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OFID - OPEC Funds for International Development GrantsLast Date 31 Dec 2016 Activities:
Others OFID’s grant program includes technical assistance for small-scale social schemes, sponsorship for research and other intellectual pursuits, and emergency relief aid. Aligning its scope with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG3, “to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, OFID’s grant program prioritizes initiatives that address food security, energy poverty and water-related challenges. OFID has set up a Special Health Program that respond to the urgent and unique challenges presented by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and non-communicable diseases, Palestine and lack of reliable energy. The latter is a particular priority and complements the financing provided through other mechanisms in support of OFID’s Energy for the Poor Initiative. Grant programs OFID’s grant window encompasses the following six programs: 1. Technical assistance: This program is the largest in terms of commitments and reaches out to all developing countries (with the exception of Palestine) and sectors (with the exception of energy). However, particular emphasis is placed on projects aimed at improving access to basic services such as education, health and water and sanitation, as well as enhancing food security for poor communities in least-developed countries. 2. Support to the people of Palestine: The Palestine program was established in 2002, with the objective to provide support to areas of long-term concern, such as basic infrastructure and essential health and social services, as well as assistance aimed at bolstering the agriculture, energy, water and sanitation and education sectors. In times of urgent humanitarian need, OFID also channels emergency assistance to help deliver food aid, medical supplies and other essentials. 3. Energy poverty : This program, which was established in 2011, complements the financing made available by OFID through its other financing windows in support of its flagship Energy for the Poor Initiative (EPI), launched in 2008. The EPI aims at eradicating energy poverty, and focuses on providing improved, sustainable and affordable access to modern energy services. Under this program, OFID also contributes to the UN Sustainable Energy for All Initiative. 4. HIV/AIDS program: This special program was initiated in 2001 to further consolidate and strengthen OFID’s involvement in the global effort against HIV/AIDS (MDG 6). Under this program, OFID is working with a broad coalition of strategic partners to fight the pandemic in over 100 countries. OFID’s interventions cover many areas, including awareness, prevention, testing and counseling, as well as care, treatment and support. 5. Research and similar intellectual activities:This program covers a wide variety of activities aimed at fostering South-South and North-South knowledge-sharing and developing This program covers a wide variety of activities aimed at fostering South-South and North-South knowledge-sharing and developing the capacities of partner countries. These activities include, among others, the provision of scholarships for deserving young graduate students from developing countries; and the OFID Annual Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions to development either by an institution or an individual. Furthermore, through this program, OFID sponsors a variety of conferences, training workshops, seminars and publications, particularly those covering topics related to sustainable development and the challenges facing developing countries. 6. Emergency aid: Grants extended under this program aim at mitigating the suffering of victims of all kinds of catastrophes around the world, includingin OFID Member Countries. OFID emergency aid is channeledthrough specialized relief agencies, such as the IFRC, UNHCR, UNOCHA and the WFP. For further information visit http://www.ofid.org/PROJECTS-OPERATIONS/Grants Similar PostsSupporting Women’s Empowerment - L’Oréal Fund for WomenScaling Up HIV-Related Innovation Projects Global EbA Fund - Climate Change Large Research Grants on Education Program - Spencer Foundation Youth Solutions Micro-Grant 2023 Bio-Bridge Initiative Seed Grant Consumer Welfare Fund- Call for Proposals Folke Bernadotte Academy Grants - Women Participation and Protection in Conflict Situations Women Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B) (S&T Interventions for Societal Benefit) Call for Proposals
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