The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) aims to support and strengthen democratic institutions worldwide through direct grants. By funding nongovernmental organizations globally, NED seeks to advance democratic goals across more than 100 countries, facilitating the growth and development of democratic values, accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.
The grant program by NED focuses on empowering local, independent organizations with a nonpartisan stance towards promoting democracy. Specifically, the grant aims to support initiatives that:
NED makes more than 2,000 grants annually to NGOs worldwide, encouraging proposals that align with these objectives.