International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is currently accepting applications for its Advancing Civic Freedoms and Strengthening Participation 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About ICNL Advancing Civic Freedoms and Strengthening Participation
These grants aim to support initiatives that advance civic freedoms and strengthen civic participation, particularly in relation to the implementation of the Public Benefit Organisations (PBO) Act in Kenya.
Benefits of ICNL Advancing Civic Freedoms and Strengthening Participation
- Grants of up to USD $30,000 are available for projects meeting the criteria discussed below
ICNL Advancing Civic Freedoms and Strengthening Participation Requirements
- Open to any non-profit organization based in Kenya.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following factors:
- Compliance with eligibility requirements and application procedures
- Demonstrated commitment to improving civic space
- Quality of proposed project, including proposed methodology/design, and feasibility of the project (e.g., activities are targeted to achieve stated results, and anticipated results are realistic and attainable)
- Likelihood that the proposed project will enhance civic space
- Innovative and forward-looking approaches to civic space promotion and protection, incorporation of digital technology and sustainability
- Proposed budget and value for money
- Inclusion of reasonable indicators to measure project success.
Application Date and Process
Applicants must submit the following documents in English:
- A proposal (maximum five pages).
- A line-item budget (maximum USD $30,000) using the provided template.
- Budgets must include the cost of a mandatory project-specific audit.
- CVs of staff engaged in the project.
- Background information about the organisation (e.g., website or organisational profile).
Application Deadline
23 February, 2026
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