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International Funding: Funding Opportunities That Don't Require FCRA Certification


Are you looking for funding opportunities to support your nonprofit organization ? Consider exploring the options available through the United Nations and other international agencies These organizations offer a diverse range of funding opportunities to support projects that address pressing global issues.


United Nations and other international agencies with their global reach and commitment to addressing pressing global issues, these organizations offer a wide range of funding opportunities. And the best part? If you receive funds from these agencies, you may not even need a Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) certificate. FCRA is a legal requirement in India for any organization or individual receiving foreign funds, but there are exceptions for certain types of funding, including those received from international organizations


In this article, we'll provide a comprehensive list of the various international agencies, their focus areas, and the types of funding opportunities they offer. We'll also explain the eligibility criteria for receiving funding and provide tips on how to apply successfully.


In an upcoming article, we'll dive deeper into each organization and provide more details on the funding opportunities available. This will include information about their focus areas, and the types of funding opportunities they offer, application process, the funding cycle, etc

List of agencies of the United Nations, and other international agencies and organisations notified by the Central Government to be not covered by the definition of 'foreign source', under section 2(1)(j)(ii) of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010


  • United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), New York.

  • United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Geneva.

  • United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI), Rome.

  • United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), New York.

  • United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), New York.

  • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), New York.

  • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Nairobi.

  • Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

  • Economic Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Bangkok, Thailand.

  • International Labour Organisation (ILO), Geneva.

  • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rome.

  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Paris.

  • World Health Organisation, Geneva. Etc

To view a complete list of agencies of the United Nations, and other international agencies please click here



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