Application now open- The NED GRANTS PROGRAM.

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) 2,000 grants available to support the projects of non-governmental groups abroad who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries. NED encourages applications from organizations working in diverse environments including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, highly repressive societies and countries undergoing democratic transitions.

NED funds only non-governmental organizations, which may include civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar organizations.

Eligibility

NED is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to:

• Promote and defend human rights and the rule of law
• Support freedom of information and independent media
• Strengthen democratic ideas and values
• Promote accountability and transparency
• Strengthen civil society organizations
• Strengthen democratic political processes and institutions
• Promote civic education
• Support democratic conflict resolution
• Promote freedom of association
• Strengthen a broad-based market economy

Application closes March 11, 2024.

Apply now