Nongovernment Organizations and Civil Society

Funding and Support Resources for CSOs

As a general rule, ADB works directly with the governments of its developing member countries to provide support for the activities of nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and other civil society organizations (CSOs). Project proposals for ADB's consideration typically pass through the relevant public authorities, not through ADB.

ADB's plan for support to a country is outlined in its country partnership strategy, and this documents the sectors and type of support ADB intends to provide the partner government. These strategy papers provide organizations a starting point in identifying what ADB funds will be available to the government.

From time to time, ADB opens different funds to NGOs. Currently only the Cooperation Fund for the Water Sector is accepting applications from NGOs, but if new funds become available, they will be posted on the website of the relevant sector.

Funds from other institutions

Here are links to funding sources for NGOs offered by other organizations*:

• Information on fundraising and financial management for NGOs
• Funds from national and international development agencies
• Funds from private foundations and international NGOs

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