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U.S. Mission to Germany: Transatlantic Democracy Innovation Fund

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 Applications are now open for the Transatlantic Democracy Fund to support the collaboration and exchange between Germany and the U.S. to expand, deepen, and diversify the range of transatlantic encounters, to fully utilize the joint expertise and deep innovative potential, and … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Germany: Transatlantic Democracy Innovation Fund

Open Call: Advancing People Rights for Sustainable Development and Inequality Reduction in Thailand

Deadline: 10-Apr-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for Advancing People Rights for Sustainable Development and Inequality Reduction. The Thematic Programme on Human rights and Democracy under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global … [Read more...] about Open Call: Advancing People Rights for Sustainable Development and Inequality Reduction in Thailand

2023 Cohort of the Future Africa Fellowship Now Open

Deadline: 12-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the 2023 cohort of the Future Africa Fellowship! If you are a young African between the ages of 21-30 with great passion for transforming Africa through the public sector, then apply! The Future Africa Fellowship is a year-long learning … [Read more...] about 2023 Cohort of the Future Africa Fellowship Now Open

Open Call for Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes (Thailand)

Deadline: 10-Apr-23 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals to strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) as independent development actors to contribute to governance and development process in Thailand, with a view to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals … [Read more...] about Open Call for Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes (Thailand)

2023 Reconciliation Fund in Ireland

Deadline: 14-Mar-23 Applications are now open for the Reconciliation Fund to build better relations within and between traditions in Northern Ireland, between North and South, and between Ireland and Britain. The Reconciliation Fund hosted a series of Outreach Workshops over the course of … [Read more...] about 2023 Reconciliation Fund in Ireland

Call for Session Organizers: Civil Society Program (CSP) of the 56th ADB Annual Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea

Deadline: 4-Mar-23 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit proposals for the Civil Society Program of the 56th ADB Annual Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea. The Civil Society Program aligns with this year’s 56th ADB Annual Meeting’s theme and … [Read more...] about Call for Session Organizers: Civil Society Program (CSP) of the 56th ADB Annual Meeting in Incheon, Republic of Korea

French-African Young Leaders Program

Deadline: 17-Mar-23 The French-African Foundation is seeking applications for its 2023 Young Leaders Program to identify and promote a new generation of leaders who will unleash energies and shape a new partnership in all fields: socio-economic, political and diplomatic, cultural and … [Read more...] about French-African Young Leaders Program

Reporting Grants on U.S and Chinese Engagements in Africa

Deadline: 5-Apr-23 The Africa-China Reporting Project, in collaboration with the African Centre for the Study of the United States, are calling journalists and researchers to apply for reporting grants to produce media reports or research papers, drawing comparisons of China and US approaches in … [Read more...] about Reporting Grants on U.S and Chinese Engagements in Africa

U.S. Embassy Gaborone Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Botswana)

Deadline: 28-Aug-23 The U.S. Embassy in Botswana’s Public Diplomacy (PD) Section is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants PD Gaborone invites proposals for programs that strengthen the bilateral relationship … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Gaborone Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement (Botswana)

Open Call for Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy in Montenegro

Deadline: 24-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is now seeking proposals for the thematic programme on Human Rights and Democracy to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights, democracy and good governance in Montenegro. The specific objective(s) of this call for … [Read more...] about Open Call for Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy in Montenegro

U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 1-May-23 The U.S. Embassy Kinshasa Public Diplomacy Section (PD Kinshasa) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose PD Kinshasa invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo: Public Diplomacy Annual Program Statement

U.S. Embassy Eswatini Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 31-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Eswatini Public Diplomacy Section (PD) 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: PD Eswatini invites proposals for programs that strengthen … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Eswatini Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement

Call for Nominations: 18th Edition of the Samir Kassir Award

Deadline: 1-Apr-23 Nominations are now open for 18th edition of the Samir Kassir Award. The 18th edition of the Samir Kassir Award comes at a time of global crises. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago dealt a serious blow to the international rules-based order. It also made it difficult … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: 18th Edition of the Samir Kassir Award

Call for Franco-Lebanese Projects – 2nd phase

Deadline: 7-Mar-23 The Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Lebanese Ministry of the Interior but also the French Embassy in Lebanon, the Committee of Lebanese Mayors and United Cities Lebanon/Technical Office of Lebanese Cities, opened the 2nd phase of the three-year call for projects … [Read more...] about Call for Franco-Lebanese Projects – 2nd phase

Call for Franco-Moroccan Projects

Deadline: 7-Mar-23 The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE/DAECT), but also the French Embassy in Morocco and the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior, have launched the second phase of the three-year call for projects (AAP) in the framework of the joint mechanism specific to … [Read more...] about Call for Franco-Moroccan Projects

TIMEP’s Nonresident Fellowship Program

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) is currently accepting applications for its 2023-2024 nonresident fellowship cohort. TIMEP’s Nonresident Fellowship Program carves out a space for and invests in individuals whose work advances the transparent, … [Read more...] about TIMEP’s Nonresident Fellowship Program

Public Call for CSOs/NGOs to Submit Project Proposals in BiH

Deadline: 28-Mar-23 Municipality of Prozor-Rama in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced Public Call for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to submit project proposals to strengthen partnership relations between civil … [Read more...] about Public Call for CSOs/NGOs to Submit Project Proposals in BiH

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Gambia

Deadline: 14-Apr-23 The U.S. Embassy Banjul 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 in Banjul, The Gambia invites proposals for programs that … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Gambia

Open Course: MOOCs on Transitology Pathways to and from Democracy

Deadline: 12-Mar-23 Applications are now open for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on Transitology Pathways to and from democracy. Transitology is a concept and analytical framework applied in political and social science to analyse and assess political regime change and the subsequent … [Read more...] about Open Course: MOOCs on Transitology Pathways to and from Democracy

Sri Lanka: Apply Now for Story Production Grants for MoJo-Labs

Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity Do you want to tell stories with just your smartphone? If yes, then apply for Story Production Grants for MoJo-Labs. Be it breaking news, investigative journalism, feature stories, documentaries or any creative content, mobile journalism (MoJo) will empower you to … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka: Apply Now for Story Production Grants for MoJo-Labs

Nominations Open for Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 Launched by the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF) and the Democracy and Culture Foundation (DCF), the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize is awarded to a young leader aged between 18 and 30 and presented each year at the Athens Democracy Forum. The award will be presented jointly … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize

U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa PDS Request for Statement of Interest (Ethiopia)

Deadline: 18-Mar-23 The U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Ethiopia through cultural, media and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa PDS Request for Statement of Interest (Ethiopia)

Small Grants to Strengthen ties between the U.S. and South Sudan

Deadline: 14-Apr-23 The Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Embassy in Juba, South Sudan is pleased to announce that limited funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program, provided through the U.S. Department of State. Purpose of Small Grants: PDS Juba invites … [Read more...] about Small Grants to Strengthen ties between the U.S. and South Sudan

Asia New Zealand Foundation: Media Travel Grants

Deadline: 17-Mar-23 The Asia New Zealand Foundation has launched its media travel grants programme that offers New Zealand journalists the chance to travel independently to Asia to research and prepare stories – to help demystify Asia for New Zealand audiences. The Foundation will still be … [Read more...] about Asia New Zealand Foundation: Media Travel Grants

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives to Support Small Scale Projects

Deadline: 20-Mar-23 The High Commission of Canada in Australia 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 to Support Small Scale Projects

European Commission accepts Proposals from CSOs in Algeria

Deadline: 11-Apr-23 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to support the activities of civil society organizations (CSOs) in improving the quality of life of people with disabilities, support for youth and territorial development in Algeria. Objectives The general … [Read more...] about European Commission accepts Proposals from CSOs in Algeria

Call for Proposals: Advancing Gender Equality & Leadership for Women Aspirants in Political Life and Diplomacy (Moldova)

Deadline: 6-Mar-23 UN Women Moldova is seeking proposals to provide support to women political aspirants at local and central level, including young and marginalized women throughout the next electoral cycles in 2023 and 2025. In view of local elections expected to take end October-beginning … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Advancing Gender Equality & Leadership for Women Aspirants in Political Life and Diplomacy (Moldova)

Levi Lassen Foundation Grant Program – Israel

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The Levi Lassen Foundation’s Grant Program is now open for applications. Vision and Mission The Levi Lassen Foundation focuses on supporting NGOs that advance Ethiopian-Israeli women and men (ages 15-30), or specific projects that advance Ethiopian women and men (ages … [Read more...] about Levi Lassen Foundation Grant Program – Israel

U.S. Embassy Call for Proposals in Italy: Climate, Democracy, Countering Disinformation

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the 2023 Annual Program Statement (APS). The APS makes funding available for cultural and exchange programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Italy, highlight shared values, and promote bilateral cooperation. … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Call for Proposals in Italy: Climate, Democracy, Countering Disinformation

Open Call: Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy (Turkey)

Deadline: 28-Mar-23 The Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye launches a call for proposals under the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy, the successor of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). Objectives The global objective of this call for … [Read more...] about Open Call: Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy (Turkey)

U.S. Embassy Philippines: Up to $50,000 for NGOs, Civil Society, Not-for-profit Organizations

Deadline: 31-Dec-23 The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Public Affairs Section (PAS Philippines) is pleased to announce the considering proposals for the Public Affairs Annual Program Statement. PAS Philippines invites proposals for projects that strengthen ties between the Philippines and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Philippines: Up to $50,000 for NGOs, Civil Society, Not-for-profit Organizations

Social Agriculture Development Fund in Albania

Deadline: 27-Mar-23 The Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo (COSV) in Albania, as the lead partner of the EU-funded project TOKA JONE, is launching the Social Agriculture Development Fund (SADF) sub-granting scheme to promote the sustainable reuse of confiscated assets to benefit vulnerable groups at … [Read more...] about Social Agriculture Development Fund in Albania

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Jordan (2023)

Deadline: 11-Mar-23 The Embassy of Canada in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan 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 – Jordan (2023)

North Macedonia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2023

Deadline: 1-Jul-23 The Embassy of the United States in North Macedonia announces an open competition for organizations/independent media to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) that support the development of democratic institutions. Program Objectives and … [Read more...] about North Macedonia: Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2023

Levi Lassen Foundation Grant Program – Israel

Public Call for Expansion of Membership in the Advisory Group of the ReLOaD2 Project in BiH

Deadline: 3-Mar-23 The Regional Programme for Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2), funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), announces a Public Call for the expansion of membership in the Advisory Group of the ReLOaD2 … [Read more...] about Public Call for Expansion of Membership in the Advisory Group of the ReLOaD2 Project in BiH

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

Deadline: 30-Mar-23 The U.S. Embassy Zambia Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in applying for funding for program proposals that strengthen ties and build relationships between the … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Zambia: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan: Small Grants Program 2023

Deadline: 16-Apr-23 The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the Mission’s annual Small Grants Program. This program supports the development of Kazakhstani democratic institutions and civil … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan: Small Grants Program 2023

Call for Applications: EmPOWER Local Women Politicians Programme 2023 (Kosovo)

Deadline: 3-Mar-23 The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) invites you to apply for the second edition of the EmPOWER Local Women Politicians Programme. If you are an elected woman leader working at the local level and/or woman activist involved in local policy and … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: EmPOWER Local Women Politicians Programme 2023 (Kosovo)

International and Interdisciplinary Competition

Deadline: 28-Jun-23 The Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL) is seeking applications for its international and interdisciplinary competition under the project entitled “A social contract for the 21st century”. The project “A social contract for the 21st century” was initiated by the MRL and … [Read more...] about International and Interdisciplinary Competition

Open Call: Development Cooperation Projects of the Slovak Republic

Deadline: 24-Mar-23 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation is accepting applications for the provision of subsidies for development cooperation projects of the Slovak Republic in the Republic of Moldova for the years 2023-2028. Goals The goal of the call is to create a … [Read more...] about Open Call: Development Cooperation Projects of the Slovak Republic

2023 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship in Georgia

Deadline: 23-Feb-23 The U.S Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to announce the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Summer Institute for the summer of 2023. The program is scheduled to take place in-person from June 24 to July 22, 2023, contingent upon the feasibility and safety of in-person … [Read more...] about 2023 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellowship in Georgia

Call for Papers: Democratic Education in Transition

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The University of Helsinki is inviting presentations from different theoretical perspectives and welcomes both philosophical contributions and presentations that merge empirical and philosophical considerations on the topic of democratic education. Thematic Areas The … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: Democratic Education in Transition

Grants to Support an Enabling Environment for the Protection of Whistleblowers

Deadline: 25-May-23 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to support an enabling environment for the protection of whistleblowers under its Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme. Objectives A Union of values and rights is also based on effective law enforcement … [Read more...] about Grants to Support an Enabling Environment for the Protection of Whistleblowers

SSRC: Data Fluencies Dissertation Grants Program

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites proposals from across the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, data sciences, and related fields for a dissertation research grant competition as part of the Data Fluencies Project. SSRC seek to support projects that … [Read more...] about SSRC: Data Fluencies Dissertation Grants Program

USAID MEPPA People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund Grants Activity

Deadline: 27-Apr-23 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) intends to issue an APS to implement the USAID/West Bank and Gaza People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund Activity. Under the auspices of MEPPA, USAID's People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund supports … [Read more...] about USAID MEPPA People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund Grants Activity

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Chad)

Deadline: 10-Apr-23 The U.S. Embassy N’Djamena Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants PDS N’Djamena invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Chad)

VVEngage Fellowship to Advance Women’s Public Leadership and the SDGs

Deadline: 26-Mar-23 Are you a woman leader in politics, government, or policy advocacy? The Vital Voices is excited to announce the application for the 2023 cohort of the VVEngage Fellowship! VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making … [Read more...] about VVEngage Fellowship to Advance Women’s Public Leadership and the SDGs

USAID Elections Integrity Activity in Serbia

Deadline: 17-Mar-23 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Elections Integrity Activity. Through the Elections Integrity Activity (EIA), USAID/Serbia seeks to support a local … [Read more...] about USAID Elections Integrity Activity in Serbia

Open Call to Support Existing and Newly Established CSOs Networks in BiH

Deadline: 21-Mar-23 The European Commission (EC) has announced the call for proposals to strengthen participatory democracies and the EU approximation and integration process in Bosnia and Herzegovina, through an enhanced contribution by civil society and media. The Instrument for … [Read more...] about Open Call to Support Existing and Newly Established CSOs Networks in BiH

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