[May 2025]
Discover 40+ grants and programs that support democracy projects worldwide. Find the funding and resources you need to make an impact and promote democratic values.
Call for EOI: World Forum for Democracy 2025
Deadline: 17-May-25
The World Forum for Democracy calls for expressions of interest from innovative initiatives, from all over the world, aiming at enhancing democracy and contributing to sustainable peace…[more]
Entries open for Graduate Sabbatical Grants
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you looking for sabbatical support while you focus on your dissertation? If yes, then this call is for you!..[more]
Call for Proposals: Humane Studies Fellowship
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Humane Studies Fellowship to support students completing major research projects, presenting their work at top conferences, and publishing their work in major journals…[more]
Submit Applications for Residency Funding
Deadline: Ongoing
The Institute for Humane Studies is seeking applications from graduate students who wish to travel to a university, academic center or organization other than their own to support them financially…[more]
CFAs: Promoting Awareness of EU Rights and Values in Peripheral Regions
Deadline: 19-May-2025
The Transatlantic Foundation (TF), in cooperation with the Engaging Central Europe (ECE) program of The German Marshall Fund of the United States, is launching a dedicated call for applications to enhance understanding of and support for EU rights and values, with a special focus on fundamental rights, democracy, and the rule of law, among populations in peripheral and rural areas…[more]
CFPs: Supporting Advocacy and Awareness-Raising action to promote Transparency and Anti-Corruption
Deadline: 19-May-2025
Considering that transparency and strong anti-corruption policies are essential to uphold the principles of democratic good governance and the rule of law, The Transatlantic Foundation (TF), in cooperation with the Engaging Central Europe (ECE) program of The German Marshall Fund of the United States, is launching a dedicated call for proposals to support civil society organizations (CSOs) in their advocacy and awareness-raising action related to the transparency and accountability of governments…[more]
Pluralistic Media for Democracy Grant Programme
Deadline: 12-Jun-25
Do you want to reach an important niche audience or diversify your business model? Innovation is key to staying relevant as a media outlet. The Journalismfund Europe and International Media Support has announced the launch of an innovative project, “Pluralistic Media for Democracy…[more]
Submissions open for Visegrad+ Grants Program 2025
Deadline: 1-Jun-25
The International Visegrad Fund is accepting submissions for the Visegrad+ Grants Program to support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries of the Western Balkans…[more]
Submissions open for Call Town Twinning Programme 2025
Deadline: 17-Sep-25
The European Commission (EC) is accepting submissions for the Call Town Twinning Programme to promote exchanges between people of different countries, cultures, genders and socio-economic backgrounds, reinforces mutual understanding and tolerance and gives them the opportunity to broaden their perspective and develop a sense of European belonging and identity…[more]
Call for Proposals: CEmI Cooperation Fund Program
Deadline: 9-Jun-25
The Central European Initiative is pleased to invite proposals for its Cooperation Fund Program to co-finance activities aimed at strengthening cooperation among CEI Member States…[more]
Applications open for Democracy’s Firewall Hackathon
Deadline: 28 May 2025
Ready to rethink the future of democracy? Join the Democracy’s Firewall Hackathon and turn bold ideas into powerful solutions against disinformation…[more]
The European Capital of Innovation Award (iCapital)
Deadline: 18 June 2025
The European Commission is seeking applications for its European Capital of Innovation Award to recognize city administrators who are courageous enough to open up their governance practices to experimentation, to boost innovation by all means, to be a role model for other cities, and to push the boundaries of technology for the benefit of their citizens…[more]
Call for Proposals: Sub-Granting Youth-led Care Actions
Deadline: 30-Jun-25
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for its Sub-Granting Youth-led Care Actions to support youth-led, care-driven initiatives that challenge the status quo and build a better future together…[more]
Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi launches Small Grants Program
Deadline: 30-May-25
The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nairobi, has launched the Call for Proposals for Small Grants Program…[more]
Visegrad Grants to support Partnerships among NGOs and CSOs
Deadline: 1-Jun-25
The Visegrad Grants support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations as well as education and research centers that contribute to cooperation in the Visegrad region…[more]
CFPs: Syria Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 2025-2026
Deadline: 30-May-25
The Syria Office at the Canadian Embassy to Lebanon is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals to fund small and results-oriented projects which are proposed and implemented by officially registered local NGOs and organizations working on projects supporting Syrians in Syria, Türkiye, Lebanon and Jordan…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in India, Nepal and Bhutan
Deadline: 15-May-25
The High Commission of Canada to India is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras
Deadline: 19-May-25
The Embassy of Canada in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia
Deadline: 22-May-25
The Embassy of Canada in Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi
Deadline: 16-May-25
The Embassy/High Commission of Canada to Zimbabwe, Botswana and Malawi is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
CFAs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Indonesia and Timor-Leste
Deadline: 19-May-25
The Embassy of Canada to Indonesia and Timor-Leste is pleased to launch its call for applications for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Call for Proposals: Impact-oriented Programme Development and Thematic Resource Centres (Slovenia and Croatia)
Deadline: 26-Jun-25
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to support Slovenian and Croatian CSOs’ impact-oriented programme development and upgrade for enhanced protection of EU values and to support Slovenian and Croatian CSOs’ thematic resource centres that will build capacities of CSOs in three programme priority areas (democracy, human rights, climate change), while offering them extensive capacity building support…[more]
CFAs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in Venezuela
Deadline: 21-May-25
The Embassy of Canada in Venezuela is pleased to launch its annual call for applications for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Apply now for U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Small Grants Program
Deadline: 2-Jun-25
The U.S. Embassy Paramaribo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is accepting applications for the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
Call for SOIs: Project to enhance Cooperation and promotion of Economic Growth (Benin)
Deadline: 2-Jun-25
The U.S. Mission to Benin is requesting for Statements of Interest to supports the country’s efforts to enhance cooperation and promote economic growth in partnership with the United States…[more]
Notice of Funding Opportunity: Education USA Program 2025 – 2026 (Albania)
Deadline: 31-May-25
The U.S. Embassy in Albania is seeking applications for the Education USA initiative to help advance its mission goals of creating strong people-to-people connections between Albanians and Americans, as well as supporting economic growth and democratic values, such as transparency…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program in the United States
Deadline: 19-May-25
The Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Podgorica launches Small Grants (Montenegro)
Deadline: 30-Jun-25
The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation together with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Podgorica has lunched the call for proposals for Small Grants 2025 in Montenegro…[more]
CFAs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program in Jamaica
Deadline: 30-May-25
The High Commission of Canada in Jamaica is pleased to launch its annual call for applications for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
CFAs: Development of Cooperation and Assistance to Democracy in Ukraine
Deadline: 16-May-25
The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Ukraine invites applications for projects on the development of cooperation for the implementation of activities on the Development of Cooperation and Assistance to Democracy in Ukraine…[more]
European Commission offering Grants to support Civil Society in Kazakhstan
Deadline: 16-Jun-25
The European Commission (EC) is offering grants to support an enabling environment for civil society and engaging CSOs in policy-dialogue and decision-making in the EU’s priority areas in Kazakhstan…[more]
Call for Applications: Support to Education and Health Sectors in Eritrea
Deadline: 13-Jun-25
The European Commission is pleased to invite applications to provide support to Education and Health Sectors in Eritrea…[more]
CFLI’s Arnold Chan Initiative for Democracy in Armenia
Deadline: 5-Jun-25
The Embassy of Canada accredited to the Republic of Armenia is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Arnold Chan Initiative for Democracy in Armenia…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program in Dominican Republic
Deadline: 23-May-25
The Embassy of Canada in the Dominican Republic is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Call for Submissions: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program in Egypt
Deadline: 18-May-25
The Embassy of Canada in Egypt is accepting submissions for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program in Cambodia
Deadline: 16-May-25
The Office of the Embassy of Canada to Cambodia, in Phnom Penh is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Laos: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program 2025
Deadline: 16-May-25
The Office of the Embassy of Canada to Laos, in Vientiane is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Thailand: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Program 2025
Deadline: 16-May-25
The Embassy of Canada to Thailand, in Bangkok is pleased to launch the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) Program…[more]
Submit Entries for the Policy Challenge (Nigeria)
Deadline: 19 May 2025
Do you have a bold idea that can foster national unity and strengthen social cohesion in Nigeria? The Policy Challenge invites the brightest young minds to propose innovative, practical policy reforms that can help bridge divides and build a stronger, more united nation…[more]
Call for EOIs: Regional Programme on Local Democracy in the Western Balkans (ReLOaD3) – Kosovo
Deadline: 16-Jun-25
The ReLOaD3, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDPmocracy and support the WB’s integration into the EU by empo in the Western Balkans, aims to strengthen participatory dewering civil society to engage actively in decision-making processes and by improving the legal and financial environment for CSOs…[more]
Entries now open for Journalism Fellowships Program (Liberia)
Deadline: 15 May 2025
The Journalists with at least three years experience are invited to apply to join New Narratives as reporting fellows on a range of topics including governance, democracy, human trafficking, gender-based violence, climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land rights…[more]
