The Open Society Foundations 2020 Initiative for Eastern Africa

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa invites applications from pro-democracy organizations in the region.

OSIEA plays an active role in encouraging open, informed dialogue on issues of importance in Eastern Africa. Through a combination of grant making, advocacy and convening power, OSIEA is able to support and amplify the voices of pro-democracy organizations and individuals in the region and to strengthen their capacity to hold their governments accountable. This includes efforts to defend and support rights activists and pro-democracy advocates who come under attack for their work. 

• Table of Content
• About The Open Society Foundations
• The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa
• Aim and Benefits of The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa
• Requirements for The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About The Open Society Foundations

 The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. We provide thousands of grants every year through a network of national and regional foundations and offices, funding a vast array of projects—many of them now shaped by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Open Society Foundations are active in more than 120 countries around the world. Our national and regional foundations and thematic programs give thousands of grants every year towar...&nbs... continue reading

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa

Aim and Benefits of The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa

USD $100M+in grants, advocacy and research.

The programme work towards protection of human rights, the rule of law and equal access to justice; protection of the rights of the marginalized communities particularly women, pastoralists, persons with disabilities, people who use drugs, and LGBTI persons; and advancing accountability, fair distribution and sustainable use of resources.

Requirements for The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa Qualification

OSIEA supports projects in the following programmatic areas:

• Democratic governance and rule of law
• Economic governance
• Health and rights
• Equality and non-discrimination

Grant seekers should carefully review our program priorities on our webpage to better know what we fund under each of the focus areas.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please submit proposals to [email protected].

Grants Concept Template (168 KB PDF FILE) Download the grant application

For more details, visit The Open Society website