New Democracy Fund (NDF) launches a new call for applications from civil society actors in the Eastern Neighbourhood Countries (ENC). The aim of the call is to support and strengthen regional partnerships, cross-country / cross-thematic alliances, and to utilize windows of opportunity.

Who can apply?

Civil society actors from across the ENC can apply as follows:

The following partnerships are eligible for support:

• Cross Country Partnership: One CSO from the ENC (Lead applicant) in partnership with minimum one other civil society actor from at one other ENC country or Denmark. The proposed project should align with minimum one of NDF’s themes (see below)
• Cross Thematic Partnership: One CSO from the ENC (Lead applicant) in partnership with minimum one other civil society actor from the same ENC country. The proposed project should align with minimum two of NDF’s themes (see below)

For grants up to 53.000 EUR / 400.000 DKK it is a requirement to apply in partnership with minimum one other actor. We encourage CSO’s with lesser experience to apply for maximum 13.400 EUR/100.000 DKK CSO’s.

What kind of projects do we support?

The proposed projects should address one of the following:

1. Building regional networks and alliances to foster understanding and collaboration across the ENC.
2. Cross-country and/or cross-thematic activities that promote solidarity, peaceful coexistence, and mutual understanding (e.g., campaigns, cultural exchanges, community building).
3. Windows of opportunity for civil society actors facing civic space restrictions or human rights challenges.

Priority Areas

Projects should align with one of NDF’s themes — youth, media, culture, labour market, or green and just transition — and the cross-cutting priorities: gender, human rights, or inclusion.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Join this information session about the call and The New Democracy Fund’s funding opportunities in 2025.