Themes
 The actions must relate to the support of CSOs to engage in sector networking across a
range of themes. The assistance will enable CSOs to advocate for positive societal
changes, including towards public institutions. Particular attention will be paid to gender
aspects and inclusion of minorities as cross-cutting issues.
 The main issues to be addressed with this programme are as follows:
o The dialogue between the governmental and the non-governmental sector is
weak and not institutionalised at all levels.
o Citizens’ participation in policy and decision making processes at local level is
sporadic and not institutionalised.
o Capacities of CSOs, particularly at grass-root level, remain low.
o CSOs do not contribute sufficiently to fight corruption and support socio-
economic development.
o Media freedoms remain threatened and must be ensured and strengthened.
Lots
 Lot 1: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of rule of law
 Lot 2: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of anti-corruption
 Lot 3: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of education
 Lot 4: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of health
 Lot 5: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of electoral processes
 Lot 6: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of social inclusion
 Lot 7: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of environment and
climate change
 Lot 8: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of youth
 Lot 9: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of culture
 Lot 10: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of local economy and
entrepreneurship
 Lot 11: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of women rights
 Lot 12: Support to CSOs networks and cooperation in the area of freedom of expression
and media
 Lot 13: Implementation of the activities of the Resource Centre (RC)
Funding Information
o minimum amount: EUR 400 000
o maximum amount: EUR 600 000
exceed 36 months.
Location: Actions, including all activities, must take place in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 be non-profit-making and
 be non-governmental organisation and
 be established in Bosnia and Herzegovina and
intermediary.
 Co-applicant(s)
o At least one co-applicant must be involved in the action.
applicant himself.
o In addition, co-applicants can be established in a Member State of the European
Union.
 Affiliated Entities
 Only entities having a structural link with the applicants (i.e. the lead
of control;
 Entities under the same direct or indirect control as the applicant
(sister companies).
 Membership, i.e. the applicant is legally defined as a e.g. network,
also participate or the applicant participates in the same entity
(e.g. network, federation, association,) as the proposed affiliated
entities.
o The structural link shall as a general rule be neither limited to the action nor
established for the sole purpose of its implementation. This means that the link
would exist independently of the award of the grant; it should exist before the call
for proposals and remain valid after the end of the action.
For more information, visit EC.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Slovakia
The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
Program.
Purpose of Small Grants Program: PAS Bratislava invites proposals for programs that
strengthen societal and cultural ties between the U.S. and Slovakia through programming that
highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs should include an
American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s
in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
 Supporting Slovakia’s transatlantic orientation by addressing hybrid threats, including

disinformation and cyber security.
 Supporting Slovakia’s capacity to uphold rule of law anti-corruption efforts and increased
transparency.
 Strengthening independent media and journalism and helping to foster critical thinking.
 Promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and entrepreneurship through
partnership with the U.S., including innovative approaches to technology.
 Contributing to Slovakia’s efforts to support human rights and foster a culture of
tolerance and inclusion of minorities.
 Encouraging women’s empowerment.
 Promoting cross-cultural understanding and supporting highly specialized English
language learning in Slovakia.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: generally, up to 12 months, but no more than 24 months

from the proposed project start date. The proposed project start date must be
reasonably close to the submission date of the application (generally within 6 months).
$24,999.00. However, in exceptional cases and upon prior consent of PAS, awards up to
USD 150,000.00 might be considered.
Participants and Audiences: They seek proposals for geographically and demographically
diverse audiences within Slovakia.
 The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Slovakia
(exceptionally, if justified, also from third countries with a clear link to the U.S. and/or
Slovakia):
society/nongovernmental organizations.
o Individuals.
o Non-profit or governmental educational or cultural institutions.

o Charitable or development activities without Public Diplomacy relevance
For more information, visit Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
Open Call: Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and
Recovery Outcomes for Adults in Reentry (US)
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice
Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding to establish, expand, or improve treatment and
recovery support services for people with substance use disorders during their incarceration and
upon reentry into the community.
The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial
equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the
justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving
threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
The Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in
Reentry Program is part of the Second Chance Act suite of program in FY 2023. This year, a
range of programs for states, local government units, tribal governments, and nonprofit
organizations are being competed, including:
 Community Reentry
 Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry
 Improving Adult Reentry, Education, and Employment Outcomes
 Improving Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Outcomes for Adults in
Reentry
 Pay for Success
 Smart Supervision
 Swift, Certain, and Fair Supervision and HOPE Institute
Goal: To establish or expand system approaches that improve outcomes for adults with SUDs
who are reentering communities following a period of incarceration.
Objectives
The objectives of this program are to:
 Use validated screening tools to screen all individuals entering a corrections setting for
substance use and assess those that screen positive for SUDs.
 Provide evidence-based SUD treatment services to individuals in prisons and jails.
 Provide prison-based family SUD treatment programs to incarcerated parents of minor
children and pregnant/postpartum women.
 Provide recovery support services that start pre-release and continue through the
reentry process.
Categories
 Category 1: Units of state, local, and tribal governments

 Category 2: Nonprofit organizations
Funding Information
 Category 1: Units of state, local, and tribal governments

o Dollar Amount for Award: $1,125,000
o Number of Awards: 4
 Category 2: Nonprofit organizations
o Dollar Amount for Award: $1,125,000
o Number of Awards: 4
 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

education
 Special district governments
 County governments
 City or township governments
governments)
Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Lebanon
The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Beirut) is pleased to invite
proposals for its Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Purpose of Grants: PDS Beirut invites proposals for projects that address one or more of the
thematic priorities listed. All projects must include an American cultural element or a connection
with American expert(s), organization(s), or institution(s) in a specific field that will promote
increased understanding of U.S. values, policies, and/or perspectives. Proposals with diversity,
equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility components are highly encouraged.
Priority Program Themes
 PDS Beirut seeks proposals that address the following priority program themes:
o Inclusive/creative approaches to civic engagement, good governance, free
speech/expression, and/or advancing human rights.
o English Language learning and programming.
o Educational partnerships between Lebanese and American academic
institutions.
o Arts and culture programming.
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: Eight, dependent on amounts and availability of funds.
 Award amounts: The minimum award is $25,000 and the maximum award is $450,000.
 PDS Beirut puts special emphasis on projects that engage:

 Girls/women.
 Individuals/communities outside of the capital.
 Marginalized or disenfranchised individuals/communities.
 Youth (ages 16-30 years old).
 PDS Beirut encourages applications from Lebanon and the United States, including:
o Registered U.S. and Lebanese not-for-profit organizations, think tanks and civil
society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience in
Lebanon.
o Individual U.S. or Lebanese citizens.
o U.S. and Lebanese non-profit or governmental educational institutions.

o Projects relating to partisan political activity.
o Charitable or development activities.
o Construction projects.
o Projects that support specific religious activities.
o Fund-raising campaigns.
o Lobbying for specific legislation or projects.
o Scientific research.
organization.
For more information, visit Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
U.S. Embassy in Chad: Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Chad is pleased to announce the annual
competition for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program.
This is the largest Fulbright program with the African continent, primarily designed to strengthen
African universities through higher degree training. Qualified candidates from other educational,
cultural, and professional institutions may also apply. Recent graduates, especially women, are
encouraged to apply. Although candidates for PhD programs may apply, priority will be given to
candidates for Master’s programs.
Good candidates with limited English proficiency may be considered for the Fulbright Long-
Term English (LTE) Program. LTE Fellows will receive up to 8 months English language
training prior to their academic programs beginning either January or March 2023. Candidates
must be seeking a Master’s degree in their current field. Individuals seeking Ph.D., MBA, Law,
or non-degree programs are not eligible for the LTE component. Applicants in the fields or sub-
fields of English, TEFL, and Linguistics must have a minimum TOEFL score of 65 to apply for
LTE.
Benefits
 Successful candidates will be funded for a maximum of two years. All awards are
contingent upon approval by the Fulbright Scholarship Board, availability of funds, and
successful academic placement.
 Applicants must be citizens of Chad

 Applicants must have at least the equivalent of four (4) years of university study and the
equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree.
 Applicants should have a sufficient level of English proficiency to enable them to engage
in full-time graduate level study in the U.S.
 Applicants are required to take the TOEFL and GRE. The Embassy will register pre-
selected applicants for those tests.
 Applications MUST include THREE (03) letters of reference in English.
 Applications MUST include ALL copies of university transcripts.
 Transcripts and Diplomas in a language other than English MUST be translated in
English.
 Applicants should have a high motivation and a serious commitment to completing the
program as scheduled and to returning home.
 Applicants seeking to pursue a Ph.D. must detail their intended research area and be
prepared to submit a writing sample.
 Applicants with no extensive or recent U.S. experience will be given preference.
 No applicant may receive more than one Fulbright Student grant, including Humphrey
Scholar alumni. This does not apply to the Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA)
Program alumni.
 Locally employed staff (LES) employed by the State Department/United States Agency
for International Development (USAID) are ineligible for grants during the period of their
employment and for one year following the termination of employment.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Chad.
Kyrgyzstan: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy Bishkek Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is
pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission
Small Grants Program.
This program supports the development of the country's democratic institutions and civil society
by competitively awarding small grants to nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
and associations, to nonprofit civil society organizations (CSOs), and to independent local
media organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit joint
proposals with another NGO, such as a regional NGO collaborating with a Bishkek-based
organization or regional NGO with another regional NGO, to build partnerships and strengthen
civil society capacity. In addition, the Embassy strongly encourages proposals that include
partnership with and support for Kyrgyz state institutions, and grantees that demonstrate
experience working with relevant governmental authorities.
Priority Themes
 Advancing Business Empowerment and Social Entrepreneurship

o The economy of the Kyrgyz Republic relies heavily on external factors,
contributing to the country’s economic instability in recent decades. The limited
economic opportunities and high level of poverty, especially in rural locations, led
to mass labor migration, which caused additional socio-economic problems
within communities.
o Previous PDS-funded projects have focused on strengthening entrepreneurship
and small business development initiatives by providing beneficiaries with
necessary tools and knowledge; increasing the level of financial literacy and
business skills; and providing business-related training programs and vocational
courses to ensure economic independence and self-sustainability.
o This funding opportunity seeks to continue to support projects that strengthen the
enabling environment for economic growth by addressing specific current
challenges:
 High level of poverty in rural locations;
 Lack of core competencies and skills needed in the modern workplace;
and/or,
 Lack of economic opportunities and resources.
o Project Goal: To strengthen rural entrepreneurship and small business
development by increasing knowledge and tools that entrepreneurs and small
businesses owners need to make their businesses successful.
 Promoting Democratic Institutions
o The Kyrgyz Republic has made democratic gains since its independence;
however, democracy in the Kyrgyz Republic continues to face challenges and
risks. Independent observers have noted violations of electoral processes; high
levels of corruption and low levels of transparency; attempts to impose
regulations on NGO/CSOs in a discriminatory manner, persecution of
independent media and political repression of freedom of speech; poor public
understanding of democratic institutions and legal rights, especially in rural
regions; and overall political instability due to social, economic and geographical
divisions. Furthermore, while the Kyrgyz NGO sector is vibrant and provides a
wide range of educational, social, and legal services, many NGOs lack essential
capacities, especially in rural areas, that limit their impact.
o Previous PDS-funded projects have focused on increasing political participation
in decision-making processes, promoting cooperation between local
governments and civil society, and strengthening advocacy efforts and raising
awareness on universal human rights, especially among vulnerable and
marginalized populations.
o This funding opportunity seeks to promote more inclusive and accountable
democracy by addressing specific current challenges:
 limited knowledge of the importance of the rule of law, civic engagement,
civil society, and advocacy;
 limited CSO capacity in communication and public relations, digital
storytelling and technology skills, especially in rural areas; and/or
 limited cooperation between rural civil society and local government.
o Project Goal: To strengthen democracy in the Kyrgyz Republic through
increased civic engagement of rural youth, increased positive perceptions of the
role of civil society and the rule of law at the citizen level, increased collaboration
between citizens and government bodies on good governance, and/or increased
organizational capacity of rural NGOs.
 Combatting Gender-Based Violence
o Combatting Gender-based violence (GBV) is a key sub-theme of promoting the
rule of law and gender equality, which are essential to democratic norms. Despite
extensive work and assistance to ensure gender equality in the Kyrgyz Republic,
GBV remains a widespread issue in the country. Due to many factors, including,
but not limited to poverty, economic dependence, traditionalism, patriarchy and
gender discrimination, women in particular face different types of violence such
as domestic violence, sexual violence, early marriages, sexual harassment, and
physical and mental abuse. GBV is disproportionately underreported, ignored,
and silenced by the government and society.
o Previous PDS-funded projects relating to GBV have primarily focused on raising
awareness about human and legal rights, providing economic and leadership
empowerment programs, strengthening the capacity of relevant bodies to
effectively respond to GBV, and assisting with legal counseling to GBV victims.
o This funding opportunity seeks to build upon previous projects and strengthen
the efforts to effectively prevent and respond to gender-based violence by
addressing specific current challenges:
 entrenched gender stereotypes and prejudice;
 lack of economic resources and economic vulnerability; and/or,
 normalization and general acceptance of gender-based violence.
o Project Goal: To strengthen civil society and government capacity to address
gender-based violence in the Kyrgyz Republic through preventative measures.
 Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE)
o A significant number of young adults and teenagers in the Kyrgyz Republic
experience challenges with social integration, including lack of educational and
economic opportunities, especially in rural areas and new urban settlements
around Bishkek. Without a strong sense of purpose, these young people are at
risk of drifting into violent extremism, leading to further exclusion by their
communities. One significant obstacle to young people’s positive engagement in
society is a lack of critical thinking skills and ability to filter the information
available to them.
o Previous PDS-funded projects on prevention of violent extremism have primarily
focused on promoting tolerance, interethnic dialogue, and socio-economic
empowerment of youth through employment partnerships, traineeship programs,
and outreach events; increasing skills of positive interaction among youth in the
multi-confessional environment of the Kyrgyz Republic; mitigating radicalization
among young people through an educational program on media literacy and
critical thinking; and working with an interfaith council to promote understanding
between people of different faiths to increase acceptance and tolerance.
o This funding opportunity seeks to build upon previous projects and expand PVE
programming in the Kyrgyz Republic through strengthening individual and
community resilience and local capacity by addressing specific current
challenges:
 lack of sense of belonging to a community, along with low civic
participation and proactivity;
 lack of media literacy and critical skills to recognize and reject violent
extremist narratives; and/or
 low capacity of local government and civil society actors in PVE and lack
of effective collaboration in prevention of radicalization and extremism.
o Project Goal: To strengthen individual and community resilience among youth in
rural regions and new urban communities and build capacity of rural civil society
organizations to prevent radicalization through better coordination with key
stakeholders, such as youth and government.
 Countering Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)
o In 2019, the Kyrgyz Republic formally adopted a national referral mechanism
(NRM) to help counter trafficking in persons (TIP.) The NRM established formal
policies on victim identification, assistance referral, provision of social services,
and protection of victims’ personal data, but the government provided very limited
training on the NRM to key implementers.
o Previous PDS-funded projects have primarily focused on prevention of human
trafficking through strengthened partnerships with government authorities,
regional TIP coordination councils, and NGOs; improved understanding among
local authorities and NGOs on the national referral mechanism policies; and
raising public awareness on trafficking-related issues and risks of illegal
migration through legal rights trainings to ensure safe migration and avoid
exploitation abroad.
o This funding opportunity seeks to build upon previous projects and expand
trafficking-in-persons programming in the Kyrgyz Republic by addressing specific
current challenges:
 lack of effective standard operating procedures (SOPs) for state bodies
including local administrations and local self-governments to implement
NRM;
 low capacity of local government officials, including regional TIP
coordination council members, as well as NGO representatives, to
implement NRM and identify victims based on four identification criteria;
and/or
 limited public awareness on trafficking-related issues, risks of illegal
migration and the legal rights of migrants.
 Proposed projects should seek to address at least two of the three
challenges by leveraging local, state, and civil society stakeholders to
strengthen interagency coordination in countering the problem of human
trafficking; increase the capacity of officials in identification and protection
of victims; and raise awareness of vulnerable migrants on their legal
rights to ensure safe migration.
o Project Goal: To reduce trafficking-in-persons in the Kyrgyz Republic by
educating and empowering labor migrants and at-risk groups, building capacity of
government officials, and improving understanding of TIP issues.
Funding Information
 Estimated Award Ceiling: $50,000

 Estimated Award Floor: $10,000
 Length of Project Period: 9-12 months.

o Not-for-profit organizations,
o Civil society/non-governmental organizations,
o Think tanks, and
o Media organizations.
 For this announcement, only organizations based in the Kyrgyz Republic are eligible to
apply. Organizations unique to the Kyrgyz Republic will be prioritized over local
branches of international NGOs/CSOs.
 Organizations may sub-contract with other entities, but only one non-governmental entity
can be the prime recipient of the award. When sub-contracting with other entities, the
responsibilities of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal.
 In order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a unique entity
identifier assigned by SAM.gov, as well as a valid registration on SAM.gov.
 Cost sharing or matching is encouraged, but not required for this funding opportunity.
 Pre-award costs are generally not an allowable expense for this funding opportunity, but
may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
 This award does not allow:
o Conferences abroad or individual trips abroad;
o Charitable or development activities, including direct social services;
o Medical, scientific research or surveys;
o Art or cultural projects;
o Commercial projects; or
o Projects that duplicate existing projects; or
o Illegal activities.
Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in South
Sudan
The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration has announced the Funding Opportunity for
NGO Programs Benefiting Refugees in South Sudan.
Program Areas
 Proposals must align with one or more of the following program areas.
 Humanitarian Protection and Assistance
 Interim and Sustainable Solutions
 Program Sectors and Modalities
 Proposals must focus on one or more of the following programmatic sectors:
o Education
o Protection
o Protection: Legal
o Protection: Child Protection
o Protection: GBV
o Socio-cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion
Funding Information
 Proposed program start dates: August 1 – September 1, 2023

 Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $500,000 per year
 Funding ceiling per year (highest $ value): $2,000,000 per year
Geographic Regions / Populations
 Proposed activities should primarily support refugee populations in Upper Nile and /or
Unity States of South Sudan. (Note: PRM will not fund projects in Yida.) Because of
PRM's mandate to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable solutions for refugees
and victims of conflict, PRM will consider funding only those programs that include a
target beneficiary base of at least 50 percent refugees.
education (US-based NGOs must be able to demonstrate proof of non-profit tax status).
 Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher
education (overseas-based NGOs must be able to demonstrate proof of registration in
country of domicile); and
 International Organizations. International multilateral organizations, such as United
Nations agencies, should not submit proposals through Grants.gov in response to this
NOFO.
Grants to Support Civil Society in Kazakhstan
The European Commission (EC) has announced a joint Call for Proposals under the two
thematic programmes with the main purpose of enhancing EU dialogue and cooperation with
Civil Society Organisations (CSO) in Kazakhstan.
The Thematic Program on Human Rights and Democracy (HRD) builds upon the key features of
the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) with the objective to
promote and protect human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of
law. Being established under Regulation (EU) 2021/947, the Thematic Program on HRD is
focused on:
 advancing the fundamental values of democracy;

 the rule of law;
 The universality, indivisibility and interdependence of human rights;
 respect for human dignity;
 The principles of non-discrimination, equality and solidarity; other
 Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international human rights
law.
Objectives of the Program and Priority Issues
 LOT 1: Human Rights and Democracy (HRD)

o The global objective is to promote and protect human rights and fundamental
freedoms, democracy and the rule of law.
o The specific objectives are:
 To strengthen capacities of civil society, including in advocacy and raising
public awareness, to help CSOs to promote fundamental freedoms and
effectively fight for the eradication of all forms of torture, and all forms of
cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment or punishment;
 To strengthen capacities of civil society, including in advocacy and raising
public awareness, to help CSOs in their work to support the rule of law
and counteract discriminatory policies, measures and practices. Specific
attention shall be paid to the work of youth and women organizations and
movements.
o The priorities are: democratic governance and rule of law.
 LOT 2: Civil Society Organizations (CSO)
o The global objective is to strengthen local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as
independent actors of good governance and development in Kazakhstan
o The specific objective(s) are:
 To strengthen capacities of local CSOs to engage in policy dialogue at
national level and in dialogue, implementation and monitoring of national
development programs and plans;
 To improve capacity and ability of local CSOs to uphold and promote an
enabling environment and democratic space in Kazakhstan, to support
local administrations in the implementation and monitoring of the national
initiatives and plans on decentralization and implementation of the
Agenda 2030 SDGs;
 To strengthen capacity of local CSOs to engage in gender equality and
youth inclusion and strengthen capacity of local women's and youth
partner CSOs.
o The priorities are: democratic governance, Green Deal (ie climate change,
environment including solid waste management, energy savings and energy
efficiency, housing management, sustainable public transport), sustainable
economic growth and jobs, digitalisation, and empowerment of women and
youth.
Priorities
 The crosscutting priorities of this call for proposals are:

o Human rights-based approach (HRBA)
o Gender equality and women's empowerment
o Youth
o digitization
o Environment Protection & Climate Change.
Funding information
5,400,000.
o Lot 1 (HRD):
 Minimum amount: EUR 400,000
 Maximum amount: EUR 750,000
o Lot 2 (CSO):
 Minimum amount: EUR 400,000
 Maximum amount: EUR 400,000.

o Lot 1 (HRD):
 Be a legal person and
 Be non-profit making and
 Be a specific type of organization such as: Civil Society Organization
(CSO) and/or their association and
 Be established in Kazakhstan or a Member State of the European Union
or any territory as no nationality restriction applies to applicants and co-
applicants and to affiliated entities, if any, with field presence in
Kazakhstan for at least two years, and
 Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action
intermediary.
o Lot 2 (CSO):
 Be a legal person and
 Be non-profit making and
 Be a specific type of organization such as: Civil Society Organization
(CSO) and/or their association and
 Be established in15 Kazakhstan or a Member State of the European
Union with field presence in Kazakhstan for at least two years and
 Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action
intermediary.
 co-applicant(s)
applicant himself.
o At least one co-applicant must be established in Kazakhstan.
o Co-applicants must sign the mandate.
o If awarded the grant contract, the co-applicant(s) will become beneficiary(ies) in
the action (together with the coordinator).
 Affiliated Entities
applicant and/or to coapplicant(s):
o This structural link encompasses mainly two notions:
 Control, as defined in Directive 2013/34/EU on the annual financial
statements, consolidated financial statements and related reports of
certain types of undertakings:
o Entities affiliated to an applicant may hence be:
 Entities directly or indirectly controlled by the applicant (daughter
companies or first-tier subsidiaries). They may also be entities controlled
by an entity controlled by the applicant (granddaughter companies or
second-tier subsidiaries) and the same applies to further tiers of control;
 Entities directly or indirectly controlling the applicant (parent
companies). Likewise, they may be entities controlling an entity
controlling the applicant;
 Entities under the same direct or indirect control as the applicant (sister
companies).
federation, association in which the proposed affiliated entities also
participate or the applicant participates in the same entity (eg network,
federation, association,...) as the proposed affiliated entities.
For more information, visit EC .
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Kenya)
The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS Nairobi) of the U.S. Department of
Grants Program.
PDS Nairobi invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural, academic, and professional
ties between the United States and Kenya through programming and exchanges that highlight
shared values and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American
cultural element, and/or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that
will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
 Promote Rule of Law, Democracy, and Good Governance

o Promote rule-of-law, democracy, and good governance by focusing on issues
such as rule-of-law, democratic governance, civic participation,
inclusive societies, media literacy, media independence, prevention of
corruption, prevention of gender-based violence, and prevention of violent
extremism.
 Advance Climate Resilience, Including Promoting Food Security
o Address the significant and adverse health, environmental, economic, climate,
and other cumulative impacts of pollution and environmental degradation,
especially on communities that are marginalized or underserved.
 Promote Access to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
Education and Entrepreneurship Training and Opportunities
o Ensure all members of a society, especially women and girls as well as members
of marginalized and underserved communities, can access and participate
equally in STEAM-related educational and entrepreneurial opportunities and
economic activities.
Funding Information

Priority Regions
At least one third (or thirty three percent, 33%) of grant activities must occur outside of Kenya’s
five largest metropolitan areas (Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret).
 Kenyans aged 15-30, including students;

 Emerging voices, including civil society leaders and social influencers;
 Established opinion leaders, including cultural or academic institution leadership; or
 Underserved and underrepresented groups and communities.
 PDS Nairobi encourages applications from Kenya-based organizations, institutions, and

individuals. They may partner with U.S.-based entities, but the grant recipient must be
based in Kenya, including;
 Kenya-registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-
 Kenyan individuals;
 Kenya-based non-profit or governmental educational institutions; and
Ineligible

 Scientific or specific academic research;
organization;
 Scholarships or tuition assistance;
 Commercial or for-profit activities, including seed money; or
 Programs that duplicate existing programs
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Kenya.
Zambia: Enhancing Community-Based & Sustainable HIV/AIDS Key
Population Prevention Services & Treatment Support
The Centers for Disease Control (CGH) is accepting proposals for Enhancing Comprehensive
Community-Based and Sustainable HIV/AIDS Key Population (KP) Prevention Services and
Treatment Support for KP Living with HIV in the Republic of Zambia under the President's
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
This NOFO will support Zambia to achieve and sustain gains made in HIV epidemic control by
supporting KP to access health services. KP, as defined by UNAIDS, includes 5 main groups
gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM), sex workers, transgender people,
people who inject drugs (PWID), and prisoners and other incarcerated people. These groups
are particularly vulnerable to HIV and frequently lack adequate access to services. The NOFO
aims to improve HIV-related outcomes for KP by engaging KP-led and competent organizations
to provide critical HIV prevention interventions. The successful recipient will provide direct
service delivery for comprehensive, quality, and integrated, person-centered HIV prevention
services starting in Lusaka Province. The broad areas of support include, but are not limited to:
 HIV prevention services for KP including:

o Case finding with effective
 Linkage of positive KP to facility and community-based treatment
services, ensuring they are retained in care and supported to achieve
sustained viral load suppression (VLS)
 Linkage of HIV negative KP to biomedical HIV prevention services such
as:
 Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
 Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC)
 Cervical cancer prevention and treatment
 Condom programming
o Gender-based violence prevention and response (GBV)
o Harm reduction services for PWID.
Goals and Priorities
 Goals and priorities include the following:

o Reducing the prevention and treatment gaps for adolescent girls and young
women (AGYW), children, and key populations (KP);
o Strengthening national and local programmatic, financial, and community
leadership;
o Designing new partnerships with key private, public, and multi sector entities that
can complement existing programs and expand reach;
o Utilizing the PEPFAR platform for broader disease surveillance and public health
programming, consistent with the PEPFAR legislative and funding authority;
o Investing in the scale-up of cutting edge behavioral, and implementation science
to bend the curve on new infections;
o Improving the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections
(STIs), and related opportunistic infections by improving STI management;
enhancing laboratory diagnostic capacity and the care and treatment of
opportunistic infections; interventions for intercurrent diseases impacting HIV
infected patients including tuberculosis (TB); and initiating programs to provide
anti-retroviral therapy (ART);
o Strengthening the capacity of countries to collect, use, and share surveillance
data and manage national HIV/AIDS programs by expanding HIV/STI/TB
surveillance programs and strengthening laboratory support for surveillance,
diagnosis, treatment, disease monitoring, and HIV screening for blood safety;
and
o Developing, validating, and/or evaluating public health programs to inform,
improve, and target appropriate interventions, as related to the prevention, care
and treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB, and opportunistic infections.
 In an effort to ensure maximum cost efficiencies and program effectiveness, HHS/CDC
also supports coordination with and among relevant partners. Recipient may be
requested to participate in the following programmatic activities:
o Scale-up evidence-based programs to identify and close the major HIV gaps
among AGYW, children, and key populations;
o Increase impact through strategic coordination and integration;
o Strengthen and leverage key multilateral organizations, global health
partnerships, and private sector engagement;
o Encourage country ownership and invest in country-led plans, putting our
national and local partners in the lead and actively enabling their growth through
design of the program at all phases;
o Build sustainability through investments in health systems;
o Enhance health equity and reduce disparities in access to and uptake of HIV
services;
o Improve performance metrics, monitoring and evaluation and the quality of
related data; and
o Promote research, development, and innovation to develop a body of knowledge,
enhance awareness and increase the skills and abilities of stakeholders
(research is not supported by this NOFO).
Funding Information
 Average One Year Award Amount: $900,000

 Total Period of Performance Length: 5 year(s)
 Estimated Award Date: September 30, 2023
Outcomes
 CDC may require or allow applicants to propose additional related project period
outcomes other than those identified in the NOFO.
o Short-Term Outcomes:
 Increased knowledge about HIV status, prevention, linkage, treatment,
and care services among KPs
 Increased community engagement of law enforcement agents, policy
makers, and other stakeholders
 Increased awareness of the negative effects of stigma and discrimination
 Increased awareness, acceptability, and demand for biomedical services
(PrEP, VMMC, PEP), HIV testing services (HTS), condoms etc. for KP
 Improved targeted testing of KP through optimization of HIV testing
modalities
 Improved effective referral/linkage to treatment and harm reduction
services
o Intermediate Outcomes:
 Reduced risky sexual and injection behaviors
 Increased uptake of biomedical interventions
 Increased uptake of MAT
 Improved delivery of non-judgmental and respectful HIV services for KP
by healthcare service providers
 Improved retention on ART
 Improved viral suppression rates
 Improved VLC
 Improved adherence and retention to treatment by KP
o Long-Term Outcomes:
 Reduced stigma and discrimination towards KP
 Reduced HIV morbidity and mortality among KP
 Enhanced sustainable, appropriate, and non-discriminatory HIV service
delivery for KP
Strategies and Activities
 Strategy 1: Develop and implement evidence-based innovations to facilitate the uptake

of and retention on HIV prevention interventions for KP
o Provide information, education, and communication around HIV risk reduction
behaviors and availability of HIV services including HIV testing, PrEP, VMMC,
PEP, condom and lubricant use and distribution, STI/TB screening, etc.
o Engage key community stakeholders such as law enforcement, traditional and
faith-based leaders and policy makers to address knowledge, social norms and
attitudes that drive stigma and discrimination towards KP
o Develop and implement community mobilization and outreaches to promote,
increase demand, and uptake of biomedical services and HIV risk reduction
practices
o Develop effective referral systems to link PWID to harm reduction interventions
including needle and syringe programs and MAT
 Strategy 2: Develop and implement effective strategies for case-finding, linkage to ART,
and treatment support to improve retention and viral suppression of among KPs on ART
o Train community health workers per targeted catchment area on the optimal
implementation of social network strategy, safe and ethical index case testing,
and HIV self-testing approaches for case finding among KPs, their sexual
partners, and their biological children
o Link key populations living with HIV (KPLHIV) to HIV treatment
o Link KPs who test HIV-negative to PrEP
o Develop or adopt effective community approaches to engage community
stakeholders and policy makers to improve attitudes towards KP
o Provide KP service competency training for health care providers in government
health facilities
o Develop or adopt effective community approaches to track and support KPLHIV
on treatment to achieve VLS
o Develop or adopt effective mental health approaches to support adherence
among KPs on ART
o Develop and update data collection and reporting tools for HIV testing modalities,
including index testing
o Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives across the clinical cascade
Target Populations
 Target populations for this NOFO will include those who are most vulnerable to HIV
infections, including sex workers, MSM, PWID, and transgender individuals, as
described in the NOFO. Recipient will be expected to target these KP while continuing to
uphold established principles of person-centered approaches (i.e., collaborative
partnerships) that do no harm, but respect client confidentiality, safety, and rights.
 Eligible Applicants
o Unrestricted
o Government Organizations:
 State governments or their bona fide agents (includes the District of
Columbia)
 Local governments or their bona fide agents
 Territorial governments or their bona fide agents in the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of
Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of
Palau
 State controlled institutions of higher education
 American Indian or Alaska Native tribal governments (federally
recognized or state-recognized)
 Non-government Organizations
 American Indian or Alaska native tribally designated organizations
o Other
o Ministries of Health
 Additional Information on Eligibility
o This is a fully competitive NOFO and eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any and
all types of organizations and entities are eligible to apply.
o In addition, as may be required by host country laws, applicant is expected to
comply with and document that it has satisfied all regulatory requirements of their
governing entities that could otherwise compromise the integrity and resources
provided by this program or make the conduct of expected activities under this
award unable to be performed. Applicants must also meet the criteria established
in CDC’s pre-award risk assessment to be eligible to receive funds under this
NOFO.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Rwanda
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is
Program.
his is an open competition for initiatives that promote educational and cultural engagement and
foster mutual understanding between the United States and Rwanda. The Embassy seeks
projects designed to further the development of Rwanda’s future leaders, build the capacity of
Rwandan institutions, and promote awareness and understanding of shared U.S. and Rwandan
values.
The U.S. Embassy Kigali strives to ensure that its efforts reflect the diversity of U.S. society and
societies abroad. The Embassy seeks and encourages the involvement of people from
traditionally underrepresented audiences in all its grants, programs, and other activities and in
its workforce and workplace. Opportunities are open to people regardless of their race, color,
national origin, sex, age, religion, geographic location, socio-economic status, disability, sexual
orientation, or gender identity.
Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Kigali invites proposals for programs that support U.S.
Embassy goals in Rwanda. Successful proposals must include an American reference to
understanding of the United States, U.S. policy or perspectives. Successful proposals will
clearly describe the U.S. component of the program. Successful proposals will clearly define
anticipated results of the program, when results will be expected, and how the U.S. Embassy
can measure the anticipated results. Successful grantees will proactively show progress
towards results through regular reporting to the U.S. Embassy. U.S. Embassy officials will visit
the program to monitor progress.
 The proposal must address one of the following key program areas:
o Promoting civic education and youth participation in community service,
volunteerism, good governance, and citizen-centered governance initiatives.
o Promoting economic development and private sector competitiveness
o Expanding and developing STEM skills and knowledge among vulnerable
youth and young women.
o English language; building capacity and proficiency of English teachers and
improving English proficiency among disadvantaged youth.
o Promoting societal inclusion for those from socially disadvantaged groups.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Six to 12 months

 Number of awards anticipated: Subject to funding availability
$24,999
 Youth aged between 18 – 35 years;

 Young Professionals;
 Priority areas with focus on women, under-privileged communities, or those from socially
disadvantaged groups.
 The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from:

o Cultural organizations;

o For-profit organizations or companies;
o Individuals;
organization;
o Professional development for individuals; or
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Rwanda.
Call for Proposals: Fund for Local Cooperation 2023-2024 (Ethiopia)
The Embassy of Finland Addis Ababa is seeking proposals for its Fund for Local Cooperation
(FLC) 2023-2024 to support local civil society organizations. The FLC complements bilateral
development cooperation projects of Finland in Ethiopia.
Goals
The FLC is expected to contribute towards the four goals of Finland’s development policy:
 The rights and status of women and girls have strengthened.

 Developing countries’ own economies have generated jobs, livelihood opportunities and
well-being.
 Societies have become more democratic and better-functioning.
 Food security and access to water and energy have improved, and natural resources are
used sustainably.
FLC projects should be implemented with a human rights-based approach. The rights of women
and girls, children, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups of the community should
be taken into account in all activities. Moreover, to the extent possible activities should be
geared towards climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Thematic Areas
 The following thematic areas have been selected for the 2023-2024 call for proposals:
o Gender Equality, Human Rights & Democracy
o Empowerment of women, girls and persons with disabilities (PWDs)
o Peace & Security.
Funding Information
 Approximately 10-15 projects will be financed in 2023-2024 with a total

budget(layout.types.url.description) available for all the projects of approximately
€369,000.00 (Euros Three Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand only).
 Duration: Projects are funded for the duration of one to two years. Projects funded
earlier from the FLC may be considered for additional years of financing but funding for
the same project can’t exceed five years.
 Local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which have been registered with the Agency
for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) are eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
 Project selection will be based on the following selection criteria:

o Alignment with Finland’s development policy and the above FLC 2023-2024
thematic areas.
o Project outputs are clearly defined, with indicators, baseline data and risk
management.
o Project activities are relevant, realistic and contribute to the desired outputs.
o Project budget is in line with the activities.
o Experience and management capabilities of the applicant.
For more information, visit FLC.
Open Call: Enhancing the Quality and Reach of Comprehensive &
Sustainable HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Zambia
The Centers for Disease Control (CGH) is inviting applications for Enhancing the Quality and
Reach of Comprehensive and Sustainable HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in the Republic of
Zambia under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
This NOFO is expected to support the Zambian Ministry of Health (MOH) to achieve and sustain
gains made in HIV prevention by supporting direct service delivery (DSD) in four CDC
supported provinces for comprehensive, quality, integrated HIV prevention services targeting
key populations (KP) and adolescents and young persons (AYP). DSD support includes, but is
not limited to, HIV testing services (HTS); linkage of HIV positive KP/AYP to community and
facility treatment services, retention and viral load (VL) suppression and other support; linkage
of HIV negative KP and AYP to biomedical and non-biomedical HIV prevention services
including but not limited to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), gender-based violence (GBV)
prevention and response, STI screening and treatment, and harm reduction programs.
The NOFO is expected to also support HIV prevention programming for AYP including the
Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe program (DREAMS), HTS,
and linkage to prevention services.
Lastly, the NOFO is expected to support Health System Strengthening (HSS) for HIV prevention
at all levels of the MOH and National AIDS/STI Council (NAC). Support is expected to
encompass leadership and governance, health policy, human resources for health (HRH)
including capacity building, health information systems, and HIV surveillance at the national
level which requires the conducting of regular mapping and size estimations as well as
biobehavioral surveys (BBS).
Priorities
 Goals and priorities include the following:

o Reducing the prevention and treatment gaps for adolescent girls and young
women (AGYW), children, and key populations (KP);
o Strengthening national and local programmatic, financial, and community
leadership;
o Designing new partnerships with key private, public, and multi sector entities that
can complement existing programs and expand reach;
o Utilizing the PEPFAR platform for broader disease surveillance and public health
o Investing in the scale-up of cutting edge behavioral, and implementation science
to bend the curve on new infections;
o Improving the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections
(STIs), and related opportunistic infections by improving STI management;
enhancing laboratory diagnostic capacity and the care and treatment of
opportunistic infections; interventions for intercurrent diseases impacting HIV
infected patients including tuberculosis (TB); and initiating programs to provide
anti-retroviral therapy (ART);
o Strengthening the capacity of countries to collect, use, and share surveillance
data and manage national HIV/AIDS programs by expanding HIV/STI/TB
surveillance programs and strengthening laboratory support for surveillance,
diagnosis, treatment, disease monitoring, and HIV screening for blood safety;
and
o Developing, validating, and/or evaluating public health programs to inform,
improve, and target appropriate interventions, as related to the prevention, care
and treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB, and opportunistic infections.
 In an effort to ensure maximum cost efficiencies and program effectiveness, HHS/CDC
also supports coordination with and among relevant partners. Recipients may be
requested to participate in the following programmatic activities:
o Scale-up evidence-based programs to identify and close the major HIV gaps
among AGYW, children, and key populations;
o Increase impact through strategic coordination and integration;
o Strengthen and leverage key multilateral organizations, global health
partnerships, and private sector engagement;
o Encourage country ownership and invest in country-led plans, putting our
national and local partners in the lead and actively enabling their growth through
design of the program at all phases;
o Build sustainability through investments in health systems;
o Enhance health equity and reduce disparities in access to and uptake of HIV
services;
o Improve performance metrics, monitoring and evaluation and the quality of
related data; and
o Promote research, development, and innovation to develop a body of knowledge,
enhance awareness and increase the skills and abilities of stakeholders
(research is not supported by this NOFO).
Funding Information
 Average One Year Award Amount: $12,000,000

 The expected number of awards is 1-2
 Total Period of Performance Length: 5 year(s)
 Estimated Award Date: September 30, 2023
Outcomes
CDC may require or allow applicants to propose additional related project period outcomes
other than those identified in the NOFO.
 Short-Term Outcomes:
o Increased access to HTS including but not limited to SEIT, HIV ST, and SNS
o Increased geographic access and use of HIV bio-behavioral prevention
interventions, and TB/HIV treatment services among KP and AYP
o Increased access, availability, and acceptability of AYP- and KP- appropriate
services
o Enhanced engagement of AYP in program design, implementation, and
evaluation
o Enhanced knowledge and skills among AYP and KP to prevent HIV
o Increased analysis and modeling of health data for disease surveillance
o Improved HIV prevention data quality
 Intermediate Outcomes:
o Increased AYP and KP-self-efficacy in ability to reduce individual sexual risk
o Improved coverage and uptake of HIV and TB prevention and treatment services
among KP and AYP
 Long-Term Outcomes:
o Improved TB/HIV patient outcomes among KP and AYP
Strategies and Activities
 Strategy 1: Implement evidence-based interventions to reduce stigma and

discrimination for AYP and KP programs
o Generate data/evidence to demonstrate barriers that AYP and KP face when
accessing HIV prevention and treatment services
o Use evidence to provide services that respond to the needs of AYP and KP
o Strengthen capacity among health care providers at high volume sites to reduce
stigma and discrimination
o Build capacity among community leaders or community gate keepers to support
safe delivery of health services to KP/AYP
o Engage the MOH, NAC, and other relevant ministries to review and update
relevant policies to reduce stigma and discrimination and enhance safety and
security for KP/AYP
 Strategy 2: Implement evidence-based integrated HIV prevention interventions
including but not limited to linkage to HTS, TB screening, biomedical prevention
services and HIV and TB treatment as prevention
o Provide HTS services to KP using the most safe and effective modalities and
strategies
o Strengthen capacity to use data to find and reach ‘hard to reach’ KP groups (e.g.,
adolescent KP, older MSMs, etc.)
o Link HIV positive KP and AYP to HIV treatment services
o Link HIV negative KP and AYP to appropriate HIV prevention services
o Ensure access to TB screening and treatment services for groups at higher risk
for developing TB disease (e.g., household contacts, children, and adolescents,
etc.)
o Retain KP and AYP in HIV prevention/treatment services ensuring optimal
‘patient’ level outcomes
o Build capacity of high-volume health facilities to provide KP/AYP appropriate
services
 Strategy 3: Develop and implement evidence-based Comprehensive HIV
prevention services for AYP including but not limited to DREAMS
o Provide HTS and TB screening services to AYP using the most effective
modalities and strategies
o Provide the “full package” of DREAMS - including community-based curriculum
delivery, enhanced socio-economic strengthening, social asset building, etc.
o Engage AYP in identifying the most effective and appealing modalities for AYP
o Develop evidence-based strategies for intentional and ethical young engagement
o Strengthen capacity to use data to find and reach AYP including young women
not easily reached by conventional services (e.g., sexually and gender-diverse
young people)
o Link HIV positive AYP to HIV treatment services
o Link high risk HIV negative AYP to HIV prevention services
o Retain AYP in the HIV and TB prevention/treatment services ensuring optimal
‘patient’ level outcomes
 Strategy 4: Conduct HIV prevention surveys, routine surveillance, evaluations,
and data quality improvement processes
o Conduct population size estimation activities for KP and AYP
o Conduct BBS of KP, AYP and other groups as appropriate
o Train MoH on data triangulation and integration approaches to improve KP and
AYP program planning
o Support MoH to establish routine data quality review processes
o Review processes include routine programmatic data from the DREAMS
database
o Data quality includes accuracy, timeliness, and reliability
o Build capacity for routine data use among health care providers and program
managers at all levels
o Support use of routine program data alongside other data sources to
continuously inform and improve prevention programming
Target Populations: The target populations for this NOFO are KP, AYP, health care providers,
the MOH at all levels, and other relevant Ministries.
 Eligible Applicants
o Unrestricted
o Government Organizations:
 State governments or their bona fide agents (includes the District of
Columbia)
 Local governments or their bona fide agents
 Territorial governments or their bona fide agents in the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern
Marianna Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of
Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of
Palau
 State controlled institutions of higher education
 American Indian or Alaska Native tribal governments (federally
recognized or state-recognized)
 Non-government Organizations
 American Indian or Alaska native tribally designated organizations
o Other
o Ministries of Health
 Additional Information on Eligibility
o This is a fully competitive NOFO and eligibility is unrestricted, meaning any and
all types of organizations and entities are eligible to apply.
NOFO: DRL Combatting Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Nepal
projects that support announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting
applications for a project that expands women’s ability to freely and safely participate in public
life in Nepal.
DRL’s goal is to improve civil society-led efforts to reduce SGBV in Nepal so that women from
all backgrounds may more fully, equitably, and safely participate in all aspects of public life.
Objectives
DRL seeks proposals for a program to advance three key objectives:
 Civil society advocates to the government to address the gaps in the current legislation
on SGBV responses and improving access to justice through engagement with
government and law enforcement authorities;
 Local civil society organizations, women’s rights defenders and other activists build
networks and take action to prevent and respond to SGBV in Nepal, especially those
working directly with marginalized or socially excluded communities; and
 Community-led initiatives contribute to the prevention of and response to SGBV at the
provincial and district levels and communities are more aware of the challenges related
to SGBV in Nepal.
Funding Information

 Total Funding Ceiling: $600,000
 Type of Award: Grant
 Anticipated Time to Award, Pending Availability of Funds: 5 months
Outcomes
Illustrative desired outcomes for this program include:
 Existing protection against SGBV are strengthened and better implemented, with civil
society able to ensure accountability and play a watchdog role;
 Increased public awareness on the various forms of SGBV in Nepal;
 Legislative and societal changes, such as those addressing acid attacks, rape, other
forms of discrimination occur, addressing the disempowerment of women;
 Civil society participates in opportunities to provide input into and oversee the
strengthening of frameworks to prevent and protect women and vulnerable populations
from experiencing all forms of violence;
 Victims of SGBV have increased access to medical, legal, and psychological support;
 Civil society organizations working in this space increase their organizational capacity,
expand their networks and are more engaged in collective action; and
 Men and male allies are more engaged and better integrated into efforts to reduce
SGBV.
DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit

organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGO) and public international organizations;
private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or
businesses. DRL’s preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some
occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
Notice of Funding Opportunity: NGO Small Grants Program in
Slovenia
The U.S. Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
for Slovenian civil society organizations.
The Embassy continues to offer grants for well-conceived and managed projects that strengthen
ties between the United States and Slovenia. Eligible topics for projects are broadly defined to
include democracy and human rights, security and defense issues, and economic and business
development. Successful proposals will strengthen understanding of the United States,
including its society, politics, and values and support a priority theme.
Themes
For this grant period, additional consideration will be given to project proposals focusing on the
following themes:
 Regional and Transatlantic Cooperation – promoting strong transatlantic relations, with

an emphasis on the U.S.–Slovenian bilateral relationship
 Economic Issues – especially entrepreneurship, innovation, economic reform, promotion
of trade, women in STEAM
 International Security, Collective Security, and Defense Issues
 Energy Security and Diversification
 Environmental Issues – combating Climate Change, enhancing environmental
preservation and sustainability
 Digitalization, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence
 Countering Corruption, Good Governance, Strengthening Rule of Law, and
Transparency
 Independent Media and Investigative Journalism – including media literacy and
combating disinformation
 Human Rights – including tolerance, respect for diversity and inclusion, and support for
historically marginalized communities and equal rights for all people
 Education – to establish and deepen partnerships between scholars and educational
institutions
Funding Information
Typically grant awards range from $3,000 to $5,000, though some exceptional projects are
funded up to $10,000, and may supplement other funding.
What are they looking for in a proposal?
 Programs that build and enhance relationships between Slovenia and the United States
through bilateral cooperation, highlight shared values, and promote mutual
understanding.
 Applications should have an American component. Projects which incorporate an
American speaker, expert, author, etc., are often considered stronger.
 Sustainable projects with strong merit and clearly defined goals and outcomes.
 Projects that include acknowledgement of U.S. Embassy support and a plan to amplify
their cooperation via traditional or digital media.
 Slovenian educational and research institutions, not for profit public entities, and not-for-
profits/NGOs/social enterprises.
 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
 Private institutions of higher education
education
 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of
higher education
U.S. Embassy Paramaribo PAS Annual Program Statement in
Suriname
The U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
accepting applications for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Paramaribo invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the United
States and Suriname, including cultural and exchange programs that highlight shared values
and promote bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or
connection with American expert(s), organization(s) or institution(s) in a specific field that will
promote increased understanding of U.S. policy, culture, and perspectives.
Priority Program Areas In Order of Priority
 Climate change and environmental education – Efforts that seek to connect with U.S.
expertise to further efforts that promote environmentalism in Suriname and those that
expand efforts to preserve and protect Suriname’s biodiversity.
 Supporting a free and expressive media environment – Programs that strengthen the
professionalism of the media and advance media literacy within the population.
 Academic exchange – Exchanges and programs designed to increase college and
university professional linkages between the U.S. and Suriname, especially with
community colleges and technical schools.
 Artistic exchange — Cultural performances, artistic workshops, trainings, and exhibitions
that highlight the deep and ongoing ties between our two nations and our shared
democratic values.
 Alumni development — Efforts supporting, led by, supporting, or involving the Suriname
American Alumni Association, its members, or alumni of U.S. exchange programs.
 Women’s economic empowerment programs – Including programs focused on the
mentorship of women entrepreneurs and efforts supporting women’s increased
participation in civil society.
 Trade and investment development — Efforts leading to increased bi-lateral trade and
investment ties by developing greater fiscal transparency, enhancing the rule of law,
protecting intellectual property rights, and promotion of sustainable development.
 Efforts advancing diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility for all marginalized
communities, including but not limited to issues involving ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, physical disabilities, and/or indigenous communities.
 Entrepreneurship and innovation — Efforts that promote sustainable economic policies,
especially those inclusive of historically economically disadvantaged populations.
 Cyber security — Efforts to strengthen cybersecurity awareness within the general
population, advance cybersecurity planning, and develop the local talent pool in the field.
Funding Information
Public Affairs Section will consider proposals up to $15,000, projects that are smaller in scope
are more likely to be awarded. Most grants selected are between $5,000 and $10,000. In very
rare circumstances, applications above $15,000 will be evaluated.
Eligible Activities
 bringing an American expert, speaker, trainer, or performer to Suriname;

 conferences on American themes or issues of mutual interest;
 exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes;
 youth empowerment, leadership, and education programs reflecting the priority areas;
 cultural programs, particularly those that target underserved or at-risk communities;
 radio, television, and social media programming in support of the above objectives.
Activities that are not typically funded include, but are not limited to:
 ongoing salary costs;

 office equipment;
 paying to complete activities begun with other funds;
 projects that are inherently political in nature or that contain the appearance of
partisanship/support to individual or single party electoral campaigns;
 citizen exchange programs with foreign countries;
 social welfare projects;
 political party activities;
 projects that support specific religious activities;
 scientific research;
 fundraising campaigns;
 commercial projects;
 trade activities; and
 projects aimed primarily at the institutional development of the organization.
Note on COVID Prevention Protocols: Grantees will be required to follow all pandemic
prevention protocols when conducting their programs. This could require re-scheduling or
delaying a program. Proposals are encouraged to explain any preventative measures that might
mitigate COVID’s impact on the proposal, for example moving in-person training to virtual as
needed.
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and Surinamese:

 Individuals
EU4MD/Call for Project Proposals for Clusters within the
EU4MOLDOVA Program
The EU4Moldova: Key Regions program, financed by the European Union and implemented by
the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Children's Fund
(UNICEF), hereby announces a call for non-reimbursable financial assistance projects for
clusters and invites all institutions / eligible entities from the two Key Regions, Ungheni and
Cahul, to submit their applications for participation.
Objectives
 The general objective of the EU4Moldova Program: Key Regions lies in strengthening
economic, territorial and social cohesion in the Republic of Moldova by facilitating smart,
green, inclusive, sustainable and integrated local socio-economic development and
improving the living standards of citizens in the key regions: Cahul and Ungheni. In order
to achieve this major goal, the EU4Moldova: Key Regions Program aims, among other
objectives, to address the urban-rural gap and regional disparities, stimulate economic
growth, create jobs for men, women and young people in key regions and improve the
attractiveness of the regions- key for investors and entrepreneurs through the
development of clusters in the region.
 The development of clusters focuses on the attraction, the emergence of new
businesses and the prosperity of existing companies. The EU4Moldova: Key Regions
program aims to support and improve business, stimulate existing companies for cluster
cooperation, and create new investment opportunities in the region. Special attention will
be given to projects that will address social needs and improve the local economic
environment. Initiatives will also focus on boosting the efficient use of resources by
moving to a clean and circular economy, restoring biodiversity and reducing pollution.
 The purpose of the non-refundable financial assistance project for the representatives of
the clusters in the key regions of Cahul and Ungheni is to promote and support the spirit
of cooperation among companies in urban and rural areas, by supporting the
implementation of innovative ideas and the creation of new jobs.
Funding Information
The non-refundable financial assistance project provides for the following:
 The proposals, to be presented within this call, must include activities, which will be
carried out within 12 months from the date of awarding the grant agreement.
 Up to 2 entities from each region will benefit from financial assistance that will not
exceed EUR 100,000 per project;
 The financing will be offered in several installments to the cluster management
institution/entity (with legal entity status), registered with the competent authorities of the
Republic of Moldova.
 The documents on the basis of which the proper functioning of the cluster is organized
(cooperation agreement / memorandum of understanding, etc.) will be presented.
 The proposal is submitted by a registered non-commercial organization and operates in

one of the districts of Cahul or Ungheni;
 Minimum 5 years of experience of the management team in the administration and
implementation of similar projects in the sector to which they apply, confirmed by the
CVs of at least 2 people responsible for the implementation of the project proposal;
 The applicant submitted only one project proposal;
 The project proposal provides for the mandatory monetary contribution - at least 10% of
the total value of the project;
 The cluster provides the critical mass of geographic concentration and includes partners
from the public, private (minimum 6 member private companies), research (minimum 1)
and associative (minimum 1) domains;
 At the date of application, there are no arrears against the national public budget;
 Not in the process of liquidation, litigation or unresolved conflicts (including between
members).
For more information, visit UNDP.
Canada - Indigenous Women in Leadership Award
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and LNG Canada are proud to present
the Indigenous Women in Leadership (IWIL) Award.
The role of Indigenous women in traditional life has long been one of leadership and strength.
The tenacity and determination of Indigenous women today stands as a powerful testament to
their role in preserving traditions and culture. Indigenous Women in Leadership (IWIL) nominees
are leaders and mentors in Indigenous business. They are politically and nationally engaged
businesswomen that have contributed and improved the lives of Indigenous people. Their work
has made a difference to their community and/or across the country, empowering others to do
the same.
Award Details
 The Indigenous Women in Leadership Award will be presented at the Indigenous

Women in Leadership Conference in Vancouver on October 18, 2023.
 CCAB encourages nominations from all First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Inuit and
Métis business, political and nationally engaged women whose work has changed the
lives of people in their communities and nationally. Anyone 18 years of age and older is
eligible to submit a nomination.
 Business, Community Leadership and a Life’s worth of Excellence
o Nominees have a history of excellence in the conduct of their business, careers,
politics and community leadership reflecting their skills, vision, determination and
perseverance. IWIL laureates are distinguished individuals who are well
advanced in their successful careers and change-making lives.
 Contribution to Community
o Nominees are known for their contributions to the development of their
community. Setting an example for others to follow can be as important as
holding a formal leadership position. Nominees enjoy broad community support
because of the impact of their business or life activities. Nominees are catalysts
for change in their community.
 Commitment to Building Capacity
o Nominees contribute to the expansion of knowledge and capacity. Embracing
new technologies while remaining committed to traditional ways is an important
part of sustainable development. Nominees have the vision to challenge
accepted wisdom and move beyond it, and the commitment to give their
employees or community meaningful access to training or education
opportunities respecting and including traditional knowledge and culture.
 Measurable Results
o Nominees have contributed in a substantive way to the community and/or
national well-being. Their results are identifiable and measurable, and could
include economic development, employment opportunities, sustained business
growth, starting and maintaining new ventures, and creating options for the
future. Accomplishments in business sectors can include the arts, sports, politics,
health, education, etc.
 Candidates are deemed ineligible if they have an existing formal relationship with CCAB
(e.g. Board of Directors, CCAB Staff member, Corporate Sponsor, etc.)
For more information, visit CCAB.
Grants to Sustain and Accelerate a Comprehensive HIV Response in
Tanzania
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is pleased to announce the applications to Sustain and
Accelerate a Comprehensive HIV Response in the United Republic of Tanzania under the
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
This NOFO supports the Government of Tanzania (GOT) strategy for comprehensive HIV
prevention and treatment and systems strengthening interventions addressing the entire
continuum of care. Recipient(s) is expected to implement innovative, evidence-based, person-
centered, and culturally appropriate interventions to enhance identification of HIV-positive
individuals; linkage to Care and Treatment Clinics (CTC) for same day initiation antiretroviral
therapy (ART); support for community-based HIV services; access to HIV services for priority
populations; continuity of treatment and patient adherence to ART, monitoring of viral load (VL)
to attain viral suppression; and utilization of appropriate data for continuous quality improvement
(CQI).
The targeted populations include children, adolescent boys, men, adolescent girls and young
women (AGYW), pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and infants, key and vulnerable
populations (KVP), and at-risk groups. Activities are expected to be carried out in Dar es
Salaam, Kagera, Mara, Simiyu, Tanga, and Zanzibar. This may shift to other CDC-supported
regions based on performance or epidemiologic data. Recipient(s) may be awarded
comprehensive community and facility-based activities for specific region(s).
 Reducing the prevention and treatment gaps for adolescent girls and young women
(AGYW), children, and key populations (KP);
 Strengthening national and local programmatic, financial, and community leadership;
 Designing new partnerships with key private, public, and multi sector entities that can
complement existing programs and expand reach;
 Utilizing the PEPFAR platform for broader disease surveillance and public health
 Investing in the scale-up of cutting edge behavioral, and implementation science to bend
the curve on new infections;
 Improving the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs),
and related opportunistic infections by improving STI management; enhancing laboratory
diagnostic capacity and the care and treatment of opportunistic infections; interventions
for intercurrent diseases impacting HIV infected patients including tuberculosis (TB); and
initiating programs to provide anti-retroviral therapy (ART);
 Strengthening the capacity of countries to collect, use, and share surveillance data and
manage national HIV/AIDS programs by expanding HIV/STI/TB surveillance programs
and strengthening laboratory support for surveillance, diagnosis, treatment, disease
monitoring, and HIV screening for blood safety; and
 Developing, validating, and/or evaluating public health programs to inform, improve, and
target appropriate interventions, as related to the prevention, care and treatment of
HIV/AIDS, TB, and opportunistic infections.
Funding Information
 The expected number of awards is 1-2.

Government Organizations:
 State governments or their bona fide agents (includes the District of Columbia)
 Local governments or their bona fide agents
 Territorial governments or their bona fide agents in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico,
the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianna Islands, American
Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands,
and the Republic of Palau
 State controlled institutions of higher education
 American Indian or Alaska Native tribal governments (federally recognized or state-
recognized)
 Non-government Organizations
 American Indian or Alaska native tribally designated organizations
 Other
 Ministries of Health
Grants for Strengthening the Quality, Accessibility, and Sustainability
of the National Health Laboratory System (Tanzania)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is seeking applications for Strengthening the Quality,
Accessibility, and Sustainability of the National Health Laboratory System (NHLS) in the United
Republic of Tanzania under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
This NOFO seeks to support improved access to, and sustainable delivery of, high-quality
laboratory services for HIV, TB, and other diseases of public health importance. This NOFO is
expected to also support the efficient use of the health laboratory diagnostic network for disease
detection, outbreak response, and surveillance in Tanzania through above-site laboratory
support initiatives. Accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory results are essential elements for
clinical decision making, diagnosis, and management of patients, as well as for the surveillance
and control of diseases of public health importance.
This NOFO is expected to provide technical assistance (TA) to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and
PEPFAR Implementing Partners (IPs) to implement laboratory activities, including those
focused on strengthening the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of the National Health
Laboratory System (NHLS) across a six-tiered network at the national, zonal, regional, district,
health center, and dispensary levels in the United Republic of Tanzania.
Funding Information

Target Populations
The target populations for this NOFO include health care workers at all levels, including:
hospital directors, health managers, nurses, midwives, clinicians, medical laboratory personnel,
non-laboratory HIV testers, health records information officers, data clerks, public health
officials, biomedical engineers, medical waste handlers, and others who are responsible for
deployment of appropriate strategies for strengthening the quality, accessibility, and
sustainability of laboratory services in Tanzania across the tiered NHLS. In addition, the general
population as well as PLHIV will benefit because of these activities.
recognized)
 Other
Grants to Strengthen bilateral ties between US and Luxembourg on
Advancing Diversity & Inclusion
The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg, U.S. Department of
State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out
programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg on Advancing
Diversity and Inclusion.
The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think
tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and individuals for programs strengthening
the bilateral ties between the United States and Luxembourg and supporting Advancing
Diversity and Inclusion, including, but not limited to:
 Programs that address common challenges and share best practices around creating a
more effective, equitable, and inclusive society
 Programs focused on combatting systemic racism and discrimination and sharing best
practices for promoting diversity and inclusion in both the public and private sectors.
 Programs bolstering access to higher education, STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and careers, and with an emphasis on
greater inclusion for women, people of color, persons with disabilities and other
marginalized/minority groups.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Twelve months

 Award amounts: Awards may range from a minimum of $3,000.00 to a maximum of
$15,000.00.
 The program participants and primary audience must include majority Luxembourgers.
meeting platforms.
Priority Region: Luxembourg

o U.S. or Luxembourgish not-for-profit, including think tanks and civil
society/nongovernmental organizations.
o Public and private educational institutions.
o Public international organizations and governmental institutions.
o Individuals (note that for-profit organizations are not eligible for this notice of
funding opportunity. By extension, this means that an employee or owner of a
for-profit organization may not apply as an individual solely to circumvent this
restriction. If applying as an individual, you must include in your application an
explanation of why you are uniquely qualified as an individual applicant.)
o U.S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Luxembourgish
organization.
Ineligible
 Please note that they will not fund the following:

o Trade Shows,
o Programs relating to partisan political activity,
o Charitable or development activities,
o Construction programs,
o Fund-raising campaigns,
o Scientific research,
o Personal use,
o Lobbying for specific legislation,
organization,
o Programs that duplicate existing programs, or
o Alcohol.
For more information, visit Advancing Diversity and Inclusion.
Intercultural Achievement Award (Austria)
The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs has launched the
Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA).
Launched in 2014, it aims at identifying and awarding innovative and best practice projects in
the field of intercultural dialogue. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Intercultural
Achievement Award.
Topics
Dialogue is a multifaceted concept. Thematic priorities according to the Austrian strategic focus
facilitate compatibility of the submitted projects. Therefore, projects applying for the IAA, while
promoting intercultural or interreligious dialogue in a broad sense, must also be active in at least
one of the following areas:
 Art/Culture
 Youth
 Human Rights
 Global Citizenship Education
 Integration
 Gender Equality
Categories and Award Details
 The Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA) is awarded in the following categories:

o Category Sustainability: EUR 10.000
 “Best ongoing intercultural and/or interreligious project focusing on the
environment” The project offers solution approaches in the cross-
sectional topic of environment/ecology and intercultural/interreligious
challenges.
o Category Recent Events: EUR 6.000
 “Best intercultural and/or interreligious project related to a current event”
The project must have reacted to one or more recent events or
developments and have contributed to intercultural and/or interreligious
understanding in this context.
o Category Technology: EUR 6.000
 “Best application of technology to support an intercultural and/or
interreligious project” The project must use innovative technological
solutions that promote intercultural and/or interreligious dialogue. This
can represent the development of new technological solutions or the use
of existing technology in creative or innovative ways (including, but not
limited to IT).
o Category Innovation: EUR 6.000
 “Most innovative intercultural and/or interreligious project” The project
must use an innovative methodological or creative approach within the
scope of the dialogue of cultures and/or religions.
o Category Media: EUR 6.000
 “Best media contribution for intercultural and/or interreligious
understanding” The project must have affected the public sphere in a
positive way in respect to intercultural and/or interreligious dialogue
through facilitation of classic media (i. e. print, TV, radio etc.) and/or
social media.
 The prize money is meant to promote the continuation of successful projects.
 Applications can only be made by non-governmental organisations (including

associations, foundations, charitable educational institutions, religious organisations and
commercial organisations) whose projects mainly focus on intercultural and interreligious
dialogue. Government, science, research or international institutions are excluded from
admission.
 Projects that have already been submitted in the past but that have not won may be
submitted again.
 Projects may be submitted for up to two award categories as long as they meet the
eligibility criteria.
 Only fully or at least partially implemented projects that can already show verifiable
impact and outcomes will be taken into consideration. Please refrain from sending
concepts of projects that have not yet been implemented.
For more information, visit Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs.
Grants to Sustainably Combat HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (US)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now seeking applications for Strengthening Regional,
National, and Subnational Institutional Capacities to Sustainably Combat HIV/AIDS and
Tuberculosis under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
This NOFO will strengthen the capabilities of host country governments and non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) to plan, manage, and monitor sustainable programs and systems to
respond to HIV, TB, and other diseases and conditions of public health concern. As countries
reach HIV epidemic control, a key priority is sustaining low levels of HIV incidence while
supporting greater country ownership and management, facilitating the transition of programs to
local oversight, and strengthening financial, operational, technical, and programmatic controls.
Funding Information

Target Populations
The target populations for this NOFO include the general populations in countries served,
ministries of health, public health institutions, HCWs, laboratorians, PLHIV, general populations,
men, women, AGYW, children and youth, KPs, pregnant and breastfeeding women and their
partners as described in the NOFO.
recognized)
 Other
U.S. Mission to Russia: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy Moscow Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces that funding is
available through the Public Diplomacy Grants Program.
Purpose
PDS Moscow invites proposals for projects that support future constructive bilateral relations
and reinforce ties between the American and Russian people. All grant proposals must convey
an element of U.S. history, culture, or shared values. Competitive proposals should support a
priority program area. Competitive proposals should also include a connection with U.S.
expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s that will promote increased cooperation between the
people of the United States and Russia even after the program has finished.
Priority Programming Areas
 Media & Information: Projects that promote an understanding of freedom of the press,
good journalistic practices, increased access to information, and improved media and
digital literacy for the Russian people;
 Sharing America: Projects that promote an understanding of the American values of
democracy, freedom of expression, and an open society, as well as proposals that
increase the understanding of America’s diverse cultures and groups;
 Empowering Women & Minorities: Projects that support women and minority rights
and persons with disabilities;
 Environment & Space: Projects that promote improvements, innovation, advancement,
and collaboration in the areas of space and the environment;
 English Language Learning & Teaching: Projects that support innovative, interactive
teaching and learning of the English language. Projects that support ongoing efforts of
the Regional English Language Office will be especially welcome.
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: Dependent on funds availability.
 Award amounts: Awards may range from $25,000 – $250,000 for organizations, $25,000
- $50,000 for individuals.
 Total available funding: To be determined.
 Type of Funding: Fiscal Year 2023 Public Diplomacy Funding.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. and Russian entities qualified to receive U.S. grants and able to
develop and implement programs in the Russian Federation. These include:
 Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks, educational institutions, civil society

organizations, and individuals carrying out programs in support of civil society;
 Commercial educational and cultural organizations with not-for-profit activities.
 Museums, national parks, and nature reserves, and;
 Individuals For-profit or commercial entities are NOT eligible to apply.
The following types of projects are NOT eligible for funding:
 Projects relating to partisan political activity;

 Fundraising campaigns;
 Lobbying for specific legislation or projects;
 Competitions where the prize is the only outcome of the program;
 Scientific research and/or surveys; or
 Projects that duplicate existing projects.
For more information, visit U.S. Mission to Russia.
Social Enterprise Grant in Australia
With support from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), Indigenous
Business Australia (IBA) is delivering the ‘Women’s Economic Security Package’ designed to
improve the economic security of First Nations women.
The purpose of the Social Enterprise Grant (Grant) is to:
Support Australian Social Enterprises and/or Indigenous female entrepreneurs to innovate and
solve social issues facing their communities and improve the economic security of Indigenous
women.
Funding Information
 Applicants can apply for partnerships from $50,000 and up to $200,000 excl GST.
Eligible Partnership Activities
To be eligible the partnership activity must:
 Be program based, can be delivered in a peer/group environment or one-on-one.

 If a program, coaching or training focus, be developed and delivered by First Nations
women. Exceptions will be made where technical or accredited skills or practices are
required.
 Be focused on First Nations Women’s Economic Security, in one or more of the following
areas and directly result in building women’s, girl’s and sistergirl’s financial confidence
and empowerment:
 Support for start-up and existing First Nations women in businesses.
 Building financial skills and confidence.
 Access to job-readiness programs.
 Workplace coaching and mentoring.
 Managing housing and affordable living initiatives.
 Creating and maintaining networks relating to the above-mentioned themes.
 Wellbeing and selfcare programs that support women manage their family, work,
business, and community obligations.
 Accredited/technical training of Social Enterprises staff that results in creating change
and impact for First Nation women and communities.
 Innovation through Digital/Technology that results in creating change and impact for First
Nation women and communities.
 To be eligible for the Social Enterprise Grant, the applicant must be a (majority) female
owned or led Australian Social Enterprise, and are, or work with, First Nations female
entrepreneurs that provide capability, capacity building support and that achieve
measurable economic safety outcomes for First Nations women, girls or sistergirls and
their communities.
 First Nations Enterprises must be female led and have at least 50% First Nations
shareholding and active management of the business.
 Non-First Nations Australian Social Enterprises must have an advisory board of at least
50% First Nations women representation or 50% First Nations women in
leadership/executive roles and the initiatives must be designed and delivered by First
Nations women.
 Must be an Australian Social Enterprise with experience in working with Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander women, girls or sistergirls and communities and able to
demonstrate cultural safety and capability.
 Beneficiaries of the program must be First Nations women, girls or sistergirls and their
communities. Transgender First Nations women and sistergirls are welcome and
encouraged to apply or be the beneficiaries of this grant under a partnership.
For more information, visit IBA.
U.S. Embassy in Canada - Building Back Better Grant Program
The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada, U.S.
Department of State, announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to
carry out programs strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Canada on
Building Back Better.
Purpose
 The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals from non-governmental
organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for
programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and
supporting the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.- Canada Partnership Pillar Building Back
Better, including, but not limited to:
o Programs to promote sustainable and inclusive economic recovery that
strengthen the middle class, with a focus on women, people of color and
o Programs that build cross-border connections, support entrepreneurship, and
accelerate the economic recovery of small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs), with a focus on SMEs owned by women, people of color, and
o Programs on trade, investment, and the economy.
 All programs must engage Canadian audiences. All programs must include a U.S.
element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of
U.S. policy and perspectives. Any speaker paid with grant funding must hold U.S.
citizenship.
Funding Information

$250,000.00
 Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in twenty-four
months or less.
Eligible Projects
Examples include, but are not limited to:
 Professional and academic speaker programs, lectures, and seminars

 Public messaging campaigns using social media, video, and new media
 Cultural and Fine Arts Programming, to include cultural performances, workshops and
engagements based around dance, theater, music, poetry, youth competitions, the
plastic and other fine and performing arts
What they will not fund?
 Trade Shows,
 Programs relating to partisan political activity,
 Charitable or development activities,
 Construction programs,
 Fund-raising campaigns,
 Scientific research,
 Personal use,
 Lobbying for specific legislation,
organization,
 Programs that duplicate existing programs, or
 Alcohol.
Priority Region: Canada
 The program participants and primary audience must include majority Canadians.
meeting platforms.
 U.S. or Canadian not-for-profit, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental

organizations.
 Public and private educational institutions.
 Public international organizations and governmental institutions.
 Individuals (note that for-profit organizations are not eligible for this notice of funding
opportunity. By extension, this means that an employee or owner of a for-profit
organization may not apply as an individual solely to circumvent this restriction. If
applying as an individual, you must include in your application an explanation of why you
are uniquely qualified as an individual applicant.)
 U.S. organizations applying for funding must partner with a Canadian organization.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Canada.
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Iraq)
The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is
available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Baghdad invites proposals that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Iraq through
Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants programs include, but are not limited to:
 Strengthening Governance, Democracy, and the Rule of Law.

 Strengthening Civil Society and Promoting Civic Engagement.
 Enhancing Professionalism in the Media.
 Combatting Disinformation.
 Countering Violent Extremism.
 Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
 Empowering Women and Youth.
 Fostering U.S.-Iraqi Cultural Ties.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: One month to 12 months.

 Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards (depending on amounts).
$100,000.00
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the following types of organizations:

 Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (India)
The Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata invites applications for the Grant Assistance for
Grassroots Projects (GGP) scheme from organizations in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and
Odisha only.
Since 1989, the Government of Japan has been offering a financial assistance scheme called
“the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP)” for development projects designed to
meet the diverse basic human needs of the people in developing countries. The GGP has
acquired an excellent reputation worldwide for providing timely support to the local communities
at the grass-roots level. In India, the GGP scheme has been supporting projects to be
implemented by nonprofit organizations such as nongovernmental organizations (NGOs),
educational and medical institutions eligible to receive foreign funds under the law of the
Government of India.
The world today is facing a variety of challenges including poverty, starvation, infectious
diseases, economic crisis, climate change and environmental issues. These endanger many
lives and force them to live in difficult circumstances. For this, there is an increasing need for
cooperation by the entire international community to realize a peaceful and affluent society in
which everybody can live their individual lives in a humane manner to achieve which,
cooperation with grassroots level organization is an effective means.
The Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) scheme was formulated to assist NGOs
and local public authorities in developing countries in responding to various development needs
in a prompt and complete manner. Over the years, the GGP scheme has acquired excellent
global reputation for providing timely support to the local communities at the grassroots level.
Priority Areas of the GGP
 The following are the priority areas of the GGP:

o Basic Human Needs and Human Security
o Basic Health Care
o Primary Education and Adult Illiteracy
o Poverty Alleviation
o Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation
o Women’s Empowerment
o Child Welfare including Support for Street Children and Elimination of Child
Labour
o Support for Persons with Disabilities
o Preservation of Environment
 Specific GGP
o In addition to general GGP, the following specific GGP are also provided in
consideration of diplomatic needs as well as effectiveness and efficiency.
 GGP that involves public-private partnerships: It is expected to be a
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or SDG Business project in
collaboration with Japanese or Japanese-affiliated companies
contributing to people’s quality of life and resolving social challenges in
the project area.
 GGP that involves partnerships with local governments: Knowledge
sharing from Japanese local governments contributing to socio-economic
development
 GGP for removal of antipersonnel land mines
 GGP for recycling: If the project does not fall under the aforementioned
areas, it is advisable to contact the corresponding GGP office.
 Notes:
o The following areas cannot be supported by the GGP:
 A project which is not aiming at the socio-economic development of India
 A project which does not have clear and direct benefit at grassroots level
 A project which contains political, religious or military purpose
 A project focusing on art/cross-cultural activities
o In case the GGP funded project generates profit, the profit should be utilized
either to meet the recurring cost of the GGP funded project or for the benefit of
the target group.
o In case of projects designed for emergency relief work, please note that the
sanction of such projects will depend on the merit of the plan. This is because the
procedure of GGP requires time and sanction for projects may not be immediate.
Funding Information
 The GGP is one-time disbursement by the end of the fiscal year when its Grant Contract
is signed. The maximum amount per project is 10 million Japanese Yen (fixed) and the
grant is disbursed in US Dollars. They strongly recommend that organizations should
make project budget based on their actual needs within this maximum amount.
To be eligible for the grant, the applicant must meet all the following criteria:
 The applicant must be one of the following organizations:

o International, National or Local NGO
o Local public authorities
o Educational Institution
o Medical Institution
 Registered organization under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976
 Registered organization under the relevant registration acts including national and state
acts such as:
o The Societies Registration Act, 1860
o Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920
o Religious Endowments Act, 1863
o Indian Trust Act, 1882
o Section 25 of the Indian Companies Act, 1956
 Minimum 2 years of direct/related experience in the proposed field of activity
 Not black-listed or court-listed by the state/central government. The applicant must not
have any pending case with a court.
For more information, visit Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata.
Transforming Nigerian Youths Program
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program that aims to create a
network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers specifically youths and women
across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria.
This program is brought to Nigeria by the Young Africa Works-Mastercard Foundation in

partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.
Objectives
The following are the core objectives of the program:
 To completely transform the mindset of youths in Nigeria to become more

entrepreneurial, and to equip them to be self-employed or job creators.
 To create market access and provide support services to existing business owners
especially those being run by young people.
 Change the way learning or information is received in Nigeria through EDC Beam.
Criteria
 EDC is teaming up with the Foundation to build the capacity of 40,000 MSMEs with
special focus on agriculture and creative sectors especially women-led businesses in
Nigeria.
 The training will be delivered via EDC’s online learning platform and IVR (Interactive
Voice Response) to enable all learners to take part in the lessons on the go wherever
they are.
For more information, visit Transforming Nigerian Youths.
Open Call for Organisation of the Women TechEU Scheme
Deadline: 23-Mar-23
The European Commission (EC) has announced an Open Call for the Organisation of the
Women TechEU Scheme.
Scopes
 The Women TechEU scheme has been launched under the European Innovation
Ecosystems (EIE) Work Programme 2021 as a pilot scheme and became a fully-fledged
initiative under the EIE Work Programme 2022.
 As a final objective, the scheme supports European early-stage deep tech start-ups,
registered and established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated
Country for at least six months at the time of the submission, founded or co-founded by
women, holding a top management position (chief executive officer (CEO), chief
technology officer (CTO), chief scientific officer (CSO), or equivalent). All deep tech
domains should be eligible, with the emphasis being on overall gender balance and the
position held by women in the start-up. The consortium selected under this call must
ensure that these criteria are met for financial support to third parties.
 The initiative complements activities funded under the European Innovation Council
(EIC), paving the way for the participation of women-led start-ups in future EIC calls.
 The consortium selected under this call is expected to organise the Women TechEU
scheme, covering the following activities:
o Ensure the sound design, organisation, and management of the Women TechEU
scheme, ensuring continuity of the scheme as implemented by the European
Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency in 2021 and 2022;
o Ensure smooth connection with the EIC Business Acceleration Services (BAS)
for the mentoring and coaching support activities to selected applicants;
o Communicate and promote the scheme in order to secure quality applications;
o Organise landmark events, building a network of Women TechEU grantees, and
help them to connect with the overall EIC community;
o Promote cooperation and networking activities among the community of women
entrepreneurs in the deep tech field;
o Ensure proper geographical distribution and technological areas to be covered by
the scheme;
o Report on the implementation of the scheme (key data on applications, start-ups
funded, demographics of end-beneficiaries of the scheme, etc.) to European
Commission services.
Components
 The applicants should consider a project duration of two (2) years and support provided
by the consortium to eligible third parties under this initiative must be made up of the
following components:
o Financial support to each selected company as an individual grant of EUR 75
000 supporting activities such as evaluating and refining products/services,
design, user experience, upgrading the business model, updating the business
plan and growth strategy, finding partners and investors, market validation, etc.;
o The possibility to participate in dedicated activities organised by InvestEU, the
Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), and other relevant networks;
o Please note that mentoring and coaching will be provided by the EIC BAS, under
the ‘Women Leadership Programme’, which includes dedicated networking and
pitching events funded under a separate EIC budget.
Funding Information
 The check will normally be done for the coordinator if the requested grant amount is
equal to or greater than EUR 500 000, except for:
o Public bodies (entities established as a public body under national law, including
local, regional or national authorities) or international organisations; and
o Cases where the individual requested grant amount is not more than EUR 60
000 (lowvalue grant).
Type and range of activities
 A main activity of the consortium will be to run calls for proposals (at least one (1) per
calendar year, the consideration of multiple cut-off dates is encouraged), organise the
evaluation process, and administer the grants. Beyond providing funding to women-led
deep tech start-ups, proposals under this topic should include a sound promotion and
communication strategy of the programme (especially in underrepresented Member
States), clearly brand the scheme as an EU initiative, including but not limited to, through
information and dissemination events, press and outreach events, or roadshows.
 Deep tech innovation aims to provide concrete solutions to their societal problems by
finding its source in a deep interaction with the most recent scientific and technological
advances and by seeking to produce a profound impact in the targeted application
areas.
Expected Outcomes
 Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
 Support deep tech innovation as a basis for a modern, knowledge-driven, resource-
efficient and competitive economy;
 Promote female leadership in the deep tech industry to build fairer, more inclusive, and
more prosperous innovation ecosystems in the European Union (EU);
 Ensure a smooth continuation of the established Women TechEU scheme consistent
with previous processes, outcomes, and branding;
 Foster cooperation and networking between women entrepreneurs in the deep tech field.
 Any legal entity, regardless of its place of establishment, including legal entities from
nonassociated third countries or international organisations (including international
European research organisations) is eligible to participate (whether it is eligible for
funding or not), provided that the conditions laid down in the Horizon Europe Regulation
have been met, along with any other conditions laid down in the specific call topic.
 A ‘legal entity’ means any natural or legal person created and recognised as such under
national law, EU law or international law, which has legal personality and which may,
acting in its own name, exercise rights and be subject to obligations, or an entity without
legal personality.
 Beneficiaries and affiliated entities must register in the Participant Register before
submitting their application, in order to get a participant identification code (PIC) and be
validated by the Central Validation Service (REA Validation) before signing the grant
agreement. For the validation, they will be asked to upload the necessary documents
showing their legal status and origin during the grant preparation stage. A validated PIC
is not a prerequisite for submitting an application.
Specific cases
 Affiliated entities — Affiliated entities (i.e. entities linked to a beneficiary3 which

participate in the action with similar rights and obligations to the beneficiaries, but which
do not sign the grant agreement and therefore do not become beneficiaries themselves)
are allowed, if they fulfil the eligibility conditions.
 Associated partners — Associated partners (i.e. entities which participate in the action
without signing the grant agreement, but without the right to charge costs or claim
contributions) are allowed.
 Entities without legal personality — Entities which do not have legal personality under
their national law may exceptionally participate, provided that their representatives have
the capacity to undertake legal obligations on their behalf, and offer guarantees to
protect the EU’s financial interests equivalent to those offered by legal persons.
 EU bodies — Legal entities created under EU law including decentralised agencies may
be part of the consortium, unless provided for otherwise in their basic act.
 Entities eligible for funding To be eligible for funding, applicants must be established in
one of the eligible countries, i.e.:
o The Member States of the European Union, including their outermost regions;
o The Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) linked to the Member States;
o Eligible non-EU countries:
 Countries associated to Horizon Europe
CFPs for Projects to Foster Greater Access and Use of Digital
Financial Solutions
The Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI) is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals
to select viable and scalable digital financial solution (DFS) initiatives aimed at fostering access,
quality, and usage of financial services especially among the most vulnerable including women,
youth and small businesses.
ADFI is structured as a blended finance program and applications coupling grant and debt
financing or co-financing from other initiatives, will have an added advantage.
For national projects the Call for Proposal is targeting the following countries : Algeria, Angola,
Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Guinea, Morocco, Nigeria and Tanzania
whilst regional projects are targeting all five regions of the continent.
Pillars
 Proposals should align with ADFI’s pillars of intervention i.e.

o Digital infrastructure
o Policy and regulation
o Products and innovation, with gender inclusion and capacity building as cross
cutting themes.
Components
 The call is aligned with ADFI’s pillars of intervention and has the following two
components:
o Lot 1 targeting the following countries: Algeria,Angola, Cameroon, Democratic
o Lot 2targeting regional initiatives
Funding Information
o Maximum size of grant funding under Lot 1(country level): USD 1 million
o Maximum size of grant under Lot 2 (regional level):USD 1.5 million
o Minimum size of loan under Lot 1 and Lot 2: USD 1 million.
o Country level projects: two to three years
o Regional level projects: three to four years.


established.
Merck Foundation: Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a
Mother” 2023
The Merck Foundation is inviting applications for the Africa Media Recognition Awards.
Thematical Focus
 Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise
awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility
Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.
Categories
 Print Media
 Online Media
 Radio
 Multimedia
Award Information
 Print Media: 500 USD

 Online Media: 500 USD
 Radio: 500 USD
 Multimedia: 500 USD
 Journalists from Print, Radio, Online, and Multimedia platforms from the following
groups:
o Southern African Countries
o West African Countries
o East African Countries
o African French Speaking Countries
o African Portuguese Speaking Countries
Selection Criteria
 The selection committee may decide to grant awards to more winners for each category
based on the number and quality of applications received.
 Submissions can be on one or more topics mentioned in the theme.
 Submissions should be published and available in the public domain in order to be
eligible.
USAID/Peru and South America Regional Locally Led Development
Initiative
The United States government, represented by the U.S Agency for International Development
(USAID) in the Republic of Peru, invites Local Entities to propose innovative concepts that offer
greater opportunities for more sustainable solutions to development challenges in the region.
The Peru-SAR Locally Led Development Initiative seeks to engage local private and civil
sectors in priority areas as defined by the partner governments in the region and the United
States Government (USG). This initiative is designed to increase sustainability and impact in the
areas of Regional Environmental and Sustainable Growth; Socio-economic Integration of
Migrants; and Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment, and Climate Change.
Program Funding Areas
Restriction: This section addresses issues or approaches that are inherently transnational.
Concept notes should propose programs implemented in two or more of these Amazon Basin
countries, including border regions: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.
 Regional Environment and Sustainable Growth

 Socio-economic Integration of Migrants
 Gender equality, women’s empowerment, and climate change
Funding Information

 The period of performance must be 60 months or less.
 Applicant Eligibility
o USAID welcomes concepts from Local and Regional Entities who have a solid
understanding of the development challenges facing their communities,
countries, or regions; have innovative solutions and demonstrate a commitment
to tackling them
 Eligible applicants must:
o Be a Local Entity as defined in ADS 303.6, and
o Have an active registration in the System for Awards Management (SAM)
 A local entity is:
o "An individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons
that:
 Is legally organized under the laws of;
 Has as its principal place of business or operations in;
 Is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent
residents of; and managed by a governing body the majority of who are
citizens or lawful permanent residents of a country receiving assistance
from funds appropriated under title III of the Consolidated Appropriations
Act."
 For purposes of this section, “majority-owned’ and “managed by” include,
without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or
indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election,
appointment, or tenure of the organization's managers or a majority of the
organization's governing body by any means.”
 Eligible entities applying for USAID funding under this initiative must
therefore meet all the definitions.
 For South America Regional programs, a Regional Entity is an
organization that meets the criteria of a Local Entity and operates in any
of the countries covered by a program funding area and benefits from the
particular program. For example, a Local Entity based in Ecuador carrying
out regional programs in Ecuador, Peru, and Colombia would be
considered a Local Entity.
 For the Regional Environmental and Sustainable Growth funding area,
“country” includes the following USAID’s partner countries: Brazil,
Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Suriname.
 For the Socio-Economic Integration of Migrants funding area, "country"
includes Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.
o USAID especially encourages concepts from Local Entities that have not worked
with USAID before. While not an exhaustive list and provided for illustrative
purposes only, the following types of non-U.S. entities are encouraged to
participate:
 Civic groups
 Colleges and universities
 Cooperatives
 Faith-based organizations (FBOs)
o USAID will only make an award to a prime organization, but encourages eligible
Local Entities interested in this opportunity to network and/or form implementing
alliances with other capable entities (local or international) that can enhance and
add value to their concept.
U.S. Embassy in Malta: Public Diplomacy Grants Program
The U.S. Embassy in Malta  of the U.S. Department of State announces  that it will accept 
proposals for funding under the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program.
Objectives
Funding will  support projects that have a significant connection to U.S. Embassy mission goals,
namely: regional security, commercial diplomacy, empowerment of women and minorities,
human rights protections, democracy, and rule of law:
 Encourage the fullest participation, especially of women and youth, in government,

business  and civil society; Promote bilateral cooperation in regional security;
 Promote empowerment of minorities by strengthening the bridge of mutual
understanding and shared  values between the United States  and  Malta, in particular
diversity and the integration of refugees/ migrants into Maltese society;
 Promote freedom of the press and strengthen the role of independent media;
 Enhance  rule of law, and standards of good governance and ethics; and,
 Promote innovation in bilateral investment and commercial cooperation.
 Local grant proposals must have a connection to U.S. society, culture, and values or
should be directed to increasing understanding in Malta of U.S. society, culture, and
values.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: Varies.

 Number of awards anticipated: 5 awards per quarter (dependent on amounts requested)
 Award amounts: Awards may range from approximately $500 to approximately $10,000.
Activities
Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to:
 Projects that give a voice to minorities and/or promote inclusive societies, including the
integration of migrants;
 Women leadership and empowerment programs;
 Youth leadership and empowerment programs;
 Youth community service projects that highlight democratic processes and encourage
volunteerism;
 Civic education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights;
 Projects that develop strong, capable, and independent journalists;
 Partnerships that promote innovation and entrepreneurship;
 Arts and culture programs that include masterclasses, lectures, media engagement, and
other message amplification efforts.
 In light of COVID-19 restrictions, the U.S. Embassy will consider costs related to virtual
programming.
 Maltese-based individuals and non-federal entities - including non-governmental

organizations (NGOs), not-for-profit think tanks, and academic institutions - are eligible to
apply.
 Applications are encouraged from all sectors: committed and organized civil-society
organizations, local representatives of civil society, think tanks, NGOs, academic
institutions, and individuals.  Applicants must be based in Malta, have a Malta-based
headquarters, or identify a Malta-based partner to carry out their project.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Malta.
U.S. Embassy Tokyo PAS Annual Program Statement (Japan)
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is
Program.
This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining the funding priorities, the strategic themes focus
on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.
Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Tokyo invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties
between the U.S. and Japan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared
values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural
element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field
that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:
 U.S. experts conducting speaking tours/public talks, roundtable discussions, and

workshops in Japan;
 Academic and professional lectures and seminars;
 Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; and/or
 Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of their exchange
programs; and
 Initiatives that develop stronger ties between the United States, Japan, and third
countries.
Priorities
 Programs that strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance and security cooperation, including
bilateral and regional security issues, deterring illegal maritime activities, and
strengthening the use of international law to resolve disputes in the Indo-Pacific region.
 Programs that foster greater bilateral trade and investment between the U.S. and Japan,
including securing supply chains, enhancing women’s participation in the Japanese
economy, fighting climate change, and promoting sustainable infrastructure investment
in the Indo-Pacific region.
 Programs that use U.S.-Japan cooperation to increase transparency and good
governance, strengthen democratic processes, counter state-sponsored disinformation,
and promote the respect for the rule of law and human rights in the Indo-Pacific region.
Funding Information

$100,000.
Participants and Audiences: PAS Tokyo engages a variety of audiences, including national
and regional media; NGOs and think tanks; government officials (national, prefecture, and
municipal officials; policy makers, civil servants); cultural and educational leaders; next
generation leaders (e.g., innovators, digital influencers, campus leaders); and universities.
 Eligible Applicants: The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from U.S. and
Japan. Individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and
civil society/non-governmental organizations with relative programming experience are
encouraged to apply. For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
Ineligible

o Fund-raising campaigns or programs charging a fee for participation;
o Programs intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of an
organization; or
Call for Applications: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Iraq)
The U.S. Embassy Baghdad Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is
available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.
PAS Baghdad invites proposals that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Iraq through
Examples of Public Diplomacy Small Grants programs include, but are not limited to:
 Strengthening Governance, Democracy, and the Rule of Law.

 Strengthening Civil Society and Promoting Civic Engagement.
 Enhancing Professionalism in the Media.
 Combatting Disinformation.
 Countering Violent Extremism.
 Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
 Empowering Women and Youth.
 Fostering U.S.-Iraqi Cultural Ties.
Funding Information
 Length of performance period: One month to 12 months.

 Number of awards anticipated: Up to 10 awards (depending on amounts).
$100,000.00
The Public Affairs Section encourages applications from the following types of organizations:

 Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.
Tanzania: Grants to Strengthening Inclusive, Democratic,
Participatory, & Accountable Governance – APS
Deadline: 08-Jan-2024
The United States Agency for International Development in Tanzania (USAID/Tanzania) is

announcing the Strengthening Inclusive, Democratic, Participatory, and Accountable
Governance Annual Program Statement (hereinafter SIDPAG APS).
Purpose
USAID/Tanzania seeks to build partnerships with Tanzanians, government institutions, civil

society, and the private sector to promote transformational change in key governance systems
and processes. This partnership will be achieved through a new five-year program, the SIDPAG
project, with the following key results:
 Enhanced media and civil society resilience

 Increased transparency and accountability, including over public resources in health,
education, agriculture, natural resources, and other areas
 Strengthened political dialogue and reconciliation
 More transparent and inclusive electoral and democratic processes
 Greater political and civic empowerment of women, girls, and marginalized groups
 Strengthened rule of law, access to justice, and empowerment of Tanzanians,
particularly marginalized groups.
USAID/Tanzania anticipates that this initiative will support a civil society environment where
organizations, including media, operate more freely and effectively. Together with these
institutions, citizens will be engaged in greater civic activity, including catalyzing transparency
efforts to improve systems of democratic governance. Finally, the rights of women, youth, and
marginalized communities will be strengthened so that all Tanzanians may more equitably
benefit from the country’s development.
Funding Information
 USAID intends to make multiple awards that may be either cooperative agreements or
grants pursuant to this APS notice of funding opportunity. Subject to funding availability
and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide up to $13,000,000 in total
USAID funding. $13,000,000 is the funding for all awards made under this APS.
Individual awards will range between from $250,000 to a maximum amount of
$3,000,000 for a 5-year period. Award ceilings may be limited for any given addenda.
 Duration: The anticipated period of performance for awards made under the APS is from
2 years to 5 years. The estimated start date for an award will be approximately five to six
months after the due date for receipt of concept papers.
Cross-cutting Themes
 Gender Analysis:
o Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs):
o Localization
o Adaptive Programming
o Cross-sectoral Coordination
Outcomes
 USAID has identified the following illustrative results/outcomes, which will be further
defined as part of each addendum to this APS. When developing concept papers and
applications, applicants are encouraged to consider the illustrative outcomes under each
result area. These outcomes are illustrative only and Applicants may develop their own,
considering its applicability to each overall priority theme.
o Result Area 1: Enhanced media and civil society resilience
o Result Area 2: Increased transparency and accountability, including over public
resources in health, education, agriculture, natural resources, and other areas
o Result Area 3: Strengthened political dialogues and reconciliation
o Result Area 4: More transparent and inclusive electoral and democratic
processes
o Result Area 5: Greater political and civic empowerment of women, girls, and
marginalized groups
o Result Area 6: Strengthened rule of law, access to justice, and empowerment of
Tanzanians, particularly marginalized group.
 Unless otherwise stated in an addendum, eligibility for this APS is restricted to local,
Tanzanian organizations. That means that only local organizations are eligible for award.
USAID defines a “local entity” as an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or
another body of persons that:
o Is legally organized under the laws of; and
o Has as its principal place of business or operations in; and
o Majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of;
and
o Managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful
permanent residents of the country receiving assistance.
o For purposes of this definition, ‘majority owned’ and ‘managed by’ include,
without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly,
whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure
of the organization's managers or a majority of the organization's governing body
by any means.
o USAID especially welcomes applications from organizations that have not
previously received financial assistance from USAID.
o Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on
the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and
requirements of Federal law.
o Addendums may open eligibility to U.S.-based and international organizations
depending on the development result area, and the Agency’s needs. However,
this APS is intended to prioritize collaboration with local, Tanzanian
organizations.
Open Call: The Intersection of Sex and Gender Influences on Health
and Disease (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) in the US
Deadline: 22-Nov-2024
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites Research Project Grant (R01) applications on the
influence and intersection of sex and gender in health and disease, including: (1) research
applications that examine sex and gender factors and their intersection in understanding health
and disease; and (2) research that addresses one of the five objectives from Strategic Goal 1 of
the 2019-2023 Trans-NIH Strategic Plan for Women's Health Research "Advancing Science for
the Health of Women."
The awards under this FOA will be administered by NIH ICs using funds that have been made
available through the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and the scientific
partnering Institutes and Centers across NIH.
Research Objectives and Scope
 To be responsive to this FOA, applications must address each of the following three
variables, and their intersection, in the context of advancing a better understanding of
health and disease and as relevant to the current research investigation:
o Sex-based variables: including but are not limited to anatomical and physiological
traits that include external genitalia, secondary sex characteristics, gonads,
chromosomes, and hormones, evaluation of sex as a biological variable; sex-
based comparisons on conditions in females and males; or biomarkers.
o Gender-based variables: Including but not limited to social, environmental,
cultural, and behavioral factors including gender identity, as an element of a
person’s individual identity; or gender expression.
o One of the five objectives from Strategic Goal 1 of the 2019-2023 Trans-NIH
Strategic Plan for Women's Health Research.
 The strategic plan for Goal 1 has the following objectives:
o Discover basic biological differences between females and males. Studying
female and male cells, organs, and biological systems is necessary to improve
their understanding of the mechanisms by which sex influences health and
disease.
o Investigate the influence of sex and gender on disease prevention, presentation,
management, and outcomes. Sex and gender factors and their intersection
influence the course of many diseases, including risk and protective factors,
presentation, treatment, and recovery
o Identify the immediate, mid-, and long-term effects of exposures on health and
disease outcomes. Various types of exposures affect disease risk across
different timescales, ranging from an immediate outcome at the time of exposure
to a delayed outcome that becomes evident at a later stage in life.
o Promote research that explores the influence of sex and gender on the
connection between the mind and body, and its impact on health and disease.
o Expand research on female-specific conditions and diseases, including
reproductive stages, and maternal and gynecologic health. Maternal health is
critically important to the health of a woman during pregnancy and throughout her
life-course, and for the health of her children. Because the maternal mortality rate
in U.S. women is on the rise (GBD 2015 Maternal Mortality Collaborators, 2016),
particularly in women of color, investigation of disparities in mortality and
morbidity related to pregnancy is needed.
 In addition, applications submitted in response to this FOA are encouraged to consider:
o Health Disparities: Women are disproportionately affected by some conditions
and diseases in terms of incidence, diagnosis, course, and response to
treatment. Some populations of women may be at higher risk for adverse disease
outcomes because of factors such as: biology, culture, education, sexual
orientation, gender expression or identity, , access to care, and quality of care. .
o Life-course/Lifespan: The health of girls and women is affected by
developmental, physiological, and psychological age. Women’s lives are marked
by a continuum from intrauterine life to the elderly years: infancy, childhood and
adolescence, menarche, reproductive life, the menopausal transition,
postmenopausal years, the elderly, and the frail elderly. Each of these factors
may influence health, disease, lifestyle, treatment choices, and response to
therapy.
Research Scope
 This FOA supports basic, preclinical, translational, and clinical research investigations
composed of teams who share expertise, knowledge, and skills in the following research
formats:
o Interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary research that includes collaborations across
a range of disciplines, including but not limited to, economics, medical
anthropology, psychology, and demography to address research from a multi-
disciplinary perspective that may address gaps in the fuller context of women's
lives and the underlying common root causes of poorer health outcomes.
o In addition to new, cross-cutting interdisciplinary research, studies that leverage
existing funded cohorts and datasets for analyses of hypotheses related to sex
and gender influences in health and disease are of high interest. Comparative
analyses of existing samples/datasets/databases and/or data-mining and data
curation to investigate the role of sex/gender are encouraged.
o This FOA is designed to stimulate research that incorporates and/or enhances
understanding of the influence of sex and gender and their intersectionality in
health outcomes.
Funding Information
 Application budgets may not exceed direct costs of $350,000 per year.
 Duration: The total project period for an application submitted in response to this FOA
may not exceed 4 years.
 Higher Education Institutions

o Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
o Private Institutions of Higher Education
 The following types of Higher Education Institutions are always encouraged to apply for
NIH support as Public or Private Institutions of Higher Education:
o Hispanic-serving Institutions
o Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
o Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs)
o Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
o Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions
(AANAPISIs)
 Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
o Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)
o Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher
Education)
 For-Profit Organizations
o Small Businesses
o For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)
 Local Governments
o State Governments
o County Governments
o City or Township Governments
o Special District Governments
o Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
o Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
 Federal Government
o Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government
o U.S. Territory or Possession
 Other
o Independent School Districts
o Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
o Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal
governments)
o Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
o Regional Organizations
 Foreign Institutions
o Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
o Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to
apply.
o Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are
allowed.
 Required Registrations
o Applicant Organizations
 Applicant organizations must complete and maintain the following
registrations as described in the SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide to be
eligible to apply for or receive an award. All registrations must be
completed prior to the application being submitted. Registration can take
6 weeks or more, so applicants should begin the registration process as
soon as possible. The NIH Policy on Late Submission of Grant
Applications states that failure to complete registrations in advance of a
due date is not a valid reason for a late submission.
 System for Award Management (SAM)– Applicants must complete and
maintain an active registration, which requires renewal at least annually.
The renewal process may require as much time as the initial registration.
SAM registration includes the assignment of a Commercial and
Government Entity (CAGE) Code for domestic organizations which have
not already been assigned a CAGE Code.
 NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code –
Foreign organizations must obtain an NCAGE code (in lieu of a
CAGE code) in order to register in SAM.
 Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)- A UEI is issued as part of the
SAM.gov registration process. The same UEI must be used for all
registrations, as well as on the grant application.
 eRA Commons - Once the unique organization identifier is established,
organizations can register with eRA Commons in tandem with completing
their full SAM and Grants.gov registrations; all registrations must be in
place by time of submission. eRA Commons requires organizations to
identify at least one Signing Official (SO) and at least one Program
Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) account in order to submit an
application.
 Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PD(s)/PI(s))
o All PD(s)/PI(s) must have an eRA Commons account. PD(s)/PI(s) should work
with their organizational officials to either create a new account or to affiliate their
existing account with the applicant organization in eRA Commons. If the PD/PI is
also the organizational Signing Official, they must have two distinct eRA
Commons accounts, one for each role. Obtaining an eRA Commons account can
take up to 2 weeks.
o Eligible Individuals (Program Director/Principal Investigator)
o Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out
the proposed research as the Program Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s)
(PD(s)/PI(s)) is invited to work with his/her organization to develop an application
for support. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented
racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and women are always
encouraged to apply for NIH support. See, Reminder: Notice of NIH's
Encouragement of Applications Supporting Individuals from Underrepresented
Ethnic and Racial Groups as well as Individuals with Disabilities, NOT-OD-22-
019.
o For institutions/organizations proposing multiple PDs/PIs, visit the Multiple
Program Director/Principal Investigator Policy and submission details in the
Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Component of the SF424 (R&R).
For more information, visit NIH.
Share and Care Foundation® Grant Program in India
Deadline: Ongoing
The Share and Care Foundation® Grant Program is now open to create opportunities for
deserving, economically challenged women and children of India by partnering with
communities, philanthropists and local charitable organizations.
Such opportunities include developing and providing quality education, affordable healthcare
and supporting skill development to improve the quality of life in rural India.
The Foundation believes that the world is interconnected and it is the social responsibility to
help one another, particularly those who are at the bottom of the ladder. This requires
innovation, creativity and an open space for people to learn and share. The vision is to help
reduce poverty and improve the quality of life in rural India one family at a time.
The Share and Care Foundation®, funds programs in education, healthcare, capacity building,
integrated development projects and livelihood. "Youth" and "women" sectors are the primary
beneficiaries. Share and Care only considers requests that fall within these focused areas.
Conditions
The beneficiary organization must provide:
 Official receipt of the grant in the name of the Share and Care Foundation
 Progress reports, photographs, press cuttings, and video, or other such material, for the
records and to communicate with donors
 Share and Care Foundation's name prominently displayed on any equipment sent by
them.
 For cash grants, appropriate recognition, media publicity, and inclusion in annual reports
 A copy of the annual report
 Audited financial statement
 A copy of the Current and Valid Tax Exemption Certificate
Selection Criteria
 In general, the Share and Care Foundation gives priority to applicants from India,
especially from rural areas.
 The organization has to have existed for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of
registration.
 The organization must be registered as a non-profit that implements social development
projects in India, with no political or religious affiliations.
 The organization's physical address must be verifiable.
 All registration documents such as 80G, FCRA, etc., must be available upon request.
 Organizations must have an Executive Board that maintains budgets, annual activity
reports, and audited financial statements. These must be available yearly upon request.
 The organization must fully comply with local and central government regulations and
labor laws.
 The organization must have defined indicators that measure its performance against its
stated objectives.
 Grant applicants must demonstrate the potential of continuing the funded work in a self-
renewing manager after Share and Care Foundations funding ceases.
For more information, visit Share and Care Foundation®.
AFS Global STEM Accelerators Cohort 1
Applications for AFS Global STEM Accelerators Cohort 1 are now open, full scholarship
program for girls who are active global citizens and energized to help solve some of today’s
biggest global challenges.
Scholarship winners will participate in 12 week all-virtual programs focusing on emerging and
critical STEM skills and fields, global competence education, and social impact (co-developed
with the University of Pennsylvania). Scholars will enrich their STEM knowledge and skills
through interactive, hands-on curriculum, while developing critical global competencies,
including problem-solving, analytical skills, intercultural understanding, and the ability to build
bridges across cultures.
The program culminates with team projects and presentations that offer potential solutions to
real-world challenges, with an emphasis on climate change and the energy transition. Scholars
who complete the program earn the Advanced Certificate on Global Competence for Social
Impact, awarded by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania Center for Social Impact Strategy.
Women around the world currently make up more than half of the college-educated
workforce. However, STEM fields are made up of only 28% women. Women and girls who
desire to learn more about STEM often face a challenging set of circumstances in fields that are
traditionally dominated by men. That’s why they have created a program dedicated to the future
of women in STEM fields. By providing an opportunity for girls from around the world to explore
their interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, they can start to change
this trend and open up more possibilities for the perspectives of women in the greater goal of
reaching a sustainable future.
Applications for the 2023 Global STEM Accelerators will be open to young women from
anywhere in the world who meet the following criteria:
 Birthdate: 1 October 2005 through 1 September 2008.

o Participant age:
 Must be 15-17.5 years old at the program start date
 Language
o English
 Ability to participate fully, both online and in a classroom setting, in a
program conducted entirely in English.
 Interests
o Interest in STEM, sustainability, and global competencies
o Curiosity and willingness to interact with diverse global peers and explore new
cultures
 Technology*
o A computer, smartphone or other digital device to access the virtual program
content*
o An integrated webcam and microphone for participation in online dialogue
sessions*
o Stable internet or wifi connection*
o *if internet or technology accessibility is an issue, AFS may be able to help.
 Diversity
o Talented young women from all backgrounds who reflect the diversity of
populations around the world, particularly underrepresented populations, and
students with high financial need, are strongly encouraged to apply!
For more information, visit AFS Intercultural Programs.
World Intellectual Property Day 2023 Video Competition
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is pleased to announce the World
Intellectual Property Day 2023 Video Competition, an opportunity to share the ideas on how an
inclusive innovation ecosystem can unleash the ingenuity and creativity of girls and women to
build a better tomorrow for the benefit of all.
Through the Competition, WIPO aims to celebrate the contributions that women make to society
and the economy; to raise IP awareness among women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs
of all ages and to highlight the collective benefits that flow from the participation of women in
innovation and IP ecosystems.
Video Theme
 Under the theme “When women enter the IP universe, they accelerate innovation and
creativity and everyone’s a winner,” participants are requested to submit a 90-second
video that explores the importance of girls and women switching to IP, and how they all
benefit from this.
 The video may showcase the creativity and innovation of women inventors, creators,
and entrepreneurs, highlighting how IP rights can enable women to make an even
greater impact on society and the economy, as well as the collective benefits that rise
from participation of a greater number of women in innovation and IP ecosystems.
Awards
The winners will receive prizes as follows:
 First Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 5,000

 Second Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 3,000
 Third Prize: Digital equipment to the maximum value of CHF 1,000
The top 10 winning videos will benefit from training opportunities offered by the WIPO Academy.
 Participants must be at least 18 years of age to enter the competition.

 Individual or group entry submissions (up to 10 group members).
 The video creator holds all the rights to the uploaded video.
 Your video must not have been previously published online, nor have been recognized
and/or awarded in another competition.
 The video does not violate any copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, industrial
designs, distinctive signs, contractual obligations, or any other intellectual property
rights, or other proprietary rights of any third party.
 The video is accompanied by a transcript in any of the following languages: Arabic,
Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.
For more information, visit WIPO.

Grants to Promote and Protect Freedom of Expression for Vulnerable
or Marginalized Populations
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) invites
civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit applications for projects that have the goal to
promote and protect Freedom of Expression (FoE) for vulnerable or marginalized populations.
The focus should include women and girls in all their diversity; LGBTQI+ persons, transgender
or gender-diverse persons in particular; migrants; members of marginalized racial, ethnic, and
Indigenous communities, religious minority group members; and others targeted by anti-rights
actors. These actors deploy targeted threats and instrumentalized stigma against such groups
in order to chill freedom of speech and limit democratic participation, leading to the erosion of
democratic institutions, rule of law, access to justice, and fundamental freedoms of expression,
assembly, and association (e.g. creating and disseminating disinformation in order to pass
legislation that is discriminatory in intent or impact; repeatedly targeting civil society
organizations working for the human rights of vulnerable populations with strategic lawsuits
against public participation, etc.).
This request is for proposals from CSOs working to promote and protect FoE for vulnerable and
marginalized communities whose fundamental freedoms and human rights are under targeted
attack, as a result of strategic efforts to curtail progress toward equality in access to and
enjoyment of human rights for all persons. FoE, including the rights to freedom of speech,
religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government, broadly refers to the ability of
persons to freely hold and express their own beliefs, without interference from governments
both online and in-person. In many contexts, Freedom of Expression for vulnerable and
marginalized communities is infringed by discriminatory legislation, government persecution,
targeted attacks on civil society and its operating space, and orchestrated attacks by those
opposed to equal recognition of human rights for all persons, universally.
Objectives
 This project must focus on one or more of the following objectives:

o Objective 1: Strengthening the capacity of civil society led by marginalized
groups to address targeted attacks on Freedom of Expression from anti-rights,
authoritarian-aligned actors, including so-called “anti-gender’ initiatives
 Illustrative outcomes under Objective 1 may include, but are not limited
to:
 Development of effective strategies to document and report on
targeted attacks that deploy discrimination, stigma, and threats of
or actualized violence to impinge on the FoE of vulnerable and
marginalized persons;
 Improved capacity to leverage existing legal and policy
frameworks to ensure FoE for vulnerable and marginalized
persons;
 Improved knowledge and capacity of tactics that can be
immediately deployed to enhance protection for human rights
defenders;
 Improved capacity to combat proposed discriminatory policy or
legislation that infringes on FoE for vulnerable and marginalized
persons;
 Increased leadership and agency for human rights defenders
under targeted attack to respond effectively, safely, and securely;
 Improved visibility and public awareness of the efforts of anti-
rights actors, and their impacts on all persons, not only those
persons from vulnerable or marginalized communities, as well as
broader impacts to democratic institutions and the rule of law;
 Increased ability of civil society organizations representing
vulnerable or marginalized communities under attack to create
communities of empowerment, collective care, and sustainable
action for vulnerable or marginalized human rights defenders and
organizations.
o Objective 2: Strengthening cross-movement strategy development,
intersectional analysis, and coordinated response to anti-rights efforts and
projects, enhancing both safety and the ability to engage in democratically-
aligned activities
to:
 Increased understanding of linkages and connections between
coordinated attacks on FoE that may presently be seen as
disparate by vulnerable or marginalized groups that are currently
engaged in in responding to individual anti-rights initiatives;
 Increased coordination and alignment of political and social impact
activities led by human rights defenders seeking to counteract
disinformation, targeted online and offline attacks, and efforts
seeking to curtail FoE for vulnerable or marginalized persons;
 Consistent convening spaces for human rights defenders and
leaders from vulnerable and marginalized communities to share
common goals, coordinate efforts, and provide mutual support;
 Increased access to and leadership within broader human rights
movements and allied communities by human rights defenders
from vulnerable and marginalized communities who experience
targeted anti-rights attacks;
 Increased cooperation, shared strategies, and understanding
within and among persons from vulnerable and marginalized
communities on promoting and protecting FoE;
 Improved and lasting alliances between and among human rights
defenders from vulnerable and marginalized communities at local
community levels who are responding to targeted attacks on FoE.
o Objective 3: Developing and strengthening shared communications analysis,
key messages, strategies, and campaigns to counter disinformation regarding
vulnerable or marginalized communities that is designed to curtail Freedoms of
Expression; to undermine respect for human rights, inclusive democratic
institutions, and the rule of law; and/or to shrink space for civil society to
advocate freely in support of human rights
to:
 Improved access to information and resources regarding effective
strategies to combat anti-rights initiatives targeting vulnerable or
marginalized communities;
 Increased generation of evidence and access to reliable data to
drive successful advocacy around ending targeted attacks on the
fundamental freedoms of persons from vulnerable or marginalized
communities;
 Improved ability of human rights defenders from marginalized
communities to anticipate, mitigate, prevent and respond to
targeted attacks led by coordinated anti-rights actors who employ
an exclusionary framing of “traditional values,” or “anti-gender
ideology” as both in opposition to and superseding universal
human rights; and
 Increased understanding of impacts of attacks by anti-rights actors
and “anti-gender movements” on members of vulnerable and
marginalized communities for key stakeholders who hold power,
position, and influence to amplify awareness and counter attacks.
o Objective 4: Work with state and multilateral institutions and actors to promote
best practice in preventing backsliding on Freedom of Expression and human
rights for vulnerable and marginalized persons
to:
 Improved engagement with human rights mechanisms and
frameworks to protect against and counter targeted attacks on
FoE for vulnerable and marginalized community members;
 Increased collaboration with international experts, institutions, and
networks working to understand and respond to targeted attacks
on FoE for vulnerable and marginalized persons;
 Increased advocacy to implement regional and international
policies and to reduce impunity for perpetrators of violence and
discrimination intended to infringe on or resulting in infringement
of FoE for vulnerable and marginalized communities or persons;
and
 Engagement with and access to power, decision-making entities,
and processes charged with combatting emerging global
challenges and threats to FoE for vulnerable and marginalized
communities at local, national, and international levels.
 Other program objectives that support the broad goals reflected above may also be
considered. Proposed programs may address communities globally or may be focused
on communities within regions, or across multiple regions with a demonstrated link to
common challenges and opportunities. Projects should be led by, or have strong support
from, and participation by, organizations and communities most impacted by targeted
anti-rights campaigns and efforts. DRL supports the mandates of the Special
Representative for Racial Equity and Justice; the Special Envoy to Advance the Human
Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+)
Persons; the Special Advisor on International Disability Rights; Special Envoy to Monitor
and Combat Antisemitism, with the rank of Ambassador; the Ambassador-at-Large for
International Religious Freedom; and the Ambassador-At-Large for Global Women’s
Issues.
Funding Information
 Funding Floor: $750,000

 Funding Ceiling: $750,000
 Period of Performance (example 12-18 months, 2 -5 years): 12-24 months
 Anticipated Time to Award (pending availability of funds): 2-8 months
Eligible Activities
outcomes;
 Inclusion of marginalized populations;
stakeholder input into project activities; and,
their new skills.
Activities that are not typically allowed include, but are not limited to:
 The provision of humanitarian assistance;

 English language instruction;
 Development of high-tech computer or communications software and/or hardware;
 Purely academic exchanges or fellowships;
 External exchanges or fellowships lasting longer than six months;
 Off-shore activities that are not clearly linked to in-country initiatives and impact or are
not necessary per security concerns;
 Theoretical explorations of human rights or democracy issues, including projects aimed
primarily at research and evaluation that do not incorporate training or capacity-building
for local civil society;
 Micro-loans or similar small business development initiatives;
 Initiatives directed towards a diaspora community rather than current residents of
targeted countries.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards Administration,
Contract Cost Principles and Procedures.
AIM-HI Women’s Venture Competition
The Application for the 2023 AIM-HI Women’s Venture Competition is now open to women-led,
early-stage oncology companies worldwide.
Launched by the AIM-HI Accelerator Fund (AIM-HI) in 2020, this one-of-its-kind annual
competition empowers women scientist-entrepreneurs in oncology by providing:
 Unique opportunities to compete for up to $1 million in investment from AIM-HI and co-
investors;
 An interactive forum to receive valuable suggestions and feedback from world-class life
sciences industry professionals, business leaders, and investors;
 Continuous access to AIM-HI’s valuable global network and ecosystem.
Benefits
 Unique opportunities for women-led oncology companies to apply for up to $1 million

investment.
 Obtain insightful feedback from the Selection and Judging Committees.
 Receive recognition. Visibility, and introductions to cancer experts worldwide, and
 Get featured in the Award Ceremony for the 2023 Women's Venture Competition and
network with key opinion leaders, business executives, investors, and fellow women
entrepreneurs in the life science startup ecosystem.
 Top finalists will be awarded honorariums and certificates.
 Women-led oncology companies seeking pre-seed, seed and Series A investments.

 Must have a woman in senior leadership who has an equity stake - could be founder or
C-level executive.
 Must have technology ownership in place.
For more information, visit AIM-HI Accelerator Fund.
TWAS-Abdool Karim Award in Biological Sciences
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is inviting nominations for the Abdool Karim Award
from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and
scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.
Award Details
 This award, named after TWAS Fellow Quarraisha Abdool Karim, carries a cash award
of USD5,000 generously provided by Professor Abdool Karim. It is designed to honour
women scientists in Least Developing African countries for their achievements in
Biological Sciences.
 The award recognizes women scientists for their achievements in Biological Sciences.
 Eligible nominees for the 2023 award are female scientists national of a Least
Developing African country who have been living and working there for at least two
years immediately prior to their nomination.
 Fellows of TWAS are not eligible
 Self nominations and nominations from jury members will not be considered.
 The same nominee cannot be nominated for more than one 'Fellows of TWAS Awards'
in a given year. The secretariat retains the right to bring to the attention of the relevant
nominators that the nomination may be suitable for another award, and the final decision
whether or not to shift the nomination will be taken by the nominators themselves.
Selection Criteria
 A pre-screening of the candidates will be done at TWAS, the nomination dossiers of the
qualified candidates will then be submitted to jury members for their evaluation. Based
on this evaluation Prof. Quarraisha Abdool Karim will select the winner.
For more information, visit TWAS.
Reporting Grants to Support Collaborations between Reporters and
Researchers
The Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) is calling for applications for reporting grants to
support collaborations between reporters and/or researchers in Africa and Southeast Asia on
shared developments relating to Chinese engagement in both regions.
The grant will support shared and collaborative reporting by reporters and/or researchers in
African and Southeast Asian countries, with the aim of producing co-written and/or
complimentary media outputs, to be published in publications in both regions at once. Overall,
the project is aimed at encouraging South-South knowledge sharing and conversations about
China's growing role across the developing world. Applicants are encouraged to investigate and
uncover local and on-the-ground impacts of China's South-South engagements.
Successful collaborative investigations and publications stand to be featured in The China in

Africa Podcast, by the China-Global South Project. Furthermore, successful reporters and
authors stand to participate in the Annual ACRP Journalists Forum, in Johannesburg, South
Africa.
Focus areas
ACRP is open to applications across a wide range of fields, but would especially encourage
those focusing on:
 Sustainability and development resilience

 Environmental and social impacts of infrastructure development
 Conservation and wildlife crime
 organized crime
 terrorism
 Media and freedom of speech
 Civil rights and democracy
 sex
Funding information
 An itemized budget totaling no more than US$3,000
 For the purposes of reviewing submissions, all applications must be submitted in

English. Final publications/ productions must be provided in English, and can also be
provided in Arabic, French, Spanish, and Mandarin, but must include English
translation/subtitles where another language is used for the primary reporting.
For more information, visit ACRP.
Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window
The Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window is now accepting Concept Notes for its
Spring Round (Cycle 3).
The Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window, made possible with support from the
Government of Canada, will award early-stage grant funding for the design and launch of
innovative blended finance vehicles focused on the intersection of climate change and gender
equality in emerging markets globally.
Objectives
There has been a growing awareness of the climate-gender nexus over the past decade, but
the field remains nascent. This window aims to build the field by supporting a pipeline of
climate-gender blended finance vehicles to reach bankability. Blended finance vehicles
supported by the window will be anchored by three key objectives:
 The mobilization of private sector capital at scale to finance gender-responsive climate

change mitigation and/or adaptation in emerging markets;
 The integration of gender equality into the design, implementation, and operations of
vehicles, rather than as a "bolt-on feature" or "nice-to-have";
 Strong alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 (Gender Equality), SDG
13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) at the minimum.
 Refer to the fact sheet for more background information.
Types of Funding Available
 Applicants may apply for feasibility study or proof-of-concept funding.

o Feasibility study
 Grants range between USD 40,000 to USD 190,000.
 Funding to explore the feasibility of the vehicle. For example, a
combination of the following activities would be eligible:
 Assessing the investability/bankability of the transaction
 Conducting market scoping
 Conducting a gender analysis and stakeholder consultations
 Designing the vehicle structure
 Promising feasibility studies funded through this window may be
considered for follow-on proof-of-concept funding.
 Feasibility study applications must be able to 1) present an initial vehicle
structure and investment thesis, and 2) demonstrate early engagement
with potential investors and relevant stakeholders.
o Proof of concept
 Grants range between USD 190,000 to USD 500,000.
 If a feasibility study (or equivalent) has been completed, then funding
would be provided to complete all design and structuring activities to
launch the vehicle. For example, a combination of the following activities
would be eligible:
 Finalizing the capital structure and financial model
 Fundraising and marketing activities with prospective investors
 Final selection of implementing partners
 Finalizing the legal structure and producing key documents needed to
launch the vehicle
 Development of a gender action plan (or equivalent) based on the gender
analysis from prior feasibility work
 Proof-of-concept applications will be expected to present 1) interest and
ideally commitment from investors and relevant stakeholders to
participate in the vehicle, and 2) a financial model.
 To be eligible for consideration, proposals must meet the following criteria:

o theme
 The proposal must be for the design and launch of a blended finance
vehicle.
 See their grant portfolio for examples of vehicles supported by
Convergence under past Design Funding windows.
 Vehicles MUST target either climate change mitigation and/or adaptation,
AND integrate a strong gender equality focus.
 Geography Any emerging market(s), eligible to receive official
development assistance (ODA) according to the OECD-DAC List of ODA
Recipients.
o Sector Any sector(s) and sub-sector(s) aligned with climate change mitigation,
adaptation and gender equality. For example, potential sectors and sub-sectors
could include the following:
 Climate change mitigation:
 Low carbon transportation
 Renewable energy generation (on grid and off grid)
 Energy efficiency
 Agriculture, forestry and land use
 Natural resource management
 Energy transmission, storage, and distribution
 Climate Change Adaptation:
 Sustainable/climate smart agriculture or aquaculture
 Climate-related insurance and disaster resilience
 Nature-based infrastructure
 Ecosystem-based adaptation
 Waste and wastewater management
 Proposals are only accepted from organizations or consortiums of
organizations.
o For example, eligible organizations could include asset owners, asset managers,
advisory firms, foundations, not-for-profit organizations, and corporations.
o The lead organization must be able to provide 1) proof of incorporation, and 2)
financial statements for the previous fiscal year.
For more information, visit Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Window .
TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) is inviting nominations for the 2023 Fayzah M. Al-
Kharafi Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils,
universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.
This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi, recognizes women
scientists from Scientifically and Technologically Lagging (STL) countries.
Award details
 It carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Al-Kharafi and

will rotate among various fields of science. In 2023 the award will be given in Social
Sciences (economics, politics, sociology).
 Nominations for the 2023 award are invited in Social Sciences (economics, politics,
sociology).
 Nominees must be female scientists national of an ST-lagging country and have been
living and working there for at least two years immediately prior to their nomination (ie
from 20/4/2020).
 Fellows of TWAS are not eligible.
 Self nominations and nominations from jury members will not be considered.
 The same nominee cannot be nominated for more than one 'Fellows of TWAS Awards'
in a given year. The secretariat retains the right to bring to the attention of the relevant
nominators that the nomination may be suitable for another award, and the final decision
whether or not to shift the nomination will be taken by the nominators themselves.
For more information, visit TWAS .
Soil Fertility Grant Programme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a call for grant proposals for the Soil Fertility
programme: one for Sahel/West Africa and one for East and Central Africa.
Organisations with experience in achieving sustainable management of soil fertility in a way that
contributes to ecologically sustainable improvements in food productivity and to increased
resilience of small-scale food producers and/or pastoralists in Sub Sahara Africa may apply for
a grant.
The following points are important in ensuring that activities contribute as effectively and
efficiently as possible to the general goal of the Soil Fertility Grant Programme:
 Focus on integrated soil fertility management; combine local agro-ecological methods,

nature-based solutions and external knowledge and inputs (particularly fertilisers), and
establish a strong link with climate adaptation, agrobiodiversity, water management and
value chain development.
 Gender strategy; targeted measures to improve soil fertility management by women
producers, safeguarding their interests at local, regional and national levels.
 Embedded in local and national structures and aligned with prevailing policy and
implementation plans.
 Aligned functionally and effectively to one or more existing initiatives, preferably of
regional governmental or intergovernmental organisations, aimed at strengthening
smallscale farming systems. The initiatives should have a large geographical reach and
target group. It is essential that alignment with such initiatives is institutionally anchored.
Scope
 Goal and approach

o To be eligible for a grant under the Soil Fertility Grant Programme, activities must
be based on a theory of change (ToC) developed by the applicant aimed at
achieving the following goal:
 Achieve sustainable management of soil fertility in a way that contributes
to ecologically sustainable improvements in food productivity and to
increased resilience of small-scale food producers (arable and/or
livestock farmers) in the Sahel/West Africa and East and Central Africa.
 Framework for the theory of change
o A theory of change must be drawn up to achieve the goal formulated, indicating
how sustainable impact will be achieved with regard to the following:
 Farmland is converted to ecologically sustainable use in such a way that
 Small-scale food producers, particularly women, have sustainably
improved their productivity and
 Small-scale food producers, particularly women, are more resilient to
climate change and (climate) shocks.
 Results and indicators
o The Soil Fertility Grant Programme aims to support activities that contribute
directly and measurably to, as a minimum, the following result areas of Dutch
policy on food security, water and climate:
 Farmland is converted to ecologically sustainable use;
 Small-scale food producers, men and women, have raised their
productivity;
 Small-scale food producers, men and women, and their agro-ecological
systems are less vulnerable to current and expected impacts of climate
change and other shocks, thanks to increased resilience and/or reduced
exposure.
Funding Information
 The Minister is providing €200,000,000 in grant funding under the Soil Fertility Grant
Programme for a period of ten years. These resources count as ODA and are distributed
over the two regions as follows:
o €100,000,000 is available for a grant for activities in the Sahel/West Africa;
o €100,000,000 is available for a grant for activities in East and Central Africa.
 Duration of the activities
o The grant period is from 01-11-2023 up to and including 31-12-2033. For each
region the grant amount will be disbursed in two phases: from 2023 to 2028
(phase 1) and from 2028 to 31-12- 2033). The grant will be prepaid in yearly
instalments on the basis of liquidity forecasts.
o The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will commission an external evaluation, to be
conducted during the last year of phase 1, in Q2 of 2028, of the results achieved
up to that time and giving an estimateof the chance of results being achieved as
envisaged in phase 2.
Eligible Costs
 The eligible costs are listed and explained in the model budget that must be used in
drawing up the budget to be submitted in stage 2 of the application procedure (appendix
5 to this grant policy framework). In calculating the costs eligible for a grant, the following
principles apply:
o Only costs that are necessary for carrying out activities for which grant funding is
sought, and which cannot reasonably be covered from the applicant’s own
resources or in some other way, are eligible for a grant;10
o Only costs incurred during the grant period as stipulated in the grant decision are
eligible;
o Costs of materials and depreciation costs on investments related to the
implementation of the activities are eligible;
o Costs of third-party services for which an external party is contracted and which
are invoiced in arrears are eligible;
o Costs will be compared with local standards and assessed for reasonableness;
o Audit costs: under the Ministry’s 2022 audit protocol a report of findings must be
appended to the audit opinion. This increases the cost of an audit. Please bear
this in mind when drawing up the budget.
 Type of organisation
o Not-for-profit organisations which possess legal personality under civil law (such
as NGOs or knowledge institutions) and which have a track record in integrated
soil fertility management (ISFM) and the development of small-scale farming
systems.
o Organisations may apply independently or join a consortium of organisations,
one of which submits the application as lead party. A consortium is a framework
for cooperation between two or more organisations, as defined, that have
concluded a partnership agreement with a view to implementing the activities for
which a grant is requested All parties in the consortium contribute verifiably to the
final objectives of the consortium’s activities.
o For-profit organisations do not qualify for a grant under this programme as
independent applicant nor as lead party of a consortium. They can be co-
applicant in a consortium for which an organisation as mentioned is the lead
party and submits the application. For all organisations part of a consortium
applies that they must possess legal personality under civil law and have a track
record in integrated soil fertility management and the development of small-scale
farming systems.
o An organisation may qualify for a grant only once under this programme as either
lead party of a consortium or as independent applicant. If an organisation
submits more than one application as either a lead party or an independent
applicant, only the first application submitted will be considered. Any applications
subsequently received will be rejected, regardless of the region that the
application concerns.
o There is no maximum on the number of consortia an organisation can participate
in as coapplicant, even if it is has submitted another application as either a lead
party or independent applicant.
o Local and other governments, intergovernmental organisations and organisations
in which a public authority is the sole shareholder (or the majority shareholder)
are not eligible for a grant, and cannot therefore be an applicant, lead party or co-
applicant.
For more information, visit Subsidy Soil Fertility Programme.
Orange Knowledge Programme
Applications are now open for the Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP), which contributes to a
society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career
professionals in specific countries.
The Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) is offering scholarships funded by the Dutch Ministry of
Foreign Affairs available for a selection of:
 short courses (round 1: duration 2 weeks to 12 months; round 2: duration 2 weeks to 7

months);
 master's programs (duration 12 to 24 months).
Aim of OKP
 The Orange Knowledge Program aims to advance the development of the capacity,
knowledge and quality of both individuals as well as organizations in the field of
Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Higher Education and in other
fields related to priority themes in the OKP partner countries.
 The scholarships are awarded in a very competitive selection to highly motivated
professionals who are in a position to introduce the newly acquired skills and knowledge
into their employing organization.
Priority theme
The main priority areas of the Orange Knowledge Programs are;
 sexual and reproductive health and rights

 security and rule of law
 food and nutrition security
 water management
Duration of the scholarship
 The scholarship is only intended for the duration of the short course or the first academic
year of the Master's program for which the scholarship holder has been selected.
 The scholarship has the duration of the nominal study period (from start to end date) of
the course or program for which the scholarship holder was selected up to a maximum
of 1 academic year.
 The Dutch institution may grant a reimbursement for margin days with a maximum
duration of 3 days before or after the end date of study (nominal study period) for
scholarships for short courses.
 A reimbursement for margin days comprises of the fixed fees for subsistence allowance,
the insurance fee and additional housing (if applicable) times the amount of days which
are approved for as margin days.
 Extension of the scholarship is not possible.
Language
 You need English or French language skills to follow classes in the

Netherlands. Demands for certificates showing language skills differ per education
institution.
Countries
 Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Egypt, Ethiopia,
Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria,
Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan,
Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Vietnam, and Yemen.
 An OKP scholarship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to
receive during the scholarship period. The scholarship is a contribution towards your
costs of living and costs such as tuition fees, visa, travel, insurance etc. You have to
cover any difference between the OKP scholarship amount and the actual costs
yourself.
 You must meet a number of criteria that support the aim of the OKP to be eligible for a
scholarship.
 The criteria for scholarship applicant are as follows:
o The scholarship applicant works for one of the following types of national and/or
local organizations: ministries, secondary or higher vocational or academic
education institutions, universities, private sector, commissions or NGOs. The
scholarship applicant may not work for:
 a bilateral or multilateral organization;
 a non-governmental organization that is internationally active and is
focused on representing social interests, such as development
cooperation, nature and environmental protection, health or human rights
 The scholarship applicant is a professional who, in light of his/her (1) role, (2) multiple
years of relevant work experience and (3) networks within a topic relevant to local
development, is in a position or through his/her employer could be put in a position to
apply what he/she has learned in practice.
 The scholarship applicant holds the nationality of and is resident and working in one of
the countries on the OKP Country.
 The scholarship applicant holds a valid identity document.
 The scholarship applicant has been admitted to the course or program for which he/she
wishes an OKP scholarship.
 The scholarship applicant demonstrates that the requested co-funding percentage is
available to fund the study.
 The employer of the scholarship applicant supports the scholarship application through a
positive reference, declares that it will continue to pay the salary of the scholarship
recipient during the program and after his/her return will give the scholarship recipient an
opportunity to apply what he/she has learned in practice
For more information, visit Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
DRL NOFO: Advancing Women’s Leadership in the Promotion of
Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
programs that bolster women civil society activists and human rights defenders, in all their
diversity, as leaders in the promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the
Southeast Asia and Pacific region.
DRL seeks to support a program that advances women HRDs and civil society activists’ full,
equal, effective, and meaningful participation and leadership in safeguarding and advancing
democratic governance, transparency, human rights, and fundamental freedoms in the
Southeast Asia and Pacific region. The program should seek to actively address gender norms,
dynamics, and inequalities to achieve project outcomes.
This program should focus on grassroots civil society-led advocacy initiatives to advance
democratic reforms, human rights, and fundamental freedoms and should ensure that women
are equitably included in all aspects of civic advocacy and decision-making processes. As
such, the program must allocate at least 50 percent of the total budget to small grants to local
civil society organizations to implement tailored and targeted advocacy initiatives.
Objectives
The program should be designed to achieve the following objectives:
 Women activists and HRDs, in all their diversity, effectively and safely advance
democratic governance and fundamental rights and freedoms locally, nationally, and/or
regionally;
 Women activists and HRDs increase public demand for democratic governance, human
rights, and fundamental freedoms, particularly of marginalized or underrepresented
populations;
 Governments take concrete steps and actions to meaningfully incorporate principles of
inclusivity and gender equity when advancing policies strengthening inclusive and
representative governance, accountability, transparency, and protection of human rights
and fundamental freedoms.
Funding Information

 Anticipated Number of Awards: Approximately 1-2
 Period of Performance: 24 – 36 months
 Anticipated Time to Award, Pending Availability of Funds: 6-8 months
Illustrative Activities
Illustrative activities include:
 Employing innovative methodologies and platforms to strengthen women and girls’

knowledge of principles of democracy, transparency, accountability, inclusivity, civic
participation, and how they can use these principles to engage more constructively as
activists in their communities and with relevant stakeholders;
 Providing technical assistance to emerging women civil society leaders to strengthen
their capacity and confidence to build networks and advocate for human rights and
fundamental freedoms;
 Supporting women civil society members, HRDs, activists, and other democratic actors
to understand and apply nonviolent civic participation methods and strategic planning,
and communication techniques to advocacy initiatives, so reform methods and
messages better resonate with decision-makers and build broader support;
 Providing opportunities for women activists to engage with community actors and
stakeholders to identify pressing local human rights and governance issues, and design,
implement and resource community-centered solutions;
 Direct support to women activists and women-led CSOs in launching targeted advocacy
campaigns to advance human rights in their communities;
 Capacity-building for women democratic actors in leveraging research, documentation,
and strategic communication methods to raise awareness of human rights abuses and
violations;
 Strengthening women democratic actors’ skills in safety planning and protection from
physical and digital violence;
 Creating opportunities for women activists to network professionally and participate in
local and regional fora on human rights, fundamental freedoms and governance issues,
such as the 2023 ASEAN People’s Forum;
 Establishing a sustainable regional network of women democratic actors to strengthen
intra-regional solidarity, support knowledge sharing, and advance strategic action that
catalyzes promotion and protection of fundamental freedoms and human rights;
 Providing civil society, HRDs, activists, decision-makers, and other democratic actors
with training on gender awareness, do no harm principles, and inclusion of marginalized
populations in strategic planning, budgeting, and advocacy initiatives;
 Promoting efforts to dismantle systemic gender barriers, including raising awareness
among decision-makers and the public, particularly men and boys, on gender
socialization, discriminatory gender norms, laws, and human rights abuses that prevent
and limit women’s full inclusion, participation, and leadership in democratic processes;
 Facilitating meaningful and integrated engagement between women leaders and male
politicians, including community leaders and national decision-makers;
 Psycho-social support mechanisms for activists promoting human rights in repressive
environments.

 Applicants should:
o Focus on increasing women and girls’ access and influence within 2-3 key
human rights and fundamental freedoms issue areas (e.g. inclusive
representation in development of climate change policy, GBV, freedom of
religion, freedom of expression, indigenous rights, LGBTQI+ rights, etc.);
o Propose interventions that include participants from at least four (4) countries in
the Southeast Asia and Pacific region and ensure they include ample justification
for country selection in proposal narratives;
o Partner with local civil society organizations committed to the advancement of
women and girls, including women-led organizations;
o Present a family- and community-based approach that engages men and boys
as champions and partners in support of the meaningful participation of women
in public life and democratic institutions;
o Demonstrate a strong understanding of the unique needs of women activists in
the target countries, including the barriers to their participation in project activities
and how to safely mitigate these risks and challenges;
o Adopt an intersectional approach and engage marginalized populations,
including youth, members of religious or ethnic minorities, persons with
disabilities, and LGBTQI+ persons; and
o Ensure that proposed activities will not duplicate but complement and build on
ongoing initiatives in targeted countries.
Open Call for Farming Systems 2023
The Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) is now
accepting applications for the 2023 Farming systems to focus on the topic "Actions to restore
and return degraded lands in the Mediterranean region into productive agroecosystems."
scope
 The call supports the deployment of measures and practices adapted to biophysical and
socio-economic conditions in the Mediterranean region to restore degraded natural
resources and their ecosystem functions.
 Proposals should scale up existing local knowledge and/or propose practices already
tested at a research scale in the Mediterranean region to restore soil health on degraded
lands capitalizing on agroecological practices. The use of species, varieties and breeds,
previously or de novo generated by classic and novel breeding techniques and better
adapted to local climatic conditions with minimal watering/inputs and generating incomes
and food for the local holders are strongly encouraged.
 Proposals should be built on demonstration sites located in different Mediterranean
Partner Countries23 (land degradation hot spots) and follow a participatory method that
ensures the involvement of key stakeholders.
 Proposals should assess the costs and benefits of agricultural practices to restore
drylands already affected by desertification by building up business models to enhance
investments and create new market opportunities and social wealth.
 Since an engagement at a large geographical scale and coordinated actions are needed
to combat desertification in the long term, this action should prepare the ground for
developing soil restoration Mediterranean lighthouses24 that allow efficient exchanges of
expertise and best soil and land management practices to be adopted in Regions
already affected by desertification. The project's proponents should use solutions against
desertification from projects funded by previous PRIMA and Horizon 2020/Horizon
Europe calls by developing a close partnership during the implementation of respective
projects. A multi-actor approach, including all the relevant stakeholders (public and
private actors), is strongly encouraged to ensure the system's sustainability even after
the project's end.
Funding information
Total Amount: EUR 8.2 million
Expected impacts
 Restored desertified landscapes: improve the functionality of ecosystems and

landscapes to continue providing ecosystem goods and services, and offer proven and
cost-effective solutions for land restoration
 Increased biodiversity, soil health, and food production
 Decreased land degradation. Increased / stabilized the surface of lands suitable for
cultivation and other related ecosystem services.
 Contribute to improving employment, especially for women and youth
Key Performance Indicators
 Hectares of desertified areas restored

 Number of innovative solutions applied for land restoration
 Number of business models deployed?
 Number of stakeholders engaged
Eligible Countries
 The following Member States (MS) of the European Union (EU): Croatia, Cyprus,
France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Slovenia. It
includes the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) linked to some of these Member
States:
 The following Third Countries associated to Horizon 2020 (AC): Israel, Tunisia, and
Turkey.
 The following Third Countries not associated with Horizon 2020 (TC), having concluded
international agreements for scientific and technological cooperation setting out the
terms and conditions of their participation in PRIMA: Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon
and Morocco.
For more information, visit PRIMA .
Open Competition: DRL Inclusive Approaches to Gender-Based
Violence
projects that support the policy objective to advance the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace, and
Security (WPS) by promoting gender equality and addressing gender-based, including sexual
and domestic violence in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
This NOFO supports the leadership of the White House Gender Policy Council; the National
Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality; the direction of the US Strategy to Prevent and
Respond to Gender-Based Violence Globally; and the Root Causes Strategy (Pillar V:
Combatting sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence).
Goals
 DRL's goals of this program are:

o that local organizations build their network and ability to respond to GBV;
o to ensure that women and girls in all their diversity are safe from violence;
o which will enable them to advocate and organize on their own behalf, for equal
rights, to remove barriers to services, to improve access to survivor-centered
justice, and to safely participate in all aspects of public life.
 The program should take an intersectional approach by accounting for the ways in which
Indigenous women, women from socially excluded communities, LBTQI+ women,
women with disabilities, low-income women, women in public-facing positions, women
from racial and ethnic minority communities, and other intersections are further impacted
by the dynamic of gender-based violence.
Objectives
 The program objectives are:

o women and girls from marginalized communities in El Salvador, Guatemala and
Honduras are knowledgeable about their rights and safely engage with
community leaders and reporting mechanisms to prevent and respond to gender-
based violence, harassment, and abuse; other
o Networks and capacity of local civil society organizations and collectives that
represent and support vulnerable women can advocate together, exchange
knowledge and promising practices with one another to better support survivors
of GBV and the rights and safety of girls and women and
o Marginalized women from all communities, including women with disabilities,
indigenous, Afro-Caribbean, rural, LBTQI+, returnees, and young women are
engaged in accessing justice and doing so.
Funding information

Outcomes
 Outcomes can include but are not limited to:

o network creation, interconnections and cross-country exchanges between
organizations working with and led by marginalized women;
o clear, direct referral pathways to services that are tailored to the needs of women
and girls who are also members of other marginalized populations or vulnerable
groups;
o formal and informal civil society organizations are enabled to better advocate for
women's rights, increase their organizational capacity, and are more engaged in
collective action and advocacy;
o women and girls understand their rights, and laws and policies to protect their
rights are carried out consistently and equitably
o women and girls from marginalized communities know how to access services
and feel confident to safely engage with local reporting mechanisms to address
GBV;
o women and girls understand their human rights and how to report GBV-related
crimes and access justice;
o increased collaboration and shared strategies among local collectives and
organizations working with and led by marginalized communities to organize,
advocate, and address GBV and their human rights;
o increased leadership and agency of women and girls from marginalized
communities, including ethnic and racial minorities, LBTQI+ women, young
women, rural women, returnees, and women with disabilities on the protection,
prevention, and response to GBV;
o increased cooperation across countries, shared strategies, network
strengthening and understanding within and among local groups working with
and led by marginalized communities;
o Increased deployment of trauma-informed and holistic approaches that are
survivor-centered and address the root causes of GBV;
o civil society creatively addresses norm change and other forms of GBV
prevention using traditional media, social media, the arts, and other methods to
reach a broad audience;
o media outlets are trauma-informed and better equipped to accurately report on
GBV using an intersectional gender lens;
o accessible public resources on prevention and response to GBV are developed;
o pathways to service provision are coordinated and accessible across all three
countries;
o civil society can improve collaboration and coordination with reporting
mechanisms and justice system actors to better protect and respond to GBV
survivors needs, both short-term and long-term;
o communities, families, and the public improve understanding of and response to
GBV so that survivors have a stronger support system and communities are
better integrated into the reduction of GBV;
o Community leaders, men and boys, and other allies are more engaged and
better integrated efforts into reducing GBV.
 DRL welcomes applications from US-based and foreign-based non-profit

organizations or businesses. DRL's preference is to work with non-profit
entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
For more information, visit Inclusive Approaches to Gender-Based Violence .
Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs Benefiting
Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya
The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration is offering grants to support the Non-
governmental organization (NGO) Programs Benefiting Refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Program areas
Proposals must align with one or more of the following program areas.
 Humanitarian Protection and Assistance

 Interim and durable solutions
Country-Specific
Ethiopia
Northern Ethiopia (Amhara and Afar)
 For activities in refugee hosting areas of Northern Ethiopia, proposals must focus on one
or more of the following areas of intervention:
o Health
o Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
o Protection (In the protection sector, PRM prioritizes assistance to elderly persons
with specific needs, children; and/or to persons living with disabilities.)
o Nutrition and/or Food Security (Food security should include activities to support
diet diversification or food-related livelihoods.)
o Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response
o Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) (Priority will be given to programs that
improve WASH service delivery and hygiene outcomes, and emphasize safe,
adequate, and sustainable facilities for women and girls.)
o Shelter (Alemwach refugee hosting site only)
 duration of activity
o Only program plans for one year will be considered.
 period of performance
o Only period of performance of a one-year (12 months) cycle will be considered.
Somali Region – Melkadida Refugee Hosting Area
 For activities in Melkadida refugee hosting area of Somali region, proposals must focus
on one or more of the following areas of intervention:
o Education
o Health
with specific needs, children; and/or to persons living with disabilities)
diet diversification or food-related livelihoods)
o Only program plans for two or three years will be considered.
o Only period of performance of one-year (12 months) cycles for two or three years
(24 or 36 months) will be considered.
Gambella
 For activities in refugee hosting areas of Gambella, proposals must focus on one or
more of the following areas of intervention:
o Health (Health projects should include an integrated approach to sexual and
reproductive health and HIV prevention and treatment)
with specific needs, children; and/or to persons living with disabilities.)
diet diversification or food-related livelihoods)
o Livelihoods and Economic Empowerment
Kenya
Nairobi
 For activities in refugee hosting areas of Nairobi, proposals must focus on one or more
of the following areas of intervention:
o Protection (with a priority placed for LGBTQI+ and other vulnerable groups not
able to live in the Kakuma/Kalobeyei or Dadaab refugee camps because of
protection or other concerns).
o Livelihoods (Priority will be given to programs that support refugee self-reliance
through holistic programming for households or that support refugee-owned
businesses, involve linkages with the local business community/support market
access, and/or increase access to market-based vocational training and
employment opportunities. Livelihoods proposals must include a market analysis
and livelihoods competency/participant capacity assessment, or they will be
disqualified.)
Dadaab
 For activities in refugee hosting areas of Dadaab, proposals must focus on one or more
of the following areas of intervention:
o Protection (with a priority placed on vulnerable groups including, but not limited
to, people with disabilities, GBV survivors, LGBTQI+, and separated and
unaccompanied minors)
o Primary health
o Primary education
 Only program plans for two years will be considered.
o Only period of performance of one-year (12 months) cycles for two years (24
months) will be considered.
Kakuma and Kalobeyei
 For activities in refugee hosting areas of Kakuma and Kalobeyei, proposals must focus
on one or more of the following areas of intervention:
o Protection (with a priority placed on vulnerable groups including, but not limited
to, people with disabilities, GBV survivors, LGBTQI+, and separated and
unaccompanied minors)
o Primary health
o Primary education
o Only program plans for two years will be considered.
o Only period of performance of one-year (12 months) cycles for two years (24
months) will be considered.
Funding Information
Ethiopia
 Anticipated Amount to be Awarded for Ethiopia Total PRM anticipates, but makes no
guarantee, to award up to approximately $11,000,000 total (first year only with
subsequent funding based on availability) through this NOFO.
o Program proposals must not be less than the funding floor and not more than the
funding ceiling per year or they will be disqualified.
 Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $800,000 per year
 Funding ceiling per year (highest $ value): $2,000,000 per year
 Note: Funding ceilings and floors pertain to the PRM cost per year.
o Anticipated Number of Awards PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee to fund
as many as 6 awards for Ethiopia through this announcement.
Kenya
 Anticipated Amount to be Awarded for Kenya Total PRM anticipates, but makes no
guarantee, to award up to approximately $18,000,000 total (first year only with
subsequent funding based on availability) through this NOFO.
 Program proposals must not be less than the funding floor and not more than the
o Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $800,000 per year
o Funding ceiling per year (highest $ value): $3,000,000 per year
o Funding ceiling per year for primary healthcare programs ONLY (highest $
value): $5,000,000
o Note: Funding ceilings and floors pertain to the PRM cost per year
 Anticipated Number of Awards PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to fund as
many as 8 awards for Kenya through this announcement
 Proposed activities should primarily support refugee populations in Ethiopia and

Kenya. Because of PRM's mandate to provide protection, assistance, and sustainable
solutions for refugees and victims of conflict, PRM will consider funding only those
programs that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 percent refugees.
country of domicile); other
NOFO. Multilateral organizations that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this
announcement should contact the PRM Program Officer on or before the closing date of
the funding announcement.
For more information, visit Grants.gov .
Notice of Funding Opportunity for NGO Programs in Tanzania and
Uganda
The Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration through this Notice of Funding Opportunity
(NOFO) is providing grants to support the Non-governmental organization (NGO) Programs
Benefiting Refugees in Tanzania and Uganda.
Country specific
 Tanzania Country Specific

o Proposals must focus on the refugee and asylum seeker populations located in
camp-based settings in Tanzania. They expect applicants to coordinate with
UNHCR when planning, implementing, and reporting on its programs. The
primary focus of the program must be one of the sectors listed below. Applicants
may submit a letter of support from UNHCR for their proposal. It is encouraged
for proposals to consider the Burundian repatriation process and how applicants
will adapt to changes in beneficiary numbers. Proposals must focus on the
following sectors in the refugee camps:
 Health
 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
 Nutrition
o duration of activity
 Program plans for two years will be considered.
 Uganda Country
o Proposed activities must explain how they align with the CRRF and current
Uganda Refugee Response Plan (Uganda RRP). They expect applicants to
coordinate with UNHCR in planning, implementation, and reporting within the
overall Uganda RRP framework and respective sectors. Applicants should submit
a letter of support from UNHCR for their proposal. Proposals may focus on any of
the refugee and asylum seeker populations hosted in Uganda. They recommend
that organizations wishing to work with both Congolese and South Sudanese
refugees in Uganda submit a single proposal that covers activities benefiting both
populations. They strongly encourage organizations to partner with or incorporate
capacity strengthening of local or refugee-led organizations. Proposals must
focus on one or more of the following sectors:
 protection
 Protection: Legal
 Protection: Child Protection
 Protection: GBV
 Socio-cultural Inclusion and Social Cohesion
 Livelihoods (full proposals must include a market analysis, or will be
disqualified)
 Mental health and psychosocial support
 Capacity Strengthening: Local/ Refugee-Led Organizations
 Health
o duration of activity
 Program plans for two or three years will be considered
Funding information
 Tanzania
o PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to award up to approximately
$3,750,000 total through this NOFO for this country.
o PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to fund one award for Tanzania
through this announcement.
 Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $2,000,000 per year
o Programs period of performance of 24 months will be considered.
 Uganda
o PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to award up to approximately
$6,500,000 total through this NOFO for this country.
o PRM anticipates, but makes no guarantee, to fund as many as two awards
through this announcement.
 Funding floor per year (lowest $ value): $2,000,000 per year
 Note: Funding ceilings and floors pertain to the PRM cost per year.
o Programs period of performance of 24 or 36 months will be considered.
 Proposed activities should primarily support refugees and asylum seekers populations in
Tanzania and Uganda. Because of PRM's mandate to provide protection, assistance,
and sustainable solutions for refugees and victims of conflict, PRM will consider funding
only those programs that include a target beneficiary base of at least 50 percent
refugees/asylum seekers.
country of domicile); other
NOFO. Multilateral organizations that are seeking funding for programs relevant to this
announcement should contact the PRM Program Officer on or before the closing date of
the funding announcement.
For more information, visit Grants.gov .
U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros: Public Diplomacy Annual
Program Statement
The Public Diplomacy (PD) section of the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros, part of
the U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce its Public Diplomacy Annual Program
Statement (APS).
Purpose of the Annual Program Statement: The Public Diplomacy Annual Program
Statement supports projects proposed by U.S., Malagasy, and/or Comorian educational,
cultural, and other non-profit organizations or individuals that promote U.S. values, strengthen
understanding between U.S. and Malagasy and/or Comorian people and institutions, and/or
support U.S. Embassy goals of promoting human rights, transparency and good governance,
economic and social prosperity, environmental stewardship, educational achievement, and
sustainable development of natural resources. All programs must include a U.S. cultural
element or a connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions that will encourage
increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.
 Improving English language learning through curriculum development, teacher

 training, and/or developing partnerships with U.S. educational institutions;
 Advancing good governance and democratic values including accountability,
transparency, and human rights in Madagascar and/or Comoros through the promotion
of educated civic participation, particularly among youth and women;
 Promoting transparent, free, and fair elections and democratic processes;
 Enhancing youth leadership and engagement;
 Advancing a free and responsible press and combatting disinformation including election
disinformation;
 Promoting the free exercise of religion and ensuring that laws and government policies
do not interfere with its practice;
 Increasing opportunity for women, girls, minorities, and/or disadvantaged populations;
 Developing skills in innovation technology, STEM, and entrepreneurship;
 Improving environmental stewardship, sustainable management of natural resources,
and biodiversity conservation through environmental action programs; and
 Promoting U.S. culture and values.
Examples
 Examples of Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement programs include, but are not
limited to:
o Academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs;
o Training, workshops, or courses to develop professional or academic skills;
o Youth engagement programs;
o Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions;
o Professional and academic exchanges and programs; and
o Communication campaigns related to human rights, democracy, and
environment.
Funding Information

 Number of awards anticipated: Up to 4 awards (depending upon amounts)
 Award ceiling: $100,000 (pending the availability of funds)
 Educators and administrators of public or private educational institutions at the primary,

secondary, or tertiary levels;
 Youth (15 – 35 y/o), particularly students;
 Professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators;
 Media professionals;
 Civil society professionals; and
 Women, girls, minorities, and disadvantaged populations.
 The Public Diplomacy section encourages applications from the United States,
Madagascar, and Comoros:
o Individuals;

organization; or
Call for Fellowships: Research into Online Gender Based Harassment
Deadline: Ongoing
Do you want to take an active role in combating coordinated online abuse that targets African
women journalists, election candidates or other human rights defenders? Code for Africa (CfA)
in partnership with Jigsaw, is offering research grants and technical support for evidence-driven
analysis into how malign actors coordinate harassment and complaints against African women
journalists and fact-checkers across 21 African countries.
The research fellowships come with a financial stipend, along with access to CfA's in-house
research desk, as well as forensic analysts, data scientists and open source intelligence
(OSINT) researchers, and machine learning tools for social listening or data/network analysis.
The research fellows will compile evidence about online gender-based harassment into
substantive public research reports that shines new light on the actors, networks and motives
behind the online harassment and how it undermines public participation of marginalized groups
on the African continent. Selected fellows will be invited to share their research at seminars or
international events.
Why is CfA offering research grants?
 Detailed evidence and/or actionable insights about how online gender based
harassment is coordinated is scarce in Africa. This hampers traditional civil society
watchdogs and media from proactively exposing these activities and mobilizing for fairer
societies.
 The fellows' research is therefore intended to not only help African media and CSOs
understand online gender-based harassment in their country/region, but to establish
ways in which they can combat the harassment.
Where will my research be published?
 Fellows' research output will be published with their home institutions, as well as on this
site. CfA will also collaborate with research partners to identify and publish in relevant
high-impact, mass-audience media or industry journals. Research can also be published
as pre-print papers.
 Depending on the research output, and the report format, the fellows may present their
findings at public events or on broadcast media (as guest speakers) rather than in print
media. As a principle, CfA will strive for syndication or multiple publications, to maximize
impact.
Eligible Countries
The countries covered in this program are: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central
African Republic (CAR), Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),
Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa,
South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
 Individuals or small teams that work in African countries, or that are affiliated with
African-based partners can apply.
 All applications will be evaluated by an internal review committee.
For more information, visit Code For Africa.
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 On-going running costs by groups, including recurring salaries or office rental

 To receive a grant, you must agree to the following conditions:

For more information, visit Maypole Fund.

The project will focus on two objectives:

 Objective 1: Strengthening the capacity of civil society to address intersectional

 Total Funding Floor: $1,000,000

Where appropriate, competitive proposals may include:

 The provision of humanitarian assistance;

 DRL welcomes applications from US-based and foreign-based non-profit

For more information, visit DRL .

Submitted projects should address the following themes:

 Defending humanitarian action

 Project budgets must be between €0.5 million and €1 million.

Projects for one of the following operations are not eligible:

 Grants will range from US$250 to US$500.

 Women ages 18 and up.

What is important to emphasize in the grant application?

For more information, visit Giving Joy.

The Prize aims to draw international attention to laureates' contributions to sustainable

For more information, visit WWSF.

 Expose under-reported but critical global issues

For more information, visit IWMF.

The 2023 Fellowship will be in person, travel restrictions permitting.

Successful applicants receive:

For more information, visit Goldman Sachs.

 To qualify, you should:

For more information, visit Black Founder Startup Grant.

For more information, visit Pulitzer Center.

 Be a woman at least of age to enter college/university.

For more information, visit Women’s International Fund for Education.

Deadline: 15 March 2023

Priorities and Focus

Mama Cash supports groups and initiatives that:

For more information, visit Mama Cash.

 Total Funding Floor: $987,654

 DRL seeks programs that contribute to the following outcomes:

 An exemption from these requirements may be permitted on a case-by-case basis if:

For more information, visit Climate Change and Atrocity Prevention.

All applicants must fall into one of these categories:

 Appointed or elected government official at the local, state/regional, national, or

 all applicants must fit all of the following criteria:

For more information, visit Vital Voices.

The Foundation focuses on social enterprises working on women’s economic empowerment

For more information, visit Miller Centre for Social Entrepreneurship.

 Pillar 1: Digital financial infrastructure

 Eligible entities include central banks, government ministries, departments and

Criteria for Funding

 Proposals must be submitted by entities registered in regional and non-regional member

For more information, visit ADFI.

Entries are invited under the below categories:

 Best African Women Researchers

 The Winners receive a 3 months Research Training scholarship in India.

Abstract Submission Details

For more information, visit STEM.

 Prize Money: USD 500 for each category

For more information, visit Merck Foundation.

 USD 500 for each category

For more information, visit Mark Foundation.

Technology-facilitated GBV manifests as stalking, bullying, sexual harassment, threats of sexual

 In addition to the objectives, project activities should facilitate cross-country learning,

 Total Funding Floor: $1,975,308