Civil Society Development

Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services in South Asia: A Reporting Training Programme

Deadline: 03-Aug-2025 If you are a young journalist or media contributor from Nepal, India, or Bangladesh interested in driving social change, a new training opportunity may be for you. The Thomson Reuters Foundation and the Global Fund are launching a dual track training course called Breaking … [Read more...] about Breaking Down Barriers to Health Services in South Asia: A Reporting Training Programme

Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society Organisations in Guyana

Deadline: 03-Sep-2025 The European Commission has opened a Call for Proposals to support Civil Society Organisations through funding from two thematic programmes: CSO-LA and Human Rights & Democracy (HR&D). These proposals aim to strengthen local civil society organisations so they can … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Support to Civil Society Organisations in Guyana

RFPs: Support to Ukraine CSOs for Combating Hate Speech (Ukraine)

Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The European Union and Council of Europe have launched a call for proposals under the “Partnership for Good Governance” programme, specifically for the project aimed at combating hate speech in Ukraine. This initiative seeks to support selected grantees in developing … [Read more...] about RFPs: Support to Ukraine CSOs for Combating Hate Speech (Ukraine)

Call for Applications: Protecting Children in Humanitarian Crises (Nigeria)

Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund is now accepting applications for the initiative Protecting Children in Humanitarian Crises. This call for expression of interest is aimed at engaging community-based civil society organizations (CSOs) to help … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Protecting Children in Humanitarian Crises (Nigeria)

Call for Proposals: Civil Society against ILLICIT Financial Flows in Eastern and Southern Africa

Deadline: 15-Aug-2025 SecFin Africa has launched a call for proposals to fund and support civil society initiatives in East and Southern Africa aimed at raising public awareness, strengthening transparency, promoting accountability, and advocating for action against illicit financial flows (IFF) … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Civil Society against ILLICIT Financial Flows in Eastern and Southern Africa

Call for Proposals: Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation in Tanzania

Deadline: 05-Aug-2025 The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) is a funding tool managed by the Embassy of Finland in Tanzania. It is designed to support local civil society organizations in the country. The FLC works in line with the Finnish-Tanzanian bilateral cooperation and focuses on sustainable … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation in Tanzania

Call for Expression of Interests: Youth Skills and Livelihoods (Afghanistan)

Deadline: 03-Aug-2025 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society organisations (CSOs) in Afghanistan to submit proposals for projects aimed at empowering adolescents and youth, … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interests: Youth Skills and Livelihoods (Afghanistan)

Open Call: Protecting Children in Humanitarian Crises in Benue State (Nigeria)

Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is requesting applications for a project focused on Protecting Children in Humanitarian Crises in Benue State. This Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) seeks to engage community-based civil society … [Read more...] about Open Call: Protecting Children in Humanitarian Crises in Benue State (Nigeria)

Call for Proposals: Support and Capacitate the Ombudsperson’s Office in Monitoring, Reporting and Advocating (Kyrgyzstan)

Deadline: 05-Aug-2025 The UN Human Rights Office for Central Asia (OHCHR ROCA), as part of the EU-funded project supporting the National Preventive Mechanism and the Ombudsperson of the Kyrgyz Republic, is launching a Call for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The aim is to engage … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Support and Capacitate the Ombudsperson’s Office in Monitoring, Reporting and Advocating (Kyrgyzstan)

Applications open for Civil Society Fund in Malta

Deadline: 27-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the Civil Society Fund, which offers financial support to help organisations affiliate with and participate in European and international networks, associations, federations, and training related to EU and international policy and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Civil Society Fund in Malta

2nd Call for Project Proposals: Promotion of Media and Information Literacy

Deadline: 30-Jul-2025 The Second Call for Proposals is part of the regional project “SEECheck Network – Fighting Disinformation and Misinformation through a Network of Fact-checkers.” This initiative is implemented by the SEECheck network in partnership with “Faktoje” in Albania and “Open Data … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Project Proposals: Promotion of Media and Information Literacy

CFPs: Strengthen Business Membership Organizations and CSOs in Ethiopia

Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The European Commission is inviting proposals to strengthen Business Membership Organizations (BMOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia. The focus is on supporting gender mainstreaming, youth participation, environmental, and climate change issues within key … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthen Business Membership Organizations and CSOs in Ethiopia

Small Grants to raise awareness on the Jurisdiction, Court Processes, and Legal Remedies (South Sudan)

Deadline: 28-Jul-2025 Applications are now open for Small Grants aimed at raising awareness about the jurisdiction, court processes, and legal remedies of the GBV and Juvenile Courts in South Sudan. This initiative is led by UNDP to enhance public understanding of gender-based violence (GBV) and … [Read more...] about Small Grants to raise awareness on the Jurisdiction, Court Processes, and Legal Remedies (South Sudan)

NFI Bandhutva’s CSO Resilience Grant in India

Deadline: 27-Jul-2025 Bandhutva (CSO Resilience Grant) is a flagship initiative by the National Foundation for India (NFI) designed to strengthen grassroots civil society organizations (CSOs) focused on social inclusion and institutional growth. The grant aims to enhance organizational … [Read more...] about NFI Bandhutva’s CSO Resilience Grant in India

RFPs: CSOs to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Seedling and Onion Value Chains in Shkoder Municipality (Albania)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The UN Women is requesting applications from Civil Society Organizations to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Seedling and Onion Value Chains in Shkoder Municipality. The selected Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will implement comprehensive, … [Read more...] about RFPs: CSOs to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Seedling and Onion Value Chains in Shkoder Municipality (Albania)

Open Call: CSOs to Support Empowering Women Artisans in Ostren (Albania)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The UN Women is requesting applications from Civil Society Organization(s) to Support Empowering women artisans in Ostren (Bulqiza Municipality) through market-driven handicraft development. The focus of the intervention will be to enhance the economic empowerment of … [Read more...] about Open Call: CSOs to Support Empowering Women Artisans in Ostren (Albania)

CFAs: CSOs to Support Empowering Women through Sustainable MAPs Production (Albania)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The UN Women is accepting applications for Civil Society Organization(s) to support empowering women through sustainable MAPs production. UN Women will engage Responsible Parties to implement targeted, gender-responsive interventions in the municipalities of Malësi e … [Read more...] about CFAs: CSOs to Support Empowering Women through Sustainable MAPs Production (Albania)

Call for Nominations: Human Rights Tulip Award (Hungary)

Deadline: 25-Jul-2025 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Budapest is inviting nominations for the Human Rights Tulip 2025. This prestigious annual award, presented by the Dutch government, honors courageous individuals and organizations who promote and protect human rights through … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Human Rights Tulip Award (Hungary)

CFPs: Civil Society Organizations to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Dairy Value Chain (Albania)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 UN Women is inviting proposals from civil society organizations to implement gender-responsive interventions in the dairy value chain. These efforts aim to empower women and improve dairy farming practices in the municipalities of Malësi e Madhe and Dibër. The primary goal is … [Read more...] about CFPs: Civil Society Organizations to Implement Gender-Responsive Interventions in the Dairy Value Chain (Albania)

Call for Projects: Small Grants Competition – Ability to Impact (Ukraine)

Deadline: 08-Aug-2025 The Kyiv Human Rights Hub is inviting applications for its Small Grants Competition, “Ability to Impact.” This initiative offers broad support to Ukrainian civil society organizations (CSOs) through small grants, training, analysis, and networking opportunities. The program is … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Small Grants Competition – Ability to Impact (Ukraine)

Call for Proposals: Fair Water Action Fund

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Water Witness is now accepting proposals for the Fair Water Action Fund, which offers grants along with technical and legal support to organizations in the Global South working toward water justice. This opportunity is especially relevant for groups addressing … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Fair Water Action Fund

MRI Grant to Support Relocation Stays for Artists and Cultural Practitioners (Germany)

Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for a grant that supports artists and cultural practitioners at risk by providing temporary residencies in Germany or their regions of origin. This initiative aims to help individuals continue their creative work in a safer environment. The … [Read more...] about MRI Grant to Support Relocation Stays for Artists and Cultural Practitioners (Germany)

Call for EOIs: Delivery of Cash and In-Kind Assistance to Disaster-Affected Populations in Jamaica

Deadline: 15-Jul-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) is inviting grant applications from Jamaica-based Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to support the delivery of cash and in-kind food assistance to disaster-affected populations. This initiative focuses … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Delivery of Cash and In-Kind Assistance to Disaster-Affected Populations in Jamaica

Call for Proposals: Scaling Investment for Organic Waste Management (Cameroon)

Deadline: 29-Aug-2025 The Climate & Clean Air Coalition Project is supporting Cameroon in scaling up investment in organic waste management. This initiative was launched in response to a request from Cameroon’s Ministry of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development. The … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Scaling Investment for Organic Waste Management (Cameroon)

Call for Participation: Promoting Transparency and Information Integrity for an Inclusive and Resilient Recovery of Ukraine

Deadline: 18-Jul-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is supporting inclusive recovery and resilience in Ukraine through its Democratic Governance and Inclusive Social Fabric Programme. This initiative is designed to help the government, civil society, and citizens of Ukraine … [Read more...] about Call for Participation: Promoting Transparency and Information Integrity for an Inclusive and Resilient Recovery of Ukraine

U.S. Embassy Dhaka Public Diplomacy Grant Program in Bangladesh

Deadline: 30-Aug-2025 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section in Dhaka has launched an open call for proposals to implement programs that promote U.S. exports and enhance the business environment in Bangladesh for American companies. This initiative is designed to strengthen commercial … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Dhaka Public Diplomacy Grant Program in Bangladesh

CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organisations in Albania

Deadline: 04-Sep-2025 The European Commission has launched a grant opportunity for civil society organisations (CSOs) in Albania, focusing on key areas like diversity, equality and inclusion, good governance, justice, freedom and security, as well as gender equality and the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organisations in Albania

Call for EOIs: Support the Capacity Development of Youth-Led and Women-Led Civil Society Organizations and Roll-Out of Furaha Teens Parenting Programme (Tanzania)

Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications from current or prospective partners to support the development of youth-led and women-led civil society organizations (CSOs) and to implement the Furaha Teens parenting … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Support the Capacity Development of Youth-Led and Women-Led Civil Society Organizations and Roll-Out of Furaha Teens Parenting Programme (Tanzania)

CFAs: Scholarships for work with People with Disabilities in Thailand

Deadline: 20-Jul-2025 The Minority Rights Group (MRG) is inviting project proposals to promote the rights of people with disabilities in the Southern Border Provinces (SBPs) of Thailand. The focus is on economic, social, and cultural rights. The objective is to strengthen the capacity of … [Read more...] about CFAs: Scholarships for work with People with Disabilities in Thailand

Call for EOIs: Support to Civil Society in Uzbekistan

Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 The European Commission invites expressions of interest to support and strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) in EU partner countries, with a focus on Uzbekistan. CSOs play a vital role in promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law—core values of the … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Support to Civil Society in Uzbekistan

Call for Proposals: Fund for Local Cooperation in Ethiopia

Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 The Embassy of Finland in Addis Ababa invites Ethiopian civil society organizations and private sector companies to submit proposals for funding through the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). This fund operates under Finnish legislation, including the Act on Discretionary … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Fund for Local Cooperation in Ethiopia

Welcome in Action: Local Networks for Refugee Employment and Inclusion (Italy)

Deadline: 01-Aug-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has launched Welcome in Action: Local Networks for Refugee Employment and Inclusion with the aim of fostering the employment of beneficiaries of international protection and promoting commitment to social inclusion by the … [Read more...] about Welcome in Action: Local Networks for Refugee Employment and Inclusion (Italy)

Call for Proposals: River Clean Project in Albania

Deadline: 08-Sep-2025 The Milieukontakt Albania is pleased to announce the launch of the first Call for Project Proposals under the EU-funded European Union in Albania River clean - Strengthening the Contribution of Civil Society for Plastic Reduction and Circular Solutions in Albanian River … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: River Clean Project in Albania

CFPs: Strengthening the Communication Capacity of Grassroots CSOs

Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Netherlands Helsinki Committee has launched a new call for proposals to support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working in the fields of women’s rights, environmental justice, and anti-corruption. This initiative is designed to boost the … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening the Communication Capacity of Grassroots CSOs

EU Support for Sustainable and Innovative Social Protection Programmes (Nigeria)

Deadline: 11-Aug-25 Applications are now open for the EU’s Support for Sustainable and Innovative Social Protection Programmes in Nigeria. This initiative seeks to improve social protection systems and reduce poverty among poor and vulnerable households, with a strong focus on women and girls … [Read more...] about EU Support for Sustainable and Innovative Social Protection Programmes (Nigeria)

Call for Applications: EIF Grant Program in Namibia

Deadline: 30-Jul-25 The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) is inviting grant proposals from a wide range of applicants including individuals, non-community-based organizations, women’s and youth groups, SMEs, non-profits, and people living with disabilities. EIF grants are designed … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EIF Grant Program in Namibia

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