Democracy Grants for Individuals

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 19 Democracy Grants for Individuals — 7 open right now, across 18 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $3M. The next application deadline is July 31, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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19total grants
7open now
18agencies
$1K–$3Mfunding range
Jul 31next deadline
OPEN 13 days left Moderate to apply

Jefferson Center Mandalay (JCM) Small Grants Competition

1.  Project Background, Goals and Objectives   Jefferson Center Mandalay Small Grants’ projects must clearly advance America First foreign policy principles by demonstrating how the proposed activities…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Myanmar 📋 CFDA 19.022 ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $1,000 – $10,000
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OPEN 13 days left Moderate to apply

Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program – Freedom 250 Edition

The U.S. Embassy Kingston announces an open competition advancing U.S.-Jamaica partnership through the Freedom 250 framework Innovate, Ignite, and Inspire, supporting projects that strengthen bilateral ties…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Jamaica 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $20,000
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

Post Kuala Lumpur FY2026 Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals that advance American leadership, prosperity, and security interests in Malaysia. This program supports initiatives that promote…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Malaysia 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $150,000
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OPEN 25 days left Hard to apply

Global Coalition Against Transnational Repression

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces an open competition for proposals for programs that will establish a new global…

🏛 Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor 📋 CFDA 19.345 ⏰ Aug 12, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $2,960,039
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

PD ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT

Goals and Objectives• Celebrate American Excellence:o Showcase American innovation, technological leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit, celebrating American dynamism or telling America’s story of excellence.o Highlight U.S. achievements…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Bolivia 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Aug 15, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $40,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF)

This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Purpose of…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Austria 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jan 1, 2099 💰 $5,000 – $24,500
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Frequently asked questions

How many democracy grants for individuals are available?
Grantoria currently lists 19 democracy grants for individuals, of which 7 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 31, 2026 — about 13 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $3M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse democracy grants for individuals, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Democracy Grants for Individuals

Democracy grants for individuals support civic engagement projects, voter education initiatives, advocacy campaigns, and democratic participation programs. 6,416 active grants in this category are available, with the U.S. Mission to Italy among the leading funding agencies supporting these efforts domestically and internationally.

Most awards range from $10,000 to $58,000, with 77 percent using competitive application processes—meaning strong proposals face rigorous review. Notably, no grants in this set require cost-sharing, reducing financial barriers to applicants. To refine your search, filter by support type to focus on Advocacy or Capacity Building grants that align with your specific democratic initiative.