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Supporting Democratic Participation in Austria

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Funding Amount

Up to USD 50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Supporting Democratic Participation in Austria

Funder: Action for Democracy (A4D)

Status: This grant opportunity has passed. The deadline was August 9, 2024, and projects were required to run between August 30 and September 30, 2024 (aligned with Austria's September 29, 2024 general election).

Geographic Scope: Austria

Focus Areas:

  • Raising awareness about the importance of voting and encouraging mobilization

  • Empowering underrepresented voters to participate

  • Implementing innovative measures to counteract disillusionment and disengagement

  • Supporting local communities in defending democratic values and institutions

  • Expanding democratic participation

  • Enhancing citizen engagement

  • Supporting free and fair elections

    • Award Details:

  • Maximum Award: Up to USD 50,000

  • Cost Share Requirement: Grant financing should not exceed 75% of the project's total cost

  • Additional Support: In-kind professional advice and consultation may be included to enhance grantees' capabilities

    • Eligibility:
    Applicants must be:

  • Non-governmental civil society organizations (CSOs)

  • Non-partisan

  • Not affiliated to any political group or entity

  • Have national reach and/or operate in a rural setting

  • Support an enabling environment and ecosystem for civil society to grow and thrive

  • Compliant with all Austrian and U.S. rules and regulations, including electoral and campaign finance laws

  • Committed to fully transparent communication about support received

    • Contact: grants@actionfordemocracy.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the Google Form: https://shorturl.at/St7gL
    2. Timeline:
    - First round deadline: August 9, 2024 at 12 pm CET
    - Applications evaluated on rolling basis
    - Proposed projects should start by August 30 and end by September 30, 2024

    Required Materials:

  • Submission via Google Form (specific form fields not detailed in source material)

    • Notes:

  • Applications encouraged to be submitted as soon as possible due to rolling evaluation

  • Full press release PDF available: Austria_Open Call.pdf

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