The United Nations Democracy Fund invites civil society
organizations to apply for project funding. Project proposals may be submitted
on-line between 18 November 2016 and 18 December 2016 at www.un.org/democracyfund
UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote
human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic
processes.
This is the Eleventh Round to be launched by UNDEF, which provides grants of up
to US$300,000 per project. UNDEF has supported almost 700 projects in over 100
countries at a total amount of almost US$170 million. Proposals are subject to
a highly rigorous selection process, with fewer than two per cent of proposals
chosen for funding. All projects are two years long only.
UNDEF invites project proposals covering one or more of seven main areas:
- Women’s rights and empowerment /
Gender equality
- Community activism
- Rule of law
and human rights
- Youth
engagement
- Strengthening
civil society capacity for interaction with Government
- Media and
freedom of information
- Tools for
knowledge
In this Round, UNDEF
particularly welcomes projects promoting pluralism, diversity, and inclusion.
You can find guidelines, FAQs and lessons learned for applicants at http://www.un.org/democracyfund/application-materials
UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes.
This is the Eleventh Round to be launched by UNDEF, which provides grants of up to US$300,000 per project. UNDEF has supported almost 700 projects in over 100 countries at a total amount of almost US$170 million. Proposals are subject to a highly rigorous selection process, with fewer than two per cent of proposals chosen for funding. All projects are two years long only.
UNDEF invites project proposals covering one or more of seven main areas:
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