2023 – Page 2 – НАО "Центр поддержки гражданских инициатив"

Open call for proposals for University Partnership Program (UPP)

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan announces an open call for U.S. and Kazakh organizations to submit applications for the 2023-2024 University Partnership Program (UPP) which aims to enhance cooperation between U.S. educational institutions and Kazakh Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This program seeks to support economic diversification and growth in Kazakhstan. Project themes: the commercialization of research; partnerships with the private sector; joint research and publications between U.S. and Kazakhstani universities; curricula modernization; building Kazakh institutional capacities to partner with U.S. institutions. Project Goal: Build greater financial...

14.07.2023

Open call for proposals of the U.S. Consulate General in Almaty for English Access Microscholarship Program

The U.S. Consulate General in Almaty, Kazakhstan announces an open competition to organize and implement the English Access Microscholarship Program. Through after-school classes and intensive sessions, the program will create opportunities for talented 13-15 year-olds from economically disadvantaged sectors to learn English during a two-year project. The program also gives participants the opportunity to gain an appreciation for U.S. culture and values. Project goal: Promote the socio-economic development of Kazakhstan through increasing the English language and critical thinking skills of economically disadvantaged Kazakh youth from rural and suburban secondary schools. Award...

10.07.2023

Grants for Legal Support and Education for Media Professionals from the U.S. Embassy in Astana

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Astana announces an open competition opportunity to implement a project aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s media environment through the provision of legal support and assistance to journalists as well as legal-related training for media professionals. The project should target journalists, media professionals, law students and practitioners, and law enforcement agents throughout the country, and include trainings and services in Kazakh and Russian. The proposed projects should comply with and be aimed at solving the tasks set by the terms of the grant competition. It is expected to fund 1-2 projects (depending on the amounts), with...

24.05.2023

Grant program of the Embassy of Finland in Kazakhstan for 2023-2024

The Embassy of Finland in Kazakhstan is open for proposals for funding projects of local civil society organizations through the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) for 2023-2024. This Program aims to contribute to the achievement of the following results: Project 1: Climate change, sustainable use of natural resources and green growth; Project 2: Education, democracy, functioning societies (including digital services). In 2023, it is expected to fund two projects in the amount of about 25,000-30,000 euros each, but the total amount of projects will not exceed 60,000 euros. The projects should start by the end of 2023 and be completed by the end of...

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is now open for applications

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ) is now open for applications to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation initiatives, recognize leaders in the field and elevate the importance of species in the broader conservation debate. The Fund focus is global and eligibility for grants will extend to all plant, animal and fungi species conservation efforts, without discrimination on the basis of region or selected species. The Fund maximum grant size is $25,000 for each project. Eligibility Anyone directly involved in species conservation can apply to the Fund for a grant Applications must be submitted in English. Budgets must be submitted...

29.03.2023

Contest of social ideas and projects – 2023

The Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation announces a republican contest of social ideas and projects on the theme: «Law, health and communication — guidelines for the sustainable development of the modern world». The aim of the competition is to identify and popularize the best ideas and projects that offer solutions to socially significant problems, such as legal culture, joint responsibility for health, and information literacy. Objectives of the contest: Presentation of the best models in the field of protection of citizens’ rights, popularization of healthy lifestyle, quality of medical services, digitalization and information culture. Organization of discussion platforms for the...

28.03.2023

U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program 2023 is now open for applications

The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the Mission’s annual Small Grants Program. The program is focused on supporting the development of Kazakhstani democratic institutions and civil society by competitively awarding small grants to Kazakh nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and associations, to nonprofit civil society organizations (CSOs), and to independent local media organizations. Applications for grants between $10,000 and $50,000 can be submitted in the following priority areas: Empowering and bolstering the convening power of Kazakh organizations, influencers, and opinion...

27.02.2023

European Commission Announced Call for Proposals to Support Civil Society in Kazakhstan

The European Commission is seeking proposals for actions in Kazakhstan with financial assistance from the thematic programmes on “Human Rights and Democracy” and “Civil Society Organisations”. The Thematic Programme 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. The Thematic Programme on Civil Society Organisations (CSO) is a European Union programme that aims to strengthen civil society organisations in EU partner countries. It contributes primarily to the Commission’s priorities on...

09.02.2023

Global Affairs Canada is accepting unsolicited NGO proposals for project funding

Global Affairs Canada funds selected initiatives that strongly align with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy and program priorities. The funding program’s general aim is to support Canadian and international partners that work to reduce poverty in developing countries. Potential areas of funding: Areas that address development challenges including gender equality, human rights, and environmental sustainability* *Project areas should align with Global Affairs Canada’s programming and policy priorities and the host country’s international or national commitments. Requirements: Non-governmental or private sector organizations from ODA-eligible countries can apply for...

20.01.2023

Азаматтық бастамаларды қолдау орталығы үкіметтік емес ұйымдар үшін мемлекеттік емес гранттар беруге конкурс жариялайды

Үкіметтік емес ұйымдарды гранттық қаржыландыру саласындағы Оператор «Азаматтық бастамаларды қолдау орталығы» коммерциялық емес акционерлік қоғамы (бұдан әрі – Оператор) – Қазақстан Республикасы Үкіметінің қаулысына сәйкес 2015 жылғы 31 желтоқсандағы № 1192 үкіметтік емес ұйымдарды гранттық қаржыландыру саласындағы Оператор болып табылатын коммерциялық емес ұйым. Конкурс...

17.01.2023