Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance

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4th Round of ALIGN Micro-grants Funds

Deadline: 5-Jun-22 ALIGN is excited to announce the fourth round of micro-funding to support research to understand how gender norms shape women’s engagement with, influence over, and experiences in governance institutions and decision-making processes, and how they can be transformed. The … [Read more...] about 4th Round of ALIGN Micro-grants Funds

The Republic of Bulgaria accepting Project Proposals for Grants in Macedonia

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Skopje announces a procedure for the acceptance and selection of proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant through the Official Development Assistance of … [Read more...] about The Republic of Bulgaria accepting Project Proposals for Grants in Macedonia

Small Projects Fund 2022 to 2023 in Ukraine

Deadline: 15-Jun-22 The British Embassy Kyiv invites project proposals to support local governance and civil society in Ukraine. The British Embassy Kyiv uses its Small Projects Fund (SPF) to complement work funded by the large-scale programs in Ukraine via funding small-scale quick-win … [Read more...] about Small Projects Fund 2022 to 2023 in Ukraine

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Trinidad & Tobago)

Deadline: 15-Sep-22 The U.S. Embassy Port of Spain Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State (hereafter referred to as “PAS POS”) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The purpose of small grants: PAS POS invites … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Trinidad & Tobago)

USAID NOFO: Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability in Sierra Leone

Deadline: 27-Jun-22 The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the program entitled the “Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability (CELGA) in Sierra Leone”. The … [Read more...] about USAID NOFO: Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability in Sierra Leone

U.S. Embassy in Sweden: Small Grants Program

Deadline: 30-May-22 The U.S. Embassy in Sweden is seeking applications for its Small Grants Program to support artistic, academic, and other activities with a connection to American culture or values when such support is of mutual interest to both the requesting organization and the … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Sweden: Small Grants Program

Open Call for acceptance of Project Proposals for grants in Georgia

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Tbilisi, Georgia, announces a procedure for the acceptance and selection of proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant through the Official Development … [Read more...] about Open Call for acceptance of Project Proposals for grants in Georgia

Thematic Program on Human Rights and Democracy in Honduras

Deadline: 28-Jun-22 The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for Thematic Program on Human Rights and Democracy in Honduras. Objectives The overall objective of this call for proposals is: Strengthen the capacities of civil society organizations (CSOs) in their role as … [Read more...] about Thematic Program on Human Rights and Democracy in Honduras

Haiti: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Deadline: 30-May-22 The Embassy of Canada to Haiti 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 Haiti: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

$25,000 available for In-Depth Study of Pandemic Governance and Civic Space

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) seeks individuals or organizations to conduct research assessing New Zealand, Taiwan, or South Korea’s governance approaches to COVID-19 and their impact on civic space. ICNL aims to produce a comprehensive report … [Read more...] about $25,000 available for In-Depth Study of Pandemic Governance and Civic Space

Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy in Tajikistan

Deadline: 30-Jun-22 The European Commission is inviting applications for the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) that aims to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and rule of law worldwide through support to civil society initiatives. The … [Read more...] about Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy in Tajikistan

Open Now: Young Political Leadership School Africa Program Cohort 9 ( Africa)

Deadline: 15-Jul-22 Applications are now open for the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS-Africa) program, a program that contributes to the formation of a new generation of character-driven political and socially active leaders that would be accountable, responsive, and accessible to … [Read more...] about Open Now: Young Political Leadership School Africa Program Cohort 9 ( Africa)

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (ASEAN)

Deadline: 9-Jun-22 The Mission of Canada to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) 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 … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (ASEAN)

UNDP inviting CSOs from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadline: 31-May-22 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is inviting all civil society organizations (CSOs) from Bosnia and Herzegovina to submit project proposals related to the development goals of the City of East Sarajevo. The overall goal of this call is to further strengthen the … [Read more...] about UNDP inviting CSOs from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nigeria: Grants to Increase the Participation of Women in Electoral Process

Deadline: 24-May-22 UN Women is offering grants to increase the participation of women in the electoral process of Ekiti State as candidates and voters. UN Women in Nigeria is working to contribute to country-level efforts to boost women’s political participation, including through the … [Read more...] about Nigeria: Grants to Increase the Participation of Women in Electoral Process

UN Women: Open Call for Advance Women’s Political Participation in Nigeria

Deadline: 24-May-22 UN Women Nigeria invites interested organizations to apply as partners for implementing gender-responsive legal frameworks/policies, enhancing the capacity of political parties and electoral bodies to develop gender-responsive policies that promote gender balance in political … [Read more...] about UN Women: Open Call for Advance Women’s Political Participation in Nigeria

Call for Proposals from Liberian-based NGOs

Deadline: 29-May-22 The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) is now inviting Liberian-based NGOs focused on promoting and advancing grassroots work in areas of health, education, and governance. To qualify for the special, one-off grant from the EJS … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals from Liberian-based NGOs

UNDP: Open Call for Project Proposals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Deadline: 30-May-22 The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced an open call to strengthen the partnership between civil society organizations and local self-government by building awareness of the benefits of mutual cooperation and encouraging sustainable dialogue, all with the … [Read more...] about UNDP: Open Call for Project Proposals in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Honduras: Expanding Partnerships and Advancing Localization Annual Program

Deadline: 15-May-23 The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) Honduras invites concepts from a wide variety of local actors for assistance awards that advance localization. This Localization Annual Program Statement (APS) will facilitate partnerships with local organizations to … [Read more...] about Honduras: Expanding Partnerships and Advancing Localization Annual Program

Call for Applications for Summer School Programme 2022

Deadline: 12-Jun-22 The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is pleased to announce its preparatory Summer School Programme for applicants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. While meant as a preparatory course for the Master's programs offered at the OSCE … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Summer School Programme 2022

Andrew Wainwright Reform Trust Grant Program in the United Kingdom

Deadline: 14-Sep-22 Applications are now open for the Andrew Wainwright Reform Trust Grant Program. The objectives of the Trust are framed in general terms to work for a just and democratic society and to redress political and social injustices. It is a wide-ranging remit for … [Read more...] about Andrew Wainwright Reform Trust Grant Program in the United Kingdom

Open Call for Maharashtra Startup Week in India

Deadline: 30-May-22 The Maharashtra State Innovation Society is pleased to announce the Maharashtra Startup Week to encourage, engage and enable the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. It provides startups with a platform to showcase their innovative solutions to the Government of … [Read more...] about Open Call for Maharashtra Startup Week in India

U.S. Embassy in Algeria: 2023-2024 Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program

Deadline: 1-Aug-22 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program. This one year, full-scholarship program is offered to mid-career professionals working at the policy-level who have a record of leadership, a commitment to public service, and the … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Algeria: 2023-2024 Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program

Visegrad Grants to support NGOs and Civil Society Organizations

Deadline: 1-Jun-22 The International Visegrad Fund has announced the Visegrad Grant to support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations as well as education and research centers that … [Read more...] about Visegrad Grants to support NGOs and Civil Society Organizations

Grants to Strengthen Youth Organisations in Zimbabwe

Deadline: 21-Jun-22 The European Commission is inviting proposals to strengthen local Civil Society Organisations engagement as actors of good governance and development at the country level. Objectives The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are: To strengthen the capacity of … [Read more...] about Grants to Strengthen Youth Organisations in Zimbabwe

Mongolia: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Deadline: 6-Jun-22 The Embassy of Canada to Mongolia 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 Mongolia: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Vietnam: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Deadline: 25-May-22 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 Vietnam: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Deadline: 30-May-22 The Embassy of Canada to Hungary, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Budapest 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 … [Read more...] about Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Open Call for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Deadline: 8-Jun-22 The U.S. Mission to the European Union’s Office of Public Affairs (USEU PA) is pleased to announce the availably of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Purpose of Small Grants: USEU PA invites proposals that strengthen ties between the U.S. and the EU … [Read more...] about Open Call for Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program

Human Rights & Democracy Programme (Offering support to Civil Society in Lesotho)

Deadline: 21-Jun-22 The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce the call for proposals to promote and protect: human rights and fundamental freedoms democracy the rule of law Objectives The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals is are: Protecting and … [Read more...] about Human Rights & Democracy Programme (Offering support to Civil Society in Lesotho)

Applications Now Open for Visegrad+ Grants Program

Deadline: 1-Jun-22 The International Visegrad Fund is now accepting applications for Visegrad+ Grants support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries of the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions. Objectives Culture … [Read more...] about Applications Now Open for Visegrad+ Grants Program

UN Women/ Liberia Call for Proposals: Women Political Participation

Deadline: 22-May-22 UN Women is accepting applications from Non-Governmental Organization, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and academic or professional associations for Policy and political party advocacy for women’s inclusion and elections observation … [Read more...] about UN Women/ Liberia Call for Proposals: Women Political Participation

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Swaziland)

Deadline: 31-Jul-22 The U.S. Embassy Mbabane 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 Mbabane invites proposals for programs that provide … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Swaziland)

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program 2022

Deadline: 30-May-22 The Embassy of Canada in Turkey is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for projects in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects, which … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program 2022

Grants to support Civil Society in Kazakhstan

Deadline: 14-Jun-22 The European Commission (EC) has launched a call for proposals to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. Objectives The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: To strengthen capacities of CSOs and independent media to exercise fundamental … [Read more...] about Grants to support Civil Society in Kazakhstan

Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable Young Migrants in the United Kingdom

Deadline: 31-May-22 Applications are now open for The Strategic Legal Fund (SLF) to support legal work that goes beyond securing justice for an individual and makes a significant contribution to law, practice and procedures to uphold and promote the rights of migrant groups in the UK. The … [Read more...] about Strategic Legal Fund for Vulnerable Young Migrants in the United Kingdom

Nominations Now Open for the WAN-IFRA Women in News Editorial Leadership Award 2022

Deadline: 20-May-22 The WAN-IFRA Women in News has launched the call for nominations for its 2022 edition of the News Editorial Leadership Award. This award recognises an exemplary contribution of an editor to her newsroom and under her leadership, the contribution of her newspaper to … [Read more...] about Nominations Now Open for the WAN-IFRA Women in News Editorial Leadership Award 2022

UN Women Open Call for Media Training and Engagement in Liberia

Deadline: 22-May-22 UN Women is inviting proposals from Non-Governmental Organization, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and professional associations for the Media Training and Engagement on Inclusive Political Participation program. This CFP is to … [Read more...] about UN Women Open Call for Media Training and Engagement in Liberia

UN Women Call for Proposals in Liberia

Deadline: 22-May-22 UN WOMEN is inviting Proposals to engage Implementing Partners (Non-Governmental Organization, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and academic or professional associations) to contribute to the delivery of two complementary projects: … [Read more...] about UN Women Call for Proposals in Liberia

Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Democracy (Mexico)

Deadline: 17-Jun-22 The European Commission (EC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to: protect and empower people; build resilient, inclusive and democratic societies; promote a global system of human rights and democracy; new technologies: seize the opportunities and meet … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Democracy (Mexico)

Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent

Deadline: 15-Jun-22 The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is pleased to announce the Fellowship programme for people of African to strengthen participants' skills to contribute to the protection and promotion of civil, political, economic, social and cultural … [Read more...] about Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent

Nominations Open for WSA Young Innovators Award

Deadline: 1-Sep-22 Nominations are now open for the WSA Young Innovators Award to select and promote local digital innovation improving society. It is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through a worldwide network. Winners benefit not from a one-time … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for WSA Young Innovators Award

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola)

Deadline: 16-May-22 The Embassy of Canada in Harare is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for Zimbabwe, Botswana and Angola. Thematic Priorities All projects must align with at least one of the following CFLI thematic … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola)

CEU Democracy Institute Leadership Academy

Deadline: 20-May-22 The Democracy Institute Leadership Academy (DILA) Program is now open for applications to address the needs of mid-career local, municipal and national leaders, political party representatives, and policy experts working at parties, in civil service and think-tanks, and civil … [Read more...] about CEU Democracy Institute Leadership Academy

Grants to support CSOs as Actors of Good Governance and Development in Sierra Leone

Deadline: 10-Jun-22 The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to strengthen local Civil Society Organisations’ (CSOs) engagement as actors of good governance and development in Sierra Leone. Objectives The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: … [Read more...] about Grants to support CSOs as Actors of Good Governance and Development in Sierra Leone

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Cuba

Deadline: 18-May-22 The Embassy of Canada to Cuba 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 – Cuba

U.S. Embassy in Turkey Grants Program

Deadline: 24-Jun-22 The U.S. Mission Turkey of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and individuals to submit applications to carry out projects on one or more of the following key bilateral … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy in Turkey Grants Program

Open Call for CSOs as Actors of Governance and Development in Jamaica and Belize

Deadline: 10-Jun-22 The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals to strengthen local civil society organisations’ engagement as actors of good governance and development at country level (regional or international may be included). The overall objective of the CSO Thematic Programme is … [Read more...] about Open Call for CSOs as Actors of Governance and Development in Jamaica and Belize

Algeria: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Deadline: 28-May-22 The Embassy of Canada in Algeria 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 Algeria: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Grant Opportunity: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes (Malaysia)

Deadline: 6-Jun-22 The European Commission (EC) is pleased to launch a call for proposals to strengthen civil society organisations (CSOs) as independent development actors to contribute to governance and development process in Malaysia, with a view to contribute to the attainment of sustainable … [Read more...] about Grant Opportunity: Enhancing CSOs’ Contribution to Governance and Development Processes (Malaysia)

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