A Thousand Opportunities

Org:                              United Nations Democracy Fund  ( 5^th Round )

Funds amount:             $50,000  to $ 500, 000

On November 15, the United Nations Democracy Fund will opened its window for new project proposals from civil society.  The call for applications follows the approval by the UNDEF Advisory Board for a Fifth Round of Funding.

Project proposals may be submitted on-line between 15 November 2009 and 31 December 2010.

Only on-line applications in either English or French will be accepted. 

UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes.

 The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations -- both in the transition and consolidation phases of democratization in and regions where the challenges of democracy are more critical, such as countries emerging from conflict, new and restored democracies, the Least Developed Countries, Low-Income countries and Middle Income Countries.

In four Rounds of Funding so far, UNDEF has supported more than 330 projects in 115 countries at a total amount of US$93 million. UNDEF provides grants of up to US$500,000 per project.

Applications are subject to a highly rigorous and competitive selection process, with about three per cent of all applications approved for funding. Projects are two years long and fall under one or more of six main areas: