Digital Defenders Partnership: grants up to €25,000 for digital rights projects in EECCA countries
Applications closed 12.09.2025. This call is closed.
Digital rights and online safety have become critical challenges for civil society. That is why the Regional Partnership Fund from the Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) offers funding for organizations and initiatives in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA). The goal is to strengthen internet freedom and actively support human rights defenders in the region.
Program Overview
The fund focuses on building partnerships and implementing projects that address digital security through a comprehensive approach. Instead of working in isolation, DDP connects research, training, and advocacy with practical technical support. As a result, initiatives can create sustainable solutions that protect freedom of expression and digital safety across EECCA.
Who Can Apply
Organizations from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan are eligible. In addition, priority goes to those who include marginalized groups such as women, LGBTQ+ communities, ethnic and racial minorities, and people with disabilities.
What is Funded
The program provides grants for:
- ensuring internet access during shutdowns, censorship, or slowdowns;
- organizing digital security training and offering protective accompaniment for human rights defenders;
- delivering technical assistance such as secure hosting, digital forensics, and other essential services;
- running advocacy campaigns that promote digital rights and internet freedom.
Key Details
- Budget: up to €25,000 per project
- Duration: up to 12 months
- Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Source: see details here
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare a clear project description that includes goals, expected results, and a practical activity plan. After that, they need to submit the proposal through the official online form available on the DDP website.
Why It Matters Now
The EECCA region faces frequent internet restrictions, targeted digital attacks, and increasing online censorship. Consequently, these grants offer organizations the tools to strengthen resilience, protect human rights defenders, and guarantee citizens access to free and independent information.
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