The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Democracy Fund's Advisory Board convened for its annual autumn meeting on October 17, 2023, where they greenlit Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDEF¡¯s 18th annual call for proposals.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDEF¡¯s annual call for proposals is now open from November 1 to November 30, 2023. Civil society organizations around the globe are invited to apply for grants up to US$ 200,000 for 2-year projects that increase civic space, empower civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes.
This year, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDEF particularly encourages projects that champion civic engagement for Climate Action, with connections to the following focus areas:
? Rule of law and human rights
? Women's leadership
? Youth engagement
? Strengthening civil society's interaction with government
? Media and freedom of information
? Electoral processes
Proposals must be submitted online exclusively and can be in either English or French, the two working languages of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, via . Applicants can find comprehensive guidelines, FAQs, and for prospective applicants.
All proposals will undergo a rigorous selection process. Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to engage in negotiations for their project documents. If these negotiations are successfully concluded, proposals will receive formal approval for funding.