If you or your organization have a project proposal that will strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage participation of all groups in the democratic process, this is your chance to receive funding from the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF).
UNDEF is looking for high impact, two year-long projects that would be eligible for a grant of up to US$300,000 per project. A large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations. In this way, UNDEF plays a distinct role in complimenting the United Nation&rsquos work with governments, strengthening democratic governance around the world.
UNDEF is looking for a project that deals with one or more of these seven main areas:
Women's rights and empowerment / Gender equality
Community activism
Rule of Law and human rights
Youth engagement
Strengthening civil society capacity for interaction with Government
Media and freedom of information
Tools for knowledge
This is the eleventh round to be launched by UNDEF, which in the past has funded almost 700 projects in over 100 countries, totaling almost US$170 million. Proposals will be subject to a highly rigorous selection process, with fewer than two per cent of proposals chosen. However, this chance for funding is a fantastic opportunity to make an idea come into fruition. The deadline to submit a proposal online is December 18th at