Call for Proposals: Rapid Action Call to Strengthen Democratic Communities
The DIZH’s 5th Rapid Action Call is offering funding of up to CHF 75,000 for projects aimed at strengthening democratic resilience and civic participation – the application deadline is July 1, 2026.
Democratic societies are coming under increasing pressure. Populist narratives, the erosion of democratic institutions, growing distrust towards media and science, and the loss of individual agency are undermining the constructive negotiation processes that resilient democracies depend on.
The 5th Rapid Action Call of the DIZH supports projects that foster democratic resilience and civic participation. Projects with a duration of 12 months can apply for funding between CHF 15,000 and CHF 75,000. All members of DIZH universities with an employment contract are eligible to apply.
Submission deadline: 1 July 2026, 12:00 noon
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