This fund supports organisations and collectives that promote online freedom and protect human rights defenders (HRDs) through a holistic lens.

What they support?

• A wide range of activities can be funded under the Regional Partnership Fund, including (but not limited to):
  • Ensuring internet access during shutdowns, slowdowns, censorship, or infrastructure disruption.
  • Providing digital security training, accompaniment, or broader protection support to at-risk HRDs.
  • Offering technical expertise such as digital forensic analysis, secure hosting, or other vital services for civil society.
  • Conducting advocacy and lobbying to promote digital rights and online freedoms.

Funding Information 

• Grant amount: Up to €25,000
• Project duration: Up to 1 year

Eligible Countries

• Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

Eligibility Criteria 

• To be eligible, applicants must align with DDP’s values, including a commitment to strengthening the leadership and agency of those most affected by political violence, both online and offline. Priority will be given to initiatives that actively consider the needs of women, trans people, racial, ethnic, and sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and other marginalised communities.

For more information, visit DDP.

https://www.digitaldefenders.org/regional-partnership-fund-for-the-eecca-region-2025-now-open-for-applications/