Economic Freedom Audit Fund
This grant funds rigorous, country-level economic freedom assessments by Atlas Network partners, guided by the Fraser Institute, to inform policy and reform in nations with low economic freedom.
Funder: Atlas Network
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000–$25,000 per project; single-cycle funding, non-renewable for the same audit.
Summary: Supports Atlas Network partners in countries with low economic freedom to conduct rigorous, country-level economic freedom assessments with Fraser Institute mentorship.
Key Information: Only open to Atlas Network partners in countries ranked in the lower half of the Economic Freedom of the World Index.
Description
The Economic Freedom Audit Fund provides grant funding and virtual mentorship to Atlas Network partner organizations aiming to conduct country-specific assessments of economic freedom. Using the Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) framework, grantees analyze their country's performance across 42 dimensions of economic freedom, receive methodological guidance from the Fraser Institute, and develop actionable policy recommendations. The resulting audit is intended to inform policymakers, support advocacy and communications strategies, and foster local reform initiatives. Grantees are expected to organize a launch event, manage logistics, translate materials as needed, and disseminate a final report with policy recommendations.
