CIVICUS Digital Action Lab 2026

📖 About CIVICUS Digital Action Lab

The Digital Action Lab is a 9-month, cohort-based programme designed to support civil society organisations in leveraging digital tools for democratic action. Through a structured yet flexible approach, the program combines learning, practice, and collaboration to strengthen organisations' ability to create impact.

🎁 Benefits of CIVICUS Digital Action Lab

Participants of the Digital Action Lab (DAL) can enjoy the following benefits:

• Enhance Impact: Strengthen your organisation's influence on inclusive democracy and civic space.
• Structured Engagement: Participate in virtual workshops, localized gatherings, and at least one in-person workshop. The program culminates in an Achievement Summit, where organisations showcase their initiatives, fostering visibility and networking opportunities.
• Financial Support: Receive project grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 USD to implement DAL initiatives. This funding supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of a roadmap utilizing digital approaches to scale priority activities.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with wider networks such as I4C, Vuka!, RightsCon, and others to expand your organisation's reach.
• Global South Focus: The program is tailored for civil society organisations and social movement actors based in the Global South, providing access to resources, expert support, and peer learning.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the CIVICUS Digital Action Lab, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be based in OECD DAC ODA-eligible countries.
• Preference for organisations operating in obstructed or repressed civic space contexts.
• Ineligible: Local offices of Global North-based organisations.
• Open to:
  • Civil society organisations (formal or informal), networks, movements, and coalitions.
  • Individual activists formally affiliated with a civil society organisation.
• Priority given to underrepresented and marginalised actors, including:
  • Women, youth, LGBTQI+, Indigenous Peoples, and grassroots groups.
• Active work on democracy and/or civic space issues.
• Some experience using digital tools in advocacy, organising, or service delivery.
• Ability to manage grant funding and commit staff time for the 9-month programme.
• Ability to work and submit deliverables in English.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 30 April, 2026
• For inquiries or program support, contact the Digital Action Lab (DAL) team via email: digitalactionlab@civicus.org

🌟 Opportunity Application

For more details about the CIVICUS Digital Action Lab, visit their official website.

To apply, complete the application form provided by CIVICUS.

This opportunity is an excellent chance for civil society organisations and activists to strengthen their digital capabilities and contribute to the advancement of inclusive democracy and civic space. Don't miss out!

• By participating in the Digital Action Lab (DAL), you can benefit from enhancing your organisation's impact on inclusive democracy and civic space.
• The program offers a structured format, including virtual workshops, localized gatherings, and at least one in-person workshop, providing opportunities for meaningful engagement and community building. You will also have the chance to participate in an Achievement Summit, a culminating event where organizations share the results of their initiatives with the cohort and other stakeholders, enhancing visibility and networking opportunities.
• Financial support is provided through project grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 USD, facilitating the implementation of your DAL initiatives. This support is crucial for developing, implementing, and evaluating a funded roadmap that utilizes new digital approaches to strengthen or scale a priority activity. Additionally, the program offers engagement opportunities with wider networks, such as I4C, Vuka!, RightsCon, etc., further expanding your organization's reach.
• Overall, the DAL program offers a unique opportunity for Global South-based civil society organizations and social movement actors to access resources, expert support, and peer learning, enabling you to navigate and leverage new technology and digital approaches for the advancement of inclusive democracy and civic space.