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NED 2015 Grants to NGOs Around the World to Promote Human Rights & Democracy

Deadline: 3 April 2015

National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is currently accepting proposals from NGOs around the world who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions.

The foundation provides more than 1000 grants per year to NGOs promoting democracy in more than 90 countries. Funding decisions are made on a quarterly basis by the NED Board of Directors. Grant amounts vary depending on the size and scope of the projects, but the average grant lasts 12 months and is around $50,000. Funding decisions are made on a quarterly basis.

Focus Regions

  1. Africa
  2. Asia
  3. Central & Eastern Europe
  4. Eurasia
  5. Latin America & Caribbean
  6. Middle East & North Africa

Focus Areas

  1. Promote and defend human rights and the rule of law
  2. Support freedom of information and independent media
  3. Strengthen democratic ideas and values
  4. Promote accountability and transparency
  5. Strengthen civil society organizations
  6. Strengthen democratic political processes and institutions
  7. Promote civic education
  8. Support democratic conflict resolution
  9. Promote freedom of association
  10. Strengthen a broad-based market economy

Eligibility Criteria

  • Non-governmental organizations, which may include civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar organizations, can apply for NED grants.
  • 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 does not make grants to individuals, governmental bodies, or state-supported institutions such as public universities.

Application Procedure

  • Applications can submit their applications online through website. Documents needed to submit include-
    • Proposal cover sheet
    • proposal budget
    • registration documents

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