Deadline: 29 April 2018 The Embassy of Canada to Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro is seeking proposals for its 2018 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI finances small projects which enhance the democratic, economic, cultural, and social life of the people of Serbia, Macedonia and … [Read more...] about Embassy of Canada to Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro: 2018 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
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.
U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica: Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement
Deadline: 28 May 2018 The U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen government through civil society engagement. Project Goals The funds supporting this NOFO will focus on: Supporting the development of strong, capable, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica: Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement
U.S. Mission to Rwanda: Seeking Applications to Improved Fiscal Transparency
Deadline: 28 May 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Kigali and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) and Rwandan citizens to … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Rwanda: Seeking Applications to Improved Fiscal Transparency
U.S. Embassy in Benin: PAS Small Grants Program for All Audiences
Deadline: 22 May 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Cotonou - Benin, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), has announced an open competition for assistance awards. Goals Project proposals submitted through this NOFO should address one of the following goals: Building Civic … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Benin: PAS Small Grants Program for All Audiences
2018 EaP Civil Society Fellowships: Supporting Young Civil Society Leaders in Eastern Partnership Countries
Deadline: 9 April 2018 The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility is seeking applications for its 2018 EaP Civil Society Fellowships that are aimed at identifying young ambitious/ high-potential/ forward-thinking civil society (including trade unions) activists from the EaP region and … [Read more...] about 2018 EaP Civil Society Fellowships: Supporting Young Civil Society Leaders in Eastern Partnership Countries
U.S. Embassy in Denmark: Countering Violent Extremism TechCamp
Deadline: 30 April 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen together with the Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) has announced a limited competition for a cooperative agreement to implement a two-day TechCamp workshop from June 25-27 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and to support follow on … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Denmark: Countering Violent Extremism TechCamp
EWMI-ACCESS Request for Applications: Public Policy and Accountability Grants (PPAG) Program
Deadline: 7 April 2018 The East-West Management Institute (EWMI) Advancing CSO Capacities and Engaging Society for Sustainability (ACCESS) project is seeking applications for its Public Policy and Accountability Grants (PPAG) program with an aim to support transparent, accountable, and effective … [Read more...] about EWMI-ACCESS Request for Applications: Public Policy and Accountability Grants (PPAG) Program
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of INL: Supporting Moldovan Civil Society Criminal Justice Sector Oversight
Deadline: 20 April 2018 The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, is seeking applications from qualified U.S. or overseas-based Non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other qualified organizations for a Grant to implement a … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of INL: Supporting Moldovan Civil Society Criminal Justice Sector Oversight
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Supporting Civil Society and Media in Ukraine
Deadline: 18 May 2018 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 projects that support civil society and media in Ukraine. DRL invites organizations to submit proposals in … [Read more...] about U.S. Department of State, Bureau of DRL: Supporting Civil Society and Media in Ukraine
KECOSCE Call for Proposals: Small Grants to Empower Youth Leaders to Counter Violent Extremism in Kenya and Nigeria
Deadline: 15 April 2018 The Global Center on Cooperative Security, the Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE), and Carefronting are pleased to announce a call for proposals for small grants to support youth-led civil society organizations (CSOs) to address the drivers of violent extremism in six … [Read more...] about KECOSCE Call for Proposals: Small Grants to Empower Youth Leaders to Counter Violent Extremism in Kenya and Nigeria
EU Call for Proposals: National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania
Deadline: 15 June 2018 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its grant program "National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania" to select an organisation or a consortium that will establish a National Resource Centres for Civil Society Organisations to support development of the … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: National Resource Center for Civil Society in Albania
EU Call for Proposals: Grant Scheme for Civil Society Support Programme
Deadline: 8 May 2018 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for its program "Grant Scheme for Civil Society Support Programme-II" to support the development of civil society through more active democratic participation in policy and decision-making … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Grant Scheme for Civil Society Support Programme
ICNL: Fellowships to Promote Research on the Legal Framework for Civil Society
Deadline: 30 March 2018 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) has announced the availability of four (4) new research fellowships. The fellowships will provide the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC for up to 4 weeks during June – August 2018 to conduct research on the legal … [Read more...] about ICNL: Fellowships to Promote Research on the Legal Framework for Civil Society
Open Technology Fund: Seeking Applications for Internet Freedom Fund
Deadline: 1 May 2018 The Open Technology Fund (OTF) is currently seeking applications for its Internet Freedom Fund, a primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance … [Read more...] about Open Technology Fund: Seeking Applications for Internet Freedom Fund
EU Call for Proposals: Citizen Engagement in Democracy and Reintegration of Inmates in Correctional Facilities in Zambia
Deadline: 2 May 2018 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled " Citizen Engagement in Democracy and Reintegration of Inmates in Correctional Facilities in Zambia" to enhance Civil Society Organisations' contributions to governance … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Citizen Engagement in Democracy and Reintegration of Inmates in Correctional Facilities in Zambia
CEP Call for Nominations: Youth Civic Engagement Award
Deadline: 5 April 2018 USAID’s Civic Engagement Project (CEP) is currently inviting individuals, organizations, institutions, media, businesses and members of the community to nominate one or more people or organizations from one of the following categories: individual young men and women, informal … [Read more...] about CEP Call for Nominations: Youth Civic Engagement Award
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to Georgia: Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme in Georgia 2018
Deadline: 25 March 2018 The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to Georgia is seeking applications for the implementation of the projects of the Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme in Georgia in 2018. Applicant must specify at least one partner in Georgia and add the … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to Georgia: Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Programme in Georgia 2018
Apply for Co-creation Hub’s Giving4Good Challenge 2018!
Deadline: 13 April 2018 Co-creation Hub is seeking applications for its 2018 Giving4Good Challenge with an aim to bring technologists and civil society groups together, to develop mobile-based innovative platforms that can help address the constraints of individual philanthropy in Nigeria. CcHUB … [Read more...] about Apply for Co-creation Hub’s Giving4Good Challenge 2018!
Community Partnership and Impact Grants Round Opening on 4 April 2018
UK Aid Direct has announced a new funding round for Community Partnership and Impact grants, which will open on Wednesday 4 April 2018 and lasts till Wednesday 13 June 2018 to support initiatives that focus on delivering results on a small scale, pilot new or innovative approaches, focus on the … [Read more...] about Community Partnership and Impact Grants Round Opening on 4 April 2018
U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program: Supporting Civil Society Development in Belarus
Deadline: 15 April 2018 Applications are open for the U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program to support civil society development in Belarus. The program is interested in projects promoting: Civic dialogue Public advocacy Strengthening of local communities Local self-government … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program: Supporting Civil Society Development in Belarus
EU Call for Proposals: Promoting Local Economic Development in Ghana
Deadline: 27 April 2018 The European Union (EU) is currently accepting proposals from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Promoting Local Economic Development in Ghana” to support actions aimed at promoting local sustainable development. Program Lots The program is divided in to two … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Promoting Local Economic Development in Ghana
Applications Open for Obama Foundation’s Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 10 April 2018 The Obama Foundation is inviting applicants for its Scholarship program to to support dynamic, collaborative, rising leaders from around the world in an innovative one-year academic experience. The Obama Foundation Scholars Program will give rising young leaders around the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Obama Foundation’s Scholarship Program!
U.S. Mission to Mauritania: Annual Program Statement
Deadline: 30 May 2018 The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Mauritania, U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PAS awards a limited number of grants to non-governmental organizations, … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Mauritania: Annual Program Statement
SCN Local Innovation Grants: Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism at the Local Level across South Asia
Deadline: 29 March 2018 The Strong Cities Network (SCN) has announced an opportunity for the award of two Local Innovation Grants for a community-based organisation to implement new projects and activities aimed at preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) at the local level across South … [Read more...] about SCN Local Innovation Grants: Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism at the Local Level across South Asia
EU Call for Proposals: Enhancing Civil Society Organisations’ Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in the Republic of Mauritius
Deadline: 31 May 2018 The European Union (EU) has announced a call for proposals for its "Enhancing Civil Society Organisations' Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in the Republic of Mauritius" to support Civil Society Organisations’ contributions to governance and accountability … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Enhancing Civil Society Organisations’ Contributions to Governance and Development Processes in the Republic of Mauritius
Prague Civil Society Centre: Seeking Applications for Fellowship Programme 2018
Deadline: 10 March 2018 Prague Civil Society Centre is inviting applications for the Fellowship Programme 2018 which is fully funded three-month research residencies in Prague for individuals. The project proposal should aim to reflect and elaborate upon your current work in your home country. … [Read more...] about Prague Civil Society Centre: Seeking Applications for Fellowship Programme 2018
Support to Civil Society in Zimbabwe: Promoting democratic participation, good governance and accountability
Date Opened: 24/02/2017 Date Closed: 26/04/2017 Budget: 5,000,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: Next>> <<Previous … [Read more...] about Support to Civil Society in Zimbabwe: Promoting democratic participation, good governance and accountability
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES 2016-2017
Date Opened: 25/04/2017 Date Closed: 29/06/2017 Budget: 5,000,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: Next>> <<Previous … [Read more...] about CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES 2016-2017
Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Programme: Enhancing CSOs’ contribution to governance and development processes in Mongolia
Date Opened: 23/02/2017 Date Closed: 14/04/2017 Budget: 1,750,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: Next>> <<Previous … [Read more...] about Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Programme: Enhancing CSOs’ contribution to governance and development processes in Mongolia
Joint Call for Proposals for India:2016-2017 – Civil Society Organisations (CSO),Local Authorities (LA),European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights – Country Based Support Scheme (EIDHR-CBSS) and Partnership Instrument (PI)
Date Opened: 10/03/2017 Date Closed: 03/04/2017 Budget: 8,100,000 (EUR) Winning NGOs: Next>> <<Previous … [Read more...] about Joint Call for Proposals for India:2016-2017 – Civil Society Organisations (CSO),Local Authorities (LA),European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights – Country Based Support Scheme (EIDHR-CBSS) and Partnership Instrument (PI)
Call for Applications: National Workshop on Culture and Heritage
Deadline: 2 March 2018 The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) has announced the call for expression of interest to participate in the 1st National Heritage Workshop for youth on culture and heritage. The workshop will take place on 26th – 29th March 2018 in Nairobi. Featuring leading … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: National Workshop on Culture and Heritage
UNDP: Small Grants to Support Victim Groups in Conflict-Affected Communities inside and Outside PoC Sites
Deadline: 2 March 2018 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a Call for proposals from civil society organizations (CSOs) including NGOs and/or CBOs for the application of small grants to support victim groups in conflict-affected communities inside and outside PoC … [Read more...] about UNDP: Small Grants to Support Victim Groups in Conflict-Affected Communities inside and Outside PoC Sites
Voice’s Using the Moment: Cambodia Sudden Opportunity Grants
Deadline: 31 December 2018 Voice Cambodia is currently inviting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for its "Using the Moment: Cambodia Sudden Opportunity Grants" to undertake a joint action to address specific, unanticipated opportunities to influence policy in Cambodia, especially those that could … [Read more...] about Voice’s Using the Moment: Cambodia Sudden Opportunity Grants
EU Call for Proposals: Grant for CSOs – Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme (WSSSRP) III
Deadline: 20 March 2018 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Grant for CSOs - Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme (WSSSRP) III" to fully engage the potential of the civil society in advocating for better governance in the water and sanitation sector … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Grant for CSOs – Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme (WSSSRP) III
Kosovar Civil Society Foundation: Call for Proposals to Support Righteous Journalist Reporting
Deadline: 9 March 2018 Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) has opened the call for applications with project proposals to support Righteous Journalist Reporting. The general objective of the Luxembourg support is to support civil society initiatives in Kosovo through provision of financial … [Read more...] about Kosovar Civil Society Foundation: Call for Proposals to Support Righteous Journalist Reporting
European Commission Regional Call for Proposals under the Instrument for Stability and Peace (IcSP)!
Deadline: 17 May 2018 European Commission has announced a Regional Call for Proposals West Africa funded under the Instrument for Stability and Peace (IcSP), Article 4, Action Card Supporting Civil Society Actors, Annual Program 2017. The overall objective of this call for proposals is to support … [Read more...] about European Commission Regional Call for Proposals under the Instrument for Stability and Peace (IcSP)!
U.S. Embassy in Albania: Promoting Understanding between the United States and Albania
Deadline: 30 March 2018 The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tirana is currently inviting Albanian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Albanian cultural/ educational organizations to submit proposals that promote understanding of the United States, advance U.S. foreign policy … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Albania: Promoting Understanding between the United States and Albania
UNDP Call for Concept Notes: Inviting National NGOs for Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Afghanistan
Deadline: 30 March 2018 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) is seeking concept notes for its Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Afghanistan. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) provides … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Concept Notes: Inviting National NGOs for Small Grants Programme (SGP) in Afghanistan
Investing in Women Call for Proposals: Partnerships for Advocating Gender Equality (#samePAGE) Program
Deadline: 1 March 2018 Investing in Women (IW), an initiative of the Australian Government has announced a Call for Proposals for its Partnerships for Advocating Gender Equality (#samePAGE) program that aims to develop advocacy partnerships that help to progress women’s economic empowerment in the … [Read more...] about Investing in Women Call for Proposals: Partnerships for Advocating Gender Equality (#samePAGE) Program
EPIM Call for Proposals: Advising Long-Term EU Funding on Migrant Inclusion and Community Cohesion
Deadline: 16 March 2018 The European Programme for Integration and Migration (EPIM) is seeking proposals for its program entitled “Advising Long-Term EU Funding on Migrant Inclusion and Community Cohesion”. Civil society’s experience with successful and promising inclusion policy and practices … [Read more...] about EPIM Call for Proposals: Advising Long-Term EU Funding on Migrant Inclusion and Community Cohesion
Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Program!
Deadline: 19 February 2018 The Young African Leaders Center is currently inviting applicants for its YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa with an aim to promote three models designed to identify and empower young leaders: the YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship, YALI Network, and the Regional … [Read more...] about Applications Open for YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Program!
Burung Indonesia/CEPF Call for LOIs: Inviting CSOs for Wallacea Biodiversity Hotspot Program
Deadline: 28 February 2018 Burung Indonesia, in its role as regional implementation team (RIT) for CEPF is currently inviting civil society organizations to submit letters of inquiry for its Wallacea Biodiversity Hotspot program. The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a joint initiative … [Read more...] about Burung Indonesia/CEPF Call for LOIs: Inviting CSOs for Wallacea Biodiversity Hotspot Program
UNDP in Georgia: Increasing the role of Civil Society Organizations in Advancing the Public Administration Reform
Deadline: 8 March 2018 UNDP has announced a call for proposals for non-profit civil society organizations to fund innovative and most practical projects that can assist relevant government institutions in effective implementation of the Public Administration Reform. Primary purpose of the CSO … [Read more...] about UNDP in Georgia: Increasing the role of Civil Society Organizations in Advancing the Public Administration Reform
UNDP/Georgia: Policy Analysis and Research Grants in Support of the Public Administration Reform
Deadline: 9 March 2018 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Georgia is seeking applications for its Policy Analysis and Research Grants contest to facilitate research and analysis in the field of public administration reform and eventually, develop the practice of evidence-based … [Read more...] about UNDP/Georgia: Policy Analysis and Research Grants in Support of the Public Administration Reform
Applications Open for Voice’s Tanzania Sudden Opportunity Grant!
Deadline: 31 December 2018 Through this Sudden Opportunity grant, Voice in Tanzania is calling on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to undertake collective action to address specific anticipated threats to marginalised and discriminated groups in Tanzania (Voice target groups mentioned above) in … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Voice’s Tanzania Sudden Opportunity Grant!
U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program: Supporting Civil Society in Kazakhstan
Deadline: 11 March 2018 U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan is seeking applications for its Small grant program that is designed to support civil society in Kazakhstan and advance the interests and will of Kazakhstani citizens. Themes Promote respect for Human rights including diversity, tolerance, … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Small Grants Program: Supporting Civil Society in Kazakhstan
Europe Foundation: Inviting Georgian CSOs for Open Door Grantmaking Program
Deadline: 28 February 2018 Europe Foundation (EPF) is currently inviting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), registered and operating in Georgia, to participate in its Open Door Grantmaking Program. The Foundation’s flagship Open Door Grantmaking Program provides CSOs with one of the very few … [Read more...] about Europe Foundation: Inviting Georgian CSOs for Open Door Grantmaking Program
EPF Request for Proposals: Small Grant Competition to Promote Participatory Civic Monitoring and Advocacy
Deadline: 26 February 2018 Europe Foundation (EPF) has announced a call for proposals aimed at strengthening the organizational capacity of grassroots Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and increasing their effective and sustained engagement in the decision-making processes at a local level, so … [Read more...] about EPF Request for Proposals: Small Grant Competition to Promote Participatory Civic Monitoring and Advocacy
EU-Civil Society Facility and Media Programme: Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Turkey
Deadline: 20 March 2018 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for its program entitled “Civil Society Facility and Media Programme 2016-2017 - Turkey Supporting Human Rights Defenders”. The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the … [Read more...] about EU-Civil Society Facility and Media Programme: Supporting Human Rights Defenders in Turkey
CEPF Call for LOIs: Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot Large Grants Program
Deadline: 5 March 2018 The Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is currently accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) from eligible organizations for its Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot Large Grants Program. CEPF is a joint initiative of l’Agence Française de Développement, Conservation … [Read more...] about CEPF Call for LOIs: Eastern Afromontane Biodiversity Hotspot Large Grants Program
