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International Grants
Supports democracy and human rights projects abroad
Latest source updateLast Update: September 16, 2026Latest change: The International Grants application instructions now point to a newly dated Application Form file, while the postal and email submission steps remain the same.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 16, 2026
Latest change: The International Grants application instructions now point to a newly dated Application Form file, while the postal and email submission steps remain the same.
Application form file updated
The International Grants application page now links to a newly dated Application Form file. The submission instructions still require the form to be sent by post in hard copy with the original signature, plus a digital WORD copy by email and all other documents in PDF format.
Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 100,000
Deadline
April 15, 2027
Location
Canada
Overview
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy's International Grants Program assists non-profit organizations based outside Taiwan to carry out projects that promote democracy and human rights. It supports advocacy, research, conferences, publications, and educational programs related to democratic and human rights development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Advocacy projects that promote democracy and human rights through developing effective, cooperative domestic and international networks at the civil society-level.
- Research projects conducting in-depth, systematic, analytical and/or empirical studies in the democracy and human rights fields.
- Conferences, forums, seminars, or workshops on democracy and human rights.
- Publications through print or visual media, such as books, articles, and films.
- Educational programs that enhance knowledge of democratic and human rights systems through capacity-building and training programs.
Documents Needed
- The International Grant Application Form
- Detailed project plans
- A separate budget statement
- The organization's proof of registration
- The most recent annual report or financial statement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations based outside Taiwan
- International non-governmental organizations
- Academic institutions
- Think tanks
- Other related organizations
Eligible expenses
- Transportation directly related to funded project activities
- Accommodation and meals for project activities
- Printing and publication-related costs
- Equipment rental and venue rental
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Capital expenditures, including equipment purchases
- Salaries and other personnel payments, including honorariums and trainers' fees
- Fixed overhead, administrative fees, and communication costs
- First- or business-class airfare, gasoline, and per diems
- Institutional support not tied to direct project costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Outside Taiwan
Selection criteria
- The relation of the proposed project to the mission and goals of the Foundation.
- The project's anticipated impact.
- The likelihood of successful execution, including feasibility, the soundness of its methodology, and the experience of the project's executors.
- The significance and innovativeness of the proposed topic(s) and subject(s) of the project.
- The reasonableness and clarity of the budget, the appropriateness of the requested funding, and the integrity of the documents submitted for review.
How to apply
- The Application Form should be sent by post in hard copy, with the original signature of the head of the organization affixed.
- Please also email a digital copy of the Application Form in WORD format (without signature) to grants@tfd.org.tw.
- All other documentation should be submitted in PDF format by email to grants@tfd.org.tw.
- The subject of your email should be as follows: [Organization's Name] - [Purpose of Email].
- Both the Application Form (in hard copy and digital copy) and the other documentation should reach our office no later than the close of business on the date of the deadline. If the deadline falls on a weekend or a public holiday in Taiwan, applications will be received until the close of business on the Foundation's next working day.
- Please be sure to allow adequate time for delivery, especially for the hard copy of the Application Form; note that being postmarked before the deadline is not sufficient. In particular, when using regular postal services, several weeks' advance posting is recommended, to ensure that the application can be considered.
Processing and Agreement
- The proposals will enter a review process in which independent reviewers with relevant expertise will study the proposals.
- Based upon the reviewers' recommendations, a final decision will be made.
- For successful proposals, the grant amount and approved budget items then will be determined.
- After a grant has been approved, a contract between the Foundation and the Grantee will be signed, stipulating final conditions and mutual obligations.
- All Grantees must submit a final project report within 30 days after the project's conclusion, unless otherwise provided for by the terms and conditions set out in the agreement between the Foundation and the Grantee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the International Grants Program
What is the International Grants?
The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy's International Grants Program assists non-profit organizations based outside Taiwan to carry out projects that promote democracy and human rights. It supports advocacy, research, conferences, publications, and educational programs related to democratic and human rights development.
How much funding can be received?
International Grants Funds up to $100,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is April 15, 2027.
Who is eligible for the International Grants program?
To be eligible for the International Grants program, you must:
Non-profit organization based outside Taiwan
Project promotes democracy and human rights
What expenses are eligible under International Grants?
Advocacy projects that promote democracy and human rights through developing effective, cooperative domestic and international networks at the civil society-level.
Research projects conducting in-depth, systematic, analytical and/or empirical studies in the democracy and human rights fields.
Conferences, forums, seminars, or workshops on democracy and human rights.
Publications through print or visual media, such as books, articles, and films.
Educational programs that enhance knowledge of democratic and human rights systems through capacity-building and training programs.
Who can I contact for more information about the International Grants?
You can contact Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD) by email at grants@tfd.org.tw.
Where is the International Grants available?
The International Grants program is available across Canada.