Deadline: 1-Jul-23 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is inviting applicants for the Regional Reporting Fellowship Program to provide accurate, independent journalism in support of democracy and human rights. The goal of the RFE/RL Regional Reporting Fellowship is to equip aspiring journalists … [Read more...] about 2023 RFE/RL Regional Reporting Fellowship Program
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.
Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Jamaica
Deadline: 12-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Kingston Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Grants Program. Purpose of Grants: Project proposals should aim to strengthen ties between the United States … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Grants Program in Jamaica
100x Impact Accelerator Program (Second Cohort)
Deadline: 3-Jul-23 100x Impact Accelerator, a leading global impact accelerator based at the London School of Economics (LSE), is calling for applications to its second cohort to create the next generation of “social unicorns”– organisations working to achieve positive impact on the scale of … [Read more...] about 100x Impact Accelerator Program (Second Cohort)
Call for Concept Notes: Human Rights and Democracy Program – Mexico
Deadline: 28-Jul-23 The European Commission (EC) is soliciting concept notes for the Human Rights and Democracy Program. Priorities The Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy (2020 – 2024) establishes five lines of action that are interrelated and mutually reinforcing: Protect and … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: Human Rights and Democracy Program – Mexico
Civic Changemakers Fellowship Programme to create a Positive Impact using SDGs in Nigeria
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 TransparencIT selects and invites active community champions to develop and scale solutions for disrupting civic participation and improving governance and social justice in their communities. The Civic Changemakers Fellowship programme is a civic innovation and governance … [Read more...] about Civic Changemakers Fellowship Programme to create a Positive Impact using SDGs in Nigeria
Call for Proposals: Civil Society & Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programs (Panama)
Deadline: 13-Sep-23 The European Commission (EC) has launched a joint call for proposals under the Civil Society (NDICI - CSO) and Human Rights and Democracy (NDICI - HRD) thematic programs. Program Objectives and Priorities The overall objective of this call for proposals in accordance … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Civil Society & Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programs (Panama)
Youth and Education Exchange Program in Austria
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Vienna of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote and foster U.S. culture, shared values, disinformation and diversity, with a specific focus on the contemporary … [Read more...] about Youth and Education Exchange Program in Austria
ELF-Africa iLead Fellowship Program: Cohort 10 (Kenya)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 Are you a young leader ready to ignite change and make a lasting impact in Kenya? Apply now for the Cohort 10 of the iLEAD Fellowship by the Emerging Leaders Foundation Africa (ELF-Africa) to empower, support, and accompany young women and men on their journey towards … [Read more...] about ELF-Africa iLead Fellowship Program: Cohort 10 (Kenya)
Scholarship Program for Young University Graduates to experience Parliamentary Democracy
Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The German Bundestag invites politically and socially committed university graduates from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to a scholarship program in Berlin. In a four-week compact program, up to 16 scholarship holders can get to know the German … [Read more...] about Scholarship Program for Young University Graduates to experience Parliamentary Democracy
Entries Open for Good Governance Awards – Ireland
Deadline: 13-Sep-23 Entries are now open for the Good Governance Awards, an initiative that recognises and encourages adherence to good governance practice by nonprofits in Ireland. Carmichael is the leading specialist training and support body for nonprofits in Ireland. The training, … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Good Governance Awards – Ireland
Digital Democracy Accelerator Program (Cohort 1)
Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The People Powered offers the Digital Democracy Accelerator, a training and support program for governments and civil society organizations that want to design and launch participatory programs to develop policies to govern this space. Innovation in digital technology is … [Read more...] about Digital Democracy Accelerator Program (Cohort 1)
Local Grant: University Leadership and Engagement (Tunisia)
Deadline: 20-Jul-23 The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs’ Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC) and Embassy Tunis' Assistance Unit seek proposals that take specific, measurable action to address the decline in traditional modes of political participation among young people. Tunisian youth … [Read more...] about Local Grant: University Leadership and Engagement (Tunisia)
Grants to support CSOs, Democracy Activists and Human Rights Defenders – Senegal
Deadline: 21-Jul-23 The European Commission(EC) is seeking applications to support and strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs), democracy activists and human rights defenders. Objectives The specific objectives (SO) of this call for proposals are: For lot 1: Support to CSOs for … [Read more...] about Grants to support CSOs, Democracy Activists and Human Rights Defenders – Senegal
Submit Applications for PEPFAR Uganda Community Grants Program to Combat HIV/AIDS
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 U.S. Embassy, Kampala PEPFAR Uganda Small Grants Office is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Community Grants to Combat HIV/AIDS Program. PEPFAR Uganda invites proposals for projects that do one or more of the following: Promote HIV/AIDS … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for PEPFAR Uganda Community Grants Program to Combat HIV/AIDS
Call for Proposals to support CSOs to enhance Citizen Participation in Democratic Process
Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The Transatlantic Foundation (TF), in cooperation with the Engaging Central Europe (ECE) program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, is launching a dedicated Call for Proposals to support civil society organizations (CSOs) with the objective to enhance online and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to support CSOs to enhance Citizen Participation in Democratic Process
Open Call to strengthen the presence of Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Watchdog CSOs
Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The Transatlantic Foundation, in cooperation with the Engaging Central Europe (ECE) program of The German Marshall Found of the United States, is launching a dedicated Call for Proposals to strengthen the Presence of Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Watchdogs in Peripheral and … [Read more...] about Open Call to strengthen the presence of Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Watchdog CSOs
Culture and Art for Dialogue: Civil Society Organizations Capacity Building Grant Program (Turkey)
Deadline: 15-Jun-23 The ELELE DESTEK is pleased to announce an open call for applications to Culture and Art for Dialogue: Civil Society Organizations Capacity Building Grant Program. ELELE DESTEK, within the scope of the “Dialogue for Change Through Culture and Art (hand in hand) Project” … [Read more...] about Culture and Art for Dialogue: Civil Society Organizations Capacity Building Grant Program (Turkey)
Local Media for Democracy Grant Program
Deadline: 28-Sep-23 The Journalismfund.eu is now accepting applications for its Local Media for Democracy Grants Program. This media funding scheme injects €1.200.000 financial support to local, regional and community media who are struggling to serve the public interest in places where access … [Read more...] about Local Media for Democracy Grant Program
Grants to improve English Language Education in Ukrainian Schools
Deadline: 5-Jul-23 The Regional English Language Office (RELO) at the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to support English … [Read more...] about Grants to improve English Language Education in Ukrainian Schools
Call for Proposals to establish Women’s Political Leadership Academy (Georgia)
Deadline: 26-Jun-23 UN Women is seeking proposals to establish Women’s Political Leadership Academy - a tailored political literacy and voter-education programme for women activists. Women leaders, including LNOB women, have enhanced agency, voice and capacities to lead, monitor and promote … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to establish Women’s Political Leadership Academy (Georgia)
Call for Proposals: Cross-border Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
Deadline: 25-Jul-23 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to promote good neighbourly relations, foster Union integration and contribute to social, economic and territorial development of the programme cross-border area by developing sustainable nature-and-culture tourism. Objectives … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Cross-border Programme in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
DRL Open Competition for Building Evidence for an Integrated Human Rights Framework and Justice
Deadline: 18-Jul-23 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 an applied research program that supports the following goal: contribute to building a portfolio of … [Read more...] about DRL Open Competition for Building Evidence for an Integrated Human Rights Framework and Justice
U.S. Mission to South Africa: American Spaces Network Management Program
Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission to South Africa announces an open competition for organizations to apply to implement programming and outreach for its American Spaces Network. This network connects South African audiences to American people, institutions, … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to South Africa: American Spaces Network Management Program
Entries Open for Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) is pleased to announce the call for entries for the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023. The annual Uganda National Journalism Awards inspire and recognise journalism that informs and empowers the public, increases the … [Read more...] about Entries Open for Uganda National Journalism Awards 2023
Call for Applications to Counter Disinformation in Slovakia
Deadline: 15-Jun-23 The U.S. Embassy Bratislava Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to Counter Disinformation in Slovakia through programming at the American Centers in Banska … [Read more...] about Call for Applications to Counter Disinformation in Slovakia
U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka: Administrative Support – American Spaces
Deadline: 3-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Colombo, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy grants program for support of American Spaces in Sri Lanka. There are two awards associated with this funding opportunity: Administrative … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka: Administrative Support – American Spaces
Applications Open for the 2024 YSEALI Professional Fellows Program
Deadline: 1-Aug-23 U.S. Department of State is seeking applications to promote mutual understanding, enhance Fellows’ leadership and professional skills, and build lasting and sustainable partnerships between emerging leaders in Southeast Asia and the United States. The Young Southeast Asian … [Read more...] about Applications Open for the 2024 YSEALI Professional Fellows Program
US Embassy’s Grants to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability in Guinea
Deadline: 1-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Conakry Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out programs that strengthen social cohesion and improve government responsiveness, … [Read more...] about US Embassy’s Grants to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability in Guinea
SMART Balkans Project: Regional Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The SMART Balkans Project is seeking concept notes for the Regional Grants Program. Strengthening the capacity of CSOs in the region, through enhanced cooperation between civil society and government and through building regional partnerships at all levels to increase the … [Read more...] about SMART Balkans Project: Regional Grants Program
Call for Research Projects to address Commons to Democratic Issues and Citizen Participation
Deadline: 23-Jul-23 The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is accepting expressions of interest for the commons and citizen participation from a social and environmental justice perspective. This call is dedicated to research projects that address the contribution of the commons to … [Read more...] about Call for Research Projects to address Commons to Democratic Issues and Citizen Participation
Expressions of Interest: Community Based Organizations in Armenia
Deadline: 8-Jun-23 Civil Society in Action (CSA)/Counterpart International, in partnership with Urban Foundation for Sustainable Development and through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Armenian CBOs to implement … [Read more...] about Expressions of Interest: Community Based Organizations in Armenia
Funding Opportunity to implement the Kazakhstan Local Governance Activity
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Kazakhstan Local Governance Activity program. The Government of Kazakhstan launched its 2030 Concept for Development … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity to implement the Kazakhstan Local Governance Activity
Open Call to support and reinforcement of Capacities for Organizations of Civil Society (Equatorial Guinea)
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to Support and empower civil society in its actions to protect, promote democracy, human rights, the rule of law, gender equality and fundamental freedoms in Equatorial Guinea. Program Objectives This call for … [Read more...] about Open Call to support and reinforcement of Capacities for Organizations of Civil Society (Equatorial Guinea)
Funding Opportunity: Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement 2023 (Albania)
Deadline: 22-Jun-23 The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance youth activism and engagement. This program seeks to support youth civic engagement by cultivating and strengthening the capacities … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity: Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement 2023 (Albania)
Small Grants of Up to $25,000 available under Public Diplomacy Programs in Bulgaria
Deadline: 1-Aug-23 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. Purpose of Small Grants PDS Sofia invites proposals for programs that strengthen … [Read more...] about Small Grants of Up to $25,000 available under Public Diplomacy Programs in Bulgaria
2023 Active for Democracy and Tolerance Competition (Germany)
Deadline: 31-Aug-23 Do you strengthen democratic cooperation with your projects and promote participation? Do you design commemoration projects or do you work courageously against anti-Semitism? Do you fight against discrimination and misanthropy and your mission is to fight for a tolerant … [Read more...] about 2023 Active for Democracy and Tolerance Competition (Germany)
CFLI Grant Program to support NGOs with Small-Scale Projects in Tajikistan
Deadline: 9-Jun-23 The Embassy of Canada to Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, … [Read more...] about CFLI Grant Program to support NGOs with Small-Scale Projects in Tajikistan
Kyrgyzstan: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives offering grants ranging $15,000 to $50,000
Deadline: 9-Jun-23 The Embassy of Canada to Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, … [Read more...] about Kyrgyzstan: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives offering grants ranging $15,000 to $50,000
CFLI Grant Program in Kazakhstan: Up to $60,000 Canadian Dollars
Deadline: 9-Jun-23 The Embassy of Canada to Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, … [Read more...] about CFLI Grant Program in Kazakhstan: Up to $60,000 Canadian Dollars
Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Kosovo (2023)
Deadline: 9-Jun-23 The Embassy of Canada in Kosovo is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Kosovo (2023)
Call for Applications: Community Engagement in Learning Challenge Fund in Nepal
Deadline: 5-Jun-23 Qualified civil society organizations (CSOs) from Madhesh and Lumbini provinces can now submit their applications for the Community Engagement in Learning Challenge Fund. CSM supports independent civil society and media led by and for women, youth, and marginalized … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Community Engagement in Learning Challenge Fund in Nepal
Grants to support Civil Society Actors in Kosovo 2022 & 2023
Deadline: 6-Jul-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals to empower civil society organisations and to support their efforts to promote, advance and defend human rights and consolidate their role as actors for positive change. Objectives The specific objectives of this call … [Read more...] about Grants to support Civil Society Actors in Kosovo 2022 & 2023
IWPR: Small Grants for Investigative Reporting Projects
Deadline: 31-May-23 The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is currently accepting investigative reporting proposals to explore the threats posed by disinformation and propaganda in Eastern Partnership countries, especially in light of the war in Ukraine. The call is part of IWPR’s … [Read more...] about IWPR: Small Grants for Investigative Reporting Projects
Russia: Galina Starovoitova Fellowship on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Deadline: 1-Jun-23 The Kennan Institute is pleased to announce the latest competition for the Galina Starovoitova Fellowship on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution. The prestigious Starovoitova Fellowship was established following U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright's 25 January 1999 … [Read more...] about Russia: Galina Starovoitova Fellowship on Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
Food Wave Call for Proposals – Third Round
Deadline: 16-Jun-23 Are you a Local Authority, Youth Civil Society Organisation or Association who is sensitive to sustainable food production and consumption patterns and wants to work with young people? You have a chance to get your activity funded by the Food Wave Project! What is the main … [Read more...] about Food Wave Call for Proposals – Third Round
5th Call for Local Projects Grant Scheme in Turkey
Deadline: 3-Jul-23 The Culture Civic is seeking applications for the Local Projects Grant Program that aims to contribute to the democratization of the field and to provide funds to NGOs, cultural producers and activists working in the field of culture and arts in promoting tolerance, pluralism, … [Read more...] about 5th Call for Local Projects Grant Scheme in Turkey
U.S. Embassy in Trinidad & Tobago: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 1-Sep-23 The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants PAS POS invites proposals that further contribution to the … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Trinidad & Tobago: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
NOFO: Justice for Underserved Disabled Youth Initiative
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announce an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for: Justice and Universal Disability Youth Inclusion (JUDY Initiative) through protecting and promoting the … [Read more...] about NOFO: Justice for Underserved Disabled Youth Initiative
Call for Micro Projects: Quick Response Fund in Slovenia
Deadline: 1-Oct-23 The Norway Grants is accepting proposals for the Quick Response Fund to support organisations, when quick advocacy, legal, communicational or other form of reaction is needed either to seize up the advocacy/campaigning opportunities or tackle challenges (e.g. pressures on civic … [Read more...] about Call for Micro Projects: Quick Response Fund in Slovenia
Croatia – ACTIVECITIZENS: Restricted Call for Bilateral Initiatives
Deadline: 31-Oct-23 Applications are now open for the Active Citizens Fund for Bilateral Initiatives to strengthen civil society, promote active citizenship and empower vulnerable groups. Enabling that, ACF programme aims at strengthening the role of CSOs in promotion of democratic governance … [Read more...] about Croatia – ACTIVECITIZENS: Restricted Call for Bilateral Initiatives
