NED · NIGERIA — 16 grants, $4.6M
Key claim: The National Endowment for Democracy is providing 16 grants totaling $4.6M to largely unnamed grantees in Nigeria for democracy promotion, political education, youth engagement, and human-rights defense.
Abstract
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has 16 active grants in NIGERIA totaling $4.6M (public listing as of 2025-07-15). Grantee names are largely withheld for grantee safety (NED duty of care). Sample projects: Enhancing Political Education and Participation ($29.5K); Promoting Political Leadership ($30.0K); Activating Youth Voice to Deepen Democracy ($50.0K); Defending Human Rights Defenders by Challenging Repressive Laws ($65.0K).
Why this matters
The National Endowment for Democracy is providing 16 grants totaling $4.6M to largely unnamed grantees in Nigeria for democracy promotion, political education, youth engagement, and human-rights defense.