GrantStation International Insider - March 2023

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Special Funding Opportunities

Current funding opportunities for COVID-19 and Ukraine are available to the public on our website.

Global Funding Opportunities

Grants Improve Health Equity and HIV Services for LGBTQ+ People
Elton John AIDS Foundation
The mission of the Elton John AIDS Foundation is to be a powerful force in the end to the AIDS epidemic. The Foundation's new LGBTQ+ strategy aims to accelerate progress towards an AIDS-free future by challenging the key barriers that prevent and limit LGBTQ+ people from accessing HIV and health services. The goal is to empower the LGBTQ+ global community towards greater rights, funding, and health equity to accelerate an AIDS-free future. The Foundation is inviting organizations to submit expressions of interest to support this strategic goal. Priorities include: 1) reducing HIV prevalence and increasing well-being within the LGBTQ+ community through better service delivery; 2) advancing equity and reducing social vulnerability for LGBTQ+ people and communities; and 3) increasing investment by global donors and governments in LGBTQ+ health and equity. The focus of this strategic period is sub-Saharan Africa, and South and Southeast Asia; however, the Foundation remains open to supporting other geographic areas if a particularly strong investment opportunity arises. Expressions of interest must be submitted by March 31, 2023. Visit the Foundation's website to view the full announcement.

Food and Climate Change Innovations Sought
Liveability Challenge
The Liveability Challenge, presented by the Temasek Foundation and organized by Eco-Business, is a global call for viable, groundbreaking solutions to some of the greatest problems facing cities in the tropics in the 21st century. The 2023 Challenge has two tracks: The Climate Change track seeks disruptive innovations that can decarbonize energy generation and industries, as well as capture and utilize carbon to create scalable products for global markets. It also seeks solutions that address ocean challenges, including innovative models that restore and regenerate coastal and marine ecosystems in Southeast Asia. Through the Food and Nutrition track, the Challenge seeks innovations that enable a circular urban agriculture or aquaculture system, as well as alternative protein industries, including technological solutions to maximize production efficiency and minimize resource requirements. Individuals aged 18 years or over are eligible to apply. A grand prize of up to S$1million is awarded to the winner in each track. Other funding prizes include investments of S$100,000 each from the Challenge's strategic partners. Submissions will be accepted until March 31, 2023. The Challenge Statement and application form are available on the Liveability Challenge website.

Research on Animal Behavior and Cognition Supported
National Geographic Society: Animal Behavior and Cognition Funding Opportunity
The Animal Behavior and Cognition Funding Opportunity, an initiative of the National Geographic Society with funding from the Templeton World Charity Foundation, aims to find three of the best scientists doing field research on animal behavior and cognition. Support is provided for fieldwork-oriented research projects that focus on understanding the ultimate, proximate, or developmental causes of wild animal behavior and cognition in all its forms. There are no taxonomic or geographic restrictions. Selected individuals will each receive direct funding of $800,000, as well as substantial additional resources and services over four years, with the possibility to extend an additional six years. Candidates must have at least three years of relevant work experience after the award of their Ph.D., and at least three years of fieldwork experience working with the proposed species or a similar species. Applications must be submitted by April 12, 2023. Visit the National Geographic Society website to learn more about this opportunity.

Challenge Promotes Financial Inclusion Through Technology
MIT Solve: Financial Inclusion Challenge
MIT Solve's 2023 Financial Inclusion Challenge poses the question, "How can we provide financially excluded individuals and small enterprises with the tools they need to withstand financial shocks and build wealth?" The MIT Solve community is looking for eight technology-based solutions that will make transactions easier, protect against predatory debt, and increase the ability of individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to take risks and build wealth. As part of Solve's ongoing work on U.S. racial equity, one to two solutions working to address these disparities in the U.S. will be selected for the Black & Brown Innovators in the U.S. Program. Selected Solver teams will share over $1 million in available funding, take part in a nine-month support program, and join the Solve community made of cross-sector social impact leaders to scale their solutions. The deadline to submit a solution is May 9, 2023. Visit the MIT Solve website to review the overview for this and other challenges.

Regional Funding Opportunities

Funding Strengthens the Women's Movement in Mediterranean Countries
Fonds pour les femmes en Méditerranée (Mediterranean Women's Fund)
Fonds pour les femmes en Méditerranée (Mediterranean Women's Fund) is committed to strengthening the women's movement in all of the countries of the Mediterranean basin. The Fund provides flexible and accessible financial support to women's associations and their networks, and strives to strengthen the organizational capacities of women's rights defenders. Priority funding areas include: transmission to young women, capacity building of women's associations, strengthening networks at the Mediterranean regional level, combating violence against women, defending sexual and reproductive rights, advocacy and action for equal rights, and awareness raising through art and culture. Applications are accepted from women's networks, associations, and groups in the Mediterranean region. To be eligible, organizations must be led by women and demonstrate a strong commitment to equal rights for women and men and to human rights principles. There is no deadline to apply. Visit the Fund's website to review the guidelines and download the application form.

Awards Honor Journalists in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf
Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press
The Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press, awarded by the European Union in association with the Samir Kassir Foundation, rewards journalists from countries in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf covering issues related to human rights, good governance, rule of law, the fight against corruption, freedom of expression, democratic development, and citizen participation. Awards are granted for the best opinion article, investigative article, and audiovisual news report. Cash prizes are provided to the winners and runners-up in each category. Completed applications with all submission materials must be sent by April 1, 2023. Visit the Award website to learn more.

Partnerships Foster Entrepreneurship in Colombia, Guatemala, Kenya, and Uganda
Argidius Foundation
The Argidius Foundation aims to tackle poverty through enterprise development in Kenya, Uganda, Guatemala, and Colombia. The Foundation partners with business support organizations providing high-quality enterprise development services to small and medium-sized businesses, including accelerators and incubators, consulting on financial and organizational management, technical advice, mentoring and coaching, training, and networking. Support is primarily provided to partner organizations through non-repayable grants, but repayable grants and loans and equity investments are also offered. There is no deadline to apply; however, the partnership selection process can take up to a year to complete. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about the partnership selection process and criteria.

Grants Benefit Vulnerable Children and Youth in Airline Communities
Fondation Air France (Air France Foundation)
The Fondation Air France (Air France Foundation) supports projects targeting children and young people up to the age of 25 who are ill, have a disability, or are in distress in countries where Air France flights operate and selected areas of France. In France, the Foundation finances projects in the Greater Orly and Roissy areas, the southwest area of France, and overseas territories. Funding targets the following areas: 1) education, inclusion, and social and professional integration of children and young people; 2) increasing environmental and climate awareness among children and young people; and 3) professional integration and training of young people for jobs related to sustainable tourism. Non-governmental organizations and associations that have been in existence for at least two years are eligible to apply. The application deadline is March 31, 2023. The 2023 call for projects may be downloaded in French or English from the Foundation's website.

Government Funding Opportunities

Efforts to Prevent Climate-Related Atrocities Supported
Department of State
The DRL Climate Change and Atrocity Prevention program supports 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, support is provided for programs that measurably reduce climate-induced or climate-related atrocity risk and fragility. Proposed projects may target up to two countries, with at least one country in Sub-Saharan Africa. The application deadline is April 17, 2023.

Funds Empower Local Organizations in Honduras
USAID
The Expanding Partnerships and Advancing Localization program will engage, strengthen, and fund local organizations in Honduras to address priorities in economic growth, education, citizen security, and democracy and governance. This program seeks to empower local actors to lead the identification of challenges and propose and implement solutions in their own context. The closing date for applications is May 1, 2023.

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Digital for Good: A Global Study on Emerging Ways of Giving
The digital realm has permeated all aspects of modern life, including charitable giving. Indiana University's new report Digital for Good: A Global Study on Emerging Ways of Giving explores the emerging vehicles of philanthropy, such as crowdfunding, online giving, mobile giving, workplace giving, donor-advised funds, and social impact initiatives. Eight countries with significantly diverse cultures participated in this global study: Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Findings are shared in a series of reports, including eight country reports and one global report.

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How to Highlight Your Strengths When Writing Proposals
Many nonprofits, especially new organizations, try to get attention from funders by putting urgency on their own needs to provide essential services. Unfortunately, this presents your organization as one that needs help. The end result? Your organization is part of the "problem to be solved." Fortunately, there are more compelling ways to get attention from grantmakers. Being a solution-oriented organization that "gets things done" will draw the positive attention you are looking for. During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke will help you identify ways you can infuse your strengths throughout your proposals. Grantseeking is a competitive process and it is important to demonstrate to a funder (or any donor) the solutions your nonprofit provides to challenges in the community. The webinar will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023.

(FREE) Is Your Organization Grant Ready?
If you're like most nonprofit organizations, when asked if your organization is grant ready, you answer with a resounding, "Yes—we are ready to get grant money to support the important work of our organization!" However, while your organization may be ready to reap the benefits of grant awards, many nonprofits have not developed the infrastructure necessary to be competitive in the application process. During this webinar, GrantStation's President, Alice Ruhnke, will guide you through a process which can help you assess your organization's grant readiness. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Multiply Your Revenue Through Major Grants
Major gifts are a staple of fund development plans. A nonprofit's largest private grants? They rarely get the same attention. Yet many corporations and foundations are consolidating their giving into fewer, larger awards. This webinar will offer specialized strategies to secure significant private grants in this increasingly competitive environment. Susan Schaefer of Resource Partners will help you understand the key differences between competing for your nonprofit's annual grants and awards that stand to make up your largest private grants to date. The webinar will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

GrantStation Announcements
The latest updates from GrantStation

Don't Take It for Granted: Best Practices for Grant Writers
GrantStation President Alice Ruhnke will be speaking on the upcoming panel hosted by NXUnite called "Don't Take It for Granted: Best Practices for Grant Writers."

• March 7, 2023
• 12:00 PM (ET)
• Link to Register

She is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her expertise and hear from fellow industry experts. Check out the other panelists here.

During this panel you will hear about:

• strategies for finding and getting to know potential funders;
• grant proposal crafting tips and what you should not miss;
• resources to help you through your grantseeking journey;
• and more!

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