Supporting Democratic Participation in Austria

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

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