The National Endowment for Democracy funds independent non-governmental organisations, such as civic groups, associations and independent media, working on human rights, civic education, free media and democratic participation in more than 100 countries. The next proposal deadline is 27 January 2027, for the NED Board meeting of 7 May 2027.
Who can apply
Country
NED funds organisations in more than 100 countries and has a Middle East and North Africa team, so a Tunisian association or independent media outlet can apply. NED publishes no country list: confirm with menaproposals@ned.org if in doubt.
Who can apply
Only non-governmental organisations, such as civic groups, associations and independent media. Individuals, government bodies and state-supported institutions such as public universities are not eligible.
Project
The project must be nonpartisan, fit NED's Statement of Principles and Objectives, and take place outside the United States and other established democracies.
Funding and what it does not cover
NED funds the project budget you propose and it approves. It does not publish a minimum, a maximum or a typical grant size.
Covered
Costs of the nonpartisan project described in the proposal budget
You pay
Projects carried out in the United States or other established democracies
