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UNDEF supports projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights, and encourage the participation of all groups in democratic processes. UNDEF projects are two years long. Applicants can request a grant of a minimum of 100,000 US dollars and a maximum of 250,000 US dollars. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations. Since 2006, UNDEF has supported more than 800 projects in over 120 countries at a total amount of over US $210 million. Proposals are subject to a highly rigorous selection process, with fewer than two percent of proposals chosen for funding. Potential project areas: The rule of law and human rights Women’s...

    The UN Trust Fund is providing financial support to projects that address gaps in services to assist and support victims, and sustainable economic empowerment with a focus on income generation activities.   Trust fund aims to finance organizations that provide support and assistance which include, but are not limited to the following services:   Medical services, including sexual and reproductive health services; Psychosocial services, including dealing with stigma and discrimination; Legal services and access to an effective remedy; Immediate material care as necessary such as food, clothing, emergency safe shelter, education, and essential medicines and...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (hereinafter “UNESCO”) announces a competition for the position of a member of the global network of coordinators to support the implementation of the capacity-building program of the 2003 Convention on the Protection of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.   The program is demand driven and has provided individual capacity development support to more than 130 countries through a combination of training, advisory services, stakeholder consultations and pilot activities.   Aim of the competition: to expand the Global Network of Facilitators of the Convention on the Protection of the Intangible Cultural...

The Сertificate Training “Climate Change and Conflicts” from the OSCE Academy in Bishkek will provide participants with a comprehensive insight of the impact of climate change on the Central Asian region with a special focus on its impact on (social) conflict lines.   The training will combine academic contributions with classes in the field of conflict studies, providing participants with the opportunity to identify and analyze potential conflicts arising from the effects of climate change in the context of their country and the region as a whole.   Cost: Free of charge – the organizers of the training will cover the costs of transportation, accommodation and...

The Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation has started accepting applications for the republican grant competition for talented youth for the implementation of creative projects “JASSTAR GRANTS PROGRAM”.   10 winners of the competition will receive grants of 2 million tenge for the implementation of projects.   Aims of the competition: support of young cultural and art figures, as well as projects and works of artists, creators, creative associations and organizations engaged in activities in the field of culture and art, design, fashion and creative entrepreneurship; revitalizing the cultural information field and increasing cultural diversity.   Eligibility: Have the...

The scholarship program is designed for leading representatives of civil society and researchers from Eastern Europe and Central Asia to conduct intensive research, write articles and build networking in Prague, Czech Republic.   The scholarship funds the following projects of participants: Research of problems, opportunities and trends affecting civil society and human rights; Writing a book or textbook, a policy or analytical document that will benefit people and/or the civil sector; Concept development and initiation of a new project.   The three-month program will cover transportation and basic living expenses, as well as assist in obtaining a visa for selected...

Applications are now open for the Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative to stimulate the leadership of young people in environmental Civil Society Organizations   The Joke Waller-Hunter (JWH) Initiative creates opportunities for young people in the environmental sector in developing countries to expand their knowledge, experience, and training. The Initiative provides an accessible and tailored small grant between 2 500 and 7 000 euro for the education and training of individuals who their organization nominates as potential future leaders.   The grant can be applied for a wide range of activities, including advancing either their knowledge and skills through studies, courses, and...

  The thematic program on human rights and democracy is based on the key features of the European Document on Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR), which aims to promote and protect human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law. Thus, all proposals within the framework of this competition should be aimed at (1) improving the regulatory environment that guarantees fundamental freedoms; (2) increasing the potential of independent media and civil society organizations, promoting the values of professional journalism and critical thinking.   Aims of the competition: Strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations and independent media to exercise fundamental...

A competition has been announced to provide a grant for the implementation of a professional development program for English teachers with a total cost of $150 000   The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Nur-Sultan, in partnership with the American non-profit organization FHI360, announces the start of accepting applications for an open competition for the implementation of a program to improve the skills of secondary school English teachers. The selected organization will conclude a sub-grant agreement with FHI360 and will carry out training activities for trainers, based on the experience of the Pedagogical University Development Project (PUDP) U.S. Embassies for...