NED · ASEAN — 11 grants, $3.8M
Key claim: The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 11 active grants totaling $3.8 million for democracy, labor, and civil-society work across ASEAN, including CIPE and Solidarity Center projects in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Abstract
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 11 active grants in ASEAN totaling $3.8M (public listing as of 2026-07-15). Grantee names are largely withheld for grantee safety (NED duty of care). Sample projects: Core Institute Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) Advancing Economic Freedoms in Key Markets ($1.5M); Solidarity Center (SC) Revitalizing Trade Union Capacity and Worker Voice ($1.6M); To strengthen the capacity of labor unions in Indonesia and Malaysia to increase membership and represent workers’ interests, the Center will train workers and support unions on labor law 2026 | 35 Eurasia Promoting Civic Engagement and Openness ($50.0K); Debating Policy Ahead of National Elections ($103.9K).
Why this matters
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 11 active grants totaling $3.8 million for democracy, labor, and civil-society work across ASEAN, including CIPE and Solidarity Center projects in Indonesia and Malaysia.