UNDP Libya is looking for an organisation to deliver an integrated entrepreneurship and small-business support programme across Tarhouna and Derna. The chosen implementer will strengthen local business-support institutions, set up transparent ways of identifying and selecting entrepreneurs and small firms, and provide coaching and capacity development. This is a contract to run a programme, not a grant to receive one, and bids go through UNDP's supplier portal. Opportunity ·...

SMEX runs a rolling rapid-response fund for people and organisations protecting digital rights across West Asia and North Africa. It backs work countering censorship, surveillance, harmful platform moderation and attacks on online expression. Unusually, individuals, informal groups and unregistered collectives are eligible alongside established organisations, and there is no fixed application cycle so proposals can be submitted at any time. Funding · SMEX · Iraq, Jordan,...

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad accepts proposals on a rolling basis from Iraqi civil society organisations, cultural groups and academic institutions. Funded projects cover women and youth empowerment, environmental awareness, civic engagement, cultural exchange and media professionalism. Priority goes to Iraq-based applicants. There is no closing date, so proposals are reviewed as they arrive. Funding · U.S. Department of State, Public Affairs Section, U.S....

The Doria Feminist Fund supports feminist collectives, groups and organisations across the Middle East and North Africa, including Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. It offers core, project and knowledge-production grants covering gender-based violence prevention, economic empowerment, health and rights, legal reform and movement building. Registration is not required and unregistered collectives are welcome. Applications are accepted in Arabic, English or French....

The European Union has opened a call for proposals inviting non-profit organisations working in Egypt to design projects that protect the rights and improve the everyday lives of children with disabilities. Successful proposals combine work on child protection, inclusive education, family support, accessibility or institutional capacity so children can live, learn and take part in their communities. Funding · European Union (EuropeAid) · Egypt · General See the details...

The Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform, working with UNEP, is selecting young delegates to represent children and youth at the first international conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals in Geneva, preceded by the Global Youth Forum on Chemicals and Waste. Selected delegates from low- and middle-income countries can have travel, accommodation and visa costs covered; a partially funded track and a registration-only track are also open. Event · Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform...

The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation is funding non-profit organisations to work with communities around two archaeological sites in Jordan: Abila in Irbid Governorate and Mukawir in Madaba. Projects combine heritage awareness and site rehabilitation with short-term employment schemes, vocational training and sustainable tourism. Local NGOs rooted in the two governorates are explicitly preferred, alone or with national or international partners. Co-funded by the European Union....

A five month research fellowship at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies for mid career professionals and academics from Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Syria and other eligible countries. Living expenses, a return economy airfare and a research allowance are covered by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Programme · UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies · Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon,...

A six month programme for people leading environmental action in their own communities, run by a Geneva based non profit accredited to the UN Environment Programme. Ambassadors receive one to one mentoring and expert led training, and the local project they design is funded and delivered with the foundation's support. Programme · Green Earth Action Foundation · Open worldwide · Climate adaptation See the details and how to apply A curated summary — always...

Small grants for Libyan civil society organisations, cultural bodies and academic institutions working on community engagement, entrepreneurship, youth leadership and STEAM skills. Projects that address environmental challenges and mitigate the effects of climate change are explicitly encouraged, and the statement accepts applications on a rolling basis. Funding · US Embassy Tripoli, Public Affairs Section, US Department of State · Libya · General See the details and how...

One year of project funding, professional media support and peer learning for grassroots conservation leaders who are nationals of the country where they work. Open to mid-career conservationists at locally incorporated NGOs, charities and universities across Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Libya and much of North Africa, working to protect threatened ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. Funding · Whitley Fund for Nature · Algeria, Comoros,...