Events & News
Check out our latest announcements, tutorial videos and acitvity updates.
Latest Announcements
Keep up with what’s new!
01.
DDI South Asia – Subgrants Cohort 2
Deadline for Cohort 2 of DDI South Asia sub-grants has been extended for applications to support locally led initiatives advancing digital inclusion, civic participation, and accountable governance. Apply by 10th April 2026.
02.
Pre-Bid Webinar | DDI South Asia – Cohort 2 Subgrants
Join the Pre-Bid webinar on 16th March 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC +5) to learn about eligibility, thematic focus areas, and the application process for Cohort 2 subgrants.
03.
DDI South Asia – Subgrants Cohort 2
Cohort 2 of DDI South Asia sub-grants is now open for applications to support locally led initiatives advancing digital inclusion, civic participation, and accountable governance. Apply by 25th March 2026.
Note: For Past Announcements
01.
The South Asia Diversity Fund (SADF)
SADF is now open to support initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion across South Asia. Submit your applications by 21st November 2025 to be considered for funding.
02.
Open book
We firmly believe in transparency and strive to maintain an open book approach with all stakeholders.
03.
Local partnerships
Building strong relationships with the community is vital and we work closely with local partners.
Events
Keep up with what’s new!
Note: For Past Announcements
16 March 2026
Pre-Bid Webinar | DDI South Asia – Cohort 2 Subgrants
Join the Pre-Bid webinar on 16th March 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC +5) to learn about eligibility, thematic focus areas, and the application process for Cohort 2 subgrants.
04 February 2026
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Time: 10:30–02:30 (PST)
Trainer: Jibran Shafqat
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Maldives, Nepal and India
30 January 2026
Safe Advocacy, Strategic Communications, and Response Planning
Time: 10:00–13:30 (PST)
Trainer: Asad Baig
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Maldives, Nepal and India
29 January 2026
Data Protection, Secure Storage, and Responding to Harassment
Time: 10:30–14:30 (PST)
Trainer: Asad Baig
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Maldives, Nepal and India
28 January 2026
Cybersecurity Basics for Civil Society Organisations
Time: 10:30–14:30 (PST)
Trainer: Asad Baig
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Maldives, Nepal and India
27 January 2026
Digital Democracy and the Risk Landscape
Time: 10:30–14:30 (PST)
Trainer: Asad Baig
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Maldives, Nepal and India
26 January 2026
Sub-Grantees Orientation - Session on Financial Reporting
Time: 15:00–16:00 (PST)
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Maldives, Nepal and India
23 January 2026
Sub-Grantees Orientation - Session 3 of Cohort 1
Time: 16:30 - 17:30 (PST)
Mode: Virtual
Countries: India
22 January 2026
Sub-Grantees Orientation - Session 2 of Cohort 1
Time: 16:30 - 17:30 (PST)
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Maldvies and Nepal
19 January 2026
Safe Advocacy, Strategic Communications, and Response Planning
Time: 10:30–14:30 (PST)
Trainer: Asad Baig
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
15 January 2026
Data Protection, Secure Storage, and Responding to Harassment
Time: 10:30–14:30 (PST)
Trainer: Asad Baig
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
14 January 2026
Cybersecurity Basics for Civil Society Organisations
Time: 10:30–14:30 (PST)
Trainer: Asad Baig
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
13 January 2026
Digital Democracy and the Risk Landscape
Time: 10:30–14:30 (PST)
Trainer: Asad Baig
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
02 January 2026
Sub-Grantees Orientation - Session 1 of Cohort 1
Time: 15:00 - 17:00 (PST)
Mode: Virtual
Countries: Pakistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
10 November 2025
Pre-bid Webinar - DDI South Asia
Time: 11:00 am (+05:00 GMT)
10 November 2025
Validation Workshop - Digital Divide Assessment
Country: Pakistan
Mode: Virtual
Trainer: Amad Farooq
Time: 11:00 - 12:30 PST
10 November 2025
Validation Workshop - Digital Divide Assessment
Country: Afghanistan
Mode: Virtual
Trainer: Nasim Amarkhel
Time: 15:00 - 16:30 AFG TIME
09 November 2025
Validation Workshop - Digital Divide Assessment
Country: India
Mode: Virtual
Trainer: Rumi
Time: 11:00 to 12:00 IST
08 November 2025
Validation Workshop - Digital Divide Assessment
Country: Maldives
Mode: Virtual
Trainer: Adam Vijan
Time: 14:00 - 15:30 MDV TIME
07 November 2025
Validation Workshop - Digital Divide Assessment
Country: Pakistan
Mode: Virtual
Trainer Asif Farooqui
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PST
04 November 2025
Validation Workshop - Digital Divide Assessment
Country: Nepal
Mode: Virtual
Trainer Suvechchha Chapagain
03 November 2025
Validation Workshop - Digital Divide Assessment
Country: Sri-Lanka
Mode: Virtual
Trainer: Darshatha Gamage
Time: 1500 - 16:30 SL TIME
03 November 2025
Validation Workshop - Digital Divide Assessment
Country: Bhutan
Mode: Virtual
Trainer: Sangay Khandu
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 BTN TIME
Video Tutorials
Follow along with these tutorials for any help in registration.
01.
Navigating the Application Process in GMS
A step-by-step guide to easily complete your DDI sub-grant application accurately and on time.
02.
GMS Registration for Unregistered Groups
Comprehensive video tutorial for unregistered/informal civil society actors and community groups.
03.
GMS Registration for Registered Organizations
A step-by-step video guide to help registered NGOs, CSOs, and CBOs complete their detailed registration.
04.
Inside the GMS: Exploring the Grantee Portfolio Dashboard
A step-by-step guidance for subgrantees on navigating the Accountability Lab’s Grants Management System (GMS) to support efficient subgrant implementation and compliance with reporting requirements.
05.
Milestone Reporting Made Simple: A Guide for Subgrantees in GMS
This tutorial provides step-by-step guidance on how subgrantees can upload and submit their means of verification against agreed deliverables using the Accountability Lab’s Grants Management System
06.
Mastering the Subgrantee Reporting Module in GMS
A step-by-step guidance on how to use the Reports and Analytics module within the Accountability Lab’s GMS to monitor subgrant performance, financial disbursements, milestones, and indicators.