NED Grants Program for the Promotion of Human Rights and Democracy

Each year NED makes direct grants to hundreds of nongovernmental groups abroad working to ensure human rights, an independent media, the rule of law and to advance other democratic goals.

We encourage applications for financial support from activist organizations in diverse situations, such as transitional countries where the goal is democratic consolidation, authoritarian countries where the goals are liberalization, and the protection of human rights.

The next proposal deadline is October 7, 2011 for consideration at the January 13, 2012 Board Meeting.