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Grant Program 2012 - TOYOTA: The Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program

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Closing Date: June 18,2012.


The Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program FY2012 now accepts Applications, The grant themes are " Biodiversity Conservation " and " Global Warming Countermeasures " that are serious and urgent issues for conserving the earth environment.

Applications for following two categories of grants are accepted same as last year. One is for overseas project grant, targeting the activities in overseas, conducted by groups based in Japan or foreign groups collaborate with Japanese groups. The other is domestic project grant, targeting community-based activities in Japan.

The Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program was inaugurated in 2000, commemorating TOYOTA's receipt of the prestigious Global 500 Award, to further demonstrate TOYOTA's responsibility for the environment and sustainable development. Since then, as part of its corporate philanthropic activities, TOYOTA has been conducting the Grant Program to support environmental activities implemented by NPOs and other non-profit private groups.

Source and More Information:
http://www.toyota-global.com/sustainability/corporate_citizenship/environment/toyota_environmental_activities_grant_program/
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Grant Fund - Save Our Species: The Second SOS Call for Proposals for Threatened Species Grants

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Closing Date: June 22,2012.


There are sizeable and sound investments for species conservation already underway but even so, the number of species currently receiving sufficient conservation attention and funding to bring them back from the brink of extinction is minimal. SOS fills a vital gap for grants that can be applied specifically to saving threatened species and their habitats.
SOS provides two types of grants:
§  Threatened Species Grants (25,000 to 800,000 $US) for which calls with specific Strategic Directionsare issued on a regular basis. Average project size is expected to be 100,000 $US. Projects above 200,000 $US will be awarded on an exceptional basis.
§  Rapid Action Grants (up to 25,000 $US) available on an ongoing basis and supporting conservationactions in case of emergency situations. These grants will be awarded to support a special class of projects aimed at addressing immediate threats that require targeted specific action, with high chance of generating rapid positive results.
Given that more than 19,000 species are currently known to be threatened, it will be impossible to support all of them. SOS sets priorities for funding and revises the Strategic Directions for its calls for proposals on a regular basis.


Focus of The Second Call For Proposals:
Applications for Threatened Species Grants will be accepted for the following Strategic Directions:
§  Threatened tropical terrestrial Asian vertebrates
§  Threatened small marine mammals
§  Threatened cycads
§  Threatened freshwater African animals
 Please note that restrictions on eligible species and countries within these Strategic Directions will apply and will be further described in the Detailed Instructions for Applicants that will be provided once the call is open.

Source and More Information:
http://www.sospecies.org/sos_projects/apply_for_a_grant/


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International Award - JIRCAS: for Young Agricultural Researchers 2012

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Closing Date: June 29,2012.


The purpose of this award is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing countries, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Young researchers who show outstanding performance and research achievements that lead to future innovation will be commended with the Award.
JIRCAS makes awards of US$5 thousand each for up to three young agricultural researchers in developing countries who contribute to outstanding research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related themes. 

Source and More Information:
http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/young/yi2012_index.html
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Fellowship 2012 - The Crawford Fund: Call For Nominations

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Closing Date: June 29,2012.

The Crawford Fund Fellowship has been set up to provide further training for an agricultural scientist whose work has shown potential. This prestigious Award provides an opportunity for the successful candidate to spend a period of focussed study and training in Australia, with resulting benefits to the Awardee as well as to their country’s agriculture and Australia. Candidates should be below the age of 35 and from a selected group of developing countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu or Vietnam).  The training will take place at an Australian institution and will emphasise the application of knowledge to increase agricultural production in the Fellow's home country.
Please note that nominations require the support of an Australian citizen and the Officer-in-Charge of the nominees Institute or Department. Nomination forms can be requested Marchien van Oostende  at the Crawford Fund office.

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Call For Proposal 2012 - AECF: Support in Post-Conflict Countries

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 Closing Date: June 15,2012.
The AECF offers grants and loans to support businesses in Africa working in agriculture, financial services, renewable energy, and technologies for adapting to climate change. AECF's Post Conflict Window is seeking proposals from Dem Rep Congo, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Somalia/Somalialand.

To apply please read the information on this website and then go to the application form to register and to download the application guidance notes and application form.

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http://www.aecfafrica.org/pcw/#
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Call For Proposal 2012 - IDB:The costs of crime and violence in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Closing Date: June 15, 2012.
The Inter-American Development Bank has launched a call for research proposals on the measurement of costs of crime and violence in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is an effort to quantify the negative consequences of this phenomenon, inform the public policy debate, and provide tools for systematic and robust analysis of citizen security policies promoted by governments.
Crime and violence are the top concerns of citizens in the region and absorb a substantial amount of government resources and efforts. Crime and violence are obstacles to the economic growth and social development of countries in the region, as they negatively affect the business climate and the well-being of the citizens, especially the most vulnerable groups in society.
Proposals may focus on tangible and/or intangible costs of crime and violence in one or more countries in the region. Tangible costs include, for example, investments by people and communities to avoid being victims of crime and violence and expenditure on activities to identify and prosecute offenders. Some of the intangible costs that could be evaluated are the losses of social capital, well-being, equanimity, freedom, and trust.
Each selected research proposal will receive IDB financial support of up to US$35,000. Projects with additional funding from other institutions to complement this financing will receive special consideration.

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