NED · CENTRAL ASIA REGIONAL — 11 grants, $2.1M
Key claim: The National Endowment for Democracy is distributing $2.1M across 11 grants in the Central Asia region, supporting human rights lawyers, civic engagement, independent media access, and freedom of information.
Abstract
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 11 active grants in CENTRAL ASIA REGIONAL totaling $2.1M (public listing as of 2025-07-15). Grantee names are largely withheld for grantee safety (NED duty of care). Sample projects: Strengthening the Capacity of Human Rights Lawyers ($61.7K); Fostering Civic Engagement in Rural Areas ($65.1K); Providing Access to Independent News ($81.2K); Promoting Access to Information ($100.0K).
Why this matters
The National Endowment for Democracy is distributing $2.1M across 11 grants in the Central Asia region, supporting human rights lawyers, civic engagement, independent media access, and freedom of information.