Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
United Nations is accepting applications for UNDEF project grant.
Benefits
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 200,000 US dollars. The large majority of UNDEF funds go to local civil society organizations. In this way, UNDEF plays a distinct role in complementing the UN's other work -- the work with Governments -- to strengthen democratic governance around the world.
Since 2006, UNDEF has supported more than 890 projects in over 120 countries at a total amount of over US $211 million. Proposals are subject to a highly rigorous selection process, with fewer than two per cent of proposals chosen for funding.
Eligibility criteria
UNDEF accepts on-line proposals during an annual window, which will open from the first of February 2025 to 28th February 2025. There will be no extension to the deadline (11:59pm Eastern Time on 28th February 2025). Those who plan to apply are strongly encouraged to visit the UNDEF website as soon as possible to familiarize themselves with what is required.
Projects fall under one or more of six areas:
- Youth engagement
- Rule of law and human rights
- Media and freedom of information
- Strengthening civil society interaction with government
- Gender equality
- Electoral processes
This year UNDEF particularly welcomes projects that promote civic engagement for Climate action.
UNDEF always encourages proposals advancing Gender equality and Youth empowerment.
Online Project Proposal System
The on-line project proposal system can be accessed at the UNDEF website only during the annual window. Please read the following documents:project proposal guidelines, lessons learned for applicants, frequently asked questions, blank project proposal form, and summaries of existing projects. The on-line proposal form is fairly short and simple, as you are not expected at this stage to draft a full project document. Project proposals submitted by e-mail, regular post, facsimile, diplomatic or UN pouch, hand or courier delivery or any other channel will NOT be considered. Neither will project proposals in any language other than English or French.
About The United Nations UN:
The United Nations (UN), was established in 1945, is an intergovernmental organization responsible for maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, achieving international cooperation, and being a center for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the largest, most familiar, most internationally represented and most powerful intergovernmental organization in the world.
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