ClosedGrantGlobal (open to Nigerians)

UNDEF project grants

United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Global (Nigeria eligible)
The current round is closed. Save it to your tracker to prepare early for the next one.
Check the funder’s page for the next round

Who can apply

Civil society organisations with projects that strengthen the voice of civil society, promote human rights and encourage participation of all groups in democratic processes (rule of law, media freedom and other UNDEF areas).

Applicant type
Nonprofit/NGO
Business stage
Established
Location rule
Global (Nigeria eligible)
Global (open to Nigerians)
Sectors
Governance & civicSocial impact & nonprofits

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Fewer than 2% of proposals are funded. Check for the next annual window.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
Proposals accepted only during an annual online window; the page still shows the 1–28 February 2025 window
Status
Closed

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (un.org) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at un.org. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
un.org
From the official page
“UNDEF accepts on-line proposals during an annual window, which will open from the first of February 2025 to 28th February 2025.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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