The Democracy Fund was created in 2002 to support the advocacy initiatives of People’s Organizations (PO), which are not normally funded by donor agencies. The Fund is an expression of Code-NGO’s support for PO empowerment and asset reform.
Who Can Apply?
Any people’s organization (PO) can apply for a grant. People’s organizations, also called primary organizations, are composed of grassroots sectors through which “the poor majority exercises the prerogative to participate in the processes and systems of development work.” (Alegre A., Trends and Traditions). The PO should be duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other government agencies.
What Activities Can Be Supported?
The fund is intended solely to support advocacy activities, which are normally not supported by traditional donors. The advocacy issue should be consistent with the Code-NGO’s Development Agenda. Eligible advocacy activities include:
- Mass mobilization
- Press conferences and public information/media campaigns
- Fora and meetings to present and discuss advocacy issues
All activities must be completed in the year the grant was awarded.
What is the Size of Each Grant?
The grant size varies but the maximum is set at Php 50,000.00. Cash or in- kind counterpart from the project proponent is required. Counterpart should be at least 30% of total project cost and should be reflected in the budget.
How to Apply?
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Caucus for Development NGO Networks
69 Esteban Abada Street, Loyola Heights
Quezon City 1108
Projects Supported by Democracy Fund 2007-08
CODE-NGO's Democracy Fund supported 19 projects of People's Organizations amounting to a total of Php919,000 for FY 2007-08. Below is the list of proponents, as well as their respective projects and approved DF grant amount.
Nabua Dev. Multi-Purpose Coop.
"Provincial Consultation on Economic and Environmental Concerns"
Php50,000
Kilusang Mangingisda
"Campaign for Fisherfolk Tenurial Rights"
Php44,500
Bukluran ng mga Maralita sa Camarin
"Voters’ Education"
Php50,000
Center for Youth Advocacy & Networking
"I Am the Future” Registration Campaign
Php50,000
Katipunan ng Bagong Pilipina
"Adbokasiya Ukol sa Pagsususog ng Saligang Batas"
Php40,000
Parents' Organization for the Protection of Children
"Adbokasiya: Brgy. Council for the Protection of Children"
Php44,000
Anak-Teatro
"Participation in the Campaign to Stop ConAss"
Php50,000
PARBA-Guimaras
"Advocacy on Charter Change"
Php50,000
PILIPINA, Inc.
"PO Mobilization for the Anti-Con-Ass Prayer Rally"
Php50,000
KAGABAY-PO
"Multi-Sectoral Mobilization and Vigil at the HoR"
Php50,000
PAKISAMA
"Disaster Response Campaign in the Bicol Region"
Php50,000
PAKISAMA-Mindanao
"The National Situation Implications of the May Elections"
Php50,000
Agusan Resettlement PO Federation
"Voter’s Education and Electoral Campaign Planning"
Php49,500
Lumbia Women Self-Help Association
"Involvement of POs: Good Governance and Electoral Reform"
Php45,000
SAMBILOG
"Forum on Bataraza and Balabac's Fisherfolk Electoral Agenda"
Php50,000
KASAMMA-BAY
"Basic Sectors Taking Stock on their Environmental and Development Agenda in the May 2007 Elections"
Php50,000
MARBEMCO
"Voters' Education for Basic Sectors"
Php46,000
PIGLAS
"Child Labor Forum"
Php50,000
BINHI
"Farmers’ Summit and Multi-Stakeholders’ Dialogue"
Php50,000
