Deadline: 18-Feb-25 Are you a leader in an organisation dedicated to democracy, human rights, or freedom of expression? The Swedish Institute Leader Lab is for leaders in civil society, culture, and media across Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, and Türkiye who wants to explore innovative … [Read more...] about Connecting Leaders: Swedish Institute’s Leader Lab Programme 2025
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.
CFAs: Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) Media and Information Literacy Program
Deadline: 18-Feb-25 Are you a young person from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, engaged in civil society, with a special interest in media and information? If yes, then this opportunity may be for you. On this International Day of Education, which this year encourages reflections on the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Human Rights Education for Youth (HEY) Media and Information Literacy Program
Grant Competition for Piloting the First Renewable Energy Communities in Moldova
Deadline: 05-Feb-2025 The United Nations Development Programme, within the framework of the “Resilient Communities through Women’s Empowerment” Project, in partnership with the Ministry of Energy, is working together to support various local initiatives to improve local energy governance and … [Read more...] about Grant Competition for Piloting the First Renewable Energy Communities in Moldova
CFAs: Finnish CSO’s Development Cooperation Programmes
Deadline: 28-Feb-2025 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will open a call for applications for programme-based support available for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs). In this application round, Finnish CSOs may apply for discretionary government grants for development cooperation … [Read more...] about CFAs: Finnish CSO’s Development Cooperation Programmes
Pulitzer Center launches Civil Society Micro-Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 15-Feb-25 The Pulitzer Center has launched the Civil Society Micro-Grant Program to support civil society organizations and groups to utilize Pulitzer Center reporting to contribute to a more informed and empowered community, inspiring action on climate change, rainforests, ocean, … [Read more...] about Pulitzer Center launches Civil Society Micro-Grant Program 2025
CFAs: UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
Deadline: 01-Mar-2025 The United Nations General Assembly mandated the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture to distribute voluntary contributions to victims of torture through “established channels of assistance”. The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture's mandate is to … [Read more...] about CFAs: UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery 2025
Deadline: 01-Mar-2025 The United Nations Human Rights is pleased to announce call for “United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery”. Types of Grants Direct Assistance Grants: Direct assistance grants are awarded to projects providing legal, psychological, medical, … [Read more...] about United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery 2025
Strengthening Government Through Civil Society Engagement in Panama
Deadline: 14-Mar-25 The U.S. Mission to Panama has announced a call for its Strengthening Government Through Civil Society Engagement Program to support the development of strong, capable, and accountable Central American governments; with Central American civil society demanding government … [Read more...] about Strengthening Government Through Civil Society Engagement in Panama
Tinker Foundation’s Institutional Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 21-Jan-25 The Tinker Foundation’s Institutional Grants program provides project funding to organizations working to improve the lives of Latin Americans. Program Areas They award grants through three program areas that they have prioritized during the last decade because of their … [Read more...] about Tinker Foundation’s Institutional Grants Program 2025
Enhancing Civil Society Capacities for Resilience and Recovery in Ukraine
Deadline: 25-Jan-2025 The International Renaissance Foundation (IRF) together with the Eastern Europe Foundation (EEF), with the support of the Norwegian Agency for Development and Cooperation (NORAD) and in partnership with Sweden (Sida), have launched a three-year project “Enhancing Civil … [Read more...] about Enhancing Civil Society Capacities for Resilience and Recovery in Ukraine
Civil Society Engagement in Ukraine’s EU Accession Negotiations Competition
Deadline: 29-Jan-2025 The Civil Society Engagement in Ukraine's EU Accession Negotiations Competition aims to engage civil society in EU accession negotiations, enhance support for non-governmental expertise and inclusive stakeholder dialogue to improve public policy related to EU accession … [Read more...] about Civil Society Engagement in Ukraine’s EU Accession Negotiations Competition
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2025 – Brazil
Deadline: 31-Jan-25 The Embassy of Canada in Brazil is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2025 – Brazil
Apply for Public Diplomacy Annual Program (Iraq)
Deadline: 30-Mar-25 The U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Iraq has announced its call for applications for its Public Diplomacy Annual Program to support initiatives that advance the policy goals of the U.S. Mission to Iraq, which include “fostering stability and economic growth,” “bolstering … [Read more...] about Apply for Public Diplomacy Annual Program (Iraq)
Apply for kanthari Leadership Program 2025
Deadline: 10-Jan-2025 Are you a change maker who wants to start your own impact-making organisation? If yes, then apply now to become a participant in the impact leadership kanthari Course. kanthari offers a twelve-month program that will help participants develop all the necessary skills to … [Read more...] about Apply for kanthari Leadership Program 2025
Transatlantic Partnership Funding Program in Germany
Deadline: 23-Mar-2025 The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Mission to Germany is offering funding through the Transatlantic Partnership Program to strengthen transatlantic relationships by promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between the United States and Germany. Program … [Read more...] about Transatlantic Partnership Funding Program in Germany
Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship Program in Europe
Deadline: 23-Jan-2025 The Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship is a year-long program for highly talented young European professionals, helping them develop and accelerate their careers in cybersecurity policy. They are looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds, … [Read more...] about Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship Program in Europe
NOFO: Academy of Women Enterpreneurs in Slovakia
Deadline: 9-Feb-25 The U.S. Embassy Bratislava of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote women’s social and economic empowerment and provide enterprising women with knowledge, networks, and access … [Read more...] about NOFO: Academy of Women Enterpreneurs in Slovakia
Prosperous Future Programme for Civil Society Cooperation – Round 3
Deadline: 19-Feb-2025 The Nordic Council of Ministers welcomes applications for the Prosperous Future programme, supporting civil society collaboration in the Nordic-Baltic region. The programme fosters cooperation between civil society organisations in Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, … [Read more...] about Prosperous Future Programme for Civil Society Cooperation – Round 3
Submissions open for Allianz Foundation Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 10-Feb-25 The Allianz Foundation is accepting submissions for its Grants Program to support initiatives with civil society, ecological, cultural and artistic backgrounds. The Allianz Foundation places a special emphasis on projects working at the intersection of these areas and … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Allianz Foundation Grants Program 2025
RFAs: SharaKa Project Emergency Operational Grants Program
Deadline: 13-Jan-25 Internews invites media organizations and outlets to apply for the SharaKa project Emergency Operational Grants. These grants are designed to respond and mitigate the impact of crises by providing essential operational support to ensure that the newsrooms can sustain their … [Read more...] about RFAs: SharaKa Project Emergency Operational Grants Program
NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Bulgaria)
Deadline: 28-Mar-25 The U.S. Embassy Sofia Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Objectives PDS Sofia invites proposals for programs that bolster the people-to-people … [Read more...] about NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Bulgaria)
NOFO: Supporting Civil Society Advocacy and Resilience in Sri Lanka
Deadline: 17-Feb-2025 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a project that aims to build collective civil society resilience and enable better advocacy initiatives … [Read more...] about NOFO: Supporting Civil Society Advocacy and Resilience in Sri Lanka
Call for Applications: Micro-Projects Scheme
Deadline: 31-Mar-2025 The German Embassy Pretoria is now accepting applications for its Micro-Projects to support NGOs/NPOs and other civil society actors which support marginalised and impoverished communities or communities in transition. The micro-project scheme is part of Germany's overall … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Micro-Projects Scheme
CFPs: Organizational Development Grants Program in Kosovo
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The Kosovo Foundation for Civil Society (KCSF) is accepting proposals for the Organizational development Grants Program. The Organizational development grants enable organizations of various levels that have a clear direction for their development to apply for the … [Read more...] about CFPs: Organizational Development Grants Program in Kosovo
Democracy Commission Small Grants Program in Uzbekistan
Deadline: 28-Feb-2025 The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program to support the development of Uzbekistan’s democratic institutions and civil … [Read more...] about Democracy Commission Small Grants Program in Uzbekistan
NOFO: Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund 2025 (Kenya)
Deadline: 31-Dec-2024 The U.S. Embassy Nairobi at the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity for fiscal transparency. To achieve the goals and expected results, the program could include the following: Facilitate trainings for civil society … [Read more...] about NOFO: Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund 2025 (Kenya)
Call for Proposals: Legal Aid and Social Protection Project (Tunisia)
Deadline: 1-Jan-25 The United Nations Development Programme has launched its call for proposals for civil society organizations as part of the “Legal Aid and Social Protection” project. The objective of this call for applications is to support civil society initiatives to strengthen access to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Legal Aid and Social Protection Project (Tunisia)
CFPs: Strengthening Capacity of Youth Workers to foster Civic Participation (Ukraine)
Deadline: 26-Dec-24 The present call for proposals is organized by the UNDP project “Civil Society and Youth Support” funded by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Through this CFP, UNDP aims to strengthen collaboration between civil society organizations and youth workers to enhance young … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening Capacity of Youth Workers to foster Civic Participation (Ukraine)
Bolstering Security and Defense Program 2025 (Luxembourg)
Deadline: 4-May-25 Applicants can now submit their applications for the U.S. Mission to Luxembourg’s Bolstering Security and Defense Program. The U.S. Embassy Luxembourg invites proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, academic institutions, and … [Read more...] about Bolstering Security and Defense Program 2025 (Luxembourg)
Applications open for Low Value Grants Programme – Uzbekistan
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The Low Value Grants Programme is a Programme organized by the ‘Strengthening the Rule of Law and human rights protection in Uzbekistan’ project implemented jointly by UNDP in Uzbekistan and Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Uzbekistan and funded by MFA … [Read more...] about Applications open for Low Value Grants Programme – Uzbekistan
Apply Now: eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (Cohort 5)
Deadline: 02-Feb-2025 The eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN: Cohort 5 is now open for applications, inviting civil society organisations and social enterprises in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Viet Nam that works in Community Empowerment, Arts and Culture, … [Read more...] about Apply Now: eMpowering Youths Across ASEAN (Cohort 5)
Call for Proposals to Enhance the Role of Civil Society as Governance & Development Actors in Zambia
Deadline: 10-Feb-2025 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals to enhance the role of Civil Society as Governance and Development Actors. Objectives LOT 1: Promote Civic Rights and Civil Society Engagement The global objective of this lot is: To strengthen a democratic … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Enhance the Role of Civil Society as Governance & Development Actors in Zambia
Grants to support the commitment of Civil Society to Senegalese Youth
Deadline: 04-Feb-2025 The European Commission is inviting applications for its thematic programme “Support to civil society in partner countries” promotes the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) contributing to human development and conflict prevention. Objectives The general … [Read more...] about Grants to support the commitment of Civil Society to Senegalese Youth
Apply now for U.S. Mission Italy Annual Program 2025 (Italy)
Deadline: 26-Jan-2025 The U.S. Mission to Italy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. The United States Embassy invites proposals from qualified individuals and organizations. All programs must include a … [Read more...] about Apply now for U.S. Mission Italy Annual Program 2025 (Italy)
Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Matters 2025
Deadline: 23-Apr-2025 The European Commission is seeking applications for the Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Matters. Objective Facilitate and support judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, and promote the rule of law, independence and … [Read more...] about Action Grants to Promote Judicial Cooperation in Civil and Criminal Matters 2025
Request for LOIs: Large Grants Program
Deadline: 13-Feb-2025 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) and the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI), as regional implementation team (RIT) for the Caribbean Islands Biodiversity Hotspot, are inviting letters of inquiry (LOIs) from non-governmental organizations, community … [Read more...] about Request for LOIs: Large Grants Program
BEARR Trust Small Grants Scheme 2025
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The BEARR Trust is calling out for applications for the BEARR Trust Small Grants Scheme 2025 to foster cooperation and partnerships, in the belief that this is fundamental to the operation of successful Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). In 2023-4 the focus of much of … [Read more...] about BEARR Trust Small Grants Scheme 2025
Nominations open for Champion Award 2025
Deadline: 31-Jan-25 The Food and Agriculture Organization is seeking nominations for its Champion Award as it recognizes outstanding leaders from governments, civil society and the private sector whose actions have a transformative impact towards increased food security and achieving the 2030 … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Champion Award 2025
Call for Applications: Archival Projects 2025 (United States)
Deadline: 18-Feb-25 The National Archives and Records Administration (NHPRC) seeks Archival Projects that will significantly improve online public discovery and use of historical records collections. Through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), the National … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Archival Projects 2025 (United States)
NOFO: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (North Macedonia)
Deadline: 31-Mar-25 The U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations and independent media to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a project (or projects) to support development of democratic institutions. The … [Read more...] about NOFO: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (North Macedonia)
Natural Resources Management & Reduction of Vulnerabilities of Local Communities Programme (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 17-Feb-25 The European Commission (EC) has launched the Natural Resources Management and reduction of Vulnerabilities of Local Communities Programme to empower civil society organizations to contribute to the protection of biodiversity in the Mid Zambezi and South East Lowveld … [Read more...] about Natural Resources Management & Reduction of Vulnerabilities of Local Communities Programme (Zimbabwe)
Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme in Malaysia
Deadline: 31-Dec-24 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) Implemented by UNDP is pleased to announce a call for expression of interest from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), including Community-based Organisations (CBOs), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), … [Read more...] about Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme in Malaysia
Request for Proposals: UNDP Small Grants Programme in Kyrgyzstan
Deadline: 25-Dec-24 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking proposals for the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme to solicit civil society organizations to put forward proposals that help SGP undertake a preparatory process to develop its strategy for … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: UNDP Small Grants Programme in Kyrgyzstan
Small Grant Round: Apply for Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media & Civil Society
Deadline: 18-Dec-2024 The Free Press Unlimited, in collaboration with ARTICLE 19, invites Bangladeshi civil society organizations (CSOs) and media to form alliances to together apply for this third and final round of the Collaboration Lab. The Collaboration Lab is a small grants project for … [Read more...] about Small Grant Round: Apply for Collaboration Lab for Bangladeshi Media & Civil Society
Grants for Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society Organizations (Mexico)
Deadline: 31-Jan-2025 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its Lot 1 Human Rights and Democracy, Lots 2 and 3 Civil Society Organizations. Objectives Objectives for Lot 1 The Plan of Action on Human Rights and Democracy (2020 – 2024) establishes five lines of action … [Read more...] about Grants for Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society Organizations (Mexico)
Call for Applications: EaP Civil Society Fellowships Programme 2025
Deadline: 30-Dec-2024 The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility Project is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for its EU-funded Fellowship programme! Objectives The main objective of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellowships is to support civil society activists or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EaP Civil Society Fellowships Programme 2025
CFPs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Rwanda and Burundi
Deadline: 10-Jan-2025 The High Commission of Canada in the Republic of Rwanda and the Embassy of Canada in the Republic of Burundi are pleased to launch the annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, … [Read more...] about CFPs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Rwanda and Burundi
Bandhutva Program to support Civil Society Organisations in India
Deadline: 15-Dec-2024 The National Foundation for India (NFI) is pleased to announce another cohort of its initiative, Bandhutva, a program to resilient and diverse Civil Society for India. Funding Information The financial support will be up to Rs. 15 lakhs per year and the final grant … [Read more...] about Bandhutva Program to support Civil Society Organisations in India
Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment 2025
Deadline: 28-Mar-2025 The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is excited to announce its Vigdís Prize for Women's Empowerment. The Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment is awarded each year by the Parliamentary The Vigdís Prize rewards outstanding initiatives promoting the … [Read more...] about Vigdís Prize for Women’s Empowerment 2025
Apply for ALF Hands on Empowering Civil Society Professionals Programme
Deadline: 10-Dec-2024 Apply now for the ALF Hands on Empowering Civil Society Professionals Programme. ALF Hands-On helps you level up your skills and enhance your professional capacity in management and diverse intercultural dialogue fields. More than just a training programme, ALF … [Read more...] about Apply for ALF Hands on Empowering Civil Society Professionals Programme
