Opening Date

2026-04-01

Closing Date

2026-04-30

The Digital Action Lab (DAL) empowers civil society actors operating in restricted civic spaces to harness digital tools, strengthen resilience, and take effective action for inclusive and democratic participation.

What the Digital Action Lab Does
The Digital Action Lab supports civil society organisations to strengthen their ability to use digital tools for democratic action through a structured yet flexible approach that combines learning, practice, and collaboration.

1. Digital Skills & Strategic Support
   Participants receive hands-on support to strengthen their digital skills and develop practical strategies for advocacy, participation, and accountability. This includes guidance on using digital tools safely and effectively in challenging civic and political environments.
   
   
2. Peer Learning & Collaboration
   Participants join a trusted peer learning space where civil society actors share experiences, discuss common challenges, and learn from one another. Through facilitated exchanges, organisations gain new perspectives, practical ideas, and context-based solutions grounded in real-world practice.   
   
   
3. Experimentation & Innovation
   Participants are supported to develop and test new digital solutions and approaches within their own work. The Lab encourages learning by doing, allowing organisations to adapt, improve, and refine their initiatives based on what works in their specific contexts.
   
   
4. Financial Support for Action
   The Lab provides financial support to help organisations participate fully in the programme and to implement the digital initiatives they develop. This ensures that ideas generated through the Lab can be translated into concrete action.
   
   
   
5. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
   Participants are supported to document their approaches, successes, and lessons learned through case studies, infographics, videos, and other accessible formats. These knowledge products are shared through the Digital Democracy Initiative knowledge hub and CIVICUS networks, supporting wider efforts to strengthen civic and democratic freedoms.
   
   

How it works ? Find out more & apply at https://www.civicus.org/index.php/what-we-do/enabling-and-resourcing/digital-democracy-initiative/digital-action-lab