September 15 is celebrated as the International Day of Democracy every year and the United Nations has declared 'Space for Civil Society' as the theme for the 2015 International Democracy Day. As civil society is under attack in many different countries around the world, the space for NGOs to … [Read more...] about International Day of Democracy! Various Open Grants for Projects Addressing Democracy Issues Worldwide
The Batory Foundation’s Citizens for Democracy Programme
Deadline: 15 October 2015 The Batory Foundation's Citizens for Democracy is a grant programme that aims to strengthen civil society development and enhance the contribution of non-governmental organizations to social justice, democracy and sustainable development. Grant Categories Thematic … [Read more...] about The Batory Foundation’s Citizens for Democracy Programme
National Endowment for Democracy: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Programme
Deadline: 15 October 2015 The National Endowment for Democracy(NED) is inviting applicants for its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Programme which is a fully funded, international exchange program that offers practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world the opportunity to spend … [Read more...] about National Endowment for Democracy: Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Programme
NED Grants to NGOs Working to Advance & Promote Democracy Worldwide
Deadline: 2 October 2015 The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar non-government organizations around the world to apply for its 2015 grant funding. NED yearly funds hundreds of projects of organizations that are … [Read more...] about NED Grants to NGOs Working to Advance & Promote Democracy Worldwide
Norad Grants to Civil Society Organisations: Oil for Development Programme 2016-2018
Deadline: 1 October 2015 Norad is currently accepting proposals from civil societies as a part of the Oil for Development Programme for the period from 2016 to 2018. The main approach in the Oil for Development Programme is capacity development through institutional collaboration. Norwegian public … [Read more...] about Norad Grants to Civil Society Organisations: Oil for Development Programme 2016-2018
WYA & United Nations Democracy Fund Emerging Leaders Training Programme 2015: Training Young Leaders in 5 Arab Countries
Deadline: 1 December 2015 The World Youth Alliance (WYA) Middle East in collaboration with United Nations democracy Fund is currently inviting applications for its Emerging Leaders Training Programme 2015 Round 3 to train young leaders in five Arab countries. The fund is intended to build the … [Read more...] about WYA & United Nations Democracy Fund Emerging Leaders Training Programme 2015: Training Young Leaders in 5 Arab Countries
2016 NUFFIC Fellowships Available for Short Course on Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance (23 May – 3 June, 2016)
Deadline: 20 October 2015 The Netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education (EP-NUFFIC) offers fellowships to participate in training Short Course on Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance to be conducted from 23 May to 3 June, 2016 in The Netherlands. The aim … [Read more...] about 2016 NUFFIC Fellowships Available for Short Course on Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance (23 May – 3 June, 2016)
Netherlands Fellowship Programme 2016: Check your Eligibility & Proceed with your Application!
Eligibility Criteria for NFP In order to qualify for a NFP Scholarship, applicants must: be a national of, and working and living in one of the 51 countries on the NFP country list; not be employed by an organisation that has its own means of staff-development, for example: multinational … [Read more...] about Netherlands Fellowship Programme 2016: Check your Eligibility & Proceed with your Application!
Open Society Grants to Support Voices of Pro-Democarcy Organisations in Eastern Africa
Applications are accepted throughout the year OSIEA is able to support and amplify the voices of pro-democracy organizations and individuals in the region and to strengthen their capacity to hold their governments accountable. This includes efforts to defend and support rights activists and … [Read more...] about Open Society Grants to Support Voices of Pro-Democarcy Organisations in Eastern Africa
United Nations Regional Courses in International Law (fully funded) for Professionals in Africa, Asia & Latin America
Deadline: Different for different Courses Applications are invited from professionals in Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America-Caribbean regions for United Nations Regional Courses in International Law! The Regional Courses are intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government … [Read more...] about United Nations Regional Courses in International Law (fully funded) for Professionals in Africa, Asia & Latin America
