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International Funding Opportunities
Prize Tackles Poverty in the Developing World
D-Prize
D-Prize is dedicated to expanding access to poverty-alleviation solutions in the developing world. The Prize challenges social entrepreneurs to develop better ways to distribute proven life-enhancing technologies, and funds early-stage startups that deliver the best results. Challenges are issued targeting specific themes, with current challenges focusing on girls' education, agriculture, energy, global health, education, governance, and infrastructure. Winners receive up to $20,000 to launch a pilot in any region where extreme poverty exists. Aspiring entrepreneurs from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply. Resumes and concept notes must be submitted by December 15, 2016 (early deadline) or December 29, 2016 (regular deadline). Early submissions are encouraged. Visit the D-Prize website to review the challenge guidelines and download an application packet.
Rapid Funding for LGBT and HIV Initiatives in Selected Countries
International HIV/AIDS Alliance: Rapid Response Fund
The International HIV/AIDS Alliance seeks to end AIDS through community action. The Rapid Response Fund provides funding when a rapid intervention is necessary to address barriers preventing LGBT people and men who have sex with men from accessing HIV services. Two types of grants, ranging up to $20,000, are provided to organizations in selected countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Emergency Response Grants support activities that respond to immediate and urgent threats to the LGBT community, and where action must happen very quickly to be effective. Challenge Response Grants are for longer term projects aimed at influencing legal, policy, or other developments deemed hostile to LGBT communities and that affect the ability to access HIV services for LGBT people. Applications for both programs are accepted on an ongoing basis. Emergency Response Grant applications are reviewed within two working days, while Challenge Response Grant applications are assessed every two weeks. Program guidelines and instructions for submitting an application are available on the Fund’s website.
European Youth Initiatives Honored
European Charlemagne Youth Prize
The European Charlemagne Youth Prize, awarded jointly by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen, invites youth in the European Union (EU) to participate in a competition on EU development, integration, and European identity issues. The Prize is awarded to projects that promote European and international understanding, foster the development of a shared sense of European identity and integration, serve as a role model for young people living in Europe, and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community. Projects can focus on the organization of various youth events, youth exchanges, or online projects with a European dimension. Young people from 16 to 30 years of age from all the EU Member States are eligible to apply. The first prize winner will be awarded €7,500, while the second and third prize winners will be awarded €5,000 and €2,500, respectively. Applications must be submitted by January 30, 2017. The competition rules and online application form are available on the Prize’s website.
Grants Provide a Voice for Documentary Filmmakers
IDFA Bertha Fund
The IDFA Bertha Fund, a program of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), is dedicated to stimulating and empowering the creative documentary sector in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and parts of Eastern Europe. By supporting documentary filmmakers, the Fund enables documentary practitioners in these developing countries to find their own unique voice. Funding is provided through the following programs: IBF Classic grants support the development, production, or post-production of documentary projects by filmmakers from developing countries. IBF Europe grants support the production and distribution of documentaries realized through co-productions between independent European producers and producers from developing countries. The submission deadlines for IBF Classic applications in 2017 are February 1 and May 15. Applications for IBF Europe co-production support are due on May 1, 2017, while applications for IBF Europe distribution support will be accepted from December 2016 through October 2017. Visit the IDFA website to review the funding guidelines for each program.
Human Rights Defenders Recognized
Rafto Foundation: Rafto Prize for Human Rights
The Rafto Prize for Human Rights, an initiative of the Rafto Foundation, is awarded annually to individuals or organizations that have distinguished themselves in their work for human rights and democracy. Candidates for the Prize should be active in the struggle for the ideals and principles underlying the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In addition, the candidate's struggle for human rights should represent a non-violent perspective. Individuals or organizations may be nominated. Anyone with an interest in or knowledge about human rights is welcome to nominate candidates. (Self-nominations are not accepted.) The Prize includes a monetary contribution towards the work of the laureate. The deadline to submit a nomination is February 1, 2017. Visit the Rafto Foundation’s website to access the online nomination form.
Support for Water and Community Development Initiatives in Company Locations
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts Corporate Giving Program
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is committed to supporting charitable organizations in the communities where the company does business. Priority areas of support include water and community development. In the area of water, funding is focused on access to fresh water, water conservation, and watershed protection. In the area of community development, support is provided for initiatives targeting job growth, health, education, support for local businesses, and poverty and hunger relief for at-risk communities. Fairmont also offers the Fairmont CARES program, which provides single- and multi-year support for a broader range of activities, including seed funding. Nonprofit organizations in communities with Fairmont hotels are eligible to apply, including locations in North America, the Caribbean, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Applications may be submitted at any time; applicants must send a formal letter to the hotel from which they are seeking a donation. Visit the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts website to review the Donation Procedures.
Prize Honors Cultural Projects Addressing Climate Change
Cultural Innovation International Prize
The Cultural Innovation International Prize is a biennial competition organized by the Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona with the aim of incentivizing projects which explore possible cultural scenarios for the coming years. The Prize promotes the creation, production, and diffusion of projects that develop imaginative solutions for the cultural challenges of the twenty-first century. The theme of the 2016-2017 Prize is climate change. Submitted projects must be a work of creation, production, or exposition of contents responding in an innovative way to this theme. The Prize is open to people of any nationality and resident in any country, who may present individually or as members of a nonprofit group. The winner will receive a cash award of 20,000 euros to develop the winning proposal. The deadline to submit a project is January 31, 2017. Visit the Prize’s website to download the rules for this year’s call for entries and to submit an online application.
Grants Aim to Break the Cycle of Poverty in the Developing World
John F. and Mary A. Geisse Foundation
The John F. and Mary A. Geisse Foundation supports projects that help the very poor of the developing world break the cycle of poverty. Grants are provided to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations working internationally within developing countries. The Foundation's main areas of interest include agriculture, education, justice, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs. The Foundation prefers to fund established rather than newly formed organizations and development rather than relief. Letters of inquiry (LOIs) for organizations or programs within the education or justice sectors is January 6, 2017. For organizations within the WASH or agriculture sectors, LOIs must be submitted by August 19, 2017. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the application process.
Canadian Funding Opportunities
Award Honors Excellence in Social and Economic Justice Reporting
Sidney Hillman Foundation: Canadian Hillman Prize
The Sidney Hillman Foundation offers the Canadian Hillman Prize to honor excellence in journalism in service of the common good. The Prize seeks out investigative reporting that draws attention to social or economic injustice and leads to corrective measures. Eligible entries include reporting in newspapers, magazines, and online, as well as film and broadcast journalism (television and radio), tablets, and multi-media. Entries must have been published in Canada and been widely accessible to a Canadian audience. (Self-published work is not eligible.) The Prize winner(s) will receive a $5,000 prize. The entry deadline for the Canadian Hillman Prize is January 13, 2017. (Applications are also currently being accepted for the U.S. Hillman Prize.) Visit the Foundation’s website to review the Call for Entries.
Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Initiatives Supported
Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation: Sports and Recreation Program
The mission of the Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation is to build healthy and vibrant Aboriginal communities by developing youth as future community leaders. The Foundation addresses situations that are unique to the First Nations community and provides financial assistance in the areas of Arts and Culture, Educational Support, Health Support, and Sports and Recreation. The goal of the Sports and Recreation program is to provide support for youth to effectively participate and develop necessary skills through sports and recreational activities. Funding is provided for special events, minor sports teams, individual athletes (25 years of age and under), and elite athletes (all ages). Grants may cover the costs of equipment (no apparel), registration fees, awards, facility rental, or official’s fees. The winter application deadline for Sports and Recreation grants is January 31, 2017. Visit the Foundation’s website to download the project guidelines and application form.
Support for Health, Education, and Youth in Newfoundland and Labrador
IceCaps Care Foundation
The IceCaps Care Foundation, an initiative of the St. John’s IceCaps ice hockey team, supports registered charitable organizations located in Newfoundland and Labrador. Support is provided to organizations that focus their activities on educational initiatives, health and wellness, and youth programs. In-kind contributions of IceCaps memorabilia and financial grants are provided. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Visit the St. John Ice Caps website to download the donation request form.
Funds for Salmon Conservation in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory
Pacific Salmon Foundation: Community Salmon Program
The mission of the Pacific Salmon Foundation is to provide thoughtful leadership in the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of Pacific salmon and their ecosystems. Through the Community Salmon Program, the Foundation supports volunteer and community-driven organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Types of supported projects include habitat assessment or rehabilitation, project monitoring or repair, stock assessment or enhancement, stewardship, community planning, education, outreach, and training. The program makes annual grants totaling more than $1.5 million. The upcoming application deadline is February 15, 2017. Visit the Foundation’s website to download the application guidelines and form.
U.S. Government Funding Opportunities
Grants Aim to Protect Roma Populations in Europe
Department of State
The Protecting and Supporting Marginalized Roma in Europe program supports initiatives that combat discrimination against Roma, promote the active participation of Roma in civic and political life, and mitigate anti-Roma violence in Europe. Applications must be submitted by January 16, 2017.
African Elephant Conservation Initiatives Funded
Fish and Wildlife Service
The African Elephant Conservation Fund supports projects that promote the conservation of African elephants. Supported activities include, but are not limited to, enhanced protection of at-risk elephant populations, efforts to decrease human-elephant conflict, habitat conservation and management, protected area/reserve management in important elephant ranges, strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs, and transfrontier elephant conservation. The application deadline is January 17, 2017.
Canadian Government Funding Opportunities
Funds for Community-Building Events
Canadian Heritage
The Inter-Action: Multiculturalism Funding Program supports the socio-economic integration of individuals and communities and helps them to contribute to building an integrated, socially-cohesive society. The Program’s Events Component aims to create concrete opportunities for interaction among cultural, faith, or ethnic communities. Grants of up to $25,000 are provided to community-based events that foster one or more of the following: intercultural/interfaith understanding, civic memory and pride, and respect for core democratic values. Canadian nonprofit organizations, associations, unincorporated groups, municipalities, townships, and Aboriginal organizations are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
International Youth Internships Supported
Global Affairs Canada
The International Youth Internship Program aims to provide eligible Canadian youth with international experience, skills, and knowledge that will prepare them for future employment. Funding of up to $16,000 per internship (plus 12% overhead) is provided for initiatives that increase the presence of Canadian youth interns in the Canadian or international labor market and result in increased engagement of Canadian youth interns as global citizens who support international development efforts in Canada and abroad. The application deadline is February 7, 2017.
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Upcoming Online Education Sessions
Unless otherwise noted, all Online Education Trainings are webinars, are 90 minutes in duration, and are scheduled to begin at 2 PM Eastern Time. The registration fee is $89 per person or $150 for a group.
The Anatomy of a Business Plan for Social Enterprise: It's not brain surgery!
If your nonprofit's traditional funding sources are not as reliable as in the past, it might be time to invest in social enterprise to protect your vital programs and services. Many savvy nonprofits have successfully launched an earned income venture and are generating sustainable funds as a result. Is your organization ready to learn more? In this fast-paced webinar, Jean Block, a nonprofit trainer who has guided nearly 100 nonprofits from idea to business plan, will explain what social enterprise is - and isn't - and explore the critical steps required to develop a business plan for social enterprise. Writing a business plan for a social enterprise isn't difficult when it is based on thorough market research and feasibility studies. It's not brain surgery and it's not rocket science! Follow the necessary steps and your organization, too, can find sustainable funding. This webinar will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Visit the link above to register.
How to Secure Funding from Foundations
Foundations are mysterious institutions to those not familiar with them. In this webinar, Judith Margolin demystifies the process of securing foundation funding. The webinar provides a thorough grounding in what foundations are all about, including how many there are, who runs them, and trends in foundation giving. The focus is on what motivates foundations to give and how you can determine why they might or might not support your organization. Topics include types of foundations and styles of approach, determining your organization's funding needs, finding the best prospect, what makes a winning grant proposal, introducing your agency to a foundation, and proposal submission techniques. This presentation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017. Visit the link above to register.
Logic Models: More than Just Extra Work!
Logic models are not a passing fad. If you need to create a logic model for your program, but don't know where to start, this webinar is for you! Using the Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach from the United Way of America, Alice Ruhnke will demonstrate why logic models are critical for program planning and evaluation. During this webinar, you will learn how to create and use a logic model to help you improve services and your impact on your community. Executive directors, program managers, and grantwriters from a broad range of human service organizations will benefit from this 90-minute presentation. This webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Visit the link above to register.
Everything is Marketing and Marketing is Everything (NEW)
Many people assume that marketing is just advertising, but it is so much more. In today's world, everything that you do is marketing, from answering the telephone, to signage, to written materials, to saying thank you. Marketing is imperative to the sustainability and growth of your organization. In this webinar taught by Pat Bohse, participants will:
- understand the importance of having a marketing plan and the elements of a marketing plan;
- develop a template to create a marketing plan for their organization;
- learn the six P's that are elements of every marketing plan: Place, Products, People, Price, Production, and Promotions; and,
- explore a variety of marketing tools to help implement the plan.
This webinar is relevant for anyone who works for a nonprofit and wants their organization to thrive. The webinar will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Visit the link above to register.
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International Funding Opportunities
Prize Tackles Poverty in the Developing World
Rapid Funding for LGBT and HIV Initiatives in Selected Countries
European Youth Initiatives Honored
Grants Provide a Voice for Documentary Filmmakers
Human Rights Defenders Recognized
Support for Water and Community Development Initiatives in Company Locations
Prize Honors Cultural Projects Addressing Climate Change
Grants Aim to Break the Cycle of Poverty in the Developing World
Canadian Funding Opportunities
Award Honors Excellence in Social and Economic Justice Reporting
Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Initiatives Supported
Support for Health, Education, and Youth in Newfoundland and Labrador
Funds for Salmon Conservation in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory
U.S. Government Funding Opportunities
Grants Aim to Protect Roma Populations in Europe
African Elephant Conservation Initiatives Funded
Canadian Government Funding Opportunities
Funds for Community-Building Events
International Youth Internships Supported