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Deadline: 31 December 2015
COUNTRIES:
Proposals from all countries as well as regional and global initiatives will be considered; there are no limitations in this regard. Strong preference will be given to applicants from countries and regions that are in the transition and consolidation phases of democratization, in particular countries emerging from conflict, new and restored democracies, least developed countries and low or middle income countries.
GRANT SIZE
Minimum 100-000 USD to a maximum of 300,000 USD. UNDEF grants will be allocated for projects with a default duration of two years.
DESCRIPTION
The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) is one of the most awaited grant opportunities for NGOs worldwide. The Fund supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations — both in the transition and consolidation phases of democratization.
Proposals can be submitted in the areas of community activism, rule of law and human rights, tools for knowledge, women’s empowerment, youth engagement, media and freedom of information and strengthening interaction with Government.
Please note that proposals can only be submitted on-line through UNDEF's On-line Project Proposal System (OPPS): http://undefapplication.org
If this is your first time submitting a project proposal on the portal, you will need to REGISTER to create a profile and begin your proposal.
ELIGIBILITY
- Civil Society Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations, engaged in promoting democracy. These are anticipated to receive the bulk of the funding.
- Independent and Constitutional Bodies, including Election Commissions, Ombudsman Institutions, National Human Rights Institutions and other independent governance bodies, for project proposals facilitating the inclusion of the voice of civil society.
- Global and Regional inter-government bodies, organizations and associations other than the United Nations, for project proposals which strengthen the voice of civil society.
Proposals are subject to a highly rigorous and competitive selection process, with fewer than two per cent chosen for funding. Projects fall under one or more of seven main areas:
- Community Activism
- Rule of Law and Human Rights
- Youth Engagement
- Women's Empowerment
- Media and Freedom of Information
- Tools for Knowledge
- Strengthening Interaction with Government
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Proposal Guidelines: http://www.un.org/democracyfund/information-grantees
Project database: http://undefapplication.org/proposal.list.php?record_type=projectrecord_...
Frequently asked questions: http://www.un.org/democracyfund/application-faqs
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