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
Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance
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
U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Mauritius)
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce a call for grant applications aimed at encouraging collaborative, impactful projects that further the U.S. mission to strengthen bilateral relations and promote shared values. This funding opportunity … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Mauritius)
Enhancing Institutional Capacity in the Office of the Auditor General, Uganda
Deadline: 26-Aug-25 The European Commission is accepting applications for Enhancing Institutional capacity in the Office of the Auditor General, Uganda (SAI – Uganda). Objectives To strengthen the institutional capacity of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in conducting value-adding … [Read more...] about Enhancing Institutional Capacity in the Office of the Auditor General, Uganda
