Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 Her Bold Move is excited to offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in political action, community organizing, fundraising and campaigning with their Future Leaders Fellowship Program. Her Bold Move is focused on creating a community of like-minded … [Read more...] about Applications open for Future Leaders Fellowship Program – US
Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance
Climate Policy and Governance and Clean Energy in South Africa
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025 The UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme has launched a new funding opportunity for climate policy and governance and clean energy projects in South Africa. Aims This Call for Proposals aims to support activities which are strategically … [Read more...] about Climate Policy and Governance and Clean Energy in South Africa
Applications open for European Solidarity Corps
Deadline: 04-Aug-2025 Applicants are now invited to apply for the European Solidarity Corps to generate ideas, prepare and implement volunteer initiatives and campaigns aimed at inclusion and diversity, promoting democratic participation of youth and community development, as well as supporting … [Read more...] about Applications open for European Solidarity Corps
Pioneer City Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Towns in Austria
Deadline: 30-Oct-2025 The Pioneer City Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Towns to enter into a partnership with the Climate and Energy Fund – a public-public cooperation (ÖÖK) – to accelerate the implementation of common climate, energy, and environmental goals. This requires … [Read more...] about Pioneer City Partnership for Sustainable Small and Medium-Sized Towns in Austria
UKRI Gambling Harms Research Coordination Centre (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 Apply for funding to coordinate and facilitate activity in the field of gambling harms research as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s Research Programme on Gambling (RPG). The Centre will identify gaps in gambling research, lead and manage a multidisciplinary … [Read more...] about UKRI Gambling Harms Research Coordination Centre (United Kingdom)
Multimedia Services launches Afrobarometer’s 2nd Flagship Report and other Events (Africa)
Deadline: 04-Jul-2025 The Africa Judicial Independence Fund (AJIF), hosted by Afrobarometer, is committed to fostering strong and independent judicial systems across the African continent. AJIF has partnered with various stakeholders, including judicial bodies, civil society organisations, … [Read more...] about Multimedia Services launches Afrobarometer’s 2nd Flagship Report and other Events (Africa)
Strengthening the Capacity of CSOs to promote Accountable Governance in Gambia
Deadline: 12-Jul-25 The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Banjul has announced an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support capacity activities for local civil society organizations (CSOs). Grant will be awarded for work that will … [Read more...] about Strengthening the Capacity of CSOs to promote Accountable Governance in Gambia
Applications open for SPLOT Values Program in Poland
Deadline: 28-Aug-25 The SPLOT Values Program is now accepting applications from civil society organizations seeking to protect, promote, and raise awareness about fundamental rights and core European Union values. The program is specifically designed to enhance the capacities of local, regional, … [Read more...] about Applications open for SPLOT Values Program in Poland
Active Achievement Fund for Regional Informal Groups
Deadline: 18-Jul-25 The Active Achievement Fund provides support to regional creative groups, particularly those operating informally, aiming to empower youth in the Western Balkans to participate in a structured dialogue on public policies relevant to youth. Objective The overall objective … [Read more...] about Active Achievement Fund for Regional Informal Groups
Entries open for Student Innovation Competition – Africa
Deadline: 25-Jul-25 The ESG Africa Conference has announced its Student Innovation Competition to spotlight and celebrate the next generation of African changemakers. This platform gives students the opportunity to tackle real-world environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges … [Read more...] about Entries open for Student Innovation Competition – Africa
Applications open for YSEALI Academic Fellowship
Deadline: 21-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy in Indonesia is accepting applications for its YSEALI Academic Fellowship Program. Eligibility Criteria Between the ages of 18 and 25 by the application deadline, although exceptional applicants over 25 may be considered if they meet all other … [Read more...] about Applications open for YSEALI Academic Fellowship
Call for Applications: Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship (Africa)
Deadline: 3-Aug-25 The Republic is pleased to announce the Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship, a six-month fellowship programme designed towards the commissioning, writing and curation of stories rooted in Blackness and the African experience. This fellowship will support five early- to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Black Atlantic Editorial Fellowship (Africa)
CFPs: Using Storytelling as a Tool for Leadership and Advocacy on Women’s Political Participation (Bangladesh)
Deadline: 20 July 2025 The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women seeks to partner with a national women-led CSO consortium to implement Using Storytelling as a Tool for Leadership and Advocacy on Women's Political Participation across six divisions of … [Read more...] about CFPs: Using Storytelling as a Tool for Leadership and Advocacy on Women’s Political Participation (Bangladesh)
Call for Proposals to Promote Principles of Good Democratic Governance
Deadline: 7-Jul-25 The Centre of Expertise for Multilevel Governance at the Congress is now launching a call for proposals to support the implementation of ELoGE among local authorities within the territories of accredited entities. The European Label of Governance Excellence (ELoGE) … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Promote Principles of Good Democratic Governance
Open Call for TrygFonden Fellowship Program (Denmark)
Deadline: 15-Sep-25 The Digital Democracy Centre is inviting applications for its TrygFonden Fellowship Program. For this call, they are seeking the next cohort of fellows for their exciting and dynamic fellowship program starting in 2026. The fellowship program aims to foster collaboration … [Read more...] about Open Call for TrygFonden Fellowship Program (Denmark)
CFPs: Communication for Social and Behavior and Local Governance in Guatemala
Deadline: 6-Jul-25 The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has launched the call for proposals to communicate for Social and Behavior and Local Governance in SAN in 4 Municipalities of Chiquimula. The initiative seeks to consolidate community communication and … [Read more...] about CFPs: Communication for Social and Behavior and Local Governance in Guatemala
Open Call for Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowships 2025-2026
Deadline: 11-Aug-25 The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its fourth cohort (2025-2026) of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accountability Fellowships. Through the AI Accountability Fellowships, the Pulitzer Center aims to support in-depth, high-impact reporting projects that … [Read more...] about Open Call for Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowships 2025-2026
Call for Proposals: Small Grants in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Deadline: 17-Jul-25 The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Sarajevo has announced a Call for Proposals for Small Grants in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Small grants are one of the instruments of the Slovak development cooperation. They are provided by the Slovak Agency for International Development … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Grants in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Social and Economic Development Strategies Program in the US
Deadline: 22-Jul-25 The Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) Program promotes the social and economic self-sufficiency of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders from American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana … [Read more...] about Social and Economic Development Strategies Program in the US
Request for Proposals: TFD Domestic Grants
Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy is accepting applications for its Democracy Grant Program to promote activities related to democracy and human rights, to promote research on the theory and practice of democracy and human rights that enhances the quality of Taiwan’s … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: TFD Domestic Grants
Apply for Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30-Sep-25 The Harvard Radcliffe Institute is seeking applications for its Fellowship Program to support fellows in developing new tools and methods, challenge artistic and scholarly conventions and illuminate their past and present. Radcliffe fellows are exceptional scientists, … [Read more...] about Apply for Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Small Grant Program
Deadline: 14-Jul-25 The Direct Aid Program (DAP) is a small grants program funded from Australia’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget to provide funding for locally led projects that deliver practical and tangible development outcomes in ODA-eligible countries consistent with … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Direct Aid Small Grant Program
Call for EOIs: Civil Society Organizations Partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Kenya
Deadline: 6-Jul-25 The Embassy of Sweden in Kenya is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Kenyan CSOs for a partnership and funding opportunity. Through this call, the Embassy aims to collaborate with Kenyan CSOs that are well-positioned to address Kenya’s democratic and governance … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Civil Society Organizations Partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Kenya
CFAs: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Haiti
Deadline: 28-Jun-25 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 CFAs: The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Haiti
Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Sudan
Deadline: 14-Jul-25 The Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, which has responsibility for overseeing Sudan, is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for Sudan. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Sudan
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Funding to Empower Women in Demining and Recovery
Deadline: 21-Jul-25 UN Women has launched a call for proposals under the initiative “Ukrainian Women at the Frontlines of Demining and Recovery,” aimed at empowering women in war-affected regions of Ukraine. This opportunity is open to civil society organizations (CSOs) that are legally … [Read more...] about 🇺🇦 Ukraine: Funding to Empower Women in Demining and Recovery
Call for Proposals: Support to the Public Internal Financial Control in Moldova
Deadline: 22-Sep-25 The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to Support the Public Internal Financial Control. Objectives Overall Objective: To improve the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the public finance management and the implementation of the EU … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Support to the Public Internal Financial Control in Moldova
Grants for NGOs to combat Corruption with Political Integrity Data in North Macedonia
Deadline: 16-Jul-25 The Transparency International Macedonia has launched the call for proposals for non-governmental organizations in North Macedonia to fight political corruption and strengthen integrity in political financing, legislative decision-making, and public resource … [Read more...] about Grants for NGOs to combat Corruption with Political Integrity Data in North Macedonia
NOFO: Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program – Placement Components (US)
Deadline: 15-Aug-25 The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is excited to announce an open competition for cooperative agreements for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program: Placement Components. YES is a merit-based program that brings … [Read more...] about NOFO: Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program – Placement Components (US)
Bangladesh: New UN Women Grant to Advance Inclusive Governance
Deadline: 9-Jul-25 UN Women is inviting civil society organizations to partner in implementing a transformative initiative titled “Enhancing Women’s Political Participation and Leadership”, aimed at strengthening the political capacity and leadership of women in Bangladesh. This initiative will be … [Read more...] about Bangladesh: New UN Women Grant to Advance Inclusive Governance
Leadership Training in Sweden – Strengthen Your Governance Skills
Deadline: 26-Aug-25 Are you a young professional and want to connect with like-minded peers? The Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) is a training programme developed to build awareness, capacity and resilience in the practice of democratic governance and for EU … [Read more...] about Leadership Training in Sweden – Strengthen Your Governance Skills
Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Cape Verde
Deadline: 31-Jul-25 Submissions are now open for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program that aims to strengthen U.S.-Cabo Verde relations by funding initiatives that promote mutual understanding and collaboration. Program Goal To strengthen engagement between the United States and Cabo … [Read more...] about Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program in Cape Verde
Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul Project in Turkey
Deadline: 21-Jul-25 The Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul is pleased to announce its call for applications for projects in 2026. Their aim is to support civil society organizations throughout Türkiye, to serve as a resource for our partners, and to provide a platform for public … [Read more...] about Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul Project in Turkey
U.S. – UA Sisters Cities Program: Strengthening Partnerships for Security, Innovation, and Prosperity (Ukraine)
Deadline: 28-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy Kyiv Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for Ukrainian and U.S.-registered non-profit, non-governmental organizations to apply for a grant program aimed at revitalizing and/or establishing city-to-city … [Read more...] about U.S. – UA Sisters Cities Program: Strengthening Partnerships for Security, Innovation, and Prosperity (Ukraine)
Calls for Proposals: Support to the Youth Advisory Board in North Macedonia
Deadline: 12-Sep-25 The European Commission is seeking proposals for its initiative titled "Support to the Youth Advisory Board" to finance smaller-scale projects of democratic institutions and public administration in North Macedonia focused on aligning the legislation, standards, methodologies … [Read more...] about Calls for Proposals: Support to the Youth Advisory Board in North Macedonia
Young Leaders in Africa Invited to Transform Elections Through Digital Tools
Deadline: 10-Jul-25 A new funding opportunity has opened for young innovators across Africa who are passionate about improving electoral processes through technology. The Innovation Fund for Citizen Participation in Electoral Processes in Africa supports youth-led digital solutions designed to … [Read more...] about Young Leaders in Africa Invited to Transform Elections Through Digital Tools
Pacific Islands: Boost Your Impact with Grants in Governance, Equality, and Climate Resilience
Deadline: 29-Jul-25 A new funding opportunity is now available to support civil society organizations across the Pacific Island Countries. This initiative aims to empower civil society to actively participate in governance, advocate for human rights, influence policymaking, and hold governments … [Read more...] about Pacific Islands: Boost Your Impact with Grants in Governance, Equality, and Climate Resilience
New Grants to Empower Youth Voices in Media and Civic Engagement
Deadline: 4-Jul-25 A new initiative is calling on youth-led and youth-serving organizations across select EU countries to participate in a digital democracy project focused on empowering young Europeans in media, journalism, and civic storytelling. The project is centered around engaging youth … [Read more...] about New Grants to Empower Youth Voices in Media and Civic Engagement
YouSEED: Young People Explore Rural Development through the Prism of Social Economy Program (Montenegro)
Deadline: 31-Dec-25 Applications are now open for a new initiative aimed at promoting rural development in Montenegro through innovative, youth-driven approaches to social and green economy. This project is part of a broader effort to strengthen local development models by encouraging dialogue … [Read more...] about YouSEED: Young People Explore Rural Development through the Prism of Social Economy Program (Montenegro)
New Funding Call for Community-Driven Environmental Projects
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 A new international funding opportunity has been launched to support community-led conservation, sustainable land use, and environmental stewardship. The initiative focuses on boosting financial resources, building organizational strength, and elevating the global … [Read more...] about New Funding Call for Community-Driven Environmental Projects
Call for Proposals: Protecting and Expanding Civic Space in Italy
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 A new call for proposals has been launched to support organizations in Italy that are actively working to uphold democratic values, protect civic space, and promote public participation. This initiative offers project-based funding aimed at strengthening civil society … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Protecting and Expanding Civic Space in Italy
Open Call: Development Cooperation Projects in Ukraine and Czech Republic
Deadline: 17-Jul-25 The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kyiv, in collaboration with the Czech Development Agency, has announced a Call for Proposals for development cooperation projects in Ukraine for the period 2026–2028. This initiative invites eligible organizations to submit project … [Read more...] about Open Call: Development Cooperation Projects in Ukraine and Czech Republic
Meaningful Engagement – Transformative Action (META) for Structured CSO Dialogue in Kenya
Deadline: 4-Jul-25 The Meaningful Engagement – Transformative Action (META) for Structured CSO Dialogue in Kenya is a joint action of the African Women’s Communication and Development Network (FEMNET), the Coalition for Sustainable Development (SDGs Kenya Forum), and Women Engage for a Common … [Read more...] about Meaningful Engagement – Transformative Action (META) for Structured CSO Dialogue in Kenya
CFPs: CSO and HRD Support Allocations Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Deadline: 11-Jul-25 The European Commission is pleased to invite applications for its initiative titled "CSO and HRD Support Allocations Sri Lanka and the Maldives and AAP Support Measures for CSO Sri Lanka". Objectives NDICI - Global Europe Human Rights & Democracy Thematic Programme - … [Read more...] about CFPs: CSO and HRD Support Allocations Sri Lanka and the Maldives
International Opportunity for Young Sustainable Development Professionals
Deadline: 1-Sep-25 The Norec Grant for Work Exchange Cooperation gives young professionals the chance to gain international experience and expertise about sustainable development. Norec aims for a wide variety of work exchange projects, considering diversity in themes, competencies, locations, … [Read more...] about International Opportunity for Young Sustainable Development Professionals
Submissions open for OGP’s Helen Darbishire Fund for Civil Society
Deadline: 6-Jul-25 The Open Government Partnership is pleased to announce the establishment of the Helen Darbishire Fund for Civil Society designed to strengthen open government processes and reforms across OGP member countries. This fund aims to enhance civil society capacity and … [Read more...] about Submissions open for OGP’s Helen Darbishire Fund for Civil Society
Call for Proposals: Civil Society and Human Rights Organizations in Paraguay
Deadline: 10-Sep-25 The European Commission is accepting grant applications to support and strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs), democracy activists and Human Rights Defenders working on critical human rights, nature and democracy issues in Paraguay and the region. The overall … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Civil Society and Human Rights Organizations in Paraguay
Apply now for Democratic Innovations Accelerator
Deadline: 1-Jul-25 The People Powered and Coglobal are leading the Democratic Innovations Accelerator (DIA) Youth participation in policymaking and governance. Over the course of six months, the cohort of 40 civil society and government organizations will develop and deliver an action plan for … [Read more...] about Apply now for Democratic Innovations Accelerator
Submit Applications for Inclusive Democracy Accelerator
Deadline: 1-Jul-25 The People Powered is looking for government and civil society leaders to form a new cohort of innovators seeking to embed best practices for the inclusion of marginalized groups in participatory programs. Participatory and deliberative democracy can significantly improve … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Inclusive Democracy Accelerator
EU Civil Society Project Facility to drive change in Central Asia
Deadline: 25-Jun-25 The EU Civil Society Facility project has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the formation of Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) that will address key regional priorities. These groups will unite civil society organizations (CSOs) from across five Central Asian … [Read more...] about EU Civil Society Project Facility to drive change in Central Asia
