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)
Latest Grants and Resources for Democracy and Good Governance
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
Call for Applications: Roma and Pro-Roma Civil Society Organisations in EU countries
Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The European Roma Grassroots Organisations (ERGO) Network has launched a call for applications for Roma and pro-Roma civil society organisations registered and operating in EU Member States other than Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Czechia, Slovakia and Spain. The ROVA project … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Roma and Pro-Roma Civil Society Organisations in EU countries
Ignite Change in Czech Republic and Slovakia: Grants for Empowerment & Equality
Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The "Call for Applications for Roma and pro-Roma non-profit Organizations" from RomanoNet is open to civil society organizations registered and operating in the Czech Republic or Slovakia. The deadline for applications is August 5, 2025. Organizations promoting fundamental … [Read more...] about Ignite Change in Czech Republic and Slovakia: Grants for Empowerment & Equality
Spain: Funding Empowerment and Social Justice
Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The ROVA project has launched a call for proposals to fund initiatives by Roma and pro-Roma organizations in Spain. These organizations should be actively working to promote fundamental EU rights and values, as well as focusing on the empowerment and participation of Roma … [Read more...] about Spain: Funding Empowerment and Social Justice
Apply for Roma and Pro-Roma Civil Society Organizations in Bulgaria
Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The Integro Association has announced a call for applications with project proposals from Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations registered and operating in Bulgaria. This call is organized within the framework of the project “Roma civil society organizations … [Read more...] about Apply for Roma and Pro-Roma Civil Society Organizations in Bulgaria
Call for proposals to strengthen National Roma Civil Society Coalitions
Deadline: 5-Aug-25 ERGO Network invites national coalitions of Roma and pro-Roma civil society organisations from across the European Union to submit proposals for funding under the ROVA – Roma CSOs promoting EU values project funded by the European Union. Aims This call aims to support the … [Read more...] about Call for proposals to strengthen National Roma Civil Society Coalitions
Roma and Pro-Roma Civil Society Organizations in Romania
Deadline: 5-Aug-25 The Nevo Parudimos Association has launched a call for applications from Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations registered and active in Romania. Objectives Strengthen the capacities of Roma and pro-Roma civil society, as well as Roma communities, to promote and … [Read more...] about Roma and Pro-Roma Civil Society Organizations in Romania
Administrative & Programmatic Support Grant Program (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 3-Jul-25 The U.S. Embassy Colombo, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through the Public Diplomacy Grants program for support of American Spaces in Sri Lanka. The U.S. Embassy Colombo, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS), has announced a funding … [Read more...] about Administrative & Programmatic Support Grant Program (Sri Lanka)
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Local Civil Society in Uzbekistan
Deadline: 16-Jun-25 The Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is pleased to launch a call for proposals under its flagship governance programme “Strengthening Local Governance and Civic Space in Uzbekistan.” This initiative … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Strengthening Local Civil Society in Uzbekistan
CFPs: Implementing the Sustainable Action Fund in Malawi
Deadline: 3-Jul-25 The Hivos Connect, Defend, Act! team in Malawi is looking for partners to implement the Sustainable Action Fund. The CDA! project supports initiatives that protect, expand, and promote open and inclusive civic space and human rights. In line with this mission, the … [Read more...] about CFPs: Implementing the Sustainable Action Fund in Malawi
Applications open for Stronger Roots Grant Program 2025
Deadline: 16-Jun-25 The OSF Foundation, in cooperation with partners and with the support of the European Union from the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme, is launching a grant call for the Stronger Roots Programme. The call will support civil society organisations and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Stronger Roots Grant Program 2025
U.S. Embassy Georgetown Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Guyana)
Deadline: 25-Jun-25 The U.S. Embassy Georgetown Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) is pleased to invite eligible applicants to submit proposals for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. Priority Areas Priority program areas include: Strengthening Governance: Encourage … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Georgetown Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Guyana)
Research on Freedom of Expression and Content Governance in Kyrgyzstan
Deadline: 9-Jun-25 The United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) hereby invites qualified companies/individuals to submit proposals to conduct Research on Freedom of Expression and Content Governance in Kyrgyzstan under the UNESCO EU-funded project “Social Media 4 … [Read more...] about Research on Freedom of Expression and Content Governance in Kyrgyzstan
CFPs: Strengthening Governments’ evidence-based responses to Urban Forced Displacement Issues (SUIDAC)
Deadline: 1-Jul-25 The United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) has launched the call for proposals to Strengthen Governments’ evidence-based responses to Urban Forced Displacement Issues in Sub-Saharan African Cities Action. Objectives This Call for Proposals (CFP) seeks to select a … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening Governments’ evidence-based responses to Urban Forced Displacement Issues (SUIDAC)
Institutional Capacity Building Grants for Trainings in the MENA region
Deadline: 16-Jul-25 The Minority Rights Group is seeking applications from civil society organizations to conduct an institutional capacity-building training program over three-day period. The training will cover areas including project design and proposal writing, financial reporting and … [Read more...] about Institutional Capacity Building Grants for Trainings in the MENA region
Call for Proposals: Connecting Indigenous Research and Leadership
Deadline: 23-Sep-25 The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to connect Indigenous research and leadership in Canada and the Global South to complement the Tri-agency strategic funding opportunity Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Connecting Indigenous Research and Leadership
Call for Proposals: Governance and Participation in Public Life (Lebanon)
Deadline: 15-Jun-25 The United Nations Women Lebanon seeks to partner with civil society organizations, media or academic institutions, and relevant stakeholders to implement targeted interventions that advance women's political participation and contribute to inclusive and gender-responsive … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Governance and Participation in Public Life (Lebanon)
CFPs: Towards Empowering Bhutanese CSOs for Good Governance and Inclusive Development (Bhutan)
Deadline: 25-Jun-25 The Save the Children Bhutan is inviting proposals from eligible Bhutanese CSOs and CBOs under the EU-funded FSTP Project: "Towards Empowering Bhutanese CSOs for Good Governance and Inclusive Development." The specific objective of the action is to enhance the enabling … [Read more...] about CFPs: Towards Empowering Bhutanese CSOs for Good Governance and Inclusive Development (Bhutan)
RFPs: University Debate Competition on Democracy and Human Rights in Fiji
Deadline: 15-Jun-25 The Dialogue Fiji is seeking applications for its University Debate Competition on Democracy and Human Rights. They seek a qualified third party to design, manage, and deliver this competition for universities. Scope of Work The selected grantee will: Develop … [Read more...] about RFPs: University Debate Competition on Democracy and Human Rights in Fiji
Applications open for Small Grants-Multisectoral Needs Assessment Response in Nigeria
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Crest Research and Development Institute is pleased to invite applications for its Small Grants Program to support critical community-based responses to findings from the Multisectoral Needs Assessment. The Crest Research and Development Institute (CRADI), a Pan African … [Read more...] about Applications open for Small Grants-Multisectoral Needs Assessment Response in Nigeria
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Digital Platforms and Markets (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Southern Centre for Inequality Studies is accepting proposals for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Digital Platforms & Markets (Wits Post-Doctoral Programme – Social Dimensions of Digital Economy, Department of Science & Innovation). As part of the Social … [Read more...] about Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Digital Platforms and Markets (South Africa)
Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society Programme for Serbia
Deadline: 15-Jul-25 The Thematic Programme for Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) is a European Union programme that aims to promote democracy and human rights worldwide through support to civil society initiatives and human right activists. Objectives The global objective of this call … [Read more...] about Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society Programme for Serbia
Engagement of CSOs Women Leadership Program in Bhutan
Deadline: 10-Jun-25 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is accepting applications for the Engagement of CSOs Women Leadership Program to enhance women's representation in local government elections by identifying and empowering aspiring women leaders within the selected … [Read more...] about Engagement of CSOs Women Leadership Program in Bhutan
Call for Proposals to promote Civil Society Organisations Awareness
Deadline: 18-Sep-25 The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to promote Civil Society Organisations’ Awareness of, capacity building and implementation of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Objectives Protecting, promoting and raising awareness of fundamental rights … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to promote Civil Society Organisations Awareness
Call for Submissions: Good Governance Awards (Ireland)
Deadline: 11-Sep-25 Applications are now open for the Good Governance Awards to recognize and encourage adherence to good governance practice by nonprofits in Ireland. Eligibility Criteria The submission of entries is straightforward and is done through the good governance awards website. … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Good Governance Awards (Ireland)
Digital Democracy Initiative for Regional Support Mechanisms Host Partners (Eastern Europe and Central Asia)
Deadline: 16-Jun-25 The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) team at CIVICUS is looking for regional partners to lead on the implementation of the DDI support mechanism prototypes in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Region. The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), Enable and Amplify Project, … [Read more...] about Digital Democracy Initiative for Regional Support Mechanisms Host Partners (Eastern Europe and Central Asia)
CJIFA’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
Deadline: 29-Aug-25 The Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Community Empowerment Grant Program to foster local engagement in climate awareness, action, and sustainable development. By empowering grassroots organizations and community groups, … [Read more...] about CJIFA’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
RFAs: Advisory Support and Network to Counter Disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 The European commission is seeking applications for Advisory Support and Network to Counter Disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference topic. Scope Hybrid threats, and more specifically the phenomena of disinformation and FIMI are a growing … [Read more...] about RFAs: Advisory Support and Network to Counter Disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
Challenges and Opportunities: Preparing the EU for Future Enlargement Programme 2025
Deadline: 16-Sep-2025 The European Commission (EC) is accepting applications for the Challenges and Opportunities: Preparing the EU for Future Enlargement Programme. Scope As stressed in several Commission’s communications and following the granting of the candidate country status to … [Read more...] about Challenges and Opportunities: Preparing the EU for Future Enlargement Programme 2025
Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program in the United States
Deadline: 24-Jun-2025 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is accepting applications for the Indian Tribal Governments Program. The Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program, referred to as the Tribal Governments Program, assists Tribal governments (or … [Read more...] about Grants to Indian Tribal Governments Program in the United States
CFPs: Engagement in Vanuatu Electoral Office’s Civic Education
Deadline: 08-Jun-2025 Are you a CSO, NGO, or FBO dedicated to boosting democratic participation in Vanuatu? Unites Nations Development Programme, through VEEP lll and in partnership with VEO, invites eligible organizations to apply for funding under the Expansion of VEO's Civic Education … [Read more...] about CFPs: Engagement in Vanuatu Electoral Office’s Civic Education
Applications open for Community Grants Program in New Zealand
Deadline: 31-Jul-2025 The Tasman District Council is accepting applications for the Community Grants Program to support organisations whose work brings real value to the communities, enhancing well-being and helping Tasman thrive. Categories Community and Economic Development … [Read more...] about Applications open for Community Grants Program in New Zealand
CFPs: Independence of the Judiciary as an aspect of Rule of Law Compliance
Deadline: 16-Sep-25 The Europea Commission (EC) has launched a call for proposals for the Independence of the Judiciary as an aspect of Rule of Law Compliance. Scope Judicial independence is a principle of EU law, closely linked to the rule of law, the right to a fair trial and effective … [Read more...] about CFPs: Independence of the Judiciary as an aspect of Rule of Law Compliance
Call for Proposals: Small Grants Program in North Macedonia
Deadline: 30-Jun-25 The Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Skopje announces a Call for Proposals for Small Grants Program in North Macedonia. 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 Program in North Macedonia
Nisaa wa Al Salam “NISAAM” Grant Program in Iraq
Deadline: 2-Jun-25 The Women for Women International (WfWI)-Iraq is seeking applications from grassroots, women-led, CSOs and WROs across all 19 governorates of Iraq and the KRI, to implement self-defined WPS plans, priorities, and goals, including institutional strengthening, core activities, … [Read more...] about Nisaa wa Al Salam “NISAAM” Grant Program in Iraq
Call for Applications: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Romania)
Deadline: 15-Jun-25 The U.S. Embassy Bucharest Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program for projects that advance U.S. foreign policy goals, strengthen ties between the United States and Romania, thereby making … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program (Romania)
Open Strategic Autonomy, Economic and Research Security in EU Foreign Policy Programme
Deadline: 16-Sep-25 Submissions are now open for the Open Strategic Autonomy, Economic and Research Security in EU Foreign Policy Programme. Scope The EU's open strategic autonomy refers to the EU's ability to act autonomously (i.e., without depending on other countries) in strategically … [Read more...] about Open Strategic Autonomy, Economic and Research Security in EU Foreign Policy Programme
Apply for Small Grants Program in Sierra Leone
Deadline: 27-Jun-25 The U.S. Embassy in Sierra Leone is pleased to announce the applications for the Small Grants Program. The purpose of this grant competition is to support grantees who are contributing to building the capacity of Sierra Leoneans in a way that strengthens connections with … [Read more...] about Apply for Small Grants Program in Sierra Leone
Call for Proposals for Small Grants Program in Albania
Deadline: 30-May-25 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation together with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Tirana launches the Call for Proposals for Small Grants in the Republic of Albania. Sectors The projects must be related to the sectors defined by the … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Small Grants Program in Albania
Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Togo
Deadline: 8-Jun-25 The High Commission of Canada in Togo 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 Call for Proposals: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Togo
CFPs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Morocco
Deadline: 20-Jun-25 The Embassy of Canada in Morocco 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 CFPs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Morocco
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Mozambique
Deadline: 3-Jun-25 The High Commission of Canada to Mozambique 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 (CFLI) – Mozambique
CFAs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ghana
Deadline: 8-Jun-25 The High Commission of Canada in Ghana 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 CFAs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Ghana
Call for Proposals to Support Education and Health Sectors in Eritrea
Deadline: 3-Jul-25 The European Commission (EC) is accepting proposals to Support Education and Health Sectors. Objectives The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals to Support Education and Health Sectors in Eritrea
CFPs: Role of Civic and Citizenship Education for Strengthening Civic and Democratic Participation and Support for Common European Values
Deadline: 16-Sep-25 The European Commission is accepting submissions for the Role of Civic and Citizenship Education for Strengthening Civic and Democratic Participation and Support for Common European Values topic. Scope Education should equip young people with competences for their … [Read more...] about CFPs: Role of Civic and Citizenship Education for Strengthening Civic and Democratic Participation and Support for Common European Values
RFPs: Economic Inequalities and their Impact on Democracy
Deadline: 16-Sep-25 Submissions are now open for the Economic Inequalities and their Impact on Democracy topic. Scope Economic inequalities, encompassing wealth and income inequalities (e.g., in the form of money, financial assets, or real estate), pose a significant challenge to democratic … [Read more...] about RFPs: Economic Inequalities and their Impact on Democracy
CFAs: Strengthening CSOs from Uzbekistan Working with Women and Youth
Deadline: 15-Jun-25 Dutch-based non-governmental organisation AFEW International, together with Samarkandbased non-governmental organisation Nurbonu Center, is implementing the project “Empowering Voices for Inclusive Development: Strengthening CSOs from Uzbekistan Working with Women and Youth” … [Read more...] about CFAs: Strengthening CSOs from Uzbekistan Working with Women and Youth
Call for Proposals: Small Grants Program in Lebanon and Iraq
Deadline: 20-Jun-25 The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation has launched the Call for Proposals for Small Grants for Lebanon and Iraq. Priorities The projects have to be in line with the Medium-term Strategy for Development Cooperation of the Slovak Republic for 2025 – … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Small Grants Program in Lebanon and Iraq
CFAs: Strengthening Multilevel Governance and Local Democracy to support Ukraine’s Recovery
Deadline: 25-May-25 The Council of Europe project “Strengthening multilevel governance and local democracy to support Ukraine's recovery” has launched a call for applications for the online training “Deliberative democracy and Citizens’ Assemblies: innovations for civic participation”. The aim … [Read more...] about CFAs: Strengthening Multilevel Governance and Local Democracy to support Ukraine’s Recovery
