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Applications Invited for Digital Action Lab Initiative: Unleashing Tech for Democracy

Join the Digital Action Lab Initiative by CIVICUS to strengthen your organization's skills and resources for effective action in support of inclusive democracy. This initiative provides tailored workshops, funding, and collaborative opportunities for civil society actors facing challenges in their civic space. Apply by November 17, 2024, and unlock your digital potential!

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Organization: CIVICUS
Apply By: 17 November 2024
Grant Amount: $10,000 USD

About the Organization

CIVICUS is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists focused on strengthening citizen action and civil society worldwide.

Vision: A worldwide community of informed, inspired, committed citizens engaged in confronting the challenges facing humanity.
Mission: To strengthen citizen action and civil society throughout the world.

About the Grant

The Digital Action Lab (DAL) initiative aims to empower civil society actors in countries with restricted civic space by providing the skills, resources, and confidence needed for effective action towards inclusive democracy.

Objectives:

Pilot Projects: Cultivate real-world pilot projects that enhance the organizing, advocacy, and campaign capacities of civil society groups in the Global South.
Knowledge Development: Develop knowledge, approaches, and tools to support pro-democracy organizations.

Why You Should Apply

Customizable Experience: Participate in an initial co-creation workshop to define joint priorities and project focus.
Skill Enhancement: Benefit from tailored workshops and training to address your organization’s unique challenges.
Maximize Impact: Enhance existing strategies and approaches for greater impact and sustainability.
Explore Digital Solutions: Receive funding to test and implement digital tools to overcome challenges.
Financial Support: Access grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 USD for project implementation.
Structured Engagement: Participate through online platforms, virtual workshops, and in-person activities.
Documentation & Sharing: Contribute to case studies and knowledge products that document your successes and lessons learned.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with a wider network through achievement summits and events like I4C, Vuka!, RightsCon.

Eligibility

Open to civil society organisations from the Global South that advance inclusive democracy and civic space.
Organizations representing historically excluded groups (rural communities, indigenous peoples, women, youth, LGBT+) are encouraged to apply.
Priority will be given to organizations from countries with restricted civic space.