Sida welcomes applicants who spearhead efforts to protect and promote civic space worldwide; through work on policy and method development that contribute to an enabling environment and a strong independent civil society. Application is open from 22 June 2026 until 6 August 2026 at 15:00 CEST.
Sida is launching a new call for concept notes in Health and Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) development research cooperation. Application is open from 25 May 2026 at 09:00 CEST until 16 August 2026 at 17:00 CEST.
Ongoing processes for partners:
Sida's work with civil society is guided by the Swedish Government's Strategy for Sweden's Development Cooperation with Civil Society 2025-2029. Here you will find information about current, ongoing, and upcoming calls for proposals, as well as information about how Sida works with the process and selection.
Sida works with a wide range of partners from different sectors of society. We continuously learn from experiences with our cooperation partners and evaluate our partner portfolio to deliver the best possible assistance in each context.
A significant part of Sweden’s development assistance is carried out in cooperation with civil society organisations in our partner countries.
Sida collaborates with several multilateral organisations. A large part of the support goes to various UN bodies and the World Bank, and a smaller part to the EU’s joint assistance.
Swedish public agencies are important actors in development cooperation. There are many opportunities for Swedish public agencies to get involved and contribute to strengthening their counterparts in a partner country.
The private sector has a crucial role to play in global development and poverty reduction. Sida is partnering with companies and private sector organisations that contribute to economic, social and environmental sustainable development.
Sida supports research in and by low-income countries to reduce poverty and build sustainable societies. Our partners are bilateral, regional and global research institutions and research-supporting organisations.
Are you interested in cooperating with Sida and have an idea for a possible development project? Here you can find out where to turn for guidance.
Sida's International Training Programme offers key people from institutions in low- and middle-income countries training in implementing reforms. The objective is a transparent, efficient and democratic state administration under the rule of law.
Sida continuously develops tools and methodological materials to guide our staff. They can also be useful for Sida partners and other stakeholders. See our toolboxes for poverty, gender, environment and peace & conflict.
