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	Aga Khan Foundation Program Interests: Overall programmes focus on 3 major development fields: (1) health systems; (2) education; including early childhood care and development; and (3) rural development and income generation to alleviate poverty. For more information please go to: http://www.hon.ch/Misc/Sponsor/aga_khan.html

	Bank of America Charitable Foundation Program Interests: The Bank of America Foundation operates with one of the largest philanthropic budgets of any corporate foundation in the United States. In 2004, we'll contribute more than $108 million in cash to nonprofit organizations across the country. And in 2005, we'll begin an unprecedented $1.5 billion 10-year philanthropic goal. We focus our funding efforts market by market to ensure that key community priorities specific to each market are addressed. Our priorities for Massachusetts are: economic development, youth development, public education and arts/culture. Program Interests: Community development: Economic development, Types of Support for Nonprofits: Support: Capacity building, General operating Deadline: December 31 For more information please go to the website of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation

	Bushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall Charity Fund Program Interests: International: Population control/family planning Types of Support for Nonprofits: Occasional Support: Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Equipment/computers, General operating Deadlines: 15th day of the month prior to February, May, September and November

	Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle-based Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims at improving peoples' lives by sharing advances in health and learning with the global community. The foundation's grantmaking philosophy flows from their belief that every human life has equal value. In deciding how to invest their resources most responsibly, they look for projects that: - Help reduce inequities in neglected areas - Produce measurable results - Catalyze increased momentum, scale, and sustainability of change - Collaborate with government, philanthropic, private-sector, and not-for-profit partners - Favor preventative approaches - Leverage support from other sources - Advance our current strategies, accelerating the work they are already supporting The Foundation awards the majority of their grants to U.S. organizations and other tax-exempt organizations identified by their staff. They do not award grants to individuals, or to projects that serve an exclusively religious purpose. For more information, please visit: www.gatesfoundation.org

	Conservation, Food and Health Foundation The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation assists in the conservation of natural resources, the production and distribution of food, and the improvement and promotion of health in the developing world. The Foundation is especially interested in supporting projects which lead to the transfer of responsibility to the citizens of developing countries for managing and solving their own problems and developing the capacity of local organizations. For more information and guidelines, visit http://www.grantsmanagement.com/cfhguide.html. Or write to: Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation c/o Prentice Zinn, Administrator Grants Management Associates 77 Summer Street, Suite 800 Boston, Massachusetts, 02110-1006 USA V 617 - 426 - 7172X307 F 617 - 426 - 5441 email: pzinn@grantsmanagement.com

	Commonwealth Fund Invites Applications for Australian-American Health Policy Fellowships Program On behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, The Commonwealth Fund is pleased to announce the Packer Policy Fellowships, an Australian-American health policy fellowship program. The Packer Policy Fellowships offer a unique opportunity for outstanding, mid-career U.S. professionals—academics, physicians, decision makers in managed care and other private health care organizations, federal and state health officials, and journalists—to spend up to 10 months in Australia conducting original research and working with leading Australian health policy experts on issues relevant to both countries. In addition to undertaking original policy research, fellows will participate in a program of seminars and policy briefings, which include seminars for health leaders or meetings with senior officials at the Commonwealth and State levels, Ministerial officers, service providers, academics, and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors. At the end of their tenure, fellows produce a final report and present project findings to senior government officials and policy experts at a final reporting seminar. Australia, in common with the U.S. and other similar developed countries, faces health policy challenges in relation to demographic change, affordability, safety and quality in health care, adoption of new treatment technologies, workforce issues and meeting the needs of special populations. In addition, Australia is currently engaged in policy debate on issues such as the balance between public and private funding and provision of health care; ensuring access to affordable primary care services; better integration of primary and secondary care; prevention and early intervention; and meeting the needs of rural and remote communities. The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing hopes to enrich health policy thinking as Packer Policy Fellows study how Australia approaches health policy issues, share lessons learned from the United States, and develop an international perspective and network of contacts to facilitate policy exchange and collaboration that extends beyond the fellowship experience. In order to apply, applicants must citizens of the U.S. and submit a formal application, including a project proposal that falls within an area of mutual policy interest to Australia and the United States, such as: health care quality and safety, the private/public mix of insurance and providers, the fiscal sustainability of health systems, the health care workforce, and investment in preventive care strategies. The Fellowships provide up to $55,000 (AUD) for six to ten months in Australia. In addition, a supplemental allowance is provided to fellows accompanied by a spouse and/or children. For further information on the Packer Policy Fellowships and to obtain an application, please see our application page. For questions, contact Robin Osborn, The Commonwealth Fund, telephone: 212-606-3809; email: ro@cmwf.org or have a look at the website: http://www.cmwf.org/fellowships/fellowships_list.htm?attrib_id=9158

	Commonwealth Fund Offers Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy The Commonwealth Fund's Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy provide a unique opportunity for mid-career health services researchers and practitioners from Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to spend up to 12 months in the United States, conducting original research and working with leading U.S. health policy experts. Among the many issues the program addresses are: access to affordable care, quality of health care services, health system responsiveness to patients, innovative strategies for reducing barriers to care for at-risk populations, long-term care concerns, and allocation of health care resources. All applicants must: be citizens of Australia, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom; show significant promise as a policy-oriented health services researcher or practitioner; have a demonstrated expertise in health policy issues and a track record of informing health policy through research, policy analysis, health services, or clinical leadership; have a master's degree or doctorate (or the equivalent thereof) in health care services, health policy research, or a related discipline, such as economics or political science (consideration may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree only, depending on work experience); and, if academically based, be at a mid-career level, i.e., research fellow to senior lecturer. Each Harkness Fellowship provides up to $95,000 to cover airfare to the United States, a monthly stipend for living expenses, funds for project-related travel and research, and other expenses. Visit the Commonwealth Fund Web site for complete program information and application procedures: http://www.cmwf.org/fellowships/fellowships_list.htm?attrib_id=9157

	Commonwealth Fund Program Interests: The grantmaker has identified the following area(s) of interest: Child Development and Preventive Care; Commission on a High Performance Health System; Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy; Employee Matching Gifts; Harkness Fellowships in HealthCare Policy; HealthCare Quality Improvement and Efficiency; Ian Axford Fellowships in Public Policy; International Program in HealthCare Policy and Practice; Packer Policy Fellowships (Australian-American Health Policy Fellowships Program); Patient-Centered Primary Care Initiative; Picker/Commonwealth Program on Quality of Care for Frail Elders; Program on Medicare's Future; Program on the Future of Health Insurance; Quality Improvement and Efficiency; Quality of Care for Underserved Populations; State Innovations. Application method: letter of inquiry Deadlines: Rolling For more information please go to: http://www.cmwf.org/

	Ellison Medical Foundation Program Interests: Aging; Biomedicine research; Geriatrics research; Medical research Application method: via http://www.ellisonfoundation.org Deadlines: Early Spring

	Eliot I. and Ruth F. Snider Charitable Trust Unsolicited Requests Accepted: Occasionally Program Interests: Community development: Economic development, Nonprofit management Health: Biomedical research, Education & research, Hospitals, primary care facilities, Public health & policies Application Method: Accepted: Letter of inquiry Deadlines: Unknown For more information please go to: http://www.kimmelcenter.org/news/annualreport/9.php

	FINCA (The Foundation for International Community Assistance) FINCA provides financial services to low-income families through a network of unique "Village Banking groups" in 20 countries on three continents. Small loans of between US$50 and US$1,000, as well as savings products, are offered to families and small entrepreneurs who have been turned down by traditional banks, a practice based on the belief that even the poor have a right to financial services. With these loans, families can invest in and build their own small businesses and increase their income-earning capacity. The success of this innovative approach to participatory economic empowerment rests on the organization of borrowing groups of 10 to 15 neighbors and the establishment of direct partnerships between a family who wants to escape poverty and another family willing to finance the small loan that will give them that opportunity. FINCA is interested in expanding their programs and providing capital for start-up programs in new countries. To contact a country representative for more information on cooperation with FINCA programs operating in your area or to submit inquiries into establishing such a program in countries into which FINCA has not yet expanded, please locate the contact info for the FINCA office nearest you at http://www.villagebanking.org/.

	Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program applicants must be resident nationals or residents of an eligible IFP country or territory. Currently, these are: Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam. IFP seects Fellows on the strength of their clearly-stated intention to serve their communities and countries of origin, and expects that they will honour this obligation. Successful candidates will: Demonstrate superior achievement in their undergraduate studies and hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent. Have substantial experience in community service or development-related activities. Possess leadership potential evidenced by their employment and academic experience. Propose to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree that will directly enhance their leadership capacity in a practical, policy, academic, or artistic discipline or field corresponding to one or more of the Foundation's areas of endeavour. Present a plan specifying how they will apply their studies to social problems or issues in their own countries. Commit themselves to working on these issues following the fellowship period. IFP Fields of Study Ford Foundation International Fellows may choose to study in any academic discipline or field of study related to the Ford Foundation's three grant-making areas, which are: Asset Building and Community Development Community Development Development Finance and Economic Security Work-force Development Environment and Development Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom Arts and Culture Education and Scholarship Media Religion, Society and Culture Sexuality and Reproductive Health Peace and Social Justice Civil Society Governance Human Rights The Application Process All applications must be submitted to the appropriate IFP International Partner in the country or region where the applicant resides. IFP International Partners determine application deadlines and selection schedules in their region or country. Applications are reviewed and final selections decided by panels composed of practitioners and scholars from various fields of work and study. The level and duration of awards are determined as part of the selection process. Ford Foundation staff and their family members may not serve on selection panels and are not eligible to apply for IFP awards. Members of selection committees, staff of the organizations managing the program in the various regions, and their family members are also ineligible for IFP awards. For more information see: http://www.fordifp.net/

	Fund for Global Human Rights Announces Request for Proposals The Fund for Global Human Rights is founded on the belief that securing basic freedoms worldwide requires effective frontline organizations challenging abuse wherever it occurs. Despite their importance, many on-the-ground human rights groups have woefully little access to the financial resources and support that would amplify their voices and increase their impact. The Fund for Global Human Rights was founded by a group of U.S. and Europe-based foundations in 2001 to respond to this funding gap. The Fund aims to bring new financial support to struggling, often isolated human rights organizations. The Fund’s ultimate goal is to promote a strong, effective human rights community in every country around the world. To do this, the Fund: - Seeks and pools resources from donors—especially those new to human rights funding—around the world; - Identifies and provides funding to local, national and regional human rights groups taking on critical issues in a growing number of countries; - Creates ways and networks to bring often isolated activists together to exchange ideas and strategies; - Engages human rights activists and funders around the world in developing its funding strategies. In all its work, the Fund is led by a remarkable international board of directors, composed of human rights advocates and funders. The Fund’s board is chaired by Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and President of Ireland. Organizations requesting funding must be working to defend, protect or promote human rights. This work could include mobilizing popular opinion through human rights skills-building and organizing; exposing abuse through documentation; addressing violations through direct action, policy/legal reform and litigation; networking and coalition building to further the effectiveness of human rights work; and capacity building. The Fund for Global Human Rights staff reviews hundreds of proposals each year, of which the Fund is able to support just a small number. The Board of Directors reviews recommendations made by staff and makes all final grant decisions. Since 2002, the Fund for Global Human Rights has made over $7 million in grants to 197 human rights organizations in thirteen countries For more information and deadlines of proposals please go to: http://www.globalhumanrights.org/for-grantees/for-grantees

	Global Fund for Women Address: 1375 Sutter Street, Suite 400 San Francisco, California 94109 U.S.A. Telephone: 1 (415) 202-7640 Fax: 1 (415) 202-8604 E-mail: proposals@globalfundforwomen.orgproposals internet: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/ The Global Fund supports organizations which demonstrate a clear commitment to women's equality and female human rights; show concern about the way women are viewed and view themselves in society; are governed and directed by women; consist of a group of women working together (we do not accept requests from individuals); and are based outside of the United States.

	Germeshausen Foundation Unsolicited Requests Accepted: Occasionally Types of Support for Nonprofits: Occasional Support: Capital campaigns, General operating, Seed money/start-up, Special projects Program Interests: International: Human rights, Peace/cultural exchange Deadlines: None, Letter of inquiry must be sent first. Trustees then invite full proposals. No specific required forms. Deadlines: unknown. For more information please go to: http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2006/germeshausen-0201.html

	Grand Circle Foundation Unsolicited Requests Accepted: Yes Program Interests: Community development: Economic development Education: Student services, Travel and study abroad, International: Peace/cultural exchange Deadlines: International -- Revolving ; Community -- March 31, July 31, and November 30 each year. For more information please go to: http://www.synergos.org/globalphilanthropy/organizations/gcircle.htm

	Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Launches New Round of Proposals Deadline: July 4, 2007 The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, a global public-private partnership created to dramatically increase resources to prevent and treat three of the world's most devastating diseases and to direct those resources to areas of greatest need, has announced a Call for Proposals for its fifth round of financing. The fund forecasts that $300 million will be available in this round, with the amount available to be updated regularly on the fund's Web site. Proposals should support the scale-up of effective existing programs and innovative projects that meet the fund's criteria. Proposals should also clearly demonstrate how the resources sought from the fund will achieve additional results in partnership with existing programs. Proposals for funding must generally be made through a Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM). These country-level partnerships develop and submit grant proposals to the fund based on priority needs at the national level through consultation with a broad range of public and private stakeholders. Applicants are strongly encouraged to coordinate any proposal developments with their respective CCM, as non-CCM applications are only accepted in exceptional circumstances. Visit the Global Fund's Web site for complete eligibility information and application procedures, documents, and forms: http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/apply/call7/

	General Motors Foundation Program Interests: AIDS; Arts; Arts education; Arts, cultural/ethnic awareness; Business school/education; Business/industry; Cancer research; Civil rights; Community development; Diabetes research; Education; Engineering school/education; Environment; Environment, energy; Environment, natural resources; Federated giving programs; Health care; Heart & circulatory research; Human services; International economic development; Medical research; Minorities; Public affairs; Public health; Science; Women. Application method: online application Deadlines: unknown For more information please go to: http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/community/index.html

	Health Sciences - Directory of International Grants and Fellowships in the Health Sciences Directory of International Grants and Fellowships in the Health Sciences http://www.fic.nih.gov/funding/directory_fellowships.htm Published by the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health, this directory is a comprehensive compilation of international opportunities in biomedical research.

	Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) in Chevy Chase, Maryland The largest privately funded education initiative of its kind in the United States, HHMI's grants program is enhancing science education for students at all levels, from the earliest grades through advanced training. Since 1988 HHMI has awarded approximately $1.5 billion in grants. Grants awarded by HHMI fit within two general categories: research grants for individuals and science education grants for institutions. Most HHMI grants are awarded through competitions that have specific objectives and eligibility criteria; thus, HHMI does not encourage and rarely funds unsolicited grant proposals. For more information please visit: http://www.hhmi.org/grants/

	J.C. Downing Foundation The J.C. Downing Foundation supports innovative projects to empower human capabilities and enrich our environment. Using a venture capital approach, the Foundation often funds the early stages of a project's development and adds value to a project through active participation. The J.C. Downing Foundation considers organizations throughout the world for projects in the following areas: * Education and Human Development * Environmental Research and Preservation * Fine Arts * Sports and Athletics * Technology and Communications Because the areas of support are under continual review, applicants are strongly advised to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying for a grant. Please do not query or apply until you have carefully reviewed the Grantmaking Guidelines and the Areas of Exclusion. More information, including specific grant-making guidelines, application procedures, and areas of exclusion, is available at http://www.jcdowning.org/resources/generalguide.htm.

	Journal Donation Project The Journal Donation Project provides scholarly and academic journals to international educational institutions and nongovernmental organizations at reduced subscription rates of up to 50 percent. The goal of the project is to improve higher education worldwide by increasing access to high-quality academic resources. Participation is currently limited to Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Iran and Nigeria but inquiries are encouraged from all other geographic areas, especially Africa and the Middle East. Send information requests to: The Journal Donation Project The New School for Social Research 65 5th Avenue New York, NY 10003 Tel: 212.229.5789 Fax: 212.229.5476 website: http://www.newschool.edu/centers/jdp Email: jdp@newschool.edu Project Founder & Director: Arien Mack Project Manager: Maureen McNulty, Beatrice Wainaina

	Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust Program Interests: Health: Family planning, reproductive health, Health care, Public health & policies Types of Support for Nonprofits: Support: Special projects Deadlines: January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 For more information please go to: http://www.gcir.org/resources/funding_directory/jessie_b_cox.htm

	Leland Fikes Foundation Program Interests: Adult education--literacy, basic skills & GED; Arts; Children/youth, services; Civil liberties, reproductive rights; Community development, neighborhood development; Crime/violence prevention, domestic violence; Education; Education, reading; Elementary school/education; Environment; Family services; Food services; Health care; Health organizations; Higher education; Homeless, human services; Housing/shelter, development; Human services; Legal services; Medical research; Medical school/education; Mental health/crisis services; Museums; Performing arts; Performing arts, music; Philanthropy/voluntarism; Population studies; Public affairs; Public policy, research; Reproductive health, family planning; Science; Secondary school/education. Application method: 1 copy of proposal on organizational letterhead Deadlines: Rolling For more information please go to: http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/LL/vrl1.html

	Roy A. Hunt Foundation Unsolicited Requests Accepted: Occasionally Program Interests: International: Community development, Healthcare, Human rights, Population control/family planning, Refugee/relief services, Student aid/exchange Types of Support for Nonprofits: Annual campaign, Capacity building, Curriculum development, , General operating, Marketing & communications, Program development, Special projects Deadlines: June and November (or March 1 and August 1 for special program initiatives in Community Development, Environment and Youth Violence Prevention) For more information please go to: http://www.rahuntfdn.org/index.shtml

	The Blossom Fund Program Emphasis: The Fund supports programs that encourage the social and economic development of women and girls in the Boston area, Central America and Mexico; Deadlines: March 15 and September 15 For more information please go to: http://www.synergos.org/globalphilanthropy/organizations/blossom.htm

	The Timberland Company Contributions Program Unsolicited Requests Accepted: Yes Program Interests: Health: Community-based services, International: Community development, Refugee/relief services Deadlines: Online project grant requests ($1,000+) are reviewed quarterly. 2006 deadlines: January 18, April 5, June 1, and August 30. Status: not exactly, questionable as to whether they support international projects Deadlines: Unknown For more information please go to: http://www.timberland.com/timberlandserve/content.jsp?pageName=timberlandserve_inform_community_investments_guidelines

	Verizon Foundation Unsolicited Requests Accepted: Yes Program Interests: Health: Community-based services, Health care Types of Support for Nonprofits: Support: Consulting/technical assistance, matching funds Deadlines: January through November 30 each year For more information please go to: http://foundation.verizon.com/

	Virtual Foundation The Virtual Foundation is a unique online philanthropy program which supports grassroots initiatives around the world. Carefully screened community improvement projects in the fields of environment, health and sustainable economic activity are posted on the group's website, where they can be read and funded by online donors by grants which usually range from US$2,0000 to US$5,000. The focus of the Virtual Foundation thus is twofold: to encourage private philanthropy among citizens from all walks of life, and to support local projects initiated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The Virtual Foundation accepts proposals from approximately 30 countries, where they partner with local grant-making organizations to review proposals and monitor grantees. Local "consortium members" can be contacted first to assist organizations with proposal development and submission to the Virtual Foundation. To see whether proposals from your country are eligible, please visit the Virtual Foundation's website at www.virtualfoundation.org/. The Virtual Foundation accepts correspondence via: Postal Mail: The Virtual Foundation, 4 Mill Street, P.O. Box 268, Middlebury, Vermont 05753 USA Telephone: (toll-free from USA): 1-888-801-7101 Program Manager Tel: +1-802-388-8075 Email: cschmidt@ecologia.org For more information, application guidelines, and eligible country

	Wallace Global Fund The Wallace Global Fund supports collaborative projects aimed at the stabilization of population growth through support of reproductive rights and health initiatives, participatory and accountable economic, social and environmental governance, and significant changes in global patterns of production and consumption. The Fund encourages collaborations involving multiple nongovernmental organizations and those with an interdisciplinary approach, particularly activities that utilize the combined resources of the public and private sectors. Preference is given to projects of regional or international scope and those which aim to bring about long-term change in social or economic policy. For more information and guidelines, visit http://www.wgf.org. Concept papers should be sent to: Wallace Global Fund 1990 M Street, NW, Suite 250 Washington, DC 20036 USA tel (202)452-1530 fax (202)452-0922 email: tkroll@wgf.org

	WHO - Regional Office for Eastern Mediterranean The small grants scheme web site: http://www.emro.who.int/tdr/.

	World Computer Exchange World Computer Exchange (WCE) A global nonprofit organisation committed to helping the world's poorest youth bridge the disturbing global divides in information, technology and understanding. WCE does this by keeping donated PCs, Macs, and Laptops out of landfills and giving them new life connecting youth to the Internet in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. WCE leverages the resources of businesses, strategic allies, volunteers, schools, and their community service programs to help WCE partners to prepare and train the schools, teachers, and students they recruit to use the Internet as a bridge to information, resources, educational materials, and new opportunities. Potential partners in developing countries only need to contact us once at the following e-mail: Partners@WorldComputerExchange.org. http://www.worldcomputerexchange.org