Funding opportunities in Agriculture and related fields

Funding News Bulletin This is a twice monthly bulletin on available funding opportunities which are posted on thewww.ypard.net website. If you have any comments or questions about this information service, please contact us at info@ypard.net. This service is provided in partnership with Terra Viva Grants. Latest funding opportunities

Lincoln Institute of Land Policy -- Research on Land Policy and Urban Development in Latin America 2016 Deadline:  20 Jul 2015 The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy calls for proposals on several themes related to land policy and urban development in Latin America. One of these themes is climate change and environmental risks, such as for populations living on flood plains and steep slopes. The Lincoln Institute will pay for the research project based on the scope of work and the justification of the proposed budget. Most recent projects are under US$30 thousand. Read More UK Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs -- Darwin Main Projects, Round 22 Deadline:  20 Jul 2015 The Darwin Initiative funds capacity building, training, research, and education in support of the major conventions on biodiversity -- focusing on the developing world. The program invites applications for main projects, which are normally around £250 thousand to £300 thousand for projects of up to three years. There are no restrictions on the location or nationality of applicants, but projects must benefit biodiversity and local communities in developing countries. Read More Graça Machel Scholarships for Women Deadline:  27 Jul 2015 Graça Machel Trust offers scholarships for Southern Africa’s future women leaders. The application process is the same as for Canon Collins Scholarships for Postgraduate study in South Africa. For further information and to apply, please click here. Are you eligible? To apply for a scholarship under this programme you must be: Read More Entrepreneurs for Social Change Deadline:  30 Jul 2015 The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations launched the third edition of Entrepreneurs for Social Change and youth aged 18 to 35 from the Euro-Mediterranean region are invited to apply. Read More U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) -- Agribusiness in Liberia Deadline:  31 Jul 2015 USAID-Monrovia invites applications for a 4-year agribusiness development activity as a component of the program "Feed the Future." USAID will promote agricultural inputs and post-harvest handling, processing, packaging, and marketing to raise the incomes of small-holder farmers in Liberia. Eligibility for funding is unrestricted. Read More Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) -- John Allwright Fellowship 2015 Deadline:  31 Jul 2015 ACIAR awards the John Allwright Fellowship for university post-graduate studies in Australia. Applicants are citizens of ACIAR's priority partner countries, and engaged in an ACIAR collaborative project at the time of application. Each awardee pursues research at an Australian tertiary institution relevant to the project in which the awardee is engaged prior to taking up the award. Read More WWF in India -- Small Grants Program Deadline:  31 Jul 2015 WWF-India offers grants up to Rs. 400 thousand for conservation research or action projects of up to two years. Grants are made to individuals to be utilized primarily for field activities. Priority is for research and conservation aligned with WWF's program in India. Read More Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) – Research and Training in Food Security Deadline:  01 Aug 2015 The Seed Fund for Research and Training (SFRT) is open to individuals in ASEAN member countries for competitive grants up to US$15 thousand in research and training related to agriculture and rural development. Read More Scholarships - Master of Integrated Water Management (Australia) Deadline:  01 Aug 2015 The International Water Centre (IWC) is currently offering several full scholarships for high calibre international candidates* interested in studying the Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) commencing in Semester 1, 2016 at The University of Queensland. Read More IDRC Research Awards 2016 Deadline:  06 Aug 2015 This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master's or doctoral degree at a recognized university. These research awards may be part of an academic requirement. Read more U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) -- Pacific-American Climate Fund Deadline:  10 Aug 2015 The Pacific-American Climate Fund (PACAM) is a five-year project that provides grants to civil society organizations in the developing countries of the Pacific Islands to support measures for climate change adaptation. Read More U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) -- Water and Sanitation in Uganda Deadline:  10 Aug 2015 USAID-Kampala invites applications for a cooperative agreement to implement its Uganda Sanitation Program. The project will provide a series of contemporary, integrated water and sanitation interventions at community and household levels. Eligibility for this award is not restricted. Funding Opportunity RFA-617-15-000008. Read More Original source: www.ypard.net