Overview
Donor: | German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) |
Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
Donor base: | United States |
Reference number: | - |
Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
Deadline: | 15.06.2024 |
Financial details
Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
Minimum grant size: | 10.000$ |
Total available budget: | - |
Funding type: | Grants |
Maximum grant size: | 25.000$ |
Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Governance & Democracy
- Human Rights
- Social Inclusion
Project Locations
Europe
Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland
Description
1) Objective
Democracy education is crucial to cultivate the attitudes of pluralism, participation, and inclusion in society, especially in the younger generations, and thus also to strengthen societies’ ability to resist populism and authoritarian temptations. With an eye on the trend of political passivity and indifference toward democracy in Central Europe, it is crucial that young people discover their agency and develop an active participatory attitude toward public affairs, driven by the desire to change and improve society.
For this reason, the Engaging Central Europe (ECE) program of The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) launches a dedicated Call for Proposals. This funding opportunity aims to support civil society organizations (CSOs) that equip citizens or the youth with civic skills, nurture democratic attitudes among them, and foster their engagement in democratic processes in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Poland.
2) Eligibility
CSOs with a track record in democracy education and youth participation, legally registered in Bulgaria, Hungary, or Poland, are eligible to apply. Projects should have a duration of 4 to 12 months, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Bulgaria, Hungary, or Poland.
4) Budget
Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000, with project co-financing welcomed but not mandatory. Administrative costs should not exceed 7% of the total grant amount.
5) Application
Project proposals must be submitted to EngagingCE@gmfus.org. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with submission deadlines on January 15, March 15, and June 15, 2024. Applications must include completed application and budget forms, with the subject line referencing “INT3 – Democracy Education.” Successful applicants will sign a grant agreement with GMF, and the earliest project start dates vary based on submission deadlines.