Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme
About This Grant
Supports civil society organizations in developing countries working on democratic governance, human rights, and climate and environment. Multi-year framework agreements.
Grant Summary
Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme is a Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) grant providing $100K to $5M for nonprofit, municipality, university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$100K–$5M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme from Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) before the deadline.
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Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme?
Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme is offered by Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme provide?
Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme provides between $100K and $5M per award from Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme deadline?
Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme?
To apply for Norad Civil Society Grant Scheme, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad).