Each organization participating within DEMAS has their own independent forms and initiatives for funding; some are non-profit, and others funded entirely by private donation. DEMAS was initially funded by the Czech ministry of foreign affairs but is now supported by membership fees, private donations and grants for which it qualifies. DEMAS is fiscally independent from any government and so all action and initiatives undertaken by the organization are decided internally from members of the organization. DEMAS is one of many organizations that are in part funded by NED (National Endowment for Democracy); NED are a non-profit organization funded by the US government to give grants and funding to organizations who focus on democracy.
