Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance

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Visegrad Fund: V4 Gen Mini-Grants Program

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The Visegrad Fund is pleased to announce the V4 Gen Mini-Grants to support short-term mobility of youth in the age group 14–30 to promote democratic values, civic participation, and cross-border dialog among young people. Purpose The main purpose of the V4 Gen Mini-Grants is … [Read more...] about Visegrad Fund: V4 Gen Mini-Grants Program

Lesotho: Call for Bids for Women’s Civic Education Projects

Deadline: 7-Aug-22 The British High Commission Maseru is inviting NGOs and established community-based organisations to bid for funding for civic and voter education for women. Objectives The projects should meet the following objective: Increased voter participation, particularly … [Read more...] about Lesotho: Call for Bids for Women’s Civic Education Projects

Direct Aid Programme in India

Deadline: 30-Sep-22 The Australian Government is seeking applications for its Direct Aid Programme (DAP) to provide small grants for activities that support development and strengthen communities in India. Focus Areas Proposed projects should focus on any of the following key areas: … [Read more...] about Direct Aid Programme in India

US: American Bar Endowment Opportunity Grant Program

Deadline: 23-Sep-22 The American Bar Endowment (ABE) Opportunity Grant Program is now open for applications to provide funding for new and innovative law-related projects and programs of importance to the public and the legal profession. The American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant … [Read more...] about US: American Bar Endowment Opportunity Grant Program

Call for Proposals from NGOs/CSOs (Madagascar)

Deadline: 9-Aug-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the proposals for Capacity Building of CSOs in Promoting Inclusiveness and Social Cohesion. This call for proposals (AP) is specifically linked to UNDP Madagascar, which is initiating its Country Program Document … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals from NGOs/CSOs (Madagascar)

Open Call for NDICI – Civil Society Organizations and Human Rights & Democracy

Deadline: 20-Sep-22 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals for Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) - Civil Society Organizations and Human Rights & Democracy. The overall objective of the thematic program on human rights and democracy is … [Read more...] about Open Call for NDICI – Civil Society Organizations and Human Rights & Democracy

SMART Balkans Project announces Core Grants

Deadline: 7-Aug-22 The SMART Balkans Project announces a Public Call for Applications for Concept Notes for Core Grants, for applicants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. SMART Balkans Project, funded by the Norway Ministry of Foreign Affairs, … [Read more...] about SMART Balkans Project announces Core Grants

Special Call for Strategic Litigation Grants in Asia-Pacific

Deadline: 30-Sep-22 Media Defence in partnership with the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, Media Calling for applications from lawyers and organisations based in the Asia-Pacific region for grants to fund strategic litigation related to media freedom. As part of their work to help … [Read more...] about Special Call for Strategic Litigation Grants in Asia-Pacific

Call for Applications: Regional Grants

Deadline: 7-Aug-22 The SMART Balkans Project announces a public Call for Applications for Concept Notes for Regional Grants, for applicants from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. SMART Balkans Project, funded by the Norway Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Regional Grants

IDB Call For Public Innovation in Migration and Against Human Trafficking

Deadline: 16-Sep-22 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched the eighth edition of the competition "Gobernarte: the art of good government - Pablo Valenti Award", which will reward the best innovative initiatives of subnational governments in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about IDB Call For Public Innovation in Migration and Against Human Trafficking

Youth Innovation Challenge for Young Innovators in Africa

Deadline: 29-Jul-22 YOTA (Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa) has launched the Youth Innovation Challenge to foster and nurture catalytic youth-led solutions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Youth Innovation Challenge is part of activities under the Africa Youth … [Read more...] about Youth Innovation Challenge for Young Innovators in Africa

European Commission announces Scalable Cities Action Grant

Deadline: 31-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for its Scalable Cities Action Grant to support the replication of measures already successfully tested in Smart Cities and Community projects. The objective of the Scalable Cities Action Grants is to promote the continuity, … [Read more...] about European Commission announces Scalable Cities Action Grant

OAG: Workplace Rights Grants Program (US)

Deadline: 12-Aug-22 The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks eligible organizations to apply to implement the Workplace Rights Grant Program. The Workplace Rights Grant Program Act of 2021 established the Workplace Rights Grant Program at the OAG, for the purpose of providing grants to … [Read more...] about OAG: Workplace Rights Grants Program (US)

United States: Rapid Response Grant

Deadline: 8-Aug-22 The Miami Climate Alliance is now inviting applications for its Rapid Response Grant to support critical on-the-ground efforts to achieve climate justice in Florida. Priority will be placed on grassroots initiatives, as well as supporting women, non-binary, and BIPOC … [Read more...] about United States: Rapid Response Grant

Miami Climate Alliance: Capacity Building Grant (US)

Deadline: 8-Aug-22 The Miami Climate Alliance is seeking applications for its Capacity Building Grant to support critical on-the-ground efforts to achieve climate justice in Florida. Priority will be placed on grassroots initiatives, as well as supporting women, non-binary, and BIPOC … [Read more...] about Miami Climate Alliance: Capacity Building Grant (US)

YPL Regional Workshop: Civic Education for Good Governance, Anti-Corruption, and Integrity

Deadline: 13-Aug-22 The U.S. Mission New Zealand Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations for a cooperative agreement to develop and implement a Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) program on good governance, anti-corruption, and … [Read more...] about YPL Regional Workshop: Civic Education for Good Governance, Anti-Corruption, and Integrity

UNDP/Libya Call for Grant Proposals: NGOs Can Apply!

Deadline: 28-Jul-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Libya is launching this call for proposals to engage a qualified International or National NGO through collaborative advantage modality with experience in TVET and grants distribution to support the implementation of grants award … [Read more...] about UNDP/Libya Call for Grant Proposals: NGOs Can Apply!

UNDP inviting Ukrainian Organizations to submit Proposals

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hereby invites you to submit a Proposal to the Request for Proposal (RFP) 110-2022-UNDP-UKR-RFP: Development and implementation of the Good Governance School on the standards of citizen participation in public life in the terms of … [Read more...] about UNDP inviting Ukrainian Organizations to submit Proposals

U.S. Embassy Australia: Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 26-Aug-22 The U.S. Embassy in Australia announces an open funding competition for organizations and individuals to carry out programs that strengthen support for the U.S.-Australia alliance, foster the economic partnership, enhance efforts to fight climate change, and promote a free and … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Australia: Annual Program Statement

Apply Now! Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program

Deadline: 5-Aug-22 Applications for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program 2023 are now open. The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP) is a fully-funded exchange program sponsored by the US Department of State's … [Read more...] about Apply Now! Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program

GMF’s Policy Designers Network Fellowship

Deadline: 28-Oct-22 The German Marshall Fund (GMF) is seeking applications for its Policy Designers Network (PDN) Fellowship. The Policy Designers Network (PDN) fellowship brings together young policy professionals to equip them with skills and resources to advance democracy and economic … [Read more...] about GMF’s Policy Designers Network Fellowship

NDICI-Global Europe Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy in Guyana

Deadline: 23-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals for NDICI-Global Europe Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy. Objectives The general objective of the global Europe Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy Country-Based Support Scheme and this call … [Read more...] about NDICI-Global Europe Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy in Guyana

Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program

Deadline: 30-Sep-22 The Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy Suva considers small grant requests on a quarterly basis (pending funding availability). The grant proposals must benefit Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, or Tuvalu and address one of the Public Diplomacy Initiatives or Embassy … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grant Program

CFPs: Voices of Young People and Women to Strengthen Social Cohesion and Live Together in Mali

Deadline: 14-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals for Voices of young people and women to strengthen social cohesion and live together in Mali. Objectives The general objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the commitment of Civil Society Organizations … [Read more...] about CFPs: Voices of Young People and Women to Strengthen Social Cohesion and Live Together in Mali

Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations 2021-2024 in Bangladesh

Deadline: 15-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations 2021-2024. The CSO programme, including the CfP at hand, seek to contribute to the EU Commission priorities on Governance, Peace and Security. It also aims to … [Read more...] about Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations 2021-2024 in Bangladesh

Direct Aid Program in Nepal – Apply Now!

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The Australian Government has announced the applications for Kathmandu Direct Aid program, a flexible small grants program funded by the Australian Government and managed through the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) overseas posts. The program aims to support … [Read more...] about Direct Aid Program in Nepal – Apply Now!

Creative Force Funding Programme for International Projects (Sweden)

Deadline: 30-Aug-22 Do you work internationally to strengthen democracy and human rights? Do you use media or the arts as a means to bring about change? Are you based in Sweden or do you have a Swedish project partner? Maybe Creative Force is the programme for you. The goal of the Creative … [Read more...] about Creative Force Funding Programme for International Projects (Sweden)

Call for Proposals: Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation in South Africa

Deadline: 29-Jul-22 The Embassy of Finland in Pretoria invites South African civil society organizations and innovation support organizations to submit concept notes to apply for funding from the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). The FLC aims to build partnerships between the civil society … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation in South Africa

Call for Project Proposals on Social Foundations (Turkey)

Deadline: 5-Aug-22 The British Embassy Ankara is accepting project proposals on social foundations for the 2022 to 2023 financial year (September 2022 to March 2023). Priorities They are therefore looking to support projects in Turkey which aim to achieve one or more of the following … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals on Social Foundations (Turkey)

Tinker Foundation’s 2022 Institutional Grants Program Cycle 2

Deadline: 27 July 2022 The Tinker Foundation's 2022 Institutional Grants Program is now open for organizations working to improve the lives of Latin Americans, with an emphasis on support for organizations in the region. The Foundation funds research and advocacy, experimentation, scaling up … [Read more...] about Tinker Foundation’s 2022 Institutional Grants Program Cycle 2

Nigeria: Casement Fellowship in Human Rights

Deadline: 31-Jul-22 The Irish Aid is seeking applications for its Casement Fellowship in Human Rights to nurture future leaders; to develop in-country capacity to achieve national SDG goals; and to build positive relationships with Ireland. The Programme is intended to support graduates on … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Casement Fellowship in Human Rights

Grants to Develop Partnership between Local and Displaced NGOs to Overcome Challenges caused by War in Ukraine

Deadline: 21-Jul-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the applications to develop partnership between local and displaced NGOs to overcome challenges caused by War in Ukraine. The UN Reconstruction and Peacebuilding Program (UN RPP) is implemented by four UN … [Read more...] about Grants to Develop Partnership between Local and Displaced NGOs to Overcome Challenges caused by War in Ukraine

National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland (UK)

Deadline: 23-Nov-22 Nominations are now open for the National Lottery Awards to make a difference in your community. Priorities They are looking for ideas that: bring people together and build strong relationships in and across communities improve the places and spaces that matter … [Read more...] about National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland (UK)

NOFO: Promote Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms, and Good Governance in Mauritania

Deadline: 15-Aug-22 The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Nouakchott, announces an Open Competition for organizations interested in submitting full applications for projects that promote human rights, fundamental freedoms, and good governance in Mauritania. U.S. Embassy Nouakchott invites … [Read more...] about NOFO: Promote Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms, and Good Governance in Mauritania

Grants to Promote Functioning Pluralistic and Participatory Democracy

Deadline: 29-Sep-22 The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to foster and promote a functioning pluralistic and participatory democracy in the Southern Neighbourhood countries. Objectives The specific objective(s) of this call for proposal are: To increase … [Read more...] about Grants to Promote Functioning Pluralistic and Participatory Democracy

Call for Proposals: Individual Measure for Human Rights and Democracy (Uzbekistan)

Deadline: 12-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to promote and protect: human rights and fundamental freedoms; democracy; and the rule of law. The action will achieve this by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Individual Measure for Human Rights and Democracy (Uzbekistan)

Submit Proposals for Citizen Engagement Activities

Deadline: 30-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals to consist of communication actions or a series of communication actions, offline and/or online, informing citizens about the European elections 2024 and supporting democratic engagement among citizens. The principal … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for Citizen Engagement Activities

Macedonia: Public Call for Municipalities to Participate in the Project “Strengthening Municipal Councils – Phase 2”

Deadline: 21-Jul-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced the Public call for municipalities to participate in the project "Strengthening Municipal Councils - Phase 2". The project " Strengthening Municipal Councils - Phase 2" is funded by the Swiss Embassy and the … [Read more...] about Macedonia: Public Call for Municipalities to Participate in the Project “Strengthening Municipal Councils – Phase 2”

Open Call for Combination of Capacity-building & Citizens’ Engagement Actions

Deadline: 30-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) has announced an open call for the Combination of Capacity-building & Citizens' Engagement Actions. The principal objective of the call is to encourage and to facilitate the active engagement of a wide network of European citizens around the … [Read more...] about Open Call for Combination of Capacity-building & Citizens’ Engagement Actions

UNDP Call for Project proposals in Serbia

Deadline: 21-Jul-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is accepting project proposals within the framework of the Public Call "Regional Program of Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2)". The Regional Program of Local Democracy in the Western Balkans 2 (ReLOaD2) builds … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Project proposals in Serbia

TFD: International Grants Program

Deadline: 15-Aug-22 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) is pleased to announce the International Grants Program to assist organizations based outside of Taiwan to carry out projects to promote democracy and human rights. Project Priority Areas The strategic priority areas for the … [Read more...] about TFD: International Grants Program

UNDP Call for Proposals: Support to Public Financial Management Project (South Sudan)

Deadline: 29-Jun-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is calling for proposals for Public Financial Management Project that aims at strengthening the overall governance and public financial management systems at the state level. Objectives The main objective of the grant is to … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals: Support to Public Financial Management Project (South Sudan)

Grants to engage as Actors of Governance and Development Processes in Nepal

Deadline: 15-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to support Civil Society Organisations' (CSOs) ability to engage as actors of governance and development processes in Nepal. Objectives The specific objectives and related lots of this call for proposals focus on the green and … [Read more...] about Grants to engage as Actors of Governance and Development Processes in Nepal

Zero Project Call for Nominations 2023

Deadline: 3-Jul-22 Do you have an inclusive, new solution? Is it easy to extend and adapt your solution? Nominate it for #ZeroCall23: the Zero Project Call for Nominations 2023! The Zero Project encourages nominations from all sectors of society – policy makers, startups, academia, civil … [Read more...] about Zero Project Call for Nominations 2023

GRC Sustainable Development Goals Pilot Call 2022

Deadline: 25-Aug-22 The Dutch Research Council (NWO) is pleased to announce the SDG Call 2022 of the Global Research Council (GRC) to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, through the implementation of results from ongoing or recently finalised research and innovation projects to advance … [Read more...] about GRC Sustainable Development Goals Pilot Call 2022

Call for Proposals: In-Depth Study of Pandemic Response and Civic Space

Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) seeks individuals or organizations to conduct research in Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and South Africa assessing: How their governments used various measures, including emergency powers, laws and policies, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: In-Depth Study of Pandemic Response and Civic Space

Grants to Promote Human Rights, Democracy & Rule of Law in North Macedonia

Deadline: 15-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to promote and protect: human rights and fundamental freedoms; democracy; and the rule of law in North Macedonia. Objectives The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are: … [Read more...] about Grants to Promote Human Rights, Democracy & Rule of Law in North Macedonia

NOFO: Youth Academy for Civic Participation

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The U.S. Embassy in Sofia of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to foster the development of civil society and public engagement in Bulgaria through the creation of a Youth Academy for Civic … [Read more...] about NOFO: Youth Academy for Civic Participation

Call for Proposals to Promote Participatory Civic Monitoring and Advocacy (Georgia)

Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The Europe Foundation is pleased to announce a call for proposals aimed at promoting participatory civic monitoring and advocacy in Georgia under the Foundation’s Civil Society and Governance Program. The call is designed to foster active and informed participation of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Promote Participatory Civic Monitoring and Advocacy (Georgia)

Development & Operations Grants in Australia

Deadline: 16-Aug-22 The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) is inviting applications for the Development & Operations Grants to support community media station resilience by strengthening governance, building community, sustainable operations and technical capacity. The current objective … [Read more...] about Development & Operations Grants in Australia

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