Application Procedure

The next meeting of the NED Board of Directors for which NED is accepting proposals will be on March 30, 2012.

All grant applications must be submitted by January 20, 2012 to be considered for approval at the March 2012 Board Meeting.

The NED is no longer accepting proposals for the January 2012 Board Meeting.

How are funding decisions made?
Funding decisions are made on a quarterly basis by the NED Board of Directors. In addition to evaluating how a program fits within the Endowment's overall priorities, the Board considers factors such as the urgency of a program, its relevance to specific needs and conditions in a particular country, and the democratic commitment and experience of the applicant.

What types of programs is the Endowment interested in?
The Endowment is especially interested in proposals that originate with local democratic groups. It is also interested in nonpartisan programs seeking to strengthen democratic values. Note that the Endowment does not make grants to individuals.

All proposed projects must be consistent with the Endowment's general purposes as briefly outlined in the first paragraph of About Us.

How can my organization apply for a grant from the Endowment?
To apply for a NED grant, submit a proposal cover sheet, proposal and budget toproposals@ned.org or to the appropriate regional Program contact person at the NED. The Endowment can only process incoming proposals if they are accompanied by a Proposal Cover Sheet.

Where can I find a Proposal Cover Sheet?
For your convenience, you can download a proposal cover sheet here :: PDF. It is also in the "pdf" file to the right of this text.

Where can I find NED's proposal guidelines?
Proposal and budget guidelines are here :: PDF and in the "pdf" files to the right of this text.

What should I make sure to include in the proposal?
Please consult the attached proposal guidelines for guidance on proposal content.