National Endowment for Democracy Grants Program 2026

Each year, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) makes more than 2,000 grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups abroad who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: January 26, 2026
2. Value: Project-based funding (varies by proposal)
3. Type: Grant
4. Sponsor: National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
5. Eligible Country: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for National Endowment for Democracy Grants Program 2026

Please note that we have updated our application forms to PDF. Please apply using only those forms. The old Excel versions will not be accepted.

Applications must include the following items:

Organizational Profile Form

This form collects the same basic organizational information. Organization Profile Form

Application Proposal Form

This form collects project specific information. Application Proposal Form

Proposal Narrative

Please follow the PROPOSAL GUIDELINES to prepare in advance the Proposal Narrative in English or your local language. The narrative should describe the project.

Proposal Budget

This is the financial description of the project you would like to conduct with NED funds and should correspond to the activities in the Proposal Narrative. Please follow the PROPOSAL GUIDELINES for additional instructions and use the Microsoft Excel BUDGET TEMPLATE whenever possible. You will attach this file to your online application.

Registration Documents (if applicable)

Please include your Certificate of Registration or other documentation showing the legal status of your organization. If your organization is not registered, this documentation is not required. Instead, please include an explanation (in the transmittal email) as to why your organization is not registered and the status of any pending applications for registration.

Benefits of National Endowment for Democracy Grants Program 2026

1. Grant funding for project implementation (amount depends on proposal).

How to Apply

To apply for a grant, please complete the required forms and write a narrative proposal describing your project. Submit the forms and proposal via email or secure communication to the appropriate address based on the region in which your project will take place:

Africa: africaproposals@ned.org

Asia: asiaproposals@ned.org

Eurasia: eurasiaproposals@ned.org

Europe: europeproposals@ned.org

Latin America & the Caribbean: americalatina@ned.org

Middle East & North Africa: menaproposals@ned.org

Global (takes place in more than one country, not in the same region): globalproposals@ned.org

To apply by post:

Send all of the application materials to

National Endowment for Democracy:

Attn: Grant Proposals

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20004 USA

For more information, National Endowment for Democracy Grants Program 2026

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for National Endowment for Democracy Grants Program 2026