NED Grants Program

Supports nongovernmental organisations running nonpartisan programmes that advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions, across more than 100 countries. Named objectives include human rights and the rule of law, independent media, accountability and transparency, civil society, civic education and democratic political processes. Proposals are reviewed by the Board three times a year and the page publishes no grant size.

Amount: Amount not published
Eligible countries: Multiple countries — check eligibility
Who can apply: NGO / nonprofit

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Eligibility rules

Applicant must be a nongovernmental organisation, such as a civic organisation, association or independent media outlet
Funder's wording
“NED funds only nongovernmental organizations, which may include civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar organizations.”
Applicant should be a local, independent organisation
Funder's wording
“NED is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations”
Proposed programme must be nonpartisan
Funder's wording
“nonpartisan programs”
Programme must pursue at least one of NED's stated democratic objectives, such as promoting human rights and the rule of law, supporting independent media, strengthening civil society, or promoting accountability and transparency
Funder's wording
“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”
The programme is implemented in the U.S. or another established democracy (an organisation based in one may still apply if its work targets eligible countries and regions)Exclusion — must not apply to you
Funder's wording
“NED does not fund democracy-related projects proposing a program implemented in the U.S. or other established democracies but does support organizations based in those countries that work on eligible countries and regions.”
Applicant is an individualExclusion — must not apply to you
Funder's wording
“NED does not make grants to individuals, governmental bodies, or state-supported institutions such as public universities.”
Applicant is a governmental bodyExclusion — must not apply to you
Funder's wording
“NED does not make grants to individuals, governmental bodies, or state-supported institutions such as public universities.”
Applicant is a state-supported institution, such as a public universityExclusion — must not apply to you
Funder's wording
“NED does not make grants to individuals, governmental bodies, or state-supported institutions such as public universities.”

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