Deadline: 15-Aug-2026
The Domestic Grants Program is now open for applications to support initiatives that promote democracy, human rights, research, and international engagement in Taiwan. The programme encourages academic, civic, and research-based organisations to implement activities that strengthen democratic values and improve Taiwan’s global democratic connections.
The grant supports a wide range of activities, including public education, academic research, and international outreach aimed at enhancing democratic development and human rights awareness.
About the Programme
- The programme supports democracy and human rights initiatives in Taiwan.
- It encourages academic and civil society engagement.
- It promotes research and public discussion on democratic development.
- It strengthens Taiwan’s international democratic visibility.
- It supports collaboration between NGOs and academic institutions.
- It focuses on improving the quality of democracy in Taiwan.
- It encourages knowledge sharing with the global democratic community.
- It funds both research and public engagement activities.
Programme Objectives
- Promote democracy and human rights awareness.
- Support academic research on democratic development.
- Strengthen public understanding of human rights issues.
- Improve the quality and resilience of democracy in Taiwan.
- Encourage international engagement and cooperation.
- Enhance Taiwan’s visibility in the global democratic community.
- Support civic education and public discourse.
- Foster collaboration between research institutions and NGOs.
Key Focus Areas
- Democracy and human rights promotion activities.
- Public seminars and forums on democratic issues.
- Civic education and awareness programmes.
- Academic research and publications on democracy.
- Human rights policy and governance studies.
- International cooperation and democratic exchange.
- Initiatives improving democratic quality in Taiwan.
- Activities increasing Taiwan’s global engagement.
- Outreach to international democratic networks.
Funding Information
- Supports eligible project-based grants (amount not specified in provided text).
- Funding is aimed at democracy and human rights initiatives.
- Supports research, education, and public engagement activities.
- Encourages institutional and NGO-led projects.
- Focuses on impact-driven democratic development work.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Officially registered non-governmental organisations (non-profit only).
- Academic institutions, including:
- University departments.
- Research institutes.
- Other official academic units.
- Organisations must be formally registered and non-commercial.
- For-profit organisations are not eligible.
Who Can Benefit?
The programme supports:
- Academic researchers and institutions.
- Civil society and human rights organisations.
- Policy and governance research communities.
- Students and educators in democratic studies.
- General public through civic education initiatives.
- International partners engaged in democratic cooperation.
- Communities involved in human rights advocacy.
Expected Outcomes
Funded projects are expected to contribute to:
- Increased public awareness of democracy and human rights.
- Stronger academic research output in democratic governance.
- Improved civic education and engagement.
- Enhanced quality of democratic institutions in Taiwan.
- Greater international visibility for Taiwan’s democracy initiatives.
- Strengthened collaboration between domestic and international actors.
- Expanded dialogue on human rights and governance issues.
- Increased knowledge exchange with global democratic communities.
Why This Programme Matters
- Democracy requires continuous public engagement and education.
- Human rights awareness strengthens social accountability.
- Research informs better governance and policy decisions.
- International cooperation enhances democratic resilience.
- Civic education supports informed participation in society.
- Strong institutions depend on active civil society and academia.
- Global engagement helps share democratic best practices.
Application Tips
- Clearly define how the project promotes democracy or human rights.
- Include strong academic or civic engagement components.
- Demonstrate relevance to Taiwan’s democratic development.
- Highlight international collaboration or outreach elements.
- Provide clear methodology for research or public engagement.
- Ensure alignment with programme priorities.
- Show measurable impact on awareness or policy discourse.
- Strengthen proposals with credible institutional partnerships.
- Emphasise dissemination of results (publications, forums, events).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Domestic Grants Program in Taiwan?
- It is a funding programme supporting democracy, human rights, research, and international engagement initiatives in Taiwan.
Who can apply?
- Registered non-profit NGOs and academic institutions, including university departments and research institutes.
What types of activities are supported?
- Seminars, public forums, research, publications, civic education, and international engagement initiatives.
Are for-profit organisations eligible?
- No, only non-profit organisations and academic units can apply.
What is the main goal of the programme?
- To strengthen democracy, human rights awareness, and Taiwan’s international democratic engagement.
Conclusion
The Domestic Grants Program supports research, education, and public engagement initiatives that strengthen democracy and human rights in Taiwan. By funding academic institutions and civil society organisations, the programme enhances democratic development, expands civic awareness, and builds stronger international connections within the global democratic community.
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