Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance

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Call for Project Proposals: Increased Government Accountability (Albania)

Deadline: 18-Jan-23 The British Embassy Tirana invites proposals for their Freedom and Resilience Programme 2022 to 2025 project ‘Increased government accountability through a more responsive parliament’. The aim is to create legal frameworks to better scrutinize programmes, policies and … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals: Increased Government Accountability (Albania)

SI Creative Partnerships Programme (Sweden)

Deadline: 15-Feb-23 The Swedish Institute (SI) is pleased to launch a new initiative, the Creative Partnerships Programme, which will grant funding to Swedish organisations and their international partners in civil society, culture and the media. The programme will support projects which aim … [Read more...] about SI Creative Partnerships Programme (Sweden)

Public Call for Local Initiatives Grant – Apply Now!

Deadline: 15-Feb-23 The SMART Balkans Project announces a public call for applications for Local initiatives Grants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia. SMART Balkans Project, funded by the Norway Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is implemented by … [Read more...] about Public Call for Local Initiatives Grant – Apply Now!

NOFO: Democracy through the U.S. Presidential Election 2024 in Japan

Deadline: 19-Feb-23 The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to design, manage, and administer projects to engage with Japanese youth and deepen the understanding of the importance of democracy in the lead up to … [Read more...] about NOFO: Democracy through the U.S. Presidential Election 2024 in Japan

Call for Applications Open for Practice Parliament for Women – 2023 Series (Maldives)

Deadline: 22-Jan-23 UNDP Maldives is pleased to announce applications for Practice Parliament for Women to enable women to be more involved in the decision-making processes in the country by increasing capacity development and training programmes for women active in the political arena to build … [Read more...] about Call for Applications Open for Practice Parliament for Women – 2023 Series (Maldives)

Open Call for Project Proposals 2023 – Greece and Cyprus

Deadline: 20-Jan-23 The Friedrich Naumann Foundation and the Greece and Cyprus Office has launched an open call for project proposals for the year 2023. Based on the principles of liberalism, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom offers political education in Germany and abroad. With … [Read more...] about Open Call for Project Proposals 2023 – Greece and Cyprus

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Burkina Faso

Deadline: 31-Jan-23 The U.S. Embassy in Burkina Faso is inviting applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (HHHFP). This is a nine month exchange program in the United States for mid-level professionals who have potential to move into leadership positions in the public or … [Read more...] about Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: Burkina Faso

Call for Applications – Young Leaders Forum 2023 (Tanzania)

Deadline: 10-Jan-23 The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is pleased to announce the call for the 2023 cohort of the Young Leaders Forum. The Young Leaders Forum [YLF] is a multidisciplinary program on social, economic and political challenges at the national, continental and global level that brings … [Read more...] about Call for Applications – Young Leaders Forum 2023 (Tanzania)

Call for Applications: 2023 ReThink.CEE Fellowship Program

Deadline: 15-Jan-23 The German Marshall Fund is pleased to launch a call for applications for ReThink.CEE Fellowship, a year-long non-resident policy research fellowship, addressing next-generation policy experts, innovators, and thought leaders in Central and Eastern Europe. The Fellowship is … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: 2023 ReThink.CEE Fellowship Program

Bureau of DRL: DPRK Increasing Access to Information Programs

Deadline: 23-Jan-23 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announce a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that support the policy objective to increase the free flow of objective, … [Read more...] about Bureau of DRL: DPRK Increasing Access to Information Programs

Call for Proposals: Boosting Fact-checking Activities in Europe

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 Applications are now open for the Boosting Fact-Checking Activities in Europe to support projects from independent fact-checking organisations, which play a key role in limiting the negative effects of disinformation on the public discourse and democratic processes. The … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Boosting Fact-checking Activities in Europe

6th Call for Project Proposals of Estonian EU External Border Programme

Deadline: 2-Feb-23 The European Union (EU) has launched the 6th Call for Project Proposals of Estonian EU External Border Programme. Thematic Objectives The Call focuses on short-term projects aimed at supporting the socio-economic development of external border regions of the Republic of … [Read more...] about 6th Call for Project Proposals of Estonian EU External Border Programme

Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order

Deadline: 31-Jan-23 Nominations are now open for the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. The Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order is given to those who have taken on issues of world importance and presented viewpoints that could lead to a more just and peaceful world. … [Read more...] about Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order

2023–24 Junior Fellowship Program

Deadline: 27-Jan-23 Freedom House is seeking three to four motivated candidates for the nine-month Freedom in the World (FIW) 2023–24 Junior Fellowship program. Freedom in the World is Freedom House’s flagship analysis on political rights and civil liberties in 210 countries and territories. … [Read more...] about 2023–24 Junior Fellowship Program

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Brazil (2023)

Deadline: 16-Jan-23 The Embassy of Canada in Brazil 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 projects in developing countries, … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Brazil (2023)

CFAs: Prosperous Future – New Programme for Civil Society Cooperation in the Region

Deadline: 15-Feb-23 The Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) is inviting applications for the Prosperous Future, a New Programme for the support of Nordic organisations’ cooperation for a green, democratic, and resilient region with civil society in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, independent … [Read more...] about CFAs: Prosperous Future – New Programme for Civil Society Cooperation in the Region

2023 James S. Denton Transatlantic Fellowship

Deadline: 5-Feb-23 The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 James S. Denton Transatlantic Fellowship Program. The program brings a select group of rising professionals from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to Washington, DC for a three-week … [Read more...] about 2023 James S. Denton Transatlantic Fellowship

Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (Albania)

Deadline: 25-Jan-23 The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Democracy Commission program. Award Information Awards may range from a minimum of $24,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000; … [Read more...] about Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (Albania)

Performing Arts Grant Program (US)

Deadline: 15-Feb-23 The Tri-M Foundation is now inviting applications for its Performing Arts Grant Program to support the development and presentation of innovative, high-quality performing arts projects, events, and festivals by regional non-profit arts organizations. Grant Program … [Read more...] about Performing Arts Grant Program (US)

Call for Proposals – Giving for Change Programme in Kenya

Deadline: 22-Jan-23 The Kenya Community Development Foundation has announce the the Giving for Change (GfC) programme for community-based and civil society organizations in the six programme implementation counties of Kisumu, Kakamega, Nairobi, Makueni, Busia and Kwale in Kenya. The Giving for … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals – Giving for Change Programme in Kenya

Grants to Support Local Governance and Essential Services in Syria

Deadline: 6-Feb-23 The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination seeks to partner with local governance actors to address stabilization challenges in northeast Syria and potentially in areas of northwest Syria outside the control of the Syrian … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Local Governance and Essential Services in Syria

Grants to support CSOs Promoting Child Rights and Good Governance in Mauritius

Deadline: 28-Feb-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking applications to Support Civil Society Organizations promoting rights of the child and good governance in the Republic of Mauritius. Objectives of the Programme and Priority Issues The Global Europe Human Rights and Democracy … [Read more...] about Grants to support CSOs Promoting Child Rights and Good Governance in Mauritius

Harry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Awards

Deadline: 1-Feb-23 Applications are now open for the Harry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Awards (formerly the Harry Frank Guggenheim Dissertation Fellowships) to recognize promising graduate-student researchers in their final year of writing a doctoral dissertation examining a salient aspect … [Read more...] about Harry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Awards

Grants to Support Civil Society in Lesotho

Deadline: 15-Feb-23 The European Commission (EC) has announced the call for proposals to strengthen CSOs as independent actors of governance and development in their own right. Objectives The action aims to contribute to an inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent civil society … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Civil Society in Lesotho

Apply for Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament

Deadline: 15-Feb-23 The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) announces the call for applications for the Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament. The Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament in cooperation with the EFB is a practice-oriented … [Read more...] about Apply for Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Romania

Deadline: 31-Mar-23 The U.S. Embassy Bucharest 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 Bucharest invites proposals for programs that strengthen … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Romania

Humanity in Action seeking Applications for the Amsterdam Fellowship

Deadline: 14-Feb-23 Humanity in Action is seeking applications for its Amsterdam Fellowship. If you are passionate about human rights, democracy, and social justice, kickstart your activism journey during our Fellowship. The Amsterdam Fellowship is an opportunity for students from diverse … [Read more...] about Humanity in Action seeking Applications for the Amsterdam Fellowship

Public Call for CSOs to Submit Project proposals as Part of the Project ReLOaD2 in BiH

Deadline: 20-Dec-22 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched a Public Call For Civil Society organizations to submit project proposals as part of the project regional program of local democracy in the western balkans 2 (Reload2). The overall goal of the project is to … [Read more...] about Public Call for CSOs to Submit Project proposals as Part of the Project ReLOaD2 in BiH

Request for Proposals: West Africa Regional Hub Small Grants Fund

Deadline: 5-Mar-23 Le Centre de Recherche et d’Action pour la Paix (CERAP), EGAP’s West Africa Regional Hub, is soliciting proposals for quantitative ﬁeld studies on the theme of democracy, conflict, and polarization. CERAP will aim to fund approximately 14 grants of up to USD 3,000 each to … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: West Africa Regional Hub Small Grants Fund

Democracy Commission Small Grants Program – Georgia

Deadline: 20-Feb-23 The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi announces an open competition for Democracy Commission Small Grants Program (DemCom). The United States initiated in 1994 as a flexible mechanism to enable embassies to support local democratic initiatives in the countries of Central, Eastern … [Read more...] about Democracy Commission Small Grants Program – Georgia

NOFO: U.S.-Japan Diplomacy Academy for University Students in Northern Japan

Deadline: 19-Feb-23 The U.S. Consulate General in Sapporo’s Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out The U.S.- Japan Diplomacy Academy for University Students in Northern Japan. Objectives Youth in Northern Japan are less … [Read more...] about NOFO: U.S.-Japan Diplomacy Academy for University Students in Northern Japan

Grants to Support Senegalese CSOs for the Engagement of Young Actors in Governance & Development

Deadline: 13-Feb-23 The European Commission (EC) is offering Grants to Support Senegalese Civil Society Organizations (CSO) for the engagement of young actors in governance and development. Objectives The general objective of this call for proposals is: To support the engagement of local … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Senegalese CSOs for the Engagement of Young Actors in Governance & Development

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

Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy Yaoundé Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) announces the availability of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants: The PDS grants program supports projects proposed by U.S. and Cameroonian academic, cultural, … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Cameroon: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest

Deadline: 15-May-23 The U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) 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 cultural ties between the United States and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Dakar Public Diplomacy Section Request for Statements of Interest

USAID Civil Society and Media Activity: Media Fellowship Challenge Fund (Nepal)

Deadline: 10-Jan-23 The USAID Civil Society and Media Activity (CSM) has announced the call for proposals from qualified media-related civil society organizations (CSOs) to submit concept notes for the Media Fellowship Challenge Fund. The Challenge Fund is funded by USAID/Nepal through Civil … [Read more...] about USAID Civil Society and Media Activity: Media Fellowship Challenge Fund (Nepal)

Call for Proposals to Strengthening Global CSO Umbrella Organisations

Deadline: 27-Feb-23 The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals to Strengthening Global CSO Umbrella Organisations to conclude a new generation of Financial Framework Partnership Agreements (FFPA) with Civil Society umbrella organisations under the new financial … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Strengthening Global CSO Umbrella Organisations

DRL FY22 Iraq Programs – Statements of Interest

Deadline: 18-Jan-23 The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) from organizations interested in submitting Statements of Interest (SOI) for programs that promote representative governance based on democratic principles, respect for … [Read more...] about DRL FY22 Iraq Programs – Statements of Interest

EMK Small Grant 2023 in Bangladesh

Deadline: 14-Jan-23 The Edward M. Kennedy Center (EMK Center) is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations, individuals, and groups to submit project proposals that strengthen, expand, and celebrate U.S.- Bangladesh people-to-people ties, foster innovative ideas, and provide local … [Read more...] about EMK Small Grant 2023 in Bangladesh

CFPs: MIASA Writing Workshop “Peace, Democracy and Climate Change”

Deadline: 20-Jan-23 The Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) seeks to provide Africa-based early career researchers working on the themes of peace, democracy and climate change on the continent with the space and intellectual community to transform a draft paper into a … [Read more...] about CFPs: MIASA Writing Workshop “Peace, Democracy and Climate Change”

U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso Public Affairs Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 15-Jul-23 The U.S. Embassy BURKINA FASO 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: PAS Burkina Faso invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Burkina Faso Public Affairs Annual Program Statement

2023 Bolstering Security and Defense Grant Program in Canada

Deadline: 17-Jan-23 The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Canada invite proposals from non-governmental organizations, think tanks, government institutions, and academic institutions for programs strengthening the bilateral ties between the United States and Canada and supporting the Roadmap for a … [Read more...] about 2023 Bolstering Security and Defense Grant Program in Canada

FASPE announces Law Program 2023

Deadline: 3-Jan-23 The Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) has launched the 2023 Law Program, an intensive two-week study program in professional ethics and ethical leadership. FASPE is neither a Holocaust studies course, nor a genocide prevention program. … [Read more...] about FASPE announces Law Program 2023

Annual Reopening Of the Roster of CSOs and NGOs Active in Mali

Deadline: 21-Jan-23 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is pleased to launch the annual reopening of the roster of civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations active in Mali. The CPD aims to contribute to the advent of a peaceful and resilient Malian society where … [Read more...] about Annual Reopening Of the Roster of CSOs and NGOs Active in Mali

European Commission: Thematic Framework Partnerships for Human Rights and Democracy

Deadline: 27-Feb-23 The European Commission is seeking applications for the Thematic Framework Partnerships for Human Rights and Democracy. The thematic programme on human rights and democracy (2021-2027) (hereafter the thematic programme) under the Neighbourhood, Development and International … [Read more...] about European Commission: Thematic Framework Partnerships for Human Rights and Democracy

Call for Nominations: Emerging Europe Awards 2023

Deadline: 15-Jan-23 Nominations are now open for the Emerging Europe Awards to showcase and recognise outstanding growth initiatives in the region, and the progressive work of  organisations and individuals, including global leaders who have contributed to the region’s success. The Emerging … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Emerging Europe Awards 2023

European Commission inviting Proposals from CSOs in Cape Verde

Deadline: 30-Jan-23 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals from Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) to support and strengthen civil society as a promoter of sustainable tourism in protected areas as a factor in generating income for local communities, contributing in the long term to … [Read more...] about European Commission inviting Proposals from CSOs in Cape Verde

NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in India

Deadline: 15-Mar-23 The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to implement programs that foster stronger bilateral and regional ties through diverse public diplomacy programs on topics related to economic growth, climate change, … [Read more...] about NOFO: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in India

CFPs to build on the Emotional Dimension of Democracies to Promote Democratic Practices and European Values

Deadline: 14-Mar-23 The European Commission is seeking proposals under this call to examine the role of affect and emotions (such as hope, resentment, happiness, fear, dissatisfaction, frustration, solidarity, hatred, envy, shame, pride, humiliation, etc.) in European democracies, how they … [Read more...] about CFPs to build on the Emotional Dimension of Democracies to Promote Democratic Practices and European Values

Open Call: Democratic Governance for Times of Disruptive Changes to the Social Contract

Deadline: 14-Mar-23 The European Commission (EC) has announced the proposals for Democratic Governance for Times of Disruptive Changes to the Social Contract. Scope A social contract is the intellectual construct referring to the agreement between members of a society, community, or … [Read more...] about Open Call: Democratic Governance for Times of Disruptive Changes to the Social Contract

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