Deadline: 4-Oct-21 The United States Agency of International Development (USAID) has announced the applications for Ethiopia Collaboration Learning Adapting Platform to transition Ethiopia to a more democratic, prosperous, and resilient society, with accountable institutions and private … [Read more...] about USAID: Ethiopia Collaboration Learning Adapting Platform
Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance
View the latest grant funding and resources in the area of Democracy and Good Governance for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals around the world.
Call for Bids: UK-Australia Maritime Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
Deadline: 6-Sep-21 The UK's mission in Australia is inviting bids for projects developing coordination between the UK and Australia on maritime issues in the Indo-Pacific region. Themes They welcome bids on - but are not limited to - the following issues: Directly delivering or … [Read more...] about Call for Bids: UK-Australia Maritime Partnership in the Indo-Pacific
Apply for Direct Aid Program in India
Deadline: 1-Oct-21 Applications are now open for the Direct Aid Program (DAP) to provide small grants for activities that support development and strengthen communities in India. This program, funded by the Australian Government also helps build positive linkages between Australia and … [Read more...] about Apply for Direct Aid Program in India
Call for Proposals: Women, Youth and Elections in Libya
Deadline: 03-Sep-21 The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) has announced a Call for Project bids for not-for-profit women’s rights and youth organisations, to support the capacity, leadership and agendas of grassroots organisations working on election-related issues across Libya The … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Women, Youth and Elections in Libya
Local Government Award in Australia
Deadline: 5-Sep-21 The Victorian Multicultural Commission is inviting nominations for the Local Government Award to recognise government bodies for major initiatives that meet the needs of their culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse communities. Eligibility Criteria Local … [Read more...] about Local Government Award in Australia
2021 Small Grants Program for NGOs (Marshall Islands)
Deadline: 30-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy Majuro is soliciting proposals for its 2021 Small Grants Program for non-government organization (NGOs). Priority is given to grants that advance democratic practices, including development of civil society; foster freedom of information and independent … [Read more...] about 2021 Small Grants Program for NGOs (Marshall Islands)
Cowra Community Grants Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 Applications are now open for Cowra Community Grants program that aims to provide funding towards community projects, community events, small capital equipment purchases, and community buildings and facilities to support primarily volunteer-run community not-for-profit … [Read more...] about Cowra Community Grants Program (Australia)
Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar – India
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 Nominations are now open form the Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar to save lives through mitigation, risk reduction, effective response, and build back better are often augmented by the hard work of community based organisations, selfless volunteers, dedicated … [Read more...] about Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar – India
Sustainable Future Grant Program – UK
Deadline: 12-Nov-21 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) is currently accepting applications for the Sustainable Future Program to develop and promote sustainable, low-carbon alternatives to the current consumerist and growth-based paradigm. JRCT will support a range of actions to … [Read more...] about Sustainable Future Grant Program – UK
UK: Power and Accountability Grant Program
Deadline: 12-Nov-21 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is seeking applications for its Power and Accountability Grant Program. Funding Priorities Strengthening corporate accountability Large corporations have significant power, and checks and balances are inadequately developed, … [Read more...] about UK: Power and Accountability Grant Program
United States: George Gund Foundation’s Grants
Deadline: 15-Nov-21 Applications are now open for the George Gund Foundation's Grants for nonprofit institution with the sole purpose of contributing to human well-being and the progress of society. The Foundation’s commitment to Cleveland derives not just from the history but also from their … [Read more...] about United States: George Gund Foundation’s Grants
United States: Organizational Capacity Building Grants
Deadline: 1-Dec-21 The Retirement Research Foundation (RRF) for Aging is pleased to launch the Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) Grants to help Illinois nonprofits that serve older people make fundamental improvements to key management systems and governance. These grants may be used for … [Read more...] about United States: Organizational Capacity Building Grants
U.S. Mission to Gambia: Promoting Transparent and Inclusive Governance
Deadline: 30-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy Banjul has announced this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a program to promote transparent and inclusive governance in The Gambia. Objectives Promote Accountable, Transparent, and Responsive Governance Support local civil society actors … [Read more...] about U.S. Mission to Gambia: Promoting Transparent and Inclusive Governance
State Policy Partnerships in the United States
Deadline: 9-Sep-21 Lumina Foundation has launched the new agenda for State Policy Partnerships to identify and dismantle laws, regulations, and policies that have derailed postsecondary educational attainment for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and adult learners. Through this request … [Read more...] about State Policy Partnerships in the United States
U.S. Embassy NOFO to Counter Wildlife Trafficking in the Mekong Region
Deadline: 30-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State has launched an open competition for organizations to submit grant applications to hold a series of events that strengthen efforts to combat wildlife trafficking (CWT) online in the Mekong … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy NOFO to Counter Wildlife Trafficking in the Mekong Region
Global Digital Democracy Challenge for Creative Minds (Up to 10,000 USD)
Deadline: 6-Sep-21 Applications are now open for Global Digital Democracy Challenge to develop innovative solutions that strengthen and enhance Digital Democracy. The program calls for socially committed citizens worldwide, problem solvers, creative minds, democracy experts, programmers, … [Read more...] about Global Digital Democracy Challenge for Creative Minds (Up to 10,000 USD)
Nominations Open for the Cambodia ICT Awards
Deadline: 25-Aug-21 Nominations are now open for the Cambodia ICT Awards to recognize the best digital creations in Cambodia. Cambodia ICT Awards is the largest national ICT Awards in the Kingdom of Cambodia to be recognized. Achievements and achievements on digital innovation in the field of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for the Cambodia ICT Awards
In Search for “Political”: Law’s (Il) legibility between Violence and Care
Deadline: 20-Aug-21 The Forum Transregionale Studien is inviting applications for Advanced PhD Students and Early-Career Researchers to apply for participation in the Working Group In Search for the "Political": Law’s (Il)legibility between Violence and Care. The Working Group is initiated by … [Read more...] about In Search for “Political”: Law’s (Il) legibility between Violence and Care
Call for Proposals to address Social, Economic, Environmental, and Political problems in the US
Deadline: 16-Aug-21 The Fund for Santa Barbara has launched its proposals to address the root causes of social, economic, environmental, and political problems prevailing in the county. The fund provides seed grants to new grassroots projects; general support or project grants to small … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to address Social, Economic, Environmental, and Political problems in the US
Kyrgyzstan: Grants to Strengthen the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations
Deadline: 16-Aug-21 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invites Civil Society Institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and / or non-governmental legal entities operating in the Kyrgyz Republic to participate in the call for proposals "to support strengthening the capacity … [Read more...] about Kyrgyzstan: Grants to Strengthen the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations
Social-Democratic Regional Women’s Leadership Academy
Deadline: 20-Aug-21 Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, office in Belgrade and the FES SOE regional office in Sarajevo, in cooperation with Women’s Leadership Academy (Serbia), organize a political educational program for women in social-democratic political parties and organizations from Albania, Bosnia … [Read more...] about Social-Democratic Regional Women’s Leadership Academy
Call for Proposals: Violence Against Women in Politics in Local Governance – Libya
Deadline: 15-Aug-21 UN Women has announced a call for proposals for Producing a brief on Violence Against Women in politics in Local governance (VAWP) to provide more in-depth exploration of violence experienced by elected women municipal council members, as well as a contextual understanding of … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Violence Against Women in Politics in Local Governance – Libya
Grants for Supporting Schools in Developing and Implementing Student-Led Projects – Albania
Deadline: 5-Sep-21 The present call for proposals is launched in the framework of the Council of Europe Project “Strengthening Democratic Citizenship Education in Albania”, implemented by the Council of Europe and funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The … [Read more...] about Grants for Supporting Schools in Developing and Implementing Student-Led Projects – Albania
Apply for Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship
Deadline: 02-Nov-21 Applications are now open for the Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship, it aims at mid-career Ethiopian public servants and government officials with demonstrable skills in the fields of policy, innovation, and leadership. The fellowship is hosted by Coventry University … [Read more...] about Apply for Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship
Bratislava: Call for Proposals for Projects Supporting Open Societies
Deadline: 15-Aug-21 The British Embassy in Bratislava is inviting Slovak non-profit organizations to submit proposals for projects that support open societies. The British Embassy in Bratislava invites Slovak non-profit organisations to submit proposals for projects of up to €6000 on the … [Read more...] about Bratislava: Call for Proposals for Projects Supporting Open Societies
Togo: Democratic and Political Participation of Women and Girls
Deadline: 30-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy in Lomé, Togo, through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote democratic and political participation of women and girls for a more stable, … [Read more...] about Togo: Democratic and Political Participation of Women and Girls
Grants for Electoral Violence Prevention Monitoring in Kenya
Deadline: 12-Aug-21 The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects to: monitor, assess, and report on the operational effectiveness and respect for … [Read more...] about Grants for Electoral Violence Prevention Monitoring in Kenya
Call for Proposals for Re-granting to Members 2021
Deadline: 12-Sep-21 The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum (EaP CSF) Secretariat is launching a call for proposals under its new, re-worked Re-granting to Members programme. Objectives The overall objective of this Call for Proposals is to support the work of the EaP CSF members to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Re-granting to Members 2021
Azim Premji Foundation Call for Proposals for India (Climate Change, Democracy, Labour, Livelihoods, Employment)
Deadline: 30-Sep-21 Applications are now open for the Research Funding Programme 2021 to strengthen and elevate the state of understanding of societal processes and outcomes. This programme is designed to promote inquiry into areas of particular interest to Azim Premji Foundation and to … [Read more...] about Azim Premji Foundation Call for Proposals for India (Climate Change, Democracy, Labour, Livelihoods, Employment)
Netherlands: Funding for New Counter-Disinformation Game
Deadline: 19-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy The Hague Public Affairs Section has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to: produce an English- and Dutch-language pilot version of a counter-disinformation game, produce a French version of the game, produce one … [Read more...] about Netherlands: Funding for New Counter-Disinformation Game
Submit Applications for 2021-22 Direct Aid Program
Deadline: 11-Aug-21 The Australian High Commission Republic of Kenya is inviting applications for the 2021-22 Direct Aid Program (DAP) to provide financial assistance to eligible groups or organisations undertaking suitable small-scale development projects. Focus Areas In 2021-2022, The … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for 2021-22 Direct Aid Program
Grants to Support Open Societies, COVID-19 Response, and Climate Change – Dominican Republic
Deadline: 15-Aug-21 The British Embassy Santo Domingo is now accepting project proposals for the 2021/2022 financial year from not-for-profit organizations, civil society, multilateral organisations and the partner government that directly supports the following thematic areas. This project … [Read more...] about Grants to Support Open Societies, COVID-19 Response, and Climate Change – Dominican Republic
Applications now open for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowships
Deadline: 1-Sep-21 The U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The Fellowship brings young leaders to the United States for academic coursework … [Read more...] about Applications now open for the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowships
Administrative Support – American Center in Maldives
Deadline: 07-Aug-21 The U.S. Embassy Colombo Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy grants program for Administrative Support for the American Center in Male (ACM). American Spaces are a nationwide network of PAS-funded cultural … [Read more...] about Administrative Support – American Center in Maldives
Park Foundation Grant Program – United States
Deadline: 24-Sep-21 Applications are now open for the 2021 Park Foundation's Grants Program. The Park Foundation was formed in 1966. Its original focus was on education and grant-making in communities where Park Communications had interests. When he died in 1993, Mr. Park bequeathed more than … [Read more...] about Park Foundation Grant Program – United States
Community Project Grants in the United States
Deadline: 12-Oct-21 Florida Humanities awards grants – known as Community Project Grants – to nonprofit organizations and public institutions across Florida whose projects strengthen vibrant communities and cultures, promote civic engagement, spark thoughtful community dialogue, and reflect on … [Read more...] about Community Project Grants in the United States
Call for Project Proposals under Small Projects Fund 2020-2021 in Ukraine
Deadline: 11-Aug-21 The British Embassy Kyiv invites project proposals to promote universal human rights, democratic participation, gender equality and respect for minorities in Ukraine. The British Embassy Kyiv invites proposals for project work from 1 September 2021 to 15 March 2022, working … [Read more...] about Call for Project Proposals under Small Projects Fund 2020-2021 in Ukraine
Call for Expression of Interest for Membership on its Civil Society Advisory Group – Liberia
Deadline: 30-Aug-21 UNDP is calling Expression of Interest for Membership on its Civil Society Advisory Group. UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of all forms of violence and discrimination against women and … [Read more...] about Call for Expression of Interest for Membership on its Civil Society Advisory Group – Liberia
Call for Proposals: Research on Women’s Wings in Political Parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 28-Jul-21 Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) is seeking to engage an individual/company/organisation to conduct research on the role of women’s wings in political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Westminster Foundation for Democracy (“WFD”) is the UK public body dedicated to … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Research on Women’s Wings in Political Parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Resettlement Assistance Program and Case Management Services – Canada
Deadline: 20-Aug-21 Government of Canada is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals 2021 - Resettlement Assistance Program and Case Management Services for Government-Assisted Refugees (GARs) and other Vulnerable Newcomers under the Settlement Program. The purpose of this Call for Proposals … [Read more...] about Resettlement Assistance Program and Case Management Services – Canada
Opportunity for Local Political Leaders: Apply now for 2022 Women’s Political Leadership
Deadline: 31-Aug-21 The Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD) is inviting applications for the 2022 Women’s Political Leadership. If you are a local political leader in Africa, Asia or Eastern Europe, a woman and most importantly, an agent of change – this programme is for … [Read more...] about Opportunity for Local Political Leaders: Apply now for 2022 Women’s Political Leadership
British Embassy Lima: Civil Society Call for Proposals 2021/2022
Deadline: 15-Aug-21 The British Embassy in Lima is seeking to fund projects to promote women’s political participation. In particular, they would be interested in funding initiatives to support the implementation of the Gender Parity Law and the Law against Political Harassment, as well as … [Read more...] about British Embassy Lima: Civil Society Call for Proposals 2021/2022
Grant Support for Citizen Mobilization to address Reform and Accountability Issues – Moldova
Deadline: 26-Jul-21 Freedom House invites applications for funding and support from citizen-led initiatives and advocacy campaigns based in the Republic of Moldova that seek to advance democratic reform and fundamental freedoms and/or enhance government accountability at local and national … [Read more...] about Grant Support for Citizen Mobilization to address Reform and Accountability Issues – Moldova
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 17-Jul-21 The Embassy of Canada in Budapest is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). This call for proposals applies only to projects located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, … [Read more...] about The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Public Outreach to Increase Engagement of Underrepresented Groups in Election Processes – Armenia
Deadline: 25-Jul-21 UNDP is calling proposals for Public Outreach to Increase Engagement of Underrepresented Groups in Election Processes. Funding Information The project will award a grant in amount of $42,000 (forty-two thousand) to a Non-governmental organizations (NGO) on a competitive … [Read more...] about Public Outreach to Increase Engagement of Underrepresented Groups in Election Processes – Armenia
Tinker Foundation’s Institutional Grants for NGOs working to improve the lives of Latin Americans
Deadline: 28-Jul-21 Applications are now open for the Tinker Foundation’s Institutional Grants Program to provide project funding to organizations working to improve the lives of Latin Americans, with an emphasis on support for organizations in the region. Focus Areas Democratic … [Read more...] about Tinker Foundation’s Institutional Grants for NGOs working to improve the lives of Latin Americans
Congo DR: Thematic Program Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities
Deadline: 25-Aug-21 The European Union (EU) is pleased to announce the hematic Program Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities to support the contribution of civil society organizations and local authorities to the governance and accountability through an inclusive policy-making … [Read more...] about Congo DR: Thematic Program Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities
UNDP: Innovation Challenge Call for Community in Lesotho
Deadline: 21-Jul-21 UNDP is calling for proposals for the Innovation Challenge Call for Community in Lesotho to help people build better and resilient lives. In support to the Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture (MTEC), UNDP will mobilise resources and relevant technical expertise … [Read more...] about UNDP: Innovation Challenge Call for Community in Lesotho
Call for Proposals – Innovate4Cities 2021 Conference
Deadline: 04-Aug-21 UN-Habitat and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy are inviting for proposals for the upcoming virtual Innovate4Cities Conference to support accessible, innovative, equitable city climate action through promoting, guiding, and sharing city-focused research and … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals – Innovate4Cities 2021 Conference
U.S.-Croatia Forum: 21st Century Partnership
Deadline: 25-Jul-21 The U.S. Embassy in Zagreb has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting proposals to organize a two-day conference (“the Forum”) celebrating 30 years of partnership between the United States of America and Croatia and reflecting on the mutual … [Read more...] about U.S.-Croatia Forum: 21st Century Partnership
