Deadline: 10-Apr-23 Are you a politician with a mandate at local or regional level in the EU, born after 1 January 1983? Are you looking for opportunities to network, exchange best practices, gather information on EU legislation and EU funding opportunities, be involved in the work of the … [Read more...] about Young Elected Politician Programme 2023
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.
ReLOaD2 Project: Public invitation to CSOs/NGOs Municipality of Novo Sarajevo (BiH)
Deadline: 19-Apr-23 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announces a Public Call for Civil Society Organizations/Non-Governmental Organizations to Submit Project Proposals as Part of the Project Regional Program of Local Democracy in the Western Balkans (Reload2). The overall goal … [Read more...] about ReLOaD2 Project: Public invitation to CSOs/NGOs Municipality of Novo Sarajevo (BiH)
Call for Proposals: Advancing Freedom of Assembly in Tunisia
Deadline: 1-Apr-23 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite proposals for new initiatives to protect the right to peaceful assembly in Tunisia. ICNL seeks to provide up to three grants to Tunisian civil society organizations to advance protections for the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Advancing Freedom of Assembly in Tunisia
Call for Proposals: Supporting Civil Society Organizations in Somalia
Deadline: 4-May-23 The European Commission (EC) has announced the Call for Proposals to support civil society organisations that promote and protect human rights, foster freedom of expression and enhance peacebuilding, conflict prevention and social cohesion, through arts, culture and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Supporting Civil Society Organizations in Somalia
Call for Applications: Transatlantic Media Fellowship Program
Deadline: 1-Apr-23 The Heinrich Boell Foundation is now accepting applications for its Transatlantic Media Fellowship program to support well-researched transatlantic journalism. As in previous years, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Washington, DC, will give a select number of journalists from the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Transatlantic Media Fellowship Program
DRL Applied Research and Evaluation Fund: Political Party Support amid Restricted Political Competition
Deadline: 8-May-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 projects that develop, apply, test and disseminate evidenced-based methods to support the following goal: … [Read more...] about DRL Applied Research and Evaluation Fund: Political Party Support amid Restricted Political Competition
Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programs (Angola)
Deadline: 12-Jun-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its thematic program “Human Rights & Democracy” which contribute to strengthening the protection and respect for Human Rights, Democracy and fundamental freedoms in Angola, in situations where they are most at … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programs (Angola)
NOFO: Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement (Belize)
Deadline: 11-May-23 The U.S. Embassy in Belmopan, Belize announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to strengthen democratic governance through civil society engagement. The RCS is organized into five pillars. Due to congressional global earmarks for democracy and governance programming, … [Read more...] about NOFO: Strengthening Government through Civil Society Engagement (Belize)
European Union: Open Call to Support Civil Society Organisations in Ghana
Deadline: 5-May-23 The European Union (EU) is accepting proposals to support civil society organisations in Ghana. Sectors or Themes Accountability and Rule of law Macro-Economic Reforms and Trade Human Rights and Gender Natural Resource Governance and Environment. Objectives … [Read more...] about European Union: Open Call to Support Civil Society Organisations in Ghana
Climate Academy Programme 2023
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the Climate Academy programme to support community choices in a changing climate – learning from planned relocations. The Climate Academy 2023 will take place in two stages: Stage I: virtual 11 – 15 September 2023 Stage II: in-person … [Read more...] about Climate Academy Programme 2023
[Open Call] Social Impact Programme to help Non-profit Organisations and Small For-profits
Deadline: 28-Apr-23 The Global Counsel is pleased to announce applications for the Social Impact Programme to help non-profit organisations, as well as small for-profits with strong values-based aims, with political and policy issues on a pro bono basis. This is aimed at organisations that … [Read more...] about [Open Call] Social Impact Programme to help Non-profit Organisations and Small For-profits
NOFO: Entrepreneurial Approaches to Addressing Social Exclusion Factors of Vulnerable Youth in Jordan
Deadline: 5-Jun-23 The U.S. Embassy in Amman announces an open competition for eligible not-for-profit organizations to submit proposals to design and implement projects that leverage or build innovative digital platforms and channels to reach and engage with Jordanian youth to address one or … [Read more...] about NOFO: Entrepreneurial Approaches to Addressing Social Exclusion Factors of Vulnerable Youth in Jordan
European Commission providing Grants to strengthen Civil Society Organisations in India
Deadline: 2-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is providing grants to strengthen Civil Society Organisations as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right. The current Call for Proposals falls under the thematic programme for Civil Society Organisations and aims … [Read more...] about European Commission providing Grants to strengthen Civil Society Organisations in India
UN Women: Small Grants for CSOs working on Women’s Participation in Leadership & Decision Making (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 30-Mar-23 UN Women has launched a Call for applications for Small Grants for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on Women’s Participation in Leadership and Decision making at all levels under the ‘Ensuring Gender responsive Democratization Process in Ethiopia’. The call for … [Read more...] about UN Women: Small Grants for CSOs working on Women’s Participation in Leadership & Decision Making (Ethiopia)
Call for Project Proposals: Open Door Grants to strengthen Civil Society Engagement
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 With the support of the European Union, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) is launching Open Door Grants, an ongoing call for project proposals for Eastern Partnership (EaP) OGP members with a focus on using the OGP platform for expanding civil society engagement and … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals: Open Door Grants to strengthen Civil Society Engagement
Call for Proposals: Thematic Programs Human Rights and Democracy and Civil Society Organizations (Paraguay)
Deadline: 5-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for strengthening the CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development. The overall goal of this call for proposals, in accordance with the general objectives of the DH&D and CSO thematic programs is, on the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Thematic Programs Human Rights and Democracy and Civil Society Organizations (Paraguay)
Local Call for Proposals “Civil Society Organisations” (Eritrea)
Deadline: 2-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals from Civil Society Organisations to strengthen local civil society Organisations’ (CSOs) engagement as actors of good governance and development at country level. The actions will focus on inclusive policymaking as well as … [Read more...] about Local Call for Proposals “Civil Society Organisations” (Eritrea)
Grants Program 2023 prioritizing Quality Education, Health, Civil Society Building, Food Safety and Agriculture
Deadline: 20-Apr-23 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi, has launched the Call for Proposals for small grants 2023. Sectoral Priorities Quality education (SDG 4) - education at all school levels, … [Read more...] about Grants Program 2023 prioritizing Quality Education, Health, Civil Society Building, Food Safety and Agriculture
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Indonesia and Timor-Leste (2023)
Deadline: 10-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada to Indonesia and Timor-Leste 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Indonesia and Timor-Leste (2023)
Open Call to Strengthen Civil Society Organizations in Georgia
Deadline: 24-Apr-23 The European Commission (EC) is now accepting proposals to strengthen the roles and capacities of civil society as actors in governance in Georgia. Objectives The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals is/are: Lot 1: to promote an enabling electoral … [Read more...] about Open Call to Strengthen Civil Society Organizations in Georgia
U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The U.S. Embassy The Hague’s Public Diplomacy Section (PD) is pleased to announce funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants PD The Hague invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
Open Call: Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 25-Apr-23 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals for the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; democracy; and the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Objectives To protect human rights and fight discrimination (Lot 1) To protect … [Read more...] about Open Call: Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Open Call: DRL Strengthening Independent Media and Citizen Journalists in Burma
Deadline: 29-May-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 projects that strengthen the resilience and capacity of independent media and citizen journalists in Burma … [Read more...] about Open Call: DRL Strengthening Independent Media and Citizen Journalists in Burma
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi (2023)
Deadline: 14-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi (2023)
Call for Proposals 2023: Sharing Slovak Expertise Projects For 2023
Deadline: 31-May-23 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi, has launched the Call for Proposals for the development tool Sharing Slovak Expertise (SSE) provided to partners in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals 2023: Sharing Slovak Expertise Projects For 2023
European Commission: Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme for the Lao PDR
Deadline: 30-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is now seeking applications for its Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme to promote and protect human rights and democracy. The thematic programme on Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) established under Regulation (EU) 2021/947 … [Read more...] about European Commission: Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme for the Lao PDR
GLD Short-Term Research Grants
Deadline: 11-Apr-23 The Governance and Local Development Institute at the University of Gothenburg (GLD) announces the availability of a limited number of research fellowships for short-term research on Governance and Local Development. Themes Themes should relate to the GLD mission, for … [Read more...] about GLD Short-Term Research Grants
6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation – Apply Now!
Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The 6th Guangzhou Award is now calling for participation from all cities and local governments around the world with ongoing or recently completed initiatives, including those that are implemented in collaboration with private and civil society partners. The aim of the … [Read more...] about 6th Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation – Apply Now!
Notice of Funding Opportunity: DRL Youth Empowerment in Serbia
Deadline: 26-Apr-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 projects that support youth civic engagement and empowerment in Serbia. Russia’s malign influence and … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: DRL Youth Empowerment in Serbia
Call for Applications – Activities in Co-operation with the European Youth Centre in 2024
Deadline: 15-Apr-23 The Youth Department of the Council of Europe invites non-governmental youth organisations, networks and other non-governmental structures involved in areas of youth work relevant to the Council of Europe's youth policy to submit applications for activities to be held in … [Read more...] about Call for Applications – Activities in Co-operation with the European Youth Centre in 2024
Call for Proposals: News Reporting Pitch Program in Cambodia
Deadline: 10-Apr-23 The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is seeking proposals for the “News Reporting Pitch” Program to increase the quality of output and the number of journalistic works that meet international standards. Independent and unbiased journalism of high international standards is a … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: News Reporting Pitch Program in Cambodia
2nd Call for Proposals: Scalable Cities Action Grant
Deadline: 31-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking 2nd Call for proposals for its Scalable Cities Action Grant to support the replication of measures already successfully tested in Smart Cities and Communities projects. The Scalable Cities Action Grant financially supports cities and … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Proposals: Scalable Cities Action Grant
U.S. Mission to Haiti: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program 2023
Deadline: 30-Jun-23 The Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of U.S. Embassy Haiti is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to fund small project activities that fall within the funding priorities. Purpose of Small Grants PD Haiti invites … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Haiti: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program 2023
Armenia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition
Deadline: 16-Apr-23 The U.S. Embassy Yerevan/Public Diplomacy Sectionof the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to develop democratic institutions, promote respect for human rights, and support civic education and … [Read more...] about Armenia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program Competition
ReLOaD2 Project: Public invitation to CSOs/NGOs in BiH
Deadline: 17-Apr-23 The City of Bihać in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced a public call for civil society organizations/non-governmental organizations to submit project proposals as part of the project regional program of local democracy in the Western … [Read more...] about ReLOaD2 Project: Public invitation to CSOs/NGOs in BiH
NOFO: 2023 Media Professionalization Assistance Program in Montenegro
Deadline: 10-May-23 The U.S. Embassy Podgorica’s Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2023 Media Professionalization Assistance Program. The Embassy seeks to support projects of media or civil society/non-governmental organizations that … [Read more...] about NOFO: 2023 Media Professionalization Assistance Program in Montenegro
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Venezuela (2023)
Deadline: 12-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada in Venezuela 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Venezuela (2023)
European Commission: Open Call to Support Civil Society in Botswana
Deadline: 28-Apr-23 The European Commission (EC) is now accepting proposals to strengthen local civil CSOs to engage as independent actors of governance and development in their own right. Objectives This call has two specific objectives: Specific objective 1: To strengthen the … [Read more...] about European Commission: Open Call to Support Civil Society in Botswana
Call for Projects: Common Laboratories (LabCom) Program 2023 in France
Deadline: 20-Sep-23 The National Research Agency is pleased to announce the applications for Common Laboratories (LabCom) 2023 to encourage research actors to create new structured partnerships through the creation of "Joint Laboratories" between a SME or an intermediate-sized enterprise and a … [Read more...] about Call for Projects: Common Laboratories (LabCom) Program 2023 in France
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Somalia
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The U.S. Embassy Mogadishu Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards, contingent on funding availability, through the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. PDS Mogadishu invites proposals for programs that strengthen … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Somalia
NOFO: 2023 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program in Montenegro
Deadline: 8-May-23 The US Embassy Podgorica Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2023 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program is designed to support initiatives that contribute to open and competitive political systems and … [Read more...] about NOFO: 2023 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program in Montenegro
Journalist Capacity Building Programs in Pakistan
Deadline: 1-May-23 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the Embassy of the United States of America in Islamabad, Pakistan (hereafter referred to as “PDS”) solicits proposals for multiple funding opportunities for projects to train and build capacity among Pakistani journalists, including … [Read more...] about Journalist Capacity Building Programs in Pakistan
European Commission invites Proposals from CSOs in Djibouti
Deadline: 24-Mar-23 The European Commission (EC) is now accepting proposals to strengthen local civil society organizations (CSOs) as independent, credible, participatory actors for good governance and development at the national level. Sectors The specific sectors or themes to which the … [Read more...] about European Commission invites Proposals from CSOs in Djibouti
Grants to support Development and Advocacy Capacities of the Business Support Organizations (Moldova)
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Moldova has launched a grant competition to support development and advocacy capacities of the business support organizations. The Advanced Cross-River Capacities for Trade Project (AdTrade) implemented by UNDP with the … [Read more...] about Grants to support Development and Advocacy Capacities of the Business Support Organizations (Moldova)
NOFO: Strengthening Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Panama
Deadline: 10-May-23 The U.S. Department of State at U.S. Embassy Panama City is seeking applications from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), Educational Institutions, and other qualified organizations for a grant to implement a program entitled … [Read more...] about NOFO: Strengthening Governance, Transparency, and Accountability in Panama
Public Call for CSOs to Submit Project Proposals for Youth Components (BiH)
Deadline: 4-Apr-23 Municipality Center Sarajevo in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announces a public call for civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit project proposals for youth components as part of the project regional program of local democracy in the … [Read more...] about Public Call for CSOs to Submit Project Proposals for Youth Components (BiH)
Philippines: 2023 Democracy and Human Rights Call for Proposals
Deadline: 28-Apr-23 The European Commission is seeking proposals to support and strengthen civil society organisations working on critical democracy and human rights issues in the Philippines. Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues The specific objective(s) of this call for … [Read more...] about Philippines: 2023 Democracy and Human Rights Call for Proposals
UNDP: Promoting Gender Equality in Public Decision-Making and Women’s Empowerment in Mongolia
Deadline: 20-Mar-23 UNDP is now looking for a legal entity to develop and disseminate Women's leadership story. The KOICA-funded project 'Promoting gender equality in public decision-making and women's empowerment in Mongolia' will be implemented by UNDP from 2021 – 2024, coinciding with the … [Read more...] about UNDP: Promoting Gender Equality in Public Decision-Making and Women’s Empowerment in Mongolia
Call for Concept Notes: 2023 MATRA Programme in Ukraine
Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The MATRA Programme invites Ukrainian civil society organisations to submit concept notes. The MATRA Programme for social transformation has been running in Ukraine since 1993. MATRA started as a programme aimed at helping East European countries, including Ukraine, to … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Notes: 2023 MATRA Programme in Ukraine
RAMF Implementation Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 12-Apr-23 The Northern Territory of Australia is currently seeking applications for its Risk Assessment and Management Framework (RAMF) Implementation Grants Program to improve DFSV responses of universal services by embedding the RAMF within universal services (that is, ensuring … [Read more...] about RAMF Implementation Grants Program (Australia)
