National Endowment for Democracy

NED Grants Program: grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions

Last update: Mar 4, 2026 Last update: Mar 4, 2026

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Location:Worldwide
Worldwide
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity type:Nonprofit Organisation
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling:N/A
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Community Development & NGOs, Gender & Human Rights, Public Sector Governance, Marketing & Media
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible applicant countries: Worldwide
Worldwide
Date posted: Mar 4, 2026

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PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINEJune 3, 2024September 3, 2024January 7, 2025April 29, 2025   Each year, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups abroad who are working to advance
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About the Funding Agency

A nonprofit organization, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is dedicated to furthering a particular social cause or advocating for a shared point of view. Nonprofits are tax exempt or charitable. They can operate in religious, scientific, research, or educational settings.

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About the Sectors

Community Development & NGOs

Focuses on initiatives that support community empowerment, civic engagement, and the work of non-governmental and civil society organizations at local, national, and international levels.


Key areas:
  • Community development and social inclusion initiatives
  • Civil society and NGO programmes
  • Civic engagement and citizen participation

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups
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