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<h1 dir="RTL" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl"><span dir="LTR"
style="color:#44546a">Apply for Funding: Expanding Civil Society
Space</span><span dir="LTR"></span></h1>
<h3 dir="RTL" style="text-align:right;direction:rtl"><em><span
dir="LTR"
style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#44546a">CD-UNITED
Grant Program to Support Democracy Projects Around the World</span></em><span
dir="LTR"></span></h3>
<span dir="LTR" style="color:#44546a">The Community of Democracies
invites organizations to apply for financial assistance through
its CD-UNITED program, which funds projects that support and
strengthen democracy in countries around the world.<br>
<br>
During the 2016 grant cycle, co-financing awards totaling $272,000
will be given to applicants who propose ways to expand the space
for civil society through projects that enhance the ability of
citizens and nongovernmental organizations to participate more
fully in civic life.<br>
<br>
“Civil society is an essential part of the democratic community,”
Secretary General Maria Leissner said. “We are committed to
providing moral and financial support to those who are working to
reduce the risk of a democratic recession.”<br>
<br>
CD-UNITED, funded with a generous donation from the U.S.
Department of State, will provide up to $80,000 in co-financing
for each approved project proposal that addresses this year’s
theme: <em>Democracy in Action: Expanding Civil Society Space</em>.
Applicants are responsible for securing co-funding commitments
from other donors before their proposal is submitted for
consideration.<br>
<br>
“We welcome concrete, action-oriented initiatives that focus on
protecting civil society, which is one of our top priorities,”
Leissner said. “CD-UNITED has already provided valuable support to
local organizations engaged in educational campaigns and efforts
to promote democracy and protect human rights. We look forward to
having an even bigger impact this year.”<br>
<br>
The list of eligible recipients ranges from unregistered
organizations and non-profits to universities and international
organizations that are working to promote human rights, freedoms
and the values enshrined in the Warsaw Declaration.<br>
<br>
The proposed activities can take place anywhere in the world.<br>
<br>
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, through 31
December 2016. Due to the high volume of applications, interested
organizations are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before
funds are exhausted.<br>
</span><span dir="LTR" style="color:#202020"><br>
</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style="color:#44546a">Please visit </span></strong><span
dir="LTR"><a
href="http://community-democracies.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4728f1b04f6d172cc705189ca&id=20d5acc14d&e=1e1585cd3f"
target="_blank"><span style="color:#44546a"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.community-democracies.org/">http://www.community-democracies.org/</a></span></a><strong><span
style="color:#44546a"> for the CD-UNITED application form and
detailed submission requirements.</span></strong><span
style="color:#202020"><br>
<br>
</span><span style="color:#44546a">Questions should be addressed
to </span><a href="mailto:cdunited@community-democracies.org"
target="_blank"><span style="color:#44546a">cdunited@community-democracies.org</span></a><span
style="color:#44546a">.</span></span>
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