Democracy & Good Governance

Apply now for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Mauritius)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The High Commission of Canada in South Africa has launched the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2026 call for proposals to support small-scale, high-impact projects in Mauritius. Selected projects are expected to begin implementation in Fall 2026. The average CFLI … [Read more...] about Apply now for Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Mauritius)

Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Madagascar)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The High Commission of Canada in South Africa has launched the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives call for proposals to support around four small-scale, high-impact projects in Madagascar. Selected projects are expected to begin implementation from Fall 2026. The average … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Madagascar)

Call for Applications: CFLI Local Development Projects (Lesotho)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The High Commission of Canada in South Africa has launched the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2026 call for proposals to support locally driven projects in Lesotho. Around two small-scale, high-impact projects are expected to be selected for implementation starting in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: CFLI Local Development Projects (Lesotho)

Open Call: Canada Fund for Local Development Projects (Namibia)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2026 call for proposals in Namibia supports small-scale, high-impact projects designed and implemented by local partners. Selected projects are expected to begin implementation in Fall 2026 and must align with Global Affairs Canada’s … [Read more...] about Open Call: Canada Fund for Local Development Projects (Namibia)

Applications open for CFLI Local Development Support (South Africa)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2026 call for proposals in South Africa supports small-scale, high-impact projects designed and implemented by local partners. Around five projects are expected to be selected for implementation from Fall 2026. The average CFLI … [Read more...] about Applications open for CFLI Local Development Support (South Africa)

CFPs: Hromada Social Protection Data Framework Development (Ukraine)

Deadline: 24-Jul-2026 UNICEF has launched a call for expression of interest to support the development of a Hromada Social Protection Dataset Framework in Ukraine. The initiative will strengthen local-level social protection data systems, improve evidence-based planning, and support better … [Read more...] about CFPs: Hromada Social Protection Data Framework Development (Ukraine)

Call for Proposals: Direct Aid Program for Community Development

Deadline: 13-Jul-2026 The Direct Aid Program (DAP) 2027 provides small grants funded by Australia’s Official Development Assistance to support locally led development projects in eligible African countries. It focuses on practical, high-impact community outcomes in areas such as gender equality, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Direct Aid Program for Community Development

Open Call: Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Resource Management (Burundi)

Deadline: 20-Jul-2026 Enabel has launched a call for proposals under the RE2CLID project to strengthen citizen engagement and support the co-creation of nature-based solutions for sustainable natural resource management in urban and peri-urban areas of Burundi. The call focuses on inclusive … [Read more...] about Open Call: Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Resource Management (Burundi)

Bright Futures Fund Community Grants Programme (Australia)

Deadline: 02-Aug-2026 The Bright Futures Fund Community Grants Programme is a large-scale community investment initiative delivered by TasNetworks, a Tasmanian Government-owned electricity transmission and distribution company. It is designed to ensure that major infrastructure development in the … [Read more...] about Bright Futures Fund Community Grants Programme (Australia)

Call for Evidence-Based Advocacy Projects (Croatia)

Deadline: 04-Sep-2026 The Call for Evidence-Based Advocacy Projects is a structured funding programme designed to strengthen democratic governance in Croatia by supporting civil society organisations that rely on research, data, and policy evidence. The programme encourages organisations to move … [Read more...] about Call for Evidence-Based Advocacy Projects (Croatia)

Domestic Grants for Democracy and Human Rights (Taiwan)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2026 The Domestic Grants Program is now open for applications to support initiatives that promote democracy, human rights, research, and international engagement in Taiwan. The programme encourages academic, civic, and research-based organisations to implement activities that … [Read more...] about Domestic Grants for Democracy and Human Rights (Taiwan)

Western Balkans Fund Regional Academy Initiative

Deadline: 25-Jun-2026 The Western Balkans Fund has launched the Regional Academy on Dialogue and Culture of Cooperation, a pilot regional programme designed to strengthen collaboration, mutual understanding, and inclusive dialogue among junior professionals and emerging leaders across the Western … [Read more...] about Western Balkans Fund Regional Academy Initiative

Call No. 7 for Bilateral Cooperation in Civil Society Sector

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia has opened Call No. 7 for Bilateral Cooperation to strengthen partnerships between civil society organisations in Slovakia and organisations from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. The call supports structured cooperation focused on … [Read more...] about Call No. 7 for Bilateral Cooperation in Civil Society Sector

Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Grants (Cuba)

Deadline: 15-Aug-2026 The U.S. Embassy in Cuba Public Diplomacy Grant Program provides funding for projects that promote democratic values, human rights, freedom of expression, and individual prosperity. The programme supports civil society initiatives that increase access to independent … [Read more...] about Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Grants (Cuba)

MEG3 Local Government Development Programme (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Deadline: 03-Jul-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is inviting applications from eligible local self-government units in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen local governance, improve public service delivery, and enhance water supply and wastewater management systems. The … [Read more...] about MEG3 Local Government Development Programme (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Call for Human Rights and Democracy Support Programme (Jamaica)

Deadline: 13-Aug-2026 The European Commission Human Rights and Democracy Support Programme in Jamaica supports civil society organisations, democracy actors and human rights defenders working to promote fundamental freedoms, inclusive governance, accountability and the protection of human rights. … [Read more...] about Call for Human Rights and Democracy Support Programme (Jamaica)

3rd Call for ReCIPE Big Research Grant Program

Deadline: 11-Aug-2026 The ReCIPE Big Research Grant Program provides third-call Big Research Grants of up to £100,000 for research on the relationship between conflict, economic growth and public policy. The program supports large-scale, policy-relevant research projects that examine peace, … [Read more...] about 3rd Call for ReCIPE Big Research Grant Program

Apply now for Coordination and Capacity Kick-off Grants (Poland)

Deadline: 01-Sep-2026 The LANGSPIL Interdisciplinary Call Coordination and Capacity Kick-off Grants help Polish research organisations create international research partnerships with institutions from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. The programme supports interdisciplinary basic research, … [Read more...] about Apply now for Coordination and Capacity Kick-off Grants (Poland)

GRIEG BIS: Excellence in International Research Collaboration (Poland)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026 The GRIEG BIS call supports collaborative basic research projects between Polish research organisations and partners from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. The programme aims to strengthen scientific excellence, international cooperation, Open Science, interdisciplinary … [Read more...] about GRIEG BIS: Excellence in International Research Collaboration (Poland)

Applications Open: Social Investment Gateway Programme (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The Social Investment Gateway Programme provides free 12-month support to charities, social enterprises, and community organisations that want to strengthen their trading models and prepare for social investment. The programme helps organisations improve business systems, … [Read more...] about Applications Open: Social Investment Gateway Programme (United Kingdom)

Open Call No. 5 for Organisational Grants (Slovakia)

Deadline: 11-Sep-2026 The Open Call No. 5 for Organisational Grants provides multi-year institutional funding to established Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Slovakia. The programme supports organisations working on democracy, human rights, equality, civic participation, environmental justice, … [Read more...] about Open Call No. 5 for Organisational Grants (Slovakia)

Call for Proposals: Rosa Stand With Us Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The Rosa Stand With Us Fund is a UK-based grant programme that supports women’s and girls’ organisations working on the frontline against male violence. It focuses on strengthening organisational capacity, leadership, governance, partnerships, and financial sustainability … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Rosa Stand With Us Fund (United Kingdom)

Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program

Deadline: 21-Jun-2026 The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is a pan-African internship initiative that prepares young professionals for leadership roles in resource governance, energy policy, and sustainable development. The program combines practical work experience, policy … [Read more...] about Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program

RFAs: Local Stories on the Role of Civic Participation Program (Ukraine)

Deadline: 24-Jun-2026 The Local Stories on the Role of Civic Participation Program is designed to support regional journalists in producing high-quality media content that explores the relationship between citizens, local authorities, and community development. The fellowship encourages fact-based … [Read more...] about RFAs: Local Stories on the Role of Civic Participation Program (Ukraine)

Call for Applications: Nigeria Green Academy 2026

Deadline: 17-Jun-2026 The Nigeria Green Academy 2026 is inviting applications from young changemakers in Nigeria who want to build skills, networks, and practical tools for addressing governance and development challenges. The programme supports youth leadership, civil society engagement, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Nigeria Green Academy 2026

RIZA Grants for Migrant and Refugee Women’s Rights Organisations

Deadline: 31-Jul-2026 The RIZA initiative is a multi-year EU funding programme designed to strengthen grassroots organisations working on fundamental rights, gender equality, democracy, and social inclusion, with a strong focus on migrant and refugee women. It runs over three … [Read more...] about RIZA Grants for Migrant and Refugee Women’s Rights Organisations

Call for Proposals: Strengthening Civil Society and Local Governance in Zimbabwe

Deadline: 21-Jul-2026 The European Commission is inviting proposals from eligible non-profit organizations to strengthen civil society participation in governance, accountability, justice, and sustainable local economic development in Zimbabwe. With a total budget of €6 million, the program … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Civil Society and Local Governance in Zimbabwe

Call for EOIs: Governance Support to UNICEF-Supported Learning Centres in Gaza (Palestine)

Deadline: 23-Jun-2026 UNICEF is seeking applications from NGOs and civil society organizations to support the implementation of governance systems across UNICEF-supported Learning Centres in Gaza. The initiative aims to strengthen participation, accountability, safeguarding, inclusion, community … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Governance Support to UNICEF-Supported Learning Centres in Gaza (Palestine)

RFPs: Development of an ESG Framework for Hospitals (India)

Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a Request for Proposal (RFP) to develop an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Framework for hospitals in India. The initiative aims to strengthen sustainability, social responsibility, and governance … [Read more...] about RFPs: Development of an ESG Framework for Hospitals (India)

International Talent Development Scholarship Program

Deadline: 15-Jul-2026 Applications are now open for the International Talent Development Scholarship Program, which supports international students and doctoral researchers pursuing academic studies or long-term research stays in Germany. Funded by the Federal Foreign Office, the scholarship … [Read more...] about International Talent Development Scholarship Program

Community-Led Sanitation Governance Pilot Funding Opportunity (Ghana)

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 Applications are now open under the Reverse Call for Proposal (RCFP) launched by NORSAAC through the Reimagining International NGOs (RINGO) initiative to support a community-led sanitation governance project in the Sagnarigu Municipality of Ghana. The initiative seeks funding … [Read more...] about Community-Led Sanitation Governance Pilot Funding Opportunity (Ghana)

RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society and Human Rights in Namibia

Deadline: 17-Jul-2026 The European Commission is inviting grant applications to strengthen civil society, protect human rights, expand civic space, and promote democratic governance in Namibia. The programme supports coalition-building, policy advocacy, legal reform, protection of marginalized … [Read more...] about RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society and Human Rights in Namibia

Call for EOI to Strengthen Children’s Municipal Councils (Senegal)

Deadline: 16-Jun-2026 UNICEF is seeking Expressions of Interest from qualified NGOs to strengthen and sustain Senegal’s national network of Children's Municipal Councils (CMEs). With an indicative budget of USD 80,000, the initiative aims to enhance child participation in governance, strengthen … [Read more...] about Call for EOI to Strengthen Children’s Municipal Councils (Senegal)

Apply now for BIRN Reporting Democracy Grant

Deadline: 01-Jul-2026 The Reporting Democracy Grant is offering funding to journalists and journalism teams from the Visegrad and Balkan region to support the production of in-depth reporting on issues affecting democracy in Central and Southeast Europe. The initiative aims to strengthen quality … [Read more...] about Apply now for BIRN Reporting Democracy Grant

Open Call: Slovak Aid Small Grants for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadline: 22-Jun-2026 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, together with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Sarajevo, has launched the Small Grants Call for Proposals 2026 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The program supports small-scale development projects in areas such as … [Read more...] about Open Call: Slovak Aid Small Grants for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Call for EOIs: Strengthening Child Protection Systems to Address CEFMU (Philippines)

Deadline: 10-Jun-2026 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is inviting applications to strengthen child protection systems and improve governance, coordination, and service delivery to prevent and respond to Child, Early and Forced Marriage and Unions … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Strengthening Child Protection Systems to Address CEFMU (Philippines)

Call for Proposals: Quick-Response Small Projects/Actions (Slovenia)

Deadline: 31-Dec-2026 The Quick-Response Small Projects/Actions programme provides rapid-response grants to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Slovenia that need to address urgent societal, democratic, human rights, and environmental challenges. The programme supports advocacy, legal actions, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Quick-Response Small Projects/Actions (Slovenia)

CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organizations in Suriname

Deadline: 16-Jul-2026 The European Commission is inviting proposals from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations to strengthen human rights, democracy, good governance, social inclusion, and sustainable development in Suriname. With a total budget of EUR 422,000, the … [Read more...] about CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organizations in Suriname

U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Uruguay)

Deadline: 30-Jun-2026 The U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Section is seeking a qualified organization to administer a Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Uruguay. The selected organization will manage a competitive grants process supporting projects that strengthen U.S.-Uruguay … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Montevideo Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Uruguay)

Call for Advancing Women’s Leadership and Peacebuilding (South Sudan)

Deadline: 12-Jun-2026 UN Women is inviting grant applications to strengthen women’s leadership, peacebuilding, governance participation, and economic empowerment in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal states. The programme provides funding between USD 50,000 and USD 115,000 for qualified … [Read more...] about Call for Advancing Women’s Leadership and Peacebuilding (South Sudan)

First Call for Thematic Projects on Democratic Values and Human Rights (Poland)

Deadline: 29-Jul-2026 Civil society organisations in Poland can apply for funding to implement thematic projects that strengthen democratic values, promote the rule of law, and protect human rights. Grants ranging from EUR 10,000 to EUR 80,000 are available for eligible organisations, with … [Read more...] about First Call for Thematic Projects on Democratic Values and Human Rights (Poland)

Nominations open for Good Governance Awards (Ireland)

Deadline: 10-Sep-2026 The Good Governance Awards recognize and promote high standards of governance, transparency, accountability, and leadership among nonprofit organizations in Ireland. The awards encourage charities to produce high-quality annual reports and financial statements while … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Good Governance Awards (Ireland)

CFAs: Support for Civil Society, Human Rights and Press Freedom in Nigeria

Deadline: 19-Jun-2026 The European Commission has launched the Support to Civil Society and Human Rights in Nigeria Programme to strengthen the role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in governance, environmental protection, democracy, human rights, and sustainable development. The initiative … [Read more...] about CFAs: Support for Civil Society, Human Rights and Press Freedom in Nigeria

CFPs: North Macedonia Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The European Union has opened applications under the EU Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme 2025–2026 in North Macedonia to support projects focused on human rights, democracy, digital freedoms, and the rule of law. Eligible civil society organisations and NGOs can … [Read more...] about CFPs: North Macedonia Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme

CFAs: Strengthening Local Civil Society for Inclusive Governance

Deadline: 07-Jul-2026 The European Commission is funding civil society initiatives in the Central African Republic to strengthen democratic governance, human rights, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. The programme supports CSOs in improving citizen participation, accountability, … [Read more...] about CFAs: Strengthening Local Civil Society for Inclusive Governance

Call for Proposals: Promoting Inclusive Local Governance and Women’s Participation (Moldova)

Deadline: 11-Jun-2026 UN Women is inviting civil society organizations and consortiums in the Republic of Moldova to strengthen inclusive local governance by enhancing women’s leadership, civic participation, and community engagement in decision-making processes. The programme supports grassroots … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Promoting Inclusive Local Governance and Women’s Participation (Moldova)

Entries open for Democracy Hackathon 2026

Deadline: 05-Jun-2026 The Hack the Hate, Renew Democracy initiative is inviting multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative digital tools that combat online hate speech, disinformation, and harmful online behavior while strengthening democratic systems and public trust. Selected teams will … [Read more...] about Entries open for Democracy Hackathon 2026

Grants for Cultural Education, Governance, and Filipino Identity Initiatives (Philippines)

Deadline: 31-Aug-2026 The NCCA National Committee on Cultural Education (NCCE) opened multiple 2027 grant streams to strengthen cultural education, culture-based governance, heritage preservation, and community empowerment across the Philippines. Programs fund teaching-learning innovations, policy … [Read more...] about Grants for Cultural Education, Governance, and Filipino Identity Initiatives (Philippines)

RFAs: Rule of Law for Judiciary and Anti-Corruption Reforms (Macedonia)

Deadline: 25-Aug-2026 The Rule of Law (ROLAW III) programme is designed to reinforce the rule of law in North Macedonia. Its main goal is to improve the independence, efficiency, effectiveness, and professionalism of the justice system while also strengthening the country’s capacity to investigate … [Read more...] about RFAs: Rule of Law for Judiciary and Anti-Corruption Reforms (Macedonia)

RFAs: Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality

Deadline: 23-Sep-2026 The European Commission’s Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality is a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aimed at strengthening inclusive, equal, and resilient democratic societies across the EU. With €4.5 million in funding, it supports … [Read more...] about RFAs: Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality

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