National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

Location:: Global. Projects must take place outside the US and other established democracies.
Grant Size:: Unspecified
Eligibility:: UK-based NGOs working in eligible countries may apply.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Wed 27 Jan, 2027

Annual grants to support democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions globally. Supports human rights, freedom of information, independent media, civic education, transparency, anti-corruption, civil society strengthening, and freedom of association.

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Human Rights

National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

Location:: Projects must take place outside the US and other established democracies worldwide
Grant Size:: Average grants are USD $50,000
Eligibility:: UK-based organisations working in eligible countries may apply. Organisations can include NGOs, civic organisations, associations, independent media, advocacy groups. No individuals, government bodies or state-supported institutions.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Monday 21 September, 2026

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Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

Health

Human Rights

Spring Impact Scale Accelerator

Location:: Europe, Africa, North America, or Latin America
Grant Size:: Unspecified
Eligibility:: Open to mission-driven organisations (NGOs, CSOs, social enterprises) working in Europe, Africa, North America, or Latin America.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Wednesday 30 September, 2026

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Climate Change and Environment

Rainforest Trust

Location:: Global. The proposed area(s) must be currently unprotected.
Grant Size:: Under USD $250,000 - applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Over this amount, by the deadline stated.
Eligibility:: The Project Implementer must be a legally registered non-government organisation and authorized to conduct work in the country of the project.
Status:: Open
Closing Date:: Thursday 1 October, 2026

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