NED Grants Program supports independent nongovernmental organizations’ nonpartisan projects in human rights, media, civic education, and other areas to advance democracy and strengthen its institutions.
Deadlines changed from September 26, 2025, January 26, 2026, and June 2, 2026 to September 21, 2026, January 27, 2027, and June 28, 2027 (May 28 on Portuguese/French/Russian pages). Applications now use an online portal instead of email/post; other details also changed.
Hurford Youth Fellows Program supports emerging youth democracy leaders through research, practical projects, and exchange to strengthen youth participation and turn mobilization into democratic change.
Unfunded residency at NED’s International Forum offers scholars resources and community to conduct independent research on democracy for 3–10 months in Washington, D.C.
AEJMC-NED Grant for Innovative Research on the News Audience & News Engagement supports researchers studying news audiences and engagement to answer unasked theoretical and real-world questions.
National Dance Project Presentation Grant supports U.S. presenters hosting current NDP-supported dance projects, bringing touring artists and performances to communities to expand access to dance.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program supports democracy practitioners and scholars through research, writing, and professional exchange to develop democracy-building strategies and original scholarship.