The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) invites civil society organizations to apply for funding for projects to advance and support democracy during the annual proposal window, which opens 15 November. Grants are open to: Civil Society Organizations, NGOs, Independent and Constitutional Bodies, Global and Regional inter-government bodies.

Grants Range

UNDEF projects are two years long with project grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000.

Focus Areas

Under the policy guidance and the general supervision of the Assistant Director-General, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Department, the Director of the Plant Production and Protection Division oversees and facilitates the design and evolution of strategies for sustainable crop production intensification, of policies, methodologies and field projects in crop production and protection and crop-sector analysis.S/he also is responsible for managing and promoting exchange of sector-relevant knowledge.

Applications are open for empowering people.Award that aims to connect innovative solutions for basic supply problems in developing countries with potential partners, investors and other key players in development work.

Siemens Stiftung has initiated this worldwide innovation award to identify appropriate technical solutions for implementation in developmental activities. The combination of technological innovations, entrepreneurial approaches and capacity building is considered to be the key driver in the improvement of living conditions in emerging countries.