NED · KOSOVO — 35 grants, $2.7M
Key claim: The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is providing 35 active grants totaling $2.7 million to support democracy, civic oversight, transitional justice, and civil-society programs in Kosovo.
Abstract
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 35 active grants in KOSOVO totaling $2.7M (public listing as of 2026-07-15). Grantee names are largely withheld for grantee safety (NED duty of care). Sample projects: Fostering Civic Oversight of Local Government ($124.0K); Fostering Transitional Justice, Dialogue, and Historical Understanding ($210.0K); Promoting Civic Dialogue in Closing Spaces ($47.0K); Providing Objective Reporting on War Crimes Trials ($50.0K).
Why this matters
Kosovo remains a fragile post-conflict democracy where transitional justice, civic oversight, and interethnic accountability work depend heavily on external democracy funding. NED’s $2.7M / 35-grant portfolio establishes a distinct country-level track alongside its Southeast Europe regional program, and warrants tracing onward subgrantees to see which local civil-society actors are being sustained.