Deadline: 17 January 2014
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED), one of the major international grantmaking organizations is accepting grant applications from NGOs worldwide. NGOs working in diverse environments including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, highly repressive societies and countries undergoing democratic transitions are encouraged to apply.
NED supports the programs that 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.
Eligibility Criteria –
- Nongovernmental organizations, which may include civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar organizations can apply for the grant.
- Organizations working in diverse environments including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, highly repressive societies and countries undergoing democratic transitions are eligible for the grant.
- Individuals, governmental bodies, or state-supported institutions such as public universities are not eligible for NED Grant.
Required Documents –
The applicant should attach the proposal cover letter, proposal narrative, interim assessment in case of renewal proposals, proposal budget and registration documents (if the organization is registered, if not an explanation in proposal cover sheet is a must) while applying for the grant program.
Applicants can send all the application materials via mail or fax or can apply online before the deadline.
For more information, visit NED page for Grant Seekers.
