Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 The Transatlantic Foundation (TF), in cooperation with the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, is launching a dedicated call for proposals for CSOs from the EaP countries to apply for networking grants to support … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Networking Grants for CSOs from across the EaP Countries
Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Democracy and Good Governance for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Request for Proposals: V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program provides support for short-term mobility of youth in the age group 12–30. The program emphasizes inclusiveness, teaching and learning, and cross-border cooperation, encouraging youth from diverse backgrounds to acquire new competences, engage … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: V4 Gen Mini-Grant Program
Call for Proposals: Local Initiatives on Open Government and Human Rights in Ukraine
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Council of Europe has launched a call for proposals under its project “Strengthening multilevel governance and local democracy to support Ukraine’s recovery,” which is being implemented by the Centre of Expertise for Multilevel Governance at the Congress of Local and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Local Initiatives on Open Government and Human Rights in Ukraine
Grants for Strengthening the Capacity of Financial Inspection and Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (North Macedonia)
Deadline: 02-Dec-2025 The European Union has launched a new Twinning project titled “MK 24 IPA FA 01 25 TWL Strengthening the Capacity of Financial Inspection and Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS)” to support better governance and oversight in North Macedonia. The overall objective of … [Read more...] about Grants for Strengthening the Capacity of Financial Inspection and Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (North Macedonia)
Civic and Political Organising Lab for Young Creatives (Nigeria)
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 The Yiaga Africa, with support from the Open Society Foundations (OSF) has announced the call for applications for the Civic and Political Organising Lab for young creatives. The lab sessions aim to inspire and mobilise creatives to promote civic engagement by producing … [Read more...] about Civic and Political Organising Lab for Young Creatives (Nigeria)
Calls for Applications: Organisational Development Grants
Deadline: 12-Oct-2025 The Asfari Foundation is offering Organisational Development Grants designed to strengthen civil society organisations in the Levant region. These grants are aimed at helping small to medium-sized organisations improve their strategic capacity so they can better address … [Read more...] about Calls for Applications: Organisational Development Grants
Entries open for Pakistan Women Leaders Project
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 The Pakistan Women Leaders (PWL) Project (2024–2029), funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by UN Women and UNDP, is set to advance systemic reforms and build the capacity of women leaders across Pakistan. As part of Outcome 2—focused on strengthening … [Read more...] about Entries open for Pakistan Women Leaders Project
A national organization to Develop and Pilot Training Courses (Vietnam)
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications from national academic and research institutions, as well as capacity building organizations in Viet Nam, to design and pilot training courses on digital transformation for local government … [Read more...] about A national organization to Develop and Pilot Training Courses (Vietnam)
Request for Applications: Civic Innovation Fund 2025-2026
Deadline: 20-Oct-2025 The Civic Innovation Fund (CIF) by THE CIVICS Innovation Hub supports pioneering ideas in civic education to strengthen democratic participation and resilience across Europe. The Civic Innovation Fund targets start-up ideas in civic education that apply interdisciplinary … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Civic Innovation Fund 2025-2026
Grants for Civil Society Actors to Protect and Support Human Rights Defenders
Deadline: 18-Nov-2025 The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its national budget chapter 152, item 70 Human Rights, has launched a new call for proposals under the grant scheme “Human Rights.” The program seeks to protect human rights defenders and strengthen their work in … [Read more...] about Grants for Civil Society Actors to Protect and Support Human Rights Defenders
RFAs: Journalism Futures Fund Organizational Funding Stream Fall 2025 (Canada)
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 The Journalism Futures Fund was created by philanthropic foundations and individual donors in Canada to support independent journalism that strengthens civic life and democracy. The focus areas of this funding opportunity include supporting journalistic excellence, equity … [Read more...] about RFAs: Journalism Futures Fund Organizational Funding Stream Fall 2025 (Canada)
CFAs: Residential Fellowships for Emerging Forces in Global Political Economy
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The Institute for Advanced Study is inviting applications for its Residential Fellowship Program for the academic year 2026–2027. Each year, approximately 20 scholars are invited to the Institute for residential fellowships. About half of those invited are working in the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Residential Fellowships for Emerging Forces in Global Political Economy
Submissions open for Agora Scholarship Program (Turkey)
Deadline: 06-Oct-2025 The Heinrich Böll Stiftung is pleased to announce its Agora Scholarship Program for university students who have a high volunteering potential and want to take responsibility in the field of democracy, social problems and human rights. The aim of the program is to enable … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Agora Scholarship Program (Turkey)
Danube Region Programme 3rd Call for Proposals for Transnational Cooperation Projects
Deadline: 15-Dec-2025 The Danube Region Programme (DRP) is launching its 3rd targeted Call for Proposals to financially support transnational projects aimed at fostering innovation, sustainability, and social development within the Danube Region. The programme focuses on specific objectives … [Read more...] about Danube Region Programme 3rd Call for Proposals for Transnational Cooperation Projects
RFPs: Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Pulitzer Center is seeking ambitious reporting proposals from freelance and staff journalists from around the world who wish to report on vital ocean and fisheries issues and are in need of support for their reporting projects. They welcome story ideas on illegal, … [Read more...] about RFPs: Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant Program
RFPs: Research on Administrative Reforms and Women’s Political Participation (Vietnam)
Deadline: 29-Sep-2025 The United Nations Development Programme Vietnam is requesting proposals from qualified research firms or organizations to conduct a study of how recent administrative reforms are affecting women’s political participation in elected bodies. These reforms include a … [Read more...] about RFPs: Research on Administrative Reforms and Women’s Political Participation (Vietnam)
Request for EOIs: Implementation of IMET for NN-TALD in Sierra Leone
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The World Food Programme (WFP) has opened an opportunity in Sierra Leone aimed at enhancing the governance and conservation of protected areas through data-driven analysis and capacity development. This initiative will operate across the Eastern, Southern, North Western, … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Implementation of IMET for NN-TALD in Sierra Leone
Open Call for South Asia Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: 07-Oct-2025 The Chevening is pleased to announce its South Asia Journalism Fellowship for mid-career journalists from South Asian countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) offers a … [Read more...] about Open Call for South Asia Journalism Fellowship
BFJ launches “ReAction” Grant Program in Bulgaria
Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Bulgarian Fund for Women has announced a new funding opportunity through its "ReAction" program, developed to support fast, flexible responses to growing social and political challenges. This initiative builds upon the success of the “Open Opportunities” program and … [Read more...] about BFJ launches “ReAction” Grant Program in Bulgaria
Submissions open for the Forus Journalism Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 22-Sep-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for its Forus Journalism Fellowship Programme to support journalists in amplifying civil society voices across the globe. Civil society, social mobilisations calling for change and social justice such as actions led by … [Read more...] about Submissions open for the Forus Journalism Fellowship Programme
Call for Twinning Proposals to Strengthen Judicial Capacities in Morocco
Deadline: 12-Nov-2025 The European Commission has launched a call for twinning proposals aiming to strengthen the capacities of the Kingdom's Judicial Agency (AJR) in Morocco. The focus areas of this project include strengthening access to justice, enhancing good governance of the … [Read more...] about Call for Twinning Proposals to Strengthen Judicial Capacities in Morocco
RIZA: Building European Democracy with Women of Migrant Descent Program
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The RIZA initiative, whose name means "root" in Greek, embodies a deep commitment to embedding EU democratic values—human dignity, equality, the rule of law—within Europe’s diverse societies. Its mission is to reach the most marginalized, with a particular focus on … [Read more...] about RIZA: Building European Democracy with Women of Migrant Descent Program
Small Grants Competition within the Impulse Project in Ukraine
Deadline: 25-Nov-2025 The Third Wave of the Small Grants Competition under the Impulse Project invites civil society organizations from Ukraine’s most affected regions to participate in shaping the country’s recovery and development. Orchestrated by the Revival Foundation in cooperation with … [Read more...] about Small Grants Competition within the Impulse Project in Ukraine
Call for Proposals: Transformative Capacity Development Program for CSOs in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum and COSPE, with support from the European Union, have launched a Call for Expressions of Interest for community-based organizations, civil society organizations, and CSO coalitions in Zimbabwe. This initiative is part of the CS4Zim … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Transformative Capacity Development Program for CSOs in Zimbabwe
National Bank of Greece’s Innovation and Technology Competition
Deadline: 15-Oct-2025 The National Bank of Greece S.A. has announced the 16th edition of its Innovation & Technology Competition to support new, original, and innovative business ideas and proposals based on new technologies, research outcomes, and startup initiatives. The focus areas of … [Read more...] about National Bank of Greece’s Innovation and Technology Competition
British Council announces Youth Connect Program (Jordan)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The British Council has announced a call for proposals for Jordanian Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to support the implementation of its flagship Youth Connect programme across Jordan. This opportunity is designed for organisations with a strong focus on youth and … [Read more...] about British Council announces Youth Connect Program (Jordan)
Submissions open for Visegrad Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Visegrad Fund has opened its first call of 2025 for Visegrad Grants, offering a unique opportunity for organizations to foster regional collaboration across Central Europe. Projects can focus on one or more of the fund’s seven thematic areas: culture and common … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Visegrad Grants Program
Better Politics Foundation launches Ideation Grants
Deadline: 24-Sep-2025 The Better Politics Foundation is seeking applications for Ideation Grants to support new, bold ideas from early-stage, non-partisan organizations or individuals that are working to build better politics in Europe. These grants are designed to encourage innovative … [Read more...] about Better Politics Foundation launches Ideation Grants
Request for Applications: Foundation Research Grants (New Zealand)
Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Asia New Zealand Foundation offers to support international travel and fieldwork for researchers undertaking contemporary, forward-looking projects in Asia. New Zealand researchers now have the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to support travel and … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Foundation Research Grants (New Zealand)
RFAs: Strengthening the capacities of the Court of Auditors of the Kingdom of Morocco
Deadline: 10-Nov-2025 The European Commission has launched a new project opportunity titled “Strengthening the capacities of the Court of Auditors of the Kingdom of Morocco in certification of state accounts, evaluation of public programs and projects and assessment of budget execution.” This … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening the capacities of the Court of Auditors of the Kingdom of Morocco
Submit Applications for Harmony Fund (Costa Rica)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Harmony Projects has opened its annual Harmony Fund, a community grants program rooted in its mission of social enterprise and grounded in the wellbeing of Nosara. The fund is designed to channel small grants toward local nonprofits that are actively engaged in … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Harmony Fund (Costa Rica)
Submit Applications for Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Grant Program (Lebanon)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Applicants are now invited to submit applications for Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Grant Program. The foundation’s Country Programme in Lebanon aims to nurture democratic governance, foster socio-economic progress, and build bridges across divisions—all through … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Grant Program (Lebanon)
Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Australian Embassy in Vienna is inviting expressions of interest for the 2025–26 Australian Direct Aid Program (DAP) from community groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and educational institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This small grants program, funded … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy Direct Aid Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina
RFPs: Investigative Journalism Grant Programme (Belgium)
Deadline: 13-Nov-2025 The Pascal Decroos Fund is accepting applications for its Investigative Journalism Grant Programme to advance investigative journalism in Dutch-language media in Belgium. The programme awards grants to distinctive journalistic projects. The grant gives experienced as well … [Read more...] about RFPs: Investigative Journalism Grant Programme (Belgium)
CFAs: Amani Africa Training Institute on the African Union 2025
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Amani Africa Media and Research Services invites professionals to its fifth Training Institute on the African Union, scheduled for October 16 to 18, 2025, in Addis Ababa. At a critical juncture marked by new leadership and shifting global dynamics, this immersive … [Read more...] about CFAs: Amani Africa Training Institute on the African Union 2025
Transformational Knowledge on Democracies under Change Funding Programme (Germany)
Deadline: 09-Sep-2025 This Funding Programme addresses transformation processes of democracies in times of multiple crises and their societal impact. The Volkswagen Foundation's funding programme, "Transformational Knowledge on Democracies under Change," addresses the transformation processes … [Read more...] about Transformational Knowledge on Democracies under Change Funding Programme (Germany)
RASTA – PIDE and Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants (Pakistan)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Eighth Call for the Competitive Grants Programme (CGP 8.0) seeks to support homegrown, evidence-based, and policy-oriented research that can provide practical solutions to Pakistan's critical development challenges. Economic Transformation, Productivity, and … [Read more...] about RASTA – PIDE and Planning Commission Competitive Research Grants (Pakistan)
Digital Society Research Grant for Industry in Malaysia (Cycle 2)
Deadline: 22-Sep-2025 The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is currently accepting applications for its Digital Society Research Grant for Industry to grow the evidence base necessary for the nation to optimize the advancements made in communications infrastructure and service … [Read more...] about Digital Society Research Grant for Industry in Malaysia (Cycle 2)
Call for Concept Notes: Policy Responses to Address Conflict Economies in Borderlands
Deadline: 17-Sep-2025 XCEPT has announced a call for concept notes to commission research on policy and programme interventions in conflict-affected borderlands, with the aim of generating actionable insights to address challenges related to conflict economies. The focus is on examining policy … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: Policy Responses to Address Conflict Economies in Borderlands
Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi: Small Scale Projects
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi has announced a call for proposals for Small Scale Projects (SSPs) for the year 2026. These projects aim to foster positive change within the framework of the Czech Republic's Development Cooperation. Eligible organizations … [Read more...] about Embassy of the Czech Republic in New Delhi: Small Scale Projects
Official Development Assistance 2025: Supporting NGO Partnerships in Malta
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Malta’s Foreign Policy, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism provides Official Development Assistance (ODA) in countries and sectors eligible to receive such assistance. Malta's voluntary sector is gaining fresh momentum … [Read more...] about Official Development Assistance 2025: Supporting NGO Partnerships in Malta
RFPs: Strengthening Child Participation through National Dialogue and Civic Engagement (Senegal)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025 UNICEF has launched a call for expressions of interest for the AVENIR project to enhance the role of Children’s Municipal Councils (CME) as key mechanisms for civic engagement, leadership development, and participation of children in governance in Senegal. The focus is … [Read more...] about RFPs: Strengthening Child Participation through National Dialogue and Civic Engagement (Senegal)
Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Awards
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Commonwealth Youth Awards to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities. The main objectives of the Commonwealth Youth Awards are to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Awards
Call for Proposals: Open Data Fund for Central America
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The UK government is inviting proposals for the Open Data Fund for Central America 2025-2026 to enhance transparency, civic engagement, and digital inclusion across the region. The focus of this initiative is on digital inclusion and connectivity, gender equality, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Open Data Fund for Central America
RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization invites eligible organizations to submit activity proposals under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), aiming to activate science for inclusive sustainable … [Read more...] about RFAs: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development
Apply Now: Short-Term Scholarship for Armenian Studies
Deadline: 03-Dec-2025 The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is inviting applications for its Short-Term Scholarship to support qualified students, academics, and researchers in Armenian Studies to participate in activities related to their field of research. The grant amount is based on proposals … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Short-Term Scholarship for Armenian Studies
CFPs: Protection and Solution of Refugees and Asylum Seekers – Community Engagement and Women Empowerment (Tanzania)
Deadline: 05-Sep-2025 The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is inviting expressions of interest from qualified partners to implement a multi-year initiative focused on community engagement, gender equality, and the empowerment of women and marginalized groups among refugees … [Read more...] about CFPs: Protection and Solution of Refugees and Asylum Seekers – Community Engagement and Women Empowerment (Tanzania)
Youth Local Government Accountability Fellowship Cohort 3 (Nigeria)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 The Spotlight NG is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Youth Local Government Accountability Fellowship. The Spotlight for Transparency and Accountability Youth Program is designed to empower young people to actively engage in fostering social … [Read more...] about Youth Local Government Accountability Fellowship Cohort 3 (Nigeria)
Angela Merkel Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Fundación Academia has announced the Angela Merkel Research and Mobility Grants, aimed at researchers working on their doctoral thesis. This call offers 18 “Carlos V European Award” European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies, in line with Decree 54/2018. … [Read more...] about Angela Merkel Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies
Submissions open for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships, which support mid-career professionals from low and middle-income countries. Fellows spend time at a UK host organisation within their sector to engage in professional development. The CSC aims to … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
