Dear Reader
Please find below, brief outlines of international and local
grants/projects announced recently.
NGOs, Trusts, Community Groups and other nonprofit organizations from
Pakistan are eligible to apply for these grants/projects.
As you can see, there are several multi-million dollars projects that
may be of your interest.
Since most of them have approaching deadlines, we would request that
you select from the list and let us know about it as soon as possible.
Rest assure that we have complete details of all the projects and
grants mentioned here. Details about how you will get the information
package along with mode of payments will be shared, once we have the
list of your selected projects .
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Best
Editorial Team
PCDC
www.pcdcpk.org
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New Grants & Awards
Request for Proposal - $1,000,000 to 5,000,000 Food Security Projects
Proposals are invited to support applied field and/or laboratory
research projects for agriculture, nutrition and food in developing
countries including Pakistan, with particular impact on the poor
(including women and vulnerable groups). Project budgets should be in
the range of $ 1,000,000 to 5,000,000. Last date to apply is 23 March
2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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£20 Million Call for Proposals - Research on Sustainability of Food Crops
An international and emerging £20 million initiative is inviting
proposals from organizations and researchers from developing countries
including Pakistan for research to improve sustainability of vital
food crops. Application deadline for outline proposals is 31 March
2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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$1 - 5 million Projects - Call for Concept Notes
An international development organization has invited concepts notes
for research to improve agricultural productivity and nutrition in the
developing world. Applicants should be partners of academic, private
sector, civil society, and research-based organizations. Projects will
range from $1 million to $5 million for up to 30 months. The deadline
for concept notes is 23 March 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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Call for Proposals on Food Security and Environmental Sustainability
A call for proposals on increased food security and environmental
sustainability has been announced by an international development
agency. Proposals for over $2 million are due 31 March 2011. Proposals
for under $2 million are due 28 April 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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US $50000 - 250000 Call for Proposals on Poverty Reduction Projects
A global coalition of cities and development partners is soliciting
proposals for funding of projects on poverty reduction. The requested
grant size must be between US $50,000 - 250,000. The deadline for
submission on a standardized template is 31 March 2011. Contact PCDC
for details.
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£50000 - 500000 Grants for Projects Tackling Poverty and Deprivation
A donor fund in the UK has announced its support for projects that
tackle the causes of poverty and deprivation in the developing world.
Grants will range from £50 thousand to £500000. The program is open to
non-governmental organizations in the UK working with partners in Asia
and other regions. Contact PCDC for details.
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Expression of Interest - Documentary Production
An international development agency is looking for expressions of
interest from documentary film makers and production houses to prepare
a documentary. Last date to apply is 7 February 2011. Organizations
based in Islamabad/Rawalpind will be given preference. Contact PCDC
for details.
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Request for Proposals - Research Projects on Wildlife Conservation
An international conservation group is looking for RFP's from Pakistan
to fund research projects upto a maximum of US$25000. Last date to
apply is 15 March 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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Rs.100, 000 Grant for Woman from the Grassroots
A leading Pakistani strategic communication enterprise in
collaboration with a gender parity initiative has announced one-year
Rs.100, 000 grant for one Pakistani woman from the grassroots. Contact
PCDC for details.
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Request for Proposal - Advocacy Campaign to Promote Education
An international development agency in Pakistan is looking for
registered business or non-profit entity to develop advocacy campaign
for promotion of education through print media. Qualified
organizations should send their proposals by 7 February 2011. Contact
PCDC for details.
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Call for Proposals - Case Studies on ICTs, Climate Change and Development
A development research agency is willing to fund one, two-year project
on ICTs, climate change and development. Organizations from Pakistan
are eligible to participate in the competitive process. Proposals
should be submitted by 11 February 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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Call for Projects in Environment for Cash Awards
An international organization is calling for projects implemented by
young people between the ages of 8 and 16 in the field of
environmental advocacy, environmental health, research, or protection
of the natural world. The winners will receive a cash prize and
certificate, as well as public recognition on global scale.
Application deadline is 28 February 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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Call for Proposals on Climate, Energy & Sustainable Natural Resources
An international development agency is inviting research proposals in
areas of climate, energy, and sustainable natural resources.
Applications are due 11 February 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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Call for Proposals on Wildlife Conservation and Ecosystems
Applications are invited for projects in research and education that
can engage teams of volunteers. Project leaders can be of any
nationality. The deadline for concept notes is 28 February 2011.
Contact PCDC for details.
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Call for Proposals on Endangered Wildlife & Habitats
Applications are invited for projects on endangered wildlife and
habitats in developing countries. Grants are £5 to £15 thousand per
project. The application deadline is 25 February 2011. Contact PCDC
for details.
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US$ 15000 Awards for Scientists
Prizes of US$15 thousand each will be given to individual scientists
in agricultural sciences, biology, chemistry, earth sciences,
engineering sciences, mathematics, medical sciences, and physics
working and living in developing countries for at least 10 years.
Nominations are due 31 March 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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Call for £100 - 200000 Projects on Climate Change
The first international call is for projects on how to make
development compatible with climate change of £100 - £200 thousand.
Application deadline is 31 March 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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Grants for Civil Society, Cultural and Human Rights Organizations
Grants of up to £12,500 are open to registered nonprofit organizations
representing civil society, cultural and human rights organizations,
trade unions, and social enterprises to promote cross-country sharing
of knowledge and skills. Deadline is 31 March 2011. Contact PCDC for
details.
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US$ 11000 Agricultural Research Grants
Applications are invited for grants of up to US$11000 for up to12
individuals from national agricultural research organizations in the
developing countries including Pakistan. Priority is for applications
from Africa and South Asia. Submissions are due 15 March 2011. Contact
PCDC for details.
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Fundraising Challenge
An open Challenge is announced by a global fund-raising initiative to
civil society organizations worldwide to raise a minimum amount of
funding within a defined period and become its long-term members. The
Challenge is scheduled for April 2011. Application deadline is 1 March
2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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International Prize in River Management
Nominations are invited from around the world for programs and
projects in river restoration, management of river water quality,
pollution control, and related issues. Contact PCDC for details.
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US$500-30000 Grants in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Conservation
at the Grassroots
An international grants-making foundation is soliciting proposals to
provide grants range from US$500 to US$30 thousand for projects in
agriculture, natural resources, and conservation at the grass roots.
Applicants must have tax-exempt status or a tax-exempt fiscal agent in
the USA. Applications are due 31 March 2011. Contact PCDC for
details.
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International Award for Services in Environment & Social Justice
Nominations are invited from around the world to honor individuals and
organizations offering practical and exemplary answers in environment
and natural resources, advances social justice and grassroots
development in the developing world. Three cash awards and one
honorary award are announced each year. The deadline for nominations
is 1 March 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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US$ 50000 Awards for Innovators from Around the World
Three laureates in five categories including Environment will be
honored through this international award. Each laureate per category
receives US$50 thousand. These are awards to honor innovators from
around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity.
Eligibility extends to individuals, for-profit companies, and
not-for-profit organizations. Nominations are due 31 March 2011.
Contact PCDC for details.
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US$ 10000 Grants to Promote Tourism
Expressions of interest are invited from nonprofit charitable
organizations to benefit tourism-related sites of exceptional
cultural, historic, or natural significance around the world. Twelve
grants of US$10000 each, in two stages will be made in 2011. The
first deadline is 1 March 2011. Contact PCDC for details.
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Free Books on Environment Available to NGOs
Selected books in ecology and conservation will be distributed to
recipients in developing countries. Requesters in eligible countries
must submit an online form to briefly identify their organization and
projects, and why the requested book will be of value. Contact PCDC
for details.
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'Pakistan Centre for Development Communication' (PCDC) aims to enhance
understanding and cooperation among the stakeholders of development
through localized, knowledge-based communication products and
services. The Centre is providing information, training and technical
support to NGOs, advocacy groups and networks, local and international
donors, media professionals, development communicators, and public and
corporate sector organizations in Pakistan.
Please visit www.pcdcpk.org for more information.
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