{"id":21835,"date":"2026-09-22T12:08:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T12:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobsnocap.com\/?p=21835"},"modified":"2026-10-10T11:09:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T11:09:57","slug":"call-for-proposals-defending-digital-rights-and-civic-space-online-grants-up-to-23000-2","status":"expired","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobsnocap.com\/lo\/call-for-proposals-defending-digital-rights-and-civic-space-online-grants-up-to-23000-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Proposals: Defending Digital Rights and Civic Space Online (Grants up to $23,000)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_21835\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only\" data-element-id=\"21835\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewbox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveaspectratio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 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class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)<\/span><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Grant Amount:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Up to $23,000 USD<\/span><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Eligible Regions:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Organizations in OECD-DAC Recipient Countries (including Lao PDR, Southeast Asia, and developing nations worldwide)<\/span><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Application Format:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Online via Google Form<\/span><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Review Process:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Rolling basis (Early applications encouraged)<\/span><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Final Deadline:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> October 9, 2026<\/span><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Project Completion Date:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> October 31, 2027<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">About the Opportunity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is accepting proposals for its <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Digital Rights Program<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">. The grant supports civil society organizations, human rights defenders, and community advocates working to safeguard fundamental freedoms and open civic space online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Grants of up to <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">$23,000 USD<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> are available to fund advocacy, legal reform, applied research, and capacity-building projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Thematic Focus Areas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Proposals should address civic space and digital rights in one or more of the following five areas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Surveillance &amp; Right to Privacy<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> (e.g., facial recognition, spyware, smart cities)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Data Protection &amp; Independence of Data Authorities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Freedom of Expression Online<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Access and Inclusion Online<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Priority consideration will be given to projects addressing government procurement of surveillance tech, data protection authority oversight, or public consultations on digital public infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Who Can Apply?<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Eligibility:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Open to <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">registered non-profit organizations<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> (CSOs, NGOs, NPAs, foundations, and academic\/research institutions).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Location:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Must be based and operating in an <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">OECD-DAC Recipient Country<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> (e.g., Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Coalitions:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Unregistered community groups, tech collectives, and informal networks may participate as <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">consortium partners<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> under a registered lead non-profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Language:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Applications must be completed in <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">English<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Application Steps<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Applications are reviewed in <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">two phases<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Phase 1 (Initial Screening):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Submit your project concept, problem statement, objectives, and estimated budget summary through the official online form.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Phase 2 (Shortlisted Applicants):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal and detailed line-item budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">How to Apply<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\ud83d\udc49 <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Submit your proposal here:<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=E&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeMcvESJrWvDAAtHiw5RV8qMeLsfS5dt7luOJky9pSE-1umKQ%2Fviewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Apply Now \u2013 Online Application Form<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">\ud83d\udce7 <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Questions or Technical Issues?<\/span><\/strong><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Send an email to <\/span><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=E&amp;q=mailto%3Adigital%40icnl.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">digital@icnl.org<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> with the subject line:<\/span><br class=\"ng-star-inserted\" \/><span class=\"inline-code ng-star-inserted\">&#8220;Defending Digital Rights and Civic Space Online&#8221;<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Call for Proposals: Defending 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