NED encourages applications from organizations working in diverse environments, including newly established democracies, semi-authoritarian countries, repressive societies, and countries undergoing democratic transitions. NED is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations for nonpartisan programs that are looking to: promote and defend human rights and the Rule of Law; support freedom of information and independent media; strengthen democratic ideas and values; promote accountability and transparency; strengthen CSO; strengthen democratic political processes and institutions; promote civic education; support democratic conflict resolution; promote freedom of association; strengthen a broad-based market economy. Grant amounts vary depending on the size and scope of the projects, but the average grant lasts 12 months and is around 50,000 USD. Read more here.
Source: NED