FAMReports Opportunity Desk | April 2026
Applications are now open for the CIVICUS Digital Action Lab Cohort 3, a global initiative aimed at strengthening civic space and promoting inclusive democracy through innovative digital solutions. The programme is designed to support civil society organisations in developing, testing, and scaling impactful digital tools that enhance citizen engagement, advocacy, and accountability.
The nine month cohort seeks organisations with bold ideas and a demonstrated commitment to leveraging digital technology for social impact. Selected participants will benefit from a structured support system that combines funding, technical expertise, and collaborative learning opportunities.
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The Digital Action Lab provides a practical and immersive environment where participants can refine their digital strategies and implement solutions tailored to their local contexts. By focusing on real world challenges affecting civic space, the programme enables organisations to experiment, learn, and adapt their approaches for maximum impact.
Participants will also contribute to a broader knowledge ecosystem by documenting their work and sharing insights that can inform global efforts to strengthen democratic participation.
Key Benefits
Selected organisations will receive a comprehensive package of support, including:
Technical Capacity Building
Hands on guidance to strengthen digital skills, including safe and effective use of digital tools in complex civic and political environments.
Peer Learning and Networking
Access to a trusted community of civil society actors where participants exchange experiences, challenges, and practical solutions grounded in real world contexts.
Innovation and Experimentation Support
Opportunities to design, test, and refine digital initiatives through a learning by doing approach that encourages adaptation and continuous improvement.
Financial Support
Funding to facilitate full participation in the programme and support the implementation of proposed digital projects.
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Knowledge Sharing and Visibility
Support to develop case studies, infographics, and multimedia outputs that will be shared عبر global knowledge platforms, including CIVICUS networks.
Eligibility Criteria
The programme is open to a diverse range of civil society actors working on democracy and civic space issues. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be based in OECD DAC ODA eligible countries, with preference given to organisations operating in restricted or repressed civic environments
Be a civil society organisation, network, movement, or coalition, including informal groups
Individual activists must be formally affiliated with an eligible organisation
Local offices of Global North based organisations are not eligible
Demonstrate active engagement in democracy or civic space related work
Show experience in using digital tools for advocacy, organising, or service delivery
Have the capacity to manage grant funding and dedicate staff time for the nine month programme
Be able to work and submit deliverables in English
Priority will be given to underrepresented and marginalised groups, including women, youth, Indigenous communities, and grassroots actors
How to Apply
Interested organisations can submit their applications online through the official CIVICUS application portal. Applicants are encouraged to clearly articulate their proposed digital solution, its relevance to civic space, and how the support from the Lab will help scale its impact.
The deadline for applications is April 30, 2026.
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