United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) has launched a Call for proposals.

The United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) was established in July 2005 as a United Nations General Trust Fund. Its primary purpose is to support democratization throughout the world. UNDEF will finance projects that build and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and ensure the participation of all groups in democratic processes.

The Fund provides assistance to governmental, non-governmental, national, regional, and international organizations, including relevant United Nations departments, offices, funds, programmes and agencies. The Fund complements current UN efforts to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide.

The second round of UNDEF funding began with the invitation for proposals launched on 15 November 2007. The deadline for the first round of submissions will be 18 December 2007. Organizations wishing to apply for UNDEF funding should visit the UNDEF website where they will be prompted to complete an Online Proposal.

The Online Proposal form is here. The project guidelines are here.