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.

Voice of the Community in local Self-Government Competition – Ukraine

Deadline: 21-Aug-23 Global Communities invites qualified civil society organizations (CSOs) with experience in public engagement, community engagement, youth work, and capacity building of local CSOs to apply for "Voice of the Community in local Self-Government" Competition. USAID's … [Read more...] about Voice of the Community in local Self-Government Competition – Ukraine

Local EYEs Grant Programme for Non-Profit Organisations

Deadline: 5-Sep-23 Are you part of a youth organisation, or know an organisation that might be interested? Apply now to organise the next gathering of young Europeans, right in your hometown! The European Parliament is providing financial support through grants to two non-profit organisations … [Read more...] about Local EYEs Grant Programme for Non-Profit Organisations

Nominations open for WSA Global Award

Deadline: 13-Oct-23 WSA (World Summit Awards) is inviting all UN member states to nominate their best local digital solutions for the Global Award. WSA selects and promotes local digital innovation improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge … [Read more...] about Nominations open for WSA Global Award

Urban Futures Project: Youth Action for Inclusive, Climate Resilient Cities in Zimbabwe and Zambia

Deadline: 21-Aug-23 Hivos Southern Africa is seeking proposals for the Urban Futures Program to support organizations/consortiums proposing innovative ways to promote youth Inclusive platforms where young people can address the key challenges affecting youth regarding Climate Change and Food … [Read more...] about Urban Futures Project: Youth Action for Inclusive, Climate Resilient Cities in Zimbabwe and Zambia

Request for Proposals: Western Kenya Sanitation Project

Deadline: 16-Aug-23 To support county governments in improving their sanitation and menstrual hygiene management in alignment with the established GOK frameworks, the United States Agency for International Development Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) has launched the Western Kenya Sanitation … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Western Kenya Sanitation Project

European Commission’s Open Source Observatory Award

Deadline: 21-Sep-23 The European Commission (EC) launches Open Source Observatory (OSOR) Award to honour and showcase the best open source solutions and initiatives created by or for the public administrations in Europe. As public services become increasingly more digital, OSOR wants to shine … [Read more...] about European Commission’s Open Source Observatory Award

Direct Aid Program for NGOs, CSOs and Community-Based Organisations

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 Applicants are encouraged to apply for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) to fund projects that advance development and/or human rights objectives. The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the … [Read more...] about Direct Aid Program for NGOs, CSOs and Community-Based Organisations

Call for Nominations: Mark Palmer Prize 2023

Deadline: 15 Nov 2023 Freedom House is soliciting nominations for the 2024 Mark Palmer Prize, which recognizes exceptional achievements to protect and advance democracy by diplomats and officials serving in intergovernmental institutions. Freedom House calls for nominations for the 2024 Mark … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Mark Palmer Prize 2023

CREation: Medium Project Funding Program (up to $30,000) – Canada

Deadline: 31-Aug-23 CREation Medium Funding Stream is providing grants to support Indigenous youth-led projects and groups non-profits that seek to create impactful community change and increase the wellness, resiliency and engagement of Indigenous youth. Projects must be led by 3+ Indigenous … [Read more...] about CREation: Medium Project Funding Program (up to $30,000) – Canada

Call for Proposals: European Narrative Observatory to fight Disinformation post-COVID 19

Deadline: 22-Sep-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for the European narrative observatory to fight disinformation post-COVID 19. Objectives The pilot project will work on the following objectives: to monitor, analyse and measure the emergence and impact of narratives … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: European Narrative Observatory to fight Disinformation post-COVID 19

Apply for Multitudes Incubation and Scaling Grants – Europe

Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity If you are an organisation or a collective based in Europe, are working towards building more inclusive, hopeful, and human politics in Europe, need resources and support to elevate your initiative or organisation to the next level, then the incubation and scaling … [Read more...] about Apply for Multitudes Incubation and Scaling Grants – Europe

Capacity Building Programme for Organisations (South Africa)

Deadline: 7-Aug-23 The Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa (NACOSA) invites community based organisations (CBOs) in Gauteng, the Northern Cape and the Western Cape to apply for training, mentoring, coaching and technical assistance under the Capacity Building Programme. The … [Read more...] about Capacity Building Programme for Organisations (South Africa)

NOFO: African Regional Democracy Fund for Mali

Deadline: 28-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy Bamako announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects through the African Regional Democracy Fund. Objectives The program aims to support Malian civil society organizations – especially those representing … [Read more...] about NOFO: African Regional Democracy Fund for Mali

Women Peace and Security Program in Ukraine

Deadline: 11-Sep-23 The Department of State’s Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) is seeking applications to advance Women Peace and Security in Ukraine (WPS) by promoting women’s meaningful participation in Ukraine’s governance and decision-making on conflict prevention, … [Read more...] about Women Peace and Security Program in Ukraine

Call for Applications: Implementation of Second Iraqi National Action Plan (INAP II)

Deadline: 22-Aug-23 UN Women is looking to partner with an NGO to support the implementation of 2 sectoral plans at the governorate level for the Governorates of Ninewa and Thi Qar. UN Women is currently implementing a project titled “Advancing the Implementation of the Second Iraq National … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Implementation of Second Iraqi National Action Plan (INAP II)

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Investment Screening Mechanism in Chile

Deadline: 31-Aug-2023 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to raise awareness about the benefits of investment screening for national … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: Investment Screening Mechanism in Chile

FCDO-UKRI Senior Research Fellowships 2023 (UK)

Deadline: 29-Aug-2023 The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in partnership with UKRI is seeking applications for the Senior Research Fellowships 2023. Scope FCDO, in partnership with EPSRC, NERC and UKRI aim to fund a cohort of up to 10 SRFs (one fellow per theme) to … [Read more...] about FCDO-UKRI Senior Research Fellowships 2023 (UK)

Apply now for Health & Humanity Summit 2023

Deadline: 17-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) South Asia inaugural Health and Humanity Summit that aims to be a platform for critical discourse on humanitarian and public health issues, encouraging new perspectives and innovative … [Read more...] about Apply now for Health & Humanity Summit 2023

Commonwealth Professional Fellowships for Mid-Career Professionals

Deadline: 16-Aug-23 Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships for mid-career professionals from low and middle income countries to spend a period of time at a UK host organisation working in their sector for a programme of professional development. Purpose: To … [Read more...] about Commonwealth Professional Fellowships for Mid-Career Professionals

UN Women: Promoting Women’s Participation and Leadership in Governance, Peace and Security (Zimbabwe)

Deadline: 11-Aug-23 UN Women Zimbabwe seeks to engage a Non Governmental Organization to support the implementation of activities under the Governance and Peace building portfolio. Under the frame of the project, work undertaken will contribute towards women' political participation, … [Read more...] about UN Women: Promoting Women’s Participation and Leadership in Governance, Peace and Security (Zimbabwe)

U.S. Embassy Port of Spain: Public Affairs Annual Program

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “PAS POS”) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). PAS POS invites proposals that … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Port of Spain: Public Affairs Annual Program

Call for Applications: “Together against Discrimination” Project (Turkey)

Deadline: 8-Aug-23 Together with the Association for Monitoring Equal Rights (AMER), the Netherlands Helsinki Committee is launching a call for proposals within the EU funded project “Together against discrimination: Building a civil society coalition to improve access to justice for victims of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: “Together against Discrimination” Project (Turkey)

Call for Applications – Core Grants

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The SMART Balkans Project announces a Second Public Call for Core Grants Applications, for applicants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia as … [Read more...] about Call for Applications – Core Grants

Call for Project Bids: Promote and Protect Human Rights in Iraq

Deadline: 5-Aug-23 The British Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce a call for bids for the financial year 2023 to 2024 under the Magna Carta Fund. The United Kingdom remains committed to a stable and prosperous Iraq by supporting human rights and civil society. In particular, they … [Read more...] about Call for Project Bids: Promote and Protect Human Rights in Iraq

Call for Applications: Mentorship Programme 2023 (Uganda)

Deadline: 4-Aug-23 The Centre for Health, Human Rights and Development seeks to support a group of young females affiliated to organisations in the areas of Advocacy, Gender and Climate Change, Public speaking and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights as part of its mentorship … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Mentorship Programme 2023 (Uganda)

Call for Proposals: Kijana Jihusishe – “Youth Promoting Peaceful 2022 Elections” in Kenya

Deadline: 28-Jul-23 The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) has announced a call for proposals to contribute to the strengthening of female and male youth leadership capacities for a nonviolent, free, and inclusive 2022 electoral process in Kenya. Life & Peace Institute has been implementing … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Kijana Jihusishe – “Youth Promoting Peaceful 2022 Elections” in Kenya

European Commission offers grants to strengthen Civil Society Organisations in Suriname

Deadline: 31-Aug-23 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals to strengthen civil societies as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right. The CSO programme shall exclusively contribute to an enabling environment for civil society, a more inclusive CSO … [Read more...] about European Commission offers grants to strengthen Civil Society Organisations in Suriname

Call for Proposals: STEG Larger Research Grants

Deadline: 19-Sep-23 The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) and the Yale Research Initiative on Innovation and Scale (Y-RISE) invite applications to the fourth call for proposals for Larger Research Grants (LRGs). LRGs of up to £100,000 (For this funding call, the £100,000 cap … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: STEG Larger Research Grants

Call for Proposals: Strengthening Prevention of Human Trafficking (Timor-Leste)

Deadline: 16-Aug-23 UN Women is seeking proposals to upscale the path towards the economic empowerment of rural women, by supporting a project that will approach in a holistic way several challenges that weavers face. Objectives The objective of this project is focus in five strategic areas … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Prevention of Human Trafficking (Timor-Leste)

Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub) Cohort 2

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub) seeks to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) working to push back civic space restrictions in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal through series of training programmes, coaching and other technical support … [Read more...] about Civic Space Resource Hub (CSR-Hub) Cohort 2

MQ Mental Health Transdisciplinary Research Grants

Deadline: 8-Sep-23 MQ Mental Health Research and Wellcome are seeking applications for the MQ Mental Health Transdisciplinary Research Grants to support researchers outside psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience to apply bold and novel ideas and methods from their discipline to mental health … [Read more...] about MQ Mental Health Transdisciplinary Research Grants

(NOFO) Combatting Forced Labor in Cuban Medical Missions

Deadline: 12-Aug-23 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement(s) from qualified entities to implement the Combatting Forced Labor in Cuban Medical Missions program. Objectives This program would contribute to the U.S. … [Read more...] about (NOFO) Combatting Forced Labor in Cuban Medical Missions

Grants to support Civil Society and Media Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia

Deadline: 28-Aug-23 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals to strengthen the participatory democracy and the EU accession and approximation process in North Macedonia by empowering civil society and media organisations to contribute actively in the sector reforms in view of the EU … [Read more...] about Grants to support Civil Society and Media Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia

Funding Opportunity: Africa Regional Democracy Fund in Niger

Deadline: 25-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Niamey / Bureau of African Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms for local communities living in … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity: Africa Regional Democracy Fund in Niger

Young Pacific Leaders Regional Workshop on Media Literacy and Journalism

Deadline: 1-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to develop and implement a three-day Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Regional Workshop sometime … [Read more...] about Young Pacific Leaders Regional Workshop on Media Literacy and Journalism

African Union Media Fellowship Programme

Deadline: 23-Jul-23 The African Union Media Fellowship Programme for 2023-2024 is inviting African media professionals passionate about promoting development-focused stories using emerging technologies in various media forms. To ensure Africa is at the forefront of defining and telling its own … [Read more...] about African Union Media Fellowship Programme

Call for Project Proposals: RYCOnnecting You(th) Programme 2023

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is seeking applications for the RYCOnnecting You(th) Programme 2023. RYCO initiates and participates in policy-making and advocates for reform. It supports the development of a political and social environment that empowers and … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals: RYCOnnecting You(th) Programme 2023

Civic Innovation Fund in Europe

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 Do you have a project idea in the field of civic education that lacks funding? Are you a member of a young NGO in civic education and searching for financial support? Then apply for the call for projects of Civic Innovation Fund and get a chance to make your project come true! … [Read more...] about Civic Innovation Fund in Europe

English Access Microscholarship Program for Halabja (Iraq)

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil (Consulate) announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement the English Access Microscholarship Program for Halabja Governorate, in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The Consulate’s Public … [Read more...] about English Access Microscholarship Program for Halabja (Iraq)

English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate (Iraq)

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The U.S. Consulate General in Erbil (Consulate) announces an open competition for eligible organizations to submit proposals to develop and implement the English Access Microscholarship Program for the community of Sheikhan, in Duhok Governorate, in the Iraqi Kurdistan … [Read more...] about English Access Microscholarship Program for Sheikhan, Duhok Governorate (Iraq)

Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program 2024

Deadline: 28-Aug-23 The Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program is providing an unparalleled opportunity to highly qualified, young professionals from Asia and the Pacific Islands that aims to strengthen their leadership skills and gain in-depth knowledge of Asia's critical development … [Read more...] about Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program 2024

Grants to support CSOs as Independent Actors of Good Governance & Development in Guinea-Bissau

Deadline: 21-Aug-23 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to support civil society organizations as independent actors of good governance and development in Guinea-Bissau. The current “Thematic Program for Civil Society Organizations” (CSO program) is funded under the NDICI — Global … [Read more...] about Grants to support CSOs as Independent Actors of Good Governance & Development in Guinea-Bissau

Call for Project Applications to support Civil Society Organizations throughout Turkey

Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul hereby announces a call for project applications to promote collaboration between Sweden and Türkiye by disbursing grants. The aim is to support civil society organizations throughout Türkiye, to serve as a resource for the … [Read more...] about Call for Project Applications to support Civil Society Organizations throughout Turkey

Tinker Foundation’s 2023 Institutional Grant Program

Deadline: 26-Jul-23 The Tinker Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Institutional Grants program to provide project funding to organizations working to improve the lives of Latin Americans, with an emphasis on support for organizations in the region. The Foundation funds … [Read more...] about Tinker Foundation’s 2023 Institutional Grant Program

Call for Applications: Changemakers Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 5 August 2023 Do your projects prioritise environmental sustainability, social well-being and robust governance practices? Are you driving social change in your community in the following areas: Health, Entrepreneurship, Environment, and Leadership? If yes, then apply now for the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Changemakers Innovation Challenge

Call for Proposals: Civil Society Organizations on Women Political Participation – Lebanon

Deadline: 24-Jul-23 UN Women Lebanon Office welcomes proposals for partnerships to achieve results under its Women’s Political Participation Programme, with a specific focus to increase women's participation in and impact on decision-making in political and civic spaces. Focus Areas This is … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Civil Society Organizations on Women Political Participation – Lebanon

Call for Proposals: Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Project (South Africa)

Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to South Africa calls to submit project applications for the Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion activity in the Republic of South Africa in 2023. Embassy calls for submission of applications for the implementation of the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Development Cooperation and Democracy Promotion Project (South Africa)

Call for Applications: Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship Programme 2023 (Ghana)

Deadline: 25-Jul-23 Are you a young journalist or a fresh journalism graduate based in Ghana who seeks to specialise in critical, fact-based, in-depth, and investigative reporting? The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) is inviting applications for the 3rd edition of the Next Generation … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship Programme 2023 (Ghana)

Call for Proposals: Support Governmental Partners, Women Leaders and CSOs in Iraq & Yemen

Deadline: 30-Jul-23 UN Women is looking to partner with an NGO to advance the Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) agenda by supporting governmental partner and CSOs. The project will strengthen the government and civil society’s capacity in advocacy, communications, coordination, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Support Governmental Partners, Women Leaders and CSOs in Iraq & Yemen