National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    National Endowment for Democracy

    Summary

    The National Endowment for Democracy is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to:  
    • Promote and defend human rights and the rule of law 
    • Support freedom of information and independent media 
    • Strengthen democratic ideas and values 
    • Promote accountability and transparency 
    • Strengthen civil society organizations 
    • Strengthen democratic political processes and institutions 
    • Promote civic education 
    • Support democratic conflict resolution 
    • Promote freedom of association 
    • Strengthen a broad-based market economy
     

    History of Funding

    In 2012, NED funded about 1236 projects in 92 countries around the world.

    Additional Information

    The Board considers the following factors when choosing proposals:

    • how a program fits within the Endowment’s overall priorities,
    • its relevance to specific needs and conditions in a particular country,
    • the democratic commitment and experience of the applicant.

    Contacts

    Att: Grant Proposals
    National Endowment for Democracy
    1025 F Street NW
    Suite 800
    Washington, DC 20004
    (202) 378-9407
     

  • Eligibility Details

    NED encourages applications from organizations working in diverse environments including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, highly repressive societies, and countries undergoing democratic transitions. 

    NED does not make grants to individuals, governmental bodies, or state-supported institutions such as public universities.

    Deadline Details

    Deadlines vary throughout the year. The deadlines for funding in 2016 are as follows and similar dates can be anticipated annually.

    • 10/2/2015
    • 1/15/2016
    • 4/1/2016
    • 6/17/2016

     

    Award Details

    Grant amounts vary depending on the size and scope of the projects, but the average grant lasts 12 months and is around $50,000.

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