Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance

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Call for Proposals for Mozambican Civil Society Organizations

Deadline: 16-Aug-22 The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA) is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals for Mozambican civil society organizations in order to increase opportunities for civic engagement and accountability. The Call is directed to consortiums of CSOs who have … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Mozambican Civil Society Organizations

European Commission Call for Proposals for Capacity Building Actions

Deadline: 30-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to co-finance projects articulating a coherent, consistent and cost efficient work programme to encourage and support citizens, who volunteer to become elections change-makers by organising capacity building … [Read more...] about European Commission Call for Proposals for Capacity Building Actions

Civic Tech Solutions to Strengthen Democratic Governance in South Africa

Deadline: 3-Jul-22 The Charter Project Africa in South Africa has launched a call to support civil society organisations in using civic technology to promote and popularise the African Governance Architecture. This call will focus on using civic tech solutions to strengthen democratic … [Read more...] about Civic Tech Solutions to Strengthen Democratic Governance in South Africa

Grants of up to EUR 30 000 available for NGOs and CSOs in Zambia

Deadline: 3-Jul-22 The Charter Project Africa has launched an open call for its project on Democratic Governance to support civil society organisations to use civic technology to promote and popularise the African Governance Architecture (AGA). This call will focus on using civic tech … [Read more...] about Grants of up to EUR 30 000 available for NGOs and CSOs in Zambia

TransparencIT Civic Changemakers Fellowship Programme (Nigeria)

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 TransparencIT has launched its Civic Changemakers Fellowship Programme, a civic innovation and governance training that aims to empower community champions who are working or have the ambition to work on solving civic and governance challenges. The sole objective of the … [Read more...] about TransparencIT Civic Changemakers Fellowship Programme (Nigeria)

Coalition Training for Women Parliamentarians in Morocco

Deadline: 24-Jul-22 The Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Morocco announces an open competition for a three-day coalition training for up to 40 Moroccan women parliamentarians to be held in Morocco over the calendar year 2023. The training will bring together women parliamentarians … [Read more...] about Coalition Training for Women Parliamentarians in Morocco

Sardar Patel National Unity Award 2022 (India)

Deadline: 31-Jul-22 The Ministry of Home Affairs is inviting applications for the Sardar Patel National Unity Award-2022 to recognize the notable and inspiring contributions made by the citizens/ institutions/ organizations of India to promote the cause of national unity and integrity and to … [Read more...] about Sardar Patel National Unity Award 2022 (India)

2022 Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program

Deadline: 8-Jul-22 Applications are now open for the 2022 Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program. The Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program - a collaboration between the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), the National Democratic Institute (NDI), and the Center for … [Read more...] about 2022 Open Internet for Democracy Leaders Program

Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs: 2022 Challenge Fund

Deadline: 31-Jul-22 The Challenge Fund: Czech Solutions for SDGs is looking for innovative solutions that generate improvement and value by introducing new methods, ideas, or products. The objective of the Challenge Fund: Czech solutions for SDGs (CFCS) is to facilitate transfer of Czech … [Read more...] about Czech-UNDP Partnership for SDGs: 2022 Challenge Fund

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Organization of American States

Deadline: 1-Jul-22 The Permanent Mission of Canada to the OAS 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 – Organization of American States

Submit Nominations for World Smart City Awards 2022

Deadline: 7-Sep-22 The Smart City Expo World Congress is currently seeking nominations for the World Smart City Awards (WSCA) 2022 to recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects and ideas that can potentially make an impact on citizens’ lives and turn the cities into more … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for World Smart City Awards 2022

Call for Proposals: Civil Society Fund Plus 2022 (Ethiopia)

Deadline: 18-Jul-22 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals for the Civil Society Fund (CSF) Plus 2022 to strengthen Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as actors of governance and development in their own right. The CSO thematic programme in Ethiopia aims to support an inclusive, … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Civil Society Fund Plus 2022 (Ethiopia)

The Africa Regional Democracy Fund Program (Cameroon)

Deadline: 8-Jul-22 The U.S. Embassy in Cameroon is inviting applications for its Africa Regional Democracy Fund Program (ARDF) for Democracy, Human Rights and Governance to strengthen democratic institutions, improve governance, and promote respect for human rights in Cameroon. The ARDF … [Read more...] about The Africa Regional Democracy Fund Program (Cameroon)

Call for Proposals: Civic Education on Elections in South Sudan

Deadline: 15-Jun-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a Call for Proposals from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), media, including NGOs for small grants to conduct extensive Civic Education awareness on elections in Eastern Equatoria, Central Equatoria, Western Bahr … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Civic Education on Elections in South Sudan

UNDP inviting CSOs from Georgia

Deadline: 23-Jun-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to participate in a training “Management of Citizen Engagement Projects at the Local Level”. The UNDP project “Fostering Decentralization and Good Governance at the Local Level in … [Read more...] about UNDP inviting CSOs from Georgia

Grants to strengthen CSOs in Protection of Democracy and Human Rights in El Salvador

Deadline: 15-Jul-22 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to strengthen the meaningful participation of the civil society in the protection of democracy and human rights in El Salvador. Lots LOT 1: Civil Society Organizations Program The specific objective is … [Read more...] about Grants to strengthen CSOs in Protection of Democracy and Human Rights in El Salvador

Grants to Support Civil Society Organizations in Turkey

Deadline: 1-Sep-22 The Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul hereby announces its call for applications for projects in 2023. Since 2001 the Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul has promoted collaboration between Sweden and Turkey through disposing funds. With these funds, aim to support … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Civil Society Organizations in Turkey

Barbara McDowell Geralds Foundation Grant Program – US

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation's Grant Program is now open to improve the economic well-being, social conditions, and civil liberties of disadvantaged persons and groups in the United States. Focus Areas Access to Benefits Children's Rights … [Read more...] about Barbara McDowell Geralds Foundation Grant Program – US

Nominations Open for Good Governance Awards in Ireland

Deadline: 14-Sep-22 Nominations are now open for the Good Governance Awards (GGA) for Recognising and encouraging adherence to good governance practice by nonprofits in Ireland. Categories Category 1: for volunteer only and organisations with an annual turnover of less than €50,000. … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Good Governance Awards in Ireland

Landecker Democracy Fellowship focusing on Democracy in the Digital Age

Deadline: 17-Jul-22 The Humanity in Action has launched the Landecker Democracy Fellowship to bring together 30 diverse leaders from the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States who spend one year creating projects that reinvent democratic spaces. The goal for this Fellowship … [Read more...] about Landecker Democracy Fellowship focusing on Democracy in the Digital Age

USAID/Ghana Performance Accountability Activity

Deadline: 14-Jun-22 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Performance Accountability Activity. The Performance Accountability Activity will build on existing Ghanaian … [Read more...] about USAID/Ghana Performance Accountability Activity

Mekong Connections Civil Society Grant Cohort 2

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The Pact is pleased to announce the release of a request for applications (RFA) for funding provided to support Pact’s implementation of Mekong Connections: Governance, Transparency, and Local Voices. This funding is provided to create a network focused on governance and … [Read more...] about Mekong Connections Civil Society Grant Cohort 2

Council for Australian-Arab Relations 2022-23 Grant Program

Deadline: 11-Jul-22 The Australian Government is pleased to announce the Council for Australian-Arab Relations 2022-23 Grant Program which promotes the people-to people links and a contemporary and positive image of Australia and supports for the Australian Government’s international policy … [Read more...] about Council for Australian-Arab Relations 2022-23 Grant Program

EC Call for Proposals in Vietnam: Offering Grants of up to EUR 500 000

Deadline: 31-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to Enhance Civil Society Organisations' engagement as actors of governance and development processes in Vietnam. The specific objective of this call for proposals is: Enhance Civil Society Organisations' role in strengthening … [Read more...] about EC Call for Proposals in Vietnam: Offering Grants of up to EUR 500 000

Grants to Strengthen Role of CSOs as Governance and Development Actors in Egypt

Deadline: 6-Sep-22 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to strengthen the role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as governance and development actors in Egypt. Objectives The Specific Objectives of this call for proposals are: To establish a pool of framework … [Read more...] about Grants to Strengthen Role of CSOs as Governance and Development Actors in Egypt

Grant to Implement Priority Measures in Cambodia’s Clean Air Action Plan

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is pleased to announce a funding call to Implement priority measures in Cambodia's Clean Air Action Plan. This aim of this project is to support Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment in implementing its Clean Air Action Plan. Funding … [Read more...] about Grant to Implement Priority Measures in Cambodia’s Clean Air Action Plan

IJNet Arabic’s Mentoring Center Program for Media Startups

Deadline: 11-Jul-22 The International Center for Journalist (ICFJ) is pleased to launched International Journalists' Network (IJNet) Arabic’s Mentoring Center- a program that aims to support professional and citizen journalists who are working in the MENA region. IJNet Arabic’s Mentoring … [Read more...] about IJNet Arabic’s Mentoring Center Program for Media Startups

Open Call for Small Projects on Building Capacities and Empowering (Portugal)

Deadline: 16-Sep-22 The Active Citizens Fund has launched an Open Call for Small Projects on Building Capacities and Empowering. The Programme aims to support Portuguese NGO projects in mainland Portugal and the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira, without prejudice to actions that … [Read more...] about Open Call for Small Projects on Building Capacities and Empowering (Portugal)

UK: Legal Education Foundation’s Stronger Sector Programme

Deadline: 23-Jun-22 The Legal Education Foundation's Stronger Sector Programme: Training and support for a thriving social justice legal sector is now open for applications. The Foundation wants to support the creation of multiple pathways to rewarding and lifelong careers in social justice … [Read more...] about UK: Legal Education Foundation’s Stronger Sector Programme

Fairer Systems Programme in the UK

Deadline: 23-Jun-22 The Legal Education Foundation has announced an open call for the Fairer Systems Programme: Transparency, accountability and the protection of rights. UK government institutions and the way public powers are exercised are evolving rapidly as a result of new technology and … [Read more...] about Fairer Systems Programme in the UK

UNDP: Grant for Organizations in LAO PDR

Deadline: 12-Jun-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering grants for organizations to develop capacity for the implementation of the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women in LAO PDR. Grant aims to support national civil society … [Read more...] about UNDP: Grant for Organizations in LAO PDR

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Mozambique, Malawi and Eswatini

Deadline: 17-Jun-22 The High Commission of Canada to Mozambique, Malawi and Eswatini 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Mozambique, Malawi and Eswatini

Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grants Programme

Deadline: 12-Aug-22 The Minor Foundation for Major Challenges (MFMC)is seeking applications for its Small and Large Grants to support communication projects which advance the transition to a low carbon economy. MFMC supports projects that support urgent, large-scale transformation, with a … [Read more...] about Minor Foundation for Major Challenges Small and Large Grants Programme

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Libya)

Deadline: 12-Jun-22 The Embassy of Canada to Libya 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 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Libya)

UNDP Ukraine: Civil Society for Enhanced Democracy & Human Rights Project

Deadline: 1-Jun-22 The present Call for Proposals (CfP) is administered by UNDP’s “Civil Society for Enhanced Democracy and Human Rights in Ukraine” (CSDR) project which is part of the UNDP Democratic Governance portfolio, and a regional UNDP project “EU4Dialogue: Support to Conflict … [Read more...] about UNDP Ukraine: Civil Society for Enhanced Democracy & Human Rights Project

Submit Proposals for Upscaling Infrastructure Resilience in India

Deadline: 10-Jun-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hereby invites you to submit a Proposal to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ""Upscaling infrastructure resilience through innovative financial approaches, governance, and practice"". Objectives The bidder would work … [Read more...] about Submit Proposals for Upscaling Infrastructure Resilience in India

Grants to Promote Human Rights & Fundamental Freedoms in Nigeria

Deadline: 13-Jul-22 The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. This call for proposals will serve the implementation of the thematic programme on human rights and democracy and the … [Read more...] about Grants to Promote Human Rights & Fundamental Freedoms in Nigeria

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Benin)

Deadline: 20-Jun-22 The Embassy of Canada in Benin 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 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Benin)

Uzbekistan: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Deadline: 27-Jun-22 The Embassy of Canada to Russia, with accreditation to the Republic of Armenia and Republic of Uzbekistan 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 … [Read more...] about Uzbekistan: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Kosovo)

Deadline: 13-Jun-22 The Embassy of Canada is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for Kosovo 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 (Kosovo)

Armenia: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Open Call for Building a New Relationship with the United Kingdom

Deadline: 11-Jul-22 The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to contribute to the building of a close and stable partnership with the United Kingdom. Objective: The specific objective of this call for proposals is to improve the European Union’s engagement … [Read more...] about Open Call for Building a New Relationship with the United Kingdom

British Embassy Kuwait announces Gulf Strategy Fund

Deadline: 23-Jun-22 The British Embassy Kuwait is inviting project bids for funding as part of its program for the next 3 years. Purpose The Kuwait Program supports implementation of UK priorities for Kuwait. It supports Kuwait's ambitious 'New Kuwait' Vision 2035 agenda for transforming Kuwait … [Read more...] about British Embassy Kuwait announces Gulf Strategy Fund

International Fund for Public Interest Media

Deadline: 13-Jun-22 The International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM) is now open to support independent public interest media especially in low and middle income settings and to support long term systemic solutions to the current conditions that prevent independent media financing … [Read more...] about International Fund for Public Interest Media

Acceptance of Project Proposals for Grants in Serbia

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy / Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Republic of Serbia has launched a procedure for the acceptance and selection of proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant through … [Read more...] about Acceptance of Project Proposals for Grants in Serbia

Advanced Human Rights Course: Civil Society Law in Africa

Deadline: 19-Jul-22 The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, in collaboration with the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law, has launched a one-week intensive short course (online) on Civil Society Law in Africa from 1 to 5 August 2022. The aim of the course is to strengthen … [Read more...] about Advanced Human Rights Course: Civil Society Law in Africa

USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone Open Call for Private Sector

Deadline: 8-May-23 USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone seeks to engage the private sector in finding solutions to development challenges through creative, market-based approaches that will contribute to development in Guinea and Sierra Leone. USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone calls for private … [Read more...] about USAID/Guinea & Sierra Leone Open Call for Private Sector

Grants to strengthen the Commitment and Capacity of Local CSOs in Chad

Deadline: 31-Aug-22 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to strengthen local civil society organizations (CSOs) as independent, credible, participatory actors for good governance and development at the national level. Objective: The specific objective of this call … [Read more...] about Grants to strengthen the Commitment and Capacity of Local CSOs in Chad

UNDP Call for Proposals in Uganda

Deadline: 5-Jun-22 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) kindly request you to submit your Proposal for a Consultancy of Civil Society Organization (CSO) to implement components of Promoting Socio-Economic Development and Peace in Africa’s Borderlands project. In all their … [Read more...] about UNDP Call for Proposals in Uganda

Call for Proposals for Small Grants in Ukraine

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Kyiv, has launched the Call for Proposals for small grants provided to partners in Ukraine in the year 2022. This aid modality of the Slovak Official … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Small Grants in Ukraine

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