[June 2026]
Explore a curated collection of grants, fellowships, research calls, programmes, and capacity-building opportunities that support democracy and strengthen civil society. Open to NGOs, researchers, journalists, civil society organizations, and changemakers committed to fostering inclusive and participatory societies worldwide.
International Talent Development Scholarship Program
Deadline: 15-July-2026
Applications are now open for the International Talent Development Scholarship Program, which supports international students and doctoral researchers pursuing academic studies or long-term research stays in Germany…[more]
Apply now for BIRN Reporting Democracy Grant
Deadline: 01-July-2026
The Reporting Democracy Grant is offering funding to journalists and journalism teams from the Visegrad and Balkan region to support the production of in-depth reporting on issues affecting democracy in Central and Southeast Europe…[more]
Call for Applications: Bilateral Fund
Deadline: 14-August-2026
The Bilateral Fund under the EEA Grants 2021–2028 Portugal is designed to strengthen cooperation between Portugal, Norway, and Iceland in strategic policy areas related to defence, international security, and foreign affairs…[more]
Call No. 7 for Bilateral Cooperation in Civil Society Sector
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia has launched Call No. 7 for Bilateral Cooperation to support partnerships between civil society organisations in Slovakia and entities from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway through knowledge exchange, networking, and capacity-building initiatives…[more]
RIZA Grants for Migrant and Refugee Women’s Rights Organisations
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The RIZA initiative is a multi-year EU funding programme designed to strengthen grassroots organisations working on fundamental rights, gender equality, democracy, and social inclusion, with a strong focus on migrant and refugee women…[more]
RFAs: Local Democracy, Participation and Governance Research Initiative
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is accepting grant applications to support research and policymaking aimed at strengthening democratic governance and improving understanding of local democratic systems in low-income and lower-middle-income countries…[more]
RFAs: Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission’s Research and Innovation Network for a Union of Equality is a Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Action aimed at strengthening inclusive, equal, and resilient democratic societies across the EU…[more]
Apply Now: Future of Civil Service and Government Innovation Programme
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to support research on how governments are transforming public administration systems and preparing civil services for future challenges…[more]
Open Call: Governing Global Commons Sustainably Initiative
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to support multidisciplinary research and solutions for the sustainable governance of global commons in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment…[more]
Call for Supporting Post-Conflict Democracy and Reconstruction
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications for interdisciplinary research projects focused on democratic reconstruction, peacebuilding, and sustainable recovery in post-conflict societies…[more]
Request for Proposals: Nature Governance and Information
Deadline: 22-September-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals under the LIFE Programme to strengthen governance, awareness, compliance, and public participation for nature and biodiversity conservation…[more]
CFAs: Environment Governance for Sustainable Transition
Deadline: September 22, 2026
The European Commission supports initiatives to strengthen environmental governance and promote a sustainable, circular, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient economy in line with the European Green Deal…[more]
RFPs: Digital and Media Literacy as Drivers for Democratic and Civic Resilience
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is funding research and innovation actions aimed at improving democratic resilience in the digital age…[more]
Apply for ReNew Democracy Fellowship Program (US)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The ReNew Democracy Foundation Fellowship is a structured public service program that places selected fellows in U.S. congressional offices…[more]
GRIEG BIS: Excellence in International Research Collaboration (Poland)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The GRIEG BIS call supports collaborative basic research projects between Polish research organisations and partners from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein…[more]
Applications Open: Social Investment Gateway Programme (United Kingdom)
Deadline: 17-July-2026
The Social Investment Gateway Programme provides free 12-month support to charities, social enterprises, and community organisations that want to strengthen their trading models and prepare for social investment…[more]
Apply now for Coordination and Capacity Kick-off Grants (Poland)
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The LANGSPIL Interdisciplinary Call Coordination and Capacity Kick-off Grants help Polish research organisations create international research partnerships with institutions from Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein…[more]
Open Call No. 5 for Organisational Grants (Slovakia)
Deadline: 11-September-2026
The Open Call No. 5 for Organisational Grants provides multi-year institutional funding to established Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Slovakia…[more]
Annual Program Statement for Public Diplomacy Grants (Cuba)
Deadline: 15-August-2026
The U.S. Embassy in Cuba has announced the availability of grant funding through its Public Diplomacy Grant Program to support projects that promote understanding of the United States, freedom, justice, democracy, individual prosperity, human rights, religion, and independent expression…[more]
Open Call: Action and Quick Intervention Grants (Hungary)
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The Action and Quick Intervention Grants programme is inviting applications from civil society organisations in Hungary to support short-term campaigns and civic engagement initiatives that promote democratic values, public participation, and advocacy…[more]
Open Call for Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Serbia)
Deadline: 31-July-2026
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2027–28 is a fully funded U.S. exchange fellowship for Serbian professionals to develop leadership skills in fields such as public policy, journalism, law, public health, technology, and governance…[more]
RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society and Media for Democracy in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 06-July-2026
The European Commission has launched a €2 million funding call under the NDICI–Global Europe framework to strengthen civil society organisations and independent media in Zimbabwe…[more]
EU Call: Civil Society, Human Rights and ESG (South Africa)
Deadline: 23-July-2026
The European Commission is offering grants up to €1.2 million to support civil society organisations in South Africa working on human rights, ESG accountability, and inclusive governance…[more]
Open Call: Civil Society, Policy and EU Integration (Montenegro)
Deadline: 28-July-2026
The Civil Society Facility and Media Programme for Montenegro (2024–2025) provides EUR 2,250,000 in funding to strengthen civil society participation in governance, public policy, transparency, and Montenegro’s EU integration process…[more]
Call for Nominations: Local Government Awards (Canada)
Deadline: 14-Aug-2026
The Municipal World has launched the Local Government Awards to recognize excellence in municipal leadership across Canada…[more]
CFAs: Sustainable Restoration and Revitalization Of Cultural Heritage (Slovak Republic)
Deadline: 05-October-2026
This programme funds projects for the sustainable renewal and revitalisation of cultural monuments across participating European countries through adaptive reuse, participatory planning, and community-driven cultural development…[more]
Apply Now: Orange Corners Burundi Acceleration Program
Deadline: July 12, 2026
The Orange Corners Burundi Acceleration Program is designed to support Burundian social entrepreneurs and impact-driven startups through structured acceleration, mentorship and ecosystem access to help them scale sustainable solutions…[more]
Domestic Grants for Democracy and Human Rights (Taiwan)
Deadline: 15-August-2026
The Domestic Grants Program is now open for applications to support initiatives that promote democracy, human rights, research, and international engagement in Taiwan…[more]