International Development Grant

Supporting Civic Engagement and Civil Society in Belarus

Project Number: CA-3-P010039001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Belarus 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $1,234,990.00

Start Date: February 25, 2021

End Date: May 31, 2023

Duration: 2.3 years

Project Description

The project aims to support democratic rights and civil liberties in Belarus. The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) provides flexible and demand-driven grants to civil society organizations and groups in Belarus to empower democratic activism through this project. This project places emphasis on supporting the role of women in leading political media and civic initiatives. Project activities include: (1) conducting outreach activities with local actors; (2) contracting and disbursing sub-grants; and (3) monitoring sub-grant implementation and results.

Expected Results

The expected outcome for this project includes the strengthened diversity effectiveness and sustainability of pro-democracy actors and activism in Belarus.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
European Endowment for Democracy

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Democratic participation and civil society 50%
Human rights 50%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 $1,234,990 CAD
Geographic Information
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