Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance

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Digital Connections Program 2023

Deadline: 30-May-23 The Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for the FY 2023 Digital Connections Program (Digital Connections) in Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, the Middle East and … [Read more...] about Digital Connections Program 2023

Joint Call for Proposal: Promoting and Protecting Human Rights, and Supporting CSOs in Tajikistan

Deadline: 29-May-23 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals that contributes to reducing inequalities in Tajikistan in the context of sustainable development, in particular by pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), therefore improving the quality of life in a more … [Read more...] about Joint Call for Proposal: Promoting and Protecting Human Rights, and Supporting CSOs in Tajikistan

NOFO: DRL Fostering Resilience and Strategic Advocacy in Burma’s Pro-Democracy Movement

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 support the resiliency, diversity, and efficacy of Burma’s pro-democracy movement in … [Read more...] about NOFO: DRL Fostering Resilience and Strategic Advocacy in Burma’s Pro-Democracy Movement

NOFO: DRL Investigative Journalism in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia

Deadline: 30-Jun-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 regional investigative journalism in Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. DRL’s … [Read more...] about NOFO: DRL Investigative Journalism in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Philippines

Deadline: 28-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada in the Philippines 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 – Philippines

Call for Proposals: Human Rights & Democracy and Civil Society Thematic Programmes in Indonesia

Deadline: 30-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is currently accepting proposals to reinforce EU’s partnership with Indonesia by boosting efforts to promote a vibrant civic space, an enabling environment for civil society, and the promotion of human rights. Objectives of the Programme and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Human Rights & Democracy and Civil Society Thematic Programmes in Indonesia

U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS: Small Grants Program in Armenia

Deadline: 1-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Yerevan Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit project proposals in response to this Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Program Statement (APS). The APS makes funding available for proposals that strengthen … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Yerevan PDS: Small Grants Program in Armenia

Applications Open for New Cooperation Mechanism Grant

Deadline: 14-May-23 The New Democracy Fund is inviting applications for the New Cooperation Mechanism Grant to provide Danish civil society actors with an opportunity to start new or extend existing partnerships in the Eastern Neighbourhood Countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for New Cooperation Mechanism Grant

World Forum for Democracy 2023 “Democracy = Peace?”: Call for initiatives

Deadline: 15-Jun-23 The World Forum for Democracy calls for expressions of interest from innovative initiatives, from all over the world, aiming at enhancing democracy and contributing to sustainable peace. Why is the World Forum for Democracy Special? The World Forum for Democracy is a … [Read more...] about World Forum for Democracy 2023 “Democracy = Peace?”: Call for initiatives

Open Call to Address Violence Against Women in Politics in Zimbabwe

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 UN Women is seeking applications to strengthen the institutional capacity of a civil society organization working in the area of increasing women’s political participation. The grant is therefore expected to increase the resource and capacity of an eligible CSO to address … [Read more...] about Open Call to Address Violence Against Women in Politics in Zimbabwe

Open Call to Support Civil Society and Human Rights in Syria

Deadline: 16-May-23 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals that contributes to the sustainable and equitable development of communities in Syria and to the full enjoyment of all human rights by all. Objectives The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: … [Read more...] about Open Call to Support Civil Society and Human Rights in Syria

Call for Applications: DRL Promoting Responsive and Inclusive Governance 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 opposition governance actors’ ability to design policies that are responsive to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: DRL Promoting Responsive and Inclusive Governance in Burma

Call for NGOs: CFLI contributing $25,000 to $50,000 Canadian Dollars

Deadline: 5-May-23 The High Commission of Canada in Barbados 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 Call for NGOs: CFLI contributing $25,000 to $50,000 Canadian Dollars

U.S. Embassy in Guyana: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy in Guyana Public Affairs Section (PAS) 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 Georgetown invites proposals for programs that … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Guyana: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Joint Thematic Call for Human Rights and Democracy and CSOs Thematic Programs in Mali

Deadline: 23-May-23 The European Union is inviting proposals to support, develop and consolidate human rights, the rule of law and civil society in Mali. It sets out five main priorities and key actions to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and … [Read more...] about Joint Thematic Call for Human Rights and Democracy and CSOs Thematic Programs in Mali

Turkey-Armenia Travel Grant Program 2023-2024

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The Hrant Dink Foundation is accepting applications for the Turkey-Armenia Travel Grant Program to support at least 50 individuals and non-profit civic initiatives from Armenia and Turkey. Travel during this time-period will be supported by the European Union within the … [Read more...] about Turkey-Armenia Travel Grant Program 2023-2024

NATO’s Young Professionals Programme

Deadline: 7-May-23 Are you a talented professional, interested in accelerating your career by gaining experience working for a political and military alliance that protects one billion people? Apply to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Young Professionals Programme (YPP). NATO's Young … [Read more...] about NATO’s Young Professionals Programme

ACF Malta: Bilateral Cooperation Initiatives (Call 3)

Deadline: 30-Jun-24 The SOS Malta announces an open rolling call for NGOs for the outcome “Enhanced collaboration between beneficiary and donor state entities involved in the Programme.” The objectives of the EEA and Norwegian Grants are to contribute to the reduction of economic and social … [Read more...] about ACF Malta: Bilateral Cooperation Initiatives (Call 3)

Third Edition of the French-German Gender Equality Prize in Azerbaijan

Deadline: 13-May-23 The French and German Embassies in Azerbaijan jointly launch the third edition of the French-German Gender Equality Prize which aims at rewarding an Azerbaijani initiative that contributes to gender equality in Azerbaijan. The final contest will take place at the beginning … [Read more...] about Third Edition of the French-German Gender Equality Prize in Azerbaijan

Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023 | Call for Innovative Ideas for Gender Justice

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 Are you a feminist activist challenging patriarchy and social norms and have innovative ideas for gender justice? Are you an artist, writer/story teller or photo journalist or videographer capturing and disseminating peoples stories for freedom and social justice? Are you a … [Read more...] about Oxfam Young Leaders Fellowship Programme 2023 | Call for Innovative Ideas for Gender Justice

Call for Applications: The Public Sector Innovation Challenge in Malawi

Deadline: 31-May-23 The Malawi Government with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is calling for submission of proposals for the Innovation Challenge, in line with ongoing efforts to support government institutions to adopt innovative reforms for improving public … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: The Public Sector Innovation Challenge in Malawi

Call for Proposals to increase the Participation of Minorities in Democratic Process (Poland)

Deadline: 15-May-23 The Engaging Central Europe (ECE) program run by The German Marshall Fund of the United States is launching a special call for proposals for funding to support civil society organizations in Poland that work for equality and to strengthen the participation of minorities and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to increase the Participation of Minorities in Democratic Process (Poland)

Open Call to support Rights-defending and Anti-corruption Watchdog Organizations (Hungary)

Deadline: 15-May-23 The German Marshall Fund of the United States Engaging Central Europe program publishes a call for proposals to support rights-defending and anti-corruption watchdog organizations and their projects, which aim to expand their activities beyond major urban centers and … [Read more...] about Open Call to support Rights-defending and Anti-corruption Watchdog Organizations (Hungary)

Grants to Support Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society in Jordan

Deadline: 4-Jun-23 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to support civil society organisations in Jordan working on human rights (political, economic, social and cultural), democratisation, good governance and development in Jordan. Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society in Jordan

Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Democracy Support in Jamaica

Deadline: 18-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals to support and strengthen civil society organisations, democracy actors and human rights defenders’ work on critical human rights and democracy issues in Jamaica. The specific objective of this call for proposals is to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Democracy Support in Jamaica

U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

Deadline: 15-May-23 The U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Embassy’s Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Uzbekistan’s democratic institutions … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Uzbekistan: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program

European Commission invites Proposals for Arctic Youth Dialogues

Deadline: 20-Jun-23 The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for proposals to increase the contribution of young people to the implementation of the updated EU policy for the Arctic, bringing the Arctic to the EU and the EU to the Arctic. There are eight Arctic States: Canada, the … [Read more...] about European Commission invites Proposals for Arctic Youth Dialogues

Local Media for Democracy Grants Program

Deadline: 25-May-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 Grants Program

Notice of Funding Opportunity: Community Engagement Exchange Program

Deadline: 24-May-23 The Office of Citizen Exchanges in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs invites proposal submissions for the FY 2023 Community Engagement Exchange Program (CEE) in Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, the Middle East and North Africa, South and … [Read more...] about Notice of Funding Opportunity: Community Engagement Exchange Program

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras (2023)

Deadline: 21-Apr-23 The Embassy to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras 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 – Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras (2023)

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Armenia (2023)

Deadline: 1-May-23 The Embassy of Canada accredited to the Republic of Armenia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Arnold Chan Initiative for Democracy in Armenia. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Armenia (2023)

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia (2023)

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada in Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia 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 that align with Global Affairs … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia (2023)

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Bangladesh (2023)

Deadline: 23-Apr-23 The High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Bangladesh (2023)

Apply for Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program

Deadline: 30-Jun-23 U.S. Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu is seeking applications for the Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program. The grant proposals must benefit Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga or Tuvalu and address one of the Embassy Goals. Embassy Goals Strengthen … [Read more...] about Apply for Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Madagascar

Deadline: 20-Apr-23 The High Commission of Canada in South Africa 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Madagascar

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Namibia (2023)

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Mauritius (2023)

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Lesotho

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Colombia

Deadline: 17-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada in Colombia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for local initiatives (CFLI). The CFU is a program designed to support small-scale, high impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Alf airs … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Colombia

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – South Africa (2023)

Mexico: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2023

Deadline: 21-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada in Mexico 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 Mexico: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2023

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Morocco 2023

Deadline: 24-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada in Morocco 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 in Morocco 2023

Call for Microgrants to Advance Emerging Organisations

Deadline: 8-May-23 The Operator of the Active Citizens Fund – Regional Programme (ACF Regional, ACFR), i.e. the consortium made up of the Foundation in Support for Local Democracy (leader), the Education for Democracy Foundation, and the Information Society Development Foundation, issues this … [Read more...] about Call for Microgrants to Advance Emerging Organisations

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guatemala and Belize

Deadline: 21-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada to Guatemala and High Commission to Belize is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Guatemala and Belize

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Vietnam

Deadline: 20-Apr-23 The Embassy of Canada in Vietnam 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 – Vietnam

Call for Proposals: Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative

Deadline: 15-Aug-23 Are you a Civil Society Organisation working for and with youth in Sub-Saharan Africa? Are you interested in youth civic engagement and participation? ALDA - European Association for Local Democracy is looking for you! Participate in the call for proposals with your project … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Women and Youth in Democracy Initiative

Domestic Grants Program in Taiwan

Deadline: 15-Apr-23 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) is accepting applications for the Domestic Grants Program. In order to encourage academic institutions, think tanks, non-governmental organizations (excluding for-profit organizations), and other relevant organizations to promote … [Read more...] about Domestic Grants Program in Taiwan

ReLOaD2 Project: Public Invitation to CSOs/NGOs in City of Goražde (BiH)

Deadline: 13-Apr-23 The City of Goražde in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme announces a Public call for civil society organizations to submit project proposals for youth components as part of the project regional program of local democracy in the western balkans 2 … [Read more...] about ReLOaD2 Project: Public Invitation to CSOs/NGOs in City of Goražde (BiH)

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Malaysia 2023

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 The High Commission of Canada in Malaysia 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives: Malaysia 2023

UN Women Call for Advancing Inclusive Women’s Political Participation in Iraq

Deadline: 30-Apr-23 UN Women is accepting proposals for its project entitled "Advancing Inclusive Women’s Political Participation in Iraq" which focuses on supporting emerging female leaders across civic spaces (university, and syndicates) to occupy spaces of leadership within their sectors, … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Advancing Inclusive Women’s Political Participation in Iraq

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