Re-D Fund Cohort 2 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Application Deadline 5 June 2026

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Re-D Fund Cohort 2 FAQ supports grant applicants with clear guidance on eligibility, application structure, and governance. It explains what the Re-D Fund is within the Digital Democracy Initiative, the role of Tifa Foundation, and what Cohort 2 means in expanding reach beyond underserved communities. The FAQ details eligible applicant types, restrictions on individuals and government bodies, fiscal sponsor rules for unregistered groups, and requirements for lead and co-applicants in single versus joint applications, including cohort non-repeatability.

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About the Re-D Fund

What is the Re-D Fund?

What is Cohort 2?

Who manages the Re-D Fund?

Eligibility

Who is eligible to apply?

Can informal or unregistered organisations apply?

Can individuals apply?

Can government agencies or political parties apply?

Can an organisation less than 3 years old apply?

Can an organisation from outside the priority countries apply?

Can we apply if we are on the EU Sanctions List?

Application Types

Difference between a single and a joint application

Lead applicant registration requirement

Co-applicants registration requirement

Parent organisation and regional chapter joint application

Number of co-applicants allowed

Fiscal sponsor definition and when it is needed

Applying without a fiscal sponsor

Re-D Fund Cohort 2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) For applicants | Application deadline: 5 June 2026 | | | --- | | This FAQ is based on the Re-D Fund Cohort 2 Applicant Pack. If your question is not answered here, contact us at [ddi@tifafoundation.id](ddi@tifafoundation.id) cc [alfiana@tifafoundation.id](alfiana@tifafoundation.id) (project) [mario@tifafoundation.id](mario@tifafoundation.id) (grants) [or](or malysha@tifafoundation.id)[ ](or malysha@tifafoundation.id)[malysha@tifafoundation.id](or malysha@tifafoundation.id) (budget/finance). | | | | About the Re-D Fund | | Q: What is the Re-D Fund?
The Re-D Fund (Reimagining Futures for Digital Democracy) is a grant mechanism under the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI), managed by Tifa Foundation. It provides financial support to civil society organisations, collectives, and networks working to strengthen digital democracy, expand civic space, and build organisational resilience across East and Southeast Asia. | | Q: What is Cohort 2?
Cohort 2 is the second round of Re-D Fund grants. In Cohort 1, we received 105 applications from 150 organisations and selected 60 grantees across Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Cohort 2 continues this work while expanding reach to communities and geographies that remain underserved. | | Q: Who manages the Re-D Fund?
The Re-D Fund is managed by Tifa Foundation under the Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI). | Q: Can organisations that received a grant in Cohort 1 apply again? No—organisations that received a Cohort 1 grant are not eligible to apply for Cohort 2. | | | --- | | Eligibility | | Q: Who is eligible to apply?
You are eligible if your organisation is a non-profit civil society group, collective, community, or network representing women, youth, informal groups, grassroots groups, or gender minorities that utilises digital technologies to protect civic space. You must be operating in a closed, repressed, or obstructed East or Southeast Asian country as designated by the CIVICUS Monitor. Prioritized countries/regions are:
• Cambodia
• Indonesia
• Laos
• Malaysia
• Myanmar
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Timor-Leste
• Vietnam
• Regional (working across multiple countries) | | Q: Can informal or unregistered organisations apply?
Yes. Unregistered organisations can apply as a single applicant with a fiscal sponsor—a registered organisation that will sign the agreement with Tifa Foundation and manage funds on your behalf. You may identify a fiscal sponsor before applying or after being shortlisted. | | Q: Can individuals apply?
No. Individuals applying in a personal capacity are not eligible. You must apply as or through an organisation, collective, or network. | | Q: Can government agencies or political parties apply?
No. Government entities, political parties, and commercial for-profit organisations are not eligible. | Q: Our organisation is less than 3 years old. Can we still apply? Yes, if you have been informally active with community vouching. You do not need a formal 3-year track record; demonstrated informal activity supported by community endorsement is accepted. Q: Can an organisation from outside the priority countries apply? The fund prioritises organisations operating in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Regional applications working across multiple countries in the region are also welcome. If you are from another East/Southeast Asian country not mentioned above but can clearly demonstrate the relevance of your work to this grant's objectives, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure, contact us before applying. Q: Can we apply if we are on the EU Sanctions List? No. Organisations listed on the EU Sanctions List are not eligible. You can check the list at: data.europa.eu/apps/eusanctionstracker | | | --- | | Application Types | | Q: What is the diff

FAQs

What is the Re-D Fund and what does it support under DDI?

The Re-D Fund (Reimagining Futures for Digital Democracy) is a grant mechanism under the Digital Democracy Initiative, managed by Tifa Foundation. It provides funding to civil society organisations, collectives, and networks working to strengthen digital democracy, expand civic space, and build organisational resilience across East and Southeast Asia.

Who is eligible to apply for Cohort 2?

Eligible applicants are non-profit civil society groups, collectives, communities, or networks representing women, youth, informal groups, grassroots groups, or gender minorities using digital technologies to protect civic space. The organisation must operate in a closed, repressed, or obstructed East or Southeast Asian country as designated by the CIVICUS Monitor, including the listed priority countries/regions.

How do single and joint applications differ, and what registration is required?

A single application is submitted by one organisation (up to USD 5,000). A joint application is submitted by two or more organisations together (up to USD 10,000) with one lead applicant. In joint applications, only the lead applicant must be legally registered, and it signs the MoU, receives funds, and is primarily accountable for delivery and financial reporting.

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