Supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. Projects fall under one or more of seven areas: Civic engagement for climate action; Rule of law and human rights; Media and freedom of information; Women Leadership; Youth engagement; Strengthening civil society interaction with Government; Electoral processes. The aim is to fund action oriented projects. Proposals focusing only on research related activities are not a priority. The large majority of funds go to local civil society organizations.

Civil Society Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations, engaged in promoting democracy; 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 from all countries as well as regional and global initiatives will be considered;

Legal requirements: Academic institution, Nonprofit legal entity (inc. assn, company, coop. or trust), Registered Charity, Charitable trust, Incorporated society/group, Academic institution, Not for profit

Apply online and details at: https://www.un.org/democracyfund/apply-for-funding