Deadline: 22-Oct-23 Are you a civil society organisation? Are you engaged in social impact actions in the townships? Are you duly registered in South Africa? If yes, then apply for LIFSA funding now! LIFSA is an initiative of the Government of the Principality of Monaco in partnership with the … [Read more...] about Funding available for Civil Society Organisations in South Africa
Latest Grants and Resources for Civil Society Development
View the latest grant funding and resources for Civil Society Development for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Call for Concept Notes: Strengthening Civil Society and Democratic Spaces in the Indo-Pacific (Canada)
Deadline: 14-Nov-23 The Government of Canada has announced a call for concept notes to support efforts of organizations registered in Canada and Indigenous organizations in Canada to enhance inclusive governance, promote and protect human rights, and advance gender equality in support of … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: Strengthening Civil Society and Democratic Spaces in the Indo-Pacific (Canada)
ACF announces a Call for Communication Campaign on Democracy (Latvia)
Deadline: 24-Oct-23 The Active Citizens Fund is seeking applications for the communication campaign on democracy to strengthen democratic culture and civic awareness in Latvia. The objective of the call is, by funding a communication campaign, to promote awareness of democracy and the … [Read more...] about ACF announces a Call for Communication Campaign on Democracy (Latvia)
Digital Democracy Grant for Civil Society Organizations
Deadline: 29-Sep-23 The UNDP Pacific Office Fiji is pleased to invite expressions of interest for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga and FSM to apply for small grants to support the Pacific Digital Democracy project. In the four target countries, the prospective … [Read more...] about Digital Democracy Grant for Civil Society Organizations
Call for Applications: ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award
Deadline: 30-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award, an annual prize presented by the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives and the Puffin Foundation. It is dedicated to the activist tradition of the U.S. volunteers who joined the International Brigades to fight in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award
International Visegrad Fund announces Strategic Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Oct-23 The International Visegrad Fund is offering Strategic Grants to support project addressing annual strategic priorities of the Visegrad Group. Strategic Priorities Innovation and interconnections support to networking, knowledge sharing and capacity building in … [Read more...] about International Visegrad Fund announces Strategic Grants Program
Call for Proposals: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations based in Kosovo
Deadline: 23-Oct-23 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations from Kosovo, supporting their role as competent, transparent, effective and accountable civil society actors. Objectives of the Programme and Priority … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organisations based in Kosovo
Embassy of Finland in Bangkok launches Fund for Local Cooperation – Cambodia
Deadline: 30-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC), a fund administered by the Embassy of Finland in Bangkok. The instrument is primarily used to support initiatives of local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), but funding can also be provided to science … [Read more...] about Embassy of Finland in Bangkok launches Fund for Local Cooperation – Cambodia
Request for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations in Georgia
Deadline: 1-Oct-23 Europe Foundation is pleased to invite Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), registered and operating in Georgia, to submit inquiries or full proposals through the Foundation’s Open Door Grant making Mechanism. Europe Foundation’s Open Door grant making provides CSOs with one … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Civil Society Organizations in Georgia
Open Call for Social Innovators: Supporting Ventures in Leading Industry
Deadline: 28-Sep-23 Are you a member of the civil society (individual or an organisation) operating in key industrial value chains of food, water & nutrients, textiles and plastics & packaging? Do you think you have a tech-driven solution to achieve social impact and systemic change … [Read more...] about Open Call for Social Innovators: Supporting Ventures in Leading Industry
Call for Proposals: ‘Empowering Voices, Ending Gender-Based Violence’
Deadline: 19-Sep-23 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposals to identify successful and/or promising experiences in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Family Violence (FV) prevention, response, reparations, institutional strengthening and data innovation to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: ‘Empowering Voices, Ending Gender-Based Violence’
Call for LOIs: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot Program
Deadline: 23-Nov-23 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and its regional implementation team (RIT) for the hotspot, are accepting letters of inquiry (LOIs) from non-governmental organizations, community groups, Indigenous peoples’ organizations, women’s groups, private companies and … [Read more...] about Call for LOIs: Madagascar and the Indian Ocean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot Program
Call for Proposals: Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media and Civil Society
Deadline: 19-Oct-23 The Free Press Unlimited, in collaboration with ARTICLE19 Bangladesh and South Asia, invites Bangladeshi civil society organisations (CSOs) and media to form alliances to apply together for the Collaboration Lab. The Collaboration Lab is a small grants project for alliances … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media and Civil Society
EC offers Grants to create Decent and Sustainable Livelihoods in Bolivia
Deadline: 23-Oct-23 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to contribute towards the creation and consolidation of decent and sustainable livelihoods alternative to coca cultivation in Bolivia. Program Objectives and Priorities The specific objectives of this call for proposals … [Read more...] about EC offers Grants to create Decent and Sustainable Livelihoods in Bolivia
Call for Nominations: SouthernDefenders’ Award 2023
Deadline: 31-Oct-23 The Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (SouthernDefenders) calls for nomination/s for the SouthernDefenders Award for outstanding Human Rights Defender/s. The situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) across causes and countries in Southern Africa remains … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: SouthernDefenders’ Award 2023
Request for Applications: CSO Capacity Building and Mentorship – South Africa
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The CSS Programme provides an opportunity for Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to benefit from capacity building and mentorship. AFSA therefore invites registered CSOs that are led, or work closely with Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs)) to submit applications for … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: CSO Capacity Building and Mentorship – South Africa
USAID’s Systems Strengthening for One Health Activity in Bangladesh
Deadline: 14-Sep-23 The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh (USAID/Bangladesh) is seeking applications from qualified US and non-US organizations to implement an activity titled USAID’s Systems Strengthening for One Health Activity. Purpose The purpose of this … [Read more...] about USAID’s Systems Strengthening for One Health Activity in Bangladesh
Call for Proposals: Local Small Scale Projects (Georgia)
Deadline: 6-Oct-23 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Georgia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Local Small Scale Projects 2024. Local Small Scale Projects are an integral part of the Development Cooperation of the Czech Republic in Georgia and they are implemented … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Local Small Scale Projects (Georgia)
Grants to strengthen CSOs as Independent Actors of Good Governance and Development – Moldova
Deadline: 23-Oct-23 European Commission invites applications to strengthen CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right. Civil Society Organisations are vital to the attainment of human rights, the rule of law, accountability, democracy, peace and stability … [Read more...] about Grants to strengthen CSOs as Independent Actors of Good Governance and Development – Moldova
Call for Applications: Young Civil Society Leadership Program
Deadline: 26-Sep-23 As part of the EU-funded project Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality II, the Young Civil Society Leadership Program is launching a call to recruit 25 young Mediterranean leaders for the first among three cohorts to come. The Program focuses on improving the skills of civil … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Young Civil Society Leadership Program
Call for Proposals: Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative
Deadline: 15-Apr-24 Are you a Civil Society Organisation working for and with youth? Are you interested in youth civic engagement and participation? WYDE is looking for you! Participate in Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative with your project idea! The Youth Participation in Public Affairs … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative
Funding for Science Communication Projects – Freedom (South Africa)
Deadline: 8-Sep-23 Are you a South African researcher collaborating with a German institution? Is your project in the field of culture, education, outreach work or civil society? Then you may be eligible for the Science Year 2024 funding. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) … [Read more...] about Funding for Science Communication Projects – Freedom (South Africa)
Grants Competition for Non-Governmental Organisations in Ukraine
Deadline: 20-Sep-23 In order to strengthen the sustainability and effectiveness of civil society organizations that provide services to the population affected by a full-scale invasion, as well as to promote the development of organizations in war conditions, within the framework of the second … [Read more...] about Grants Competition for Non-Governmental Organisations in Ukraine
Human Rights and Democratisation Scheme to support CSOs (Palestine)
Deadline: 10-Sep-23 Applications are now open for the Human Rights and Democratisation (HRD) Scheme to provide support for Civil Society Organisations engaged in promoting human rights and democratisation. The HRD Scheme has, over many years, formed an important component of Ireland’s support … [Read more...] about Human Rights and Democratisation Scheme to support CSOs (Palestine)
Call for Applications: Youth Leadership Challenge Fund (Nepal)
Deadline: 5-Sep-23 Qualified Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) from Madhesh and Lumbini provinces are invited to submit applications for the Youth Leadership Challenge Fund. The Civil Society and Media (CSM) Activity is a five-year program (2022-2027) funded by USAID through the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Youth Leadership Challenge Fund (Nepal)
Call for Project Ideas: EU-UNDP Initiative for Lasting and Inclusive Peace (Georgia)
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently accepting applications with the goal to sustain and improve the enabling environment for lasting peace within and across divided communities in Georgia. Joint EU-UNDP Initiative for Lasting and Inclusive Peace … [Read more...] about Call for Project Ideas: EU-UNDP Initiative for Lasting and Inclusive Peace (Georgia)
Call for Applications: Training on Engaging with the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
Deadline: September 08, 2023 Are you a civil society actor, a representative from an African civil society organization or an international organization from East, North, Central, or North Africa? Then this training is for you. The African Centre for Democracy and Human … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Training on Engaging with the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights
Core Grants for Civil Society Organizations in the MENA Region
Deadline: 17-Sep-23 The Minority Rights Group is accepting applications from human rights and minority rights nonprofit organizations based in Lebanon, Tunisia, Morocco and Palestine for core grants. As part of the project Minorities, Accountability and Civic Space (MACS), the core grants aim … [Read more...] about Core Grants for Civil Society Organizations in the MENA Region
Micro-Grants to enhance the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations
Deadline: 22-Sep-23 The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities is offering Micro-Grants to support the monitoring, documentation and collection of strategic information to carry out evidence-based advocacy with civil society (the shared incident database). Target To enhance the capacity of CSOs … [Read more...] about Micro-Grants to enhance the Capacity of Civil Society Organisations
Call for Projects: PISCCA – Support for Egyptian Feminist Organizations
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The Cooperation and Cultural Action Department of the French Embassy in Egypt has set up a support mechanism for Egyptian civil society organizations (CSOs): the PISCCA Fund (Innovative projects of civil societies and coalitions of actors). The fund supports projects … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: PISCCA – Support for Egyptian Feminist Organizations
Grant for the development of Community Sustainability Centers – Ukraine
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) announces a grant for the development of community sustainability centers in kamianske, dnipropetrovsk region and kremenchuk, poltava region. This Announcement provides information for non-governmental organizations operating … [Read more...] about Grant for the development of Community Sustainability Centers – Ukraine
Call for Proposals: Tibetan Civil Society Empowerment Program
Deadline: 6-Oct-23 The Tibet Fund (TTF) is pleased to announce an opportunity for Tibetan Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in South Asia to take part in the 2024 Tibetan Civil Society Empowerment Program (TCSEP). This program aims to empower Tibetan-led NGOs to address critical needs in the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Tibetan Civil Society Empowerment Program
Apply for the SheMedia Schools to support Women Activists and CSOs in Ukraine
Deadline: 6-Sep-23 UN Women is seeking applications for the SheMedia Schools to provide training and information support to the women activists and CSOs representatives affected by the full-scale war to improve their advocacy and communication skills, and to facilitate the establishment of new … [Read more...] about Apply for the SheMedia Schools to support Women Activists and CSOs in Ukraine
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Freedom of Religion or Belief in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 25-Aug-23 The Alliance Development Trust (ADT) invites eligible Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) operating in the Northern, Eastern, North-Western, North-Central, Central, and Southern Provinces of Sri Lanka to submit proposals for sub-grants under the project titled "Strengthening … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Freedom of Religion or Belief in Sri Lanka
Call for Expressions of Interest: Local Partner Mapping & Database Development (Zambia)
Deadline: 30-Aug-23 The CARE International in Zambia invites applications from potential partner organizations to the call for expression of interest: Local Partner Mapping & Database Development. Objectives The specific objectives of this expression of interest are as follows. … [Read more...] about Call for Expressions of Interest: Local Partner Mapping & Database Development (Zambia)
English Access Micro-Scholarship Program for Iraq
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Section (PD) to develop and implement the English Access Micro-Scholarship Program. Public Diplomacy Section (PD) seeks to provide Iraqi youth with educational … [Read more...] about English Access Micro-Scholarship Program for Iraq
Demos: Funding for Civil Society Organisations in the Nordic Region
Deadline: 14-Sep-23 Civil society organisations can apply for funding for the formation of networks and in order to meet across Nordic borders. Demos is a funding programme for civil society in the Nordic Region. A strong and vigorous civil society is a supporting pillar of Nordic democracy … [Read more...] about Demos: Funding for Civil Society Organisations in the Nordic Region
Request for Applications to support Women’s Leadership (North Macedonia)
Deadline: 11-Sep-23 UN Women is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs), CSO networks, professional organizations or think tanks that are legally registered in North Macedonia to submit project proposals to support women’s leadership and undertake local context-specific initiatives for … [Read more...] about Request for Applications to support Women’s Leadership (North Macedonia)
Call for Project Concept Notes for funding through GEF Small Grants Programme – Tanzania
Deadline: 26-Aug-23 Project Concept Notes are invited from Civil Society Organizations (includes local communities/indigenous people groups, community-based organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), faith-based organization (FBOs), and other related non-governmental groups) registered … [Read more...] about Call for Project Concept Notes for funding through GEF Small Grants Programme – Tanzania
Call for Applications: Public Acceleration Challenge Fund – Nepal
Deadline: 25-Aug-23 Qualified civil society organizations (CSOs) can now submit their applications for the Public Acceleration Challenge Fund. The Civil Society and Media (CSM) Activity is a five-year program (2022-2027) funded by USAID in Nepal through the CSM-STAND-LWA, with The Asia … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Public Acceleration Challenge Fund – Nepal
Grants for Small-scale Development Projects in Serbia
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAIDC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Belgrade, has launched the Call for Proposals for Small grants provided to partners in the Republic of Serbia in 2023. Small grants are one of … [Read more...] about Grants for Small-scale Development Projects in Serbia
Call for Proposals: CEI Cooperation Fund
Deadline: 13-Oct-23 Public and private institutions registered in a CEI Member State, NGOs/CSOs as well as international organisations, are invited to apply to the CEI Cooperation Fund which is financed by annual contributions of all CEI Member States for innovative actions favouring mobility and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: CEI Cooperation Fund
Call for Project Ideas: Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (Vietnam)
Deadline: 18-Aug-23 Recognizing the essential role of households and communities in dealing with global environmental issues, UNDP launched the GEF Small Grants Programme (GEF SGP) for community-based groups (CBOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to address local problems related to the … [Read more...] about Call for Project Ideas: Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (Vietnam)
Request for Proposals: Low Value Grant to support activation of Roma in Labour Market – Macedonia
Deadline: 24-Aug-23 The Employment Service Agency of North Macedonia in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme has announced a request for proposals to engage NGO for implementation activation of unemployed Roma and other persons at risk of social exclusion at labour … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Low Value Grant to support activation of Roma in Labour Market – Macedonia
Supply Chain Digital Health Innovation Grant in Ghana and Uganda
Deadline: 21-Aug-23 Abt Associates is soliciting organizations in Ghana and Uganda to apply for grant funds made available through the Local Health System Sustainability (LHSS) Project. LHSS is USAID’s flagship initiative in integrated health systems strengthening. Its goal is to help low- and … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Digital Health Innovation Grant in Ghana and Uganda
Call for Proposals: Promoting Initiatives of Civil Society 2023 (Palestine)
Deadline: 27-Aug-23 The Consulate General of France in Jerusalem is launching its annual call for proposals with the goal of promoting initiatives of the civil society. This call for proposals aims to support the most vulnerable populations. Populations living in Gaza, East Jerusalem and Area … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Promoting Initiatives of Civil Society 2023 (Palestine)
Seed Funding Opportunity to Women-led CBOs and Local Initiatives in Lebanon
Deadline: 21-Aug-23 The Strengthening the role of feminist CSOs working in the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda (WPSA) program aims at contributing to the effective implementation of the WPSA in Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine through empowering feminist civil society … [Read more...] about Seed Funding Opportunity to Women-led CBOs and Local Initiatives in Lebanon
Call for Applications: Democracy & Human Rights Resilience Project (Eswatini)
Deadline: 15-Sep-23 The U.S. Embassy Mbabane, Eswatini of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out the Eswatini Democracy and Human Rights Resilience Project. The main aim of the project is to build resilience through … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Democracy & Human Rights Resilience Project (Eswatini)
Call for Proposals: Legal Aid and Assistance for Poor and Marginalized Communities (Kenya)
Deadline: 21-Aug-23 UNDP Amkeni Wakenya invites interested and eligible National Organizations including NGOs, FBOs, Academic Institutions, CBOs to submit proposals for award of grants in a programme entitled Repeat-Call 9 (PLEAD2): Lot 2 (Tana River County CSOs only) - Enhanced Access to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Legal Aid and Assistance for Poor and Marginalized Communities (Kenya)
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Rule of Law – Empowering Youth and Activists
Deadline: 06-Oct-23 The Nuffic is offering an opportunity for Dutch training providers to conduct a training program on 'Legal order/Rule of Law' targeting Libyan youth, NGOs, activists, and government officials. The Netherlands works with partners to advocate for the protection and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Rule of Law – Empowering Youth and Activists
