MARCH 2026 * INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCIAL CALLS - European Commission, UN, development, green innovation, NGOs, agriculture and climate change...
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EOCA: Razpis za sofinanciranje projektov ohranjanja biotske raznovrstnosti na neurbanih območjih
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Association for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (EOCA) has published a call for co-financing projects in the field of biodiversity conservation in non-urban areas.
They co-finance projects worth up to EUR 30,000.00, which include practical nature conservation work, such as:
• protection of endangered species and habitats,
• restoration of degraded ecosystems,
• removal of invasive species,
• prevention of poaching,
• activities to reconnect people with nature and increase awareness of the importance of nature conservation.
Projects can be implemented in various natural environments, such as forests, wetlands, grasslands, rivers, lakes, coastal and marine ecosystems.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: EOCA
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31. 3. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Non-profit organizations implementing nature and biodiversity conservation projects can apply to the call. Projects can be implemented in any country in the world, except the USA and Canada. For other conditions, see the tender documentation.
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SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The Franklinia Foundation has published a call for co-financing of projects that contribute to the main objective of the foundation: to preserve endangered tree species, prevent their extinction and improve their conservation status.
Within the framework of this call, the foundation accepts projects that concern endangered tree species in the Mediterranean regions of the following countries: Gibraltar, Spain, Portugal, Monaco, France, Malta, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. If several projects are registered in the same geographical area, the foundation expects concrete cooperation between the organizations operating there.
The call supports projects that implement concrete conservation measures on the ground. Only projects aimed at improving the conservation status of globally threatened tree species listed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable (VU), Endangered (EN) or Critically Endangered (CR) are eligible. Applicants should check the status of the target species at www.iucnredlist.org.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS BY: Fondation Franklinia
DEADLINE: 25.03.2026
DURATION OF PROJECT: 3 years
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Organizations with established expertise and experience in plant protection are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to projects in which conservation NGOs work with botanists and incorporate their expertise. For other conditions, see the tender documentation.
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SMP-COSME-2026-BIOAGRIFOOD
Agri-food Biotech Scaling-up
SMP: Sofinanciranje konzorcijev za podporo razvoju in širitvi biotehnologije v agroživilskem sektorju
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency (EISMEA) has published a public call for co-financing of two consortia within the framework of the Single Market Programme (SMP-COSME) that will support the development and scale-up of biotech solutions in the agri-food sector. The projects must connect biotech clusters from different countries and establish cooperation between clusters, SMEs and other stakeholders.
Activities that will be supported include:
• development of a common cooperation strategy between partners,
• connecting stakeholders and exchanging knowledge,
• identification and involvement of SMEs,
• support for SMEs in developing and upgrading processes (e.g. piloting, demonstration),
• support in understanding and meeting regulatory requirements for market entry,
• communication of results and dissemination of knowledge.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: EISMEA
CALL VALUE: 3.000.000,00 EUR
It is planned to finance 2 projects, the value of each project is approximately 1.500.000,00 EUR.
Up to 90% of eligible costs are co-financed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2 June 2026
PROJECT DURATION: 36 months
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Legal entities under public and private law from EU Member States (including overseas territories), EEA countries and other countries associated with the SMP programme may apply to the call.
The consortium must include at least three co-applicants from two different eligible countries, of which at least two are cluster organisations or cluster networks, which must be registered or have submitted an application for registration with the European Cluster Cooperation Platform (ECCP) at the latest by the application deadline and must have at least 3 years of experience in supporting biotech SMEs in the food or feed sector. In addition to these two mandatory partners, the consortium may also include other organisations if they are suitable for the implementation of the project (e.g. research organisations, development agencies, business associations, etc.). For other conditions, please see the call for proposals.
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PRIMARY: Razpis za testiranje, validacijo in prenos poslovnih modelov ter tehnologij za valorizacijo kmetijskih ostankov
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The PRIMARY consortium has launched a public call for co-financing of projects that enable the testing, adaptation, validation and transfer of business models and technological solutions for the valorisation of under-utilised agricultural residues in European rural areas.
Projects will be supported that involve the development and testing of value chains for the use of biomass and verify the technical feasibility, economic viability and transferability of solutions to different environments.
Projects must contribute to:
• adaptation and improvement of business models for raw material flows (e.g. grass, greenhouse crop residues, cotton by-products, olive pruning residues),
• testing and transfer of technological solutions (e.g. biorefining, fermentation, fibre processing, pelleting, pyrolysis),
• involvement of local and regional stakeholders and knowledge transfer in the field of bioeconomy.
Projects are implemented in real rural environments and contribute to the development of new or improved value chains.
CALL FOR CALL: PRIMARY Project Consortium
CALL VALUE: 900.0000,00 EUR.
6 to 9 projects will be supported, worth up to 100.000,00 EUR per project for consortia with 2 partners and up to 150.000,00 EUR per project for consortia with 3 partners.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8. 6. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Consortia of 2-3 partners, including local and regional stakeholders such as primary producers, cooperatives, SMEs, start-ups, NGOs, public institutions or research organisations, may apply to the call.
The consortium must include at least one technical partner and at least one partner from the public or private sector, which will act as an end-user.
Applicants must be legal entities from countries eligible for funding under Horizon Europe.
For other conditions, see the tender documentation.
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HORIZON-INFRA-2026
Obzorje Evropa: Sklop 12 razpisov za sofinanciranje projektov na področju razvoja in krepitve evropskih raziskovalnih infrastruktur
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Commission has published a set of calls for proposals for co-financing projects in the field of developing and strengthening European research infrastructures under Horizon Europe, the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. The call supports projects that contribute to the development, upgrading, integration and use of research infrastructures and improve access of researchers and innovators to advanced research services.
The calls cover four destinations:
• INFRADEV destination – supporting the development, consolidation and long-term sustainability of European research infrastructures and their better integration into the European Research Area.
• INFRAEOSC destination – supporting the development and establishment of an operational ecosystem of the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), enabling open and FAIR access to research data and services.
• INFRASERV destination – supporting research infrastructure services for research in the areas of health, climate and energy, circular and resilient economy and basic scientific research.
• INFRATECH destination – supporting the development of a new generation of scientific instruments, tools, methods and digital solutions for research infrastructures and cooperation with industry.
There are 12 calls for tenders:
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-TECH-01-01
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-03
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-01-EOSC-02
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-01
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-SERV-01-01
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-01-EOSC-01
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-07
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-05
Research infrastructures as accelerators of the integration of Ukraine in the European Research Area
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-TECH-01-02
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-02
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-06
HORIZON-INFRA-2026-DEV-01-04
CALL FOR: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 294.900.000,00 EUR
DATE OF APPLICATION: 16.6.2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The following are eligible for funding under Horizon Europe:
(a) any legal entity established in a Member State or an associated country or established in accordance with Union law;
(b) any international European interest organisation;
(c) any legal entity established in a third country listed in the work programme.
Projects are implemented in international consortia of organisations such as universities, research organisations, research infrastructures, companies and other organisations active in the field of research and innovation.
The conditions regarding the legal form of the applicant and the partnership requirements vary depending on the call for which you are applying - see the call for proposals for each call.
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Healthy Lungs for Life: Sofinanciranje mikro projektov za promocijo zdravja pljuč 2026
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Lung Foundation (ELF) has announced a call for co-financing of micro-projects within the framework of the Healthy Lungs for Life programme, under which non-governmental organisations can obtain up to 1000 euros (new applicants) or up to 5000 euros (applicants who have already received funding from the foundation) to co-finance awareness events on lung health.
They will support projects that address one or more of the following topics: air quality, smoking cessation, physical activity, vaccination, the impact of climate change on lung health.
You can organise events any day of the year, but they particularly encourage applications for events on the following international days: World Asthma Day, World No Tobacco Day, International Clean Air Day, World Lung Day, World Environmental Health Day and World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day.
CALL FOR: European Lung Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• non-profit organizations (e.g. professional associations, patient organizations, hospitals, clinics),
• healthcare professionals or institutions,
• schools or communities,
• sports centers.
For other conditions, see the tender documentation.
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PERIFORMANCE: Razpis za sofinanciranje aktivnosti vključevanja deležnikov na področju raziskav in zdravljenja raka
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The PERIFORMANCE consortium has launched a call for co-financing the preparation and implementation of local or regional stakeholder engagement activities in the field of cancer research and care using a bottom-up approach.
Initiatives will be supported that are adapted to the local or regional environment and involve different stakeholders (e.g. patients, researchers, healthcare professionals and communities) and contribute to:
• promoting stakeholder engagement in cancer research and care
• involving vulnerable and underrepresented groups
• increasing awareness and trust in research infrastructures and the use of health data
• strengthening ethical aspects and public engagement in research and data management
• empowering patients and their active participation
Different forms of activities are supported, such as participatory processes, educational initiatives, communication and artistic activities and the development of new approaches to stakeholder engagement.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS BY: PERIFORMANCE Project Consortium
CALL VALUE: 150.000,00 EUR
15 projects will be supported, each worth up to 10.000,00 EUR.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31. 5. 2026
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Sklad ILGA-Europe za hiter odziv: podpora LGBTI organizacijam v Evropi in Srednji Aziji za nujno ukrepanje ob grožnjah
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
ILGA-Europe has launched a call for co-financing projects under the Rapid Response Fund, which aims to respond quickly to threats or unexpected opportunities affecting the rights of LGBTI people in Europe and Central Asia.
The Fund supports projects that enable civil society organisations to respond quickly to situations such as policy or legislative proposals affecting the rights of LGBTI people, attacks on organisations or communities and other urgent circumstances requiring immediate action. Activities that exploit sudden opportunities to improve legislation or policies in the field of equality and human rights may also be supported.
The public call will be open until 1 August 2027 or until the funds are used up.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: ILGA-Europe
AMOUNTS AND SHARES OF FUNDING: 10.000,00 EUR in support for organisations.
PROJECT DURATION: up to 6 months.
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EuropeAid/185477/DD/ACT/SO
Support to civil society and human rights in Somalia Strengthening Women’s Economic Empowerment & Inclusive Market Participation and Strengthening Civil Society to protect human rights in Somalia
Globalna Evropa: Krepitev ekonomskega opolnomočenja žensk ter vloge civilne družbe pri varstvu človekovih pravic v Somaliji
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
Under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument Global Europe, a public call for proposals is being launched for co-financing projects in Somalia that strengthen the role of civil society and contribute to the protection of human rights and the economic empowerment of women.
The call is divided into two lots:
• Lot 1 - Women's Economic Empowerment and Inclusive Participation in Markets: supporting projects that strengthen the role of women in the economy, improve their entrepreneurial and digital skills, access to finance and inclusion in market activities, in particular for rural, displaced and vulnerable groups of women.
• Lot 2 - Strengthening Civil Society for the Protection of Human Rights: supporting projects that strengthen civil society organisations in monitoring, advocating and protecting human rights and promoting greater accountability of public institutions.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 3.816.000,00 EUR
Lot 1: 2.596.000,00 EUR
Lot 2: 1.220.000,00 EUR
AMOUNTS AND SHARES OF FUNDING:
Under Lot 1, you can apply for projects worth between 500.000,00 EUR and 850.000,00 EUR, and under Lot 2, you can apply for projects worth between 305.000,00 EUR and 610.000,00 EUR. Up to 90% of eligible costs will be co-financed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28. 4. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: 36 to 48 months
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to civil society organisations from EU Member States, EEA countries, Somalia and other beneficiary countries as defined in Regulation 2021/947 establishing the Global Europe Facility. For other conditions and partnership requirements, please see the call documents.
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EuropeAid/186131/DD/ACT/MR
Prévention contre les violences basée sur le genre (VBG) et autonomisation économique des femmes
Globalna Evropa: Preprečevanje nasilja na podlagi spola in ekonomsko opolnomočenje žensk v Mavretaniji
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
A public call for proposals is published under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (Global Europe) for co-financing projects in the field of preventing gender-based violence (Lot 1) and economic empowerment of women and girls in Mauritania (Lot 2). The call supports projects that contribute to improving the protection of victims of violence, strengthening the role of civil society and increasing the economic independence of women.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 2.270.000.00 EUR is available, of which 1.135.000,00 EUR per Lot. One project will be supported under each Lot, co-financing up to 95% of the eligible project costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Civil society organisations and their associations are eligible to apply. For other conditions and partnership requirements, see the tender documentation.
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Connecting the Dots: Podpora civilnodružbenim pobudam na področju ekonomske, spolne in podnebne pravičnosti
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Debt and Development Network (Eurodad) has published a public call for proposals within the framework of the DEAR project “Connecting the Dots” aimed at co-financing small and medium-sized civil society organisations, youth and student groups and local initiatives working in the field of economic, gender and climate justice.
Awareness-raising, advocacy and public mobilisation activities, the preparation of educational materials, campaigns, workshops, events, cooperation with the media and networking with other organisations will be supported. Projects must contribute to a better understanding of the links between economic, social and climate justice and promote active civic participation, especially among young people.
They co-finance small twelve-month projects worth between 5.000,00 EUR and 15.000,00 EUR, medium-sized eighteen-month projects worth between 20.000,00 EUR and 35.000,00 EUR and large eighteen-month projects worth between 40.000,00 EUR and 60.000,00 EUR.
CALL FOR: Eurodad
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 26. 3. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to civil society organisations from EU Member States and candidate countries that are active in the field covered by the call (economic justice, gender equality, climate and environmental justice, social justice, solidarity with migrants, human rights and related topics) and are not recipients of grants under the current DEAR (Development education and Awareness Raising) calls. For other conditions, see the call documentation.
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EuropeAid/183898/DD/ACT/KE
Empowering Kenyan citizens to enjoy political and civic rights
Globalna Evropa: Krepitev političnih in državljanskih pravic prebivalcev Kenije
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
A public call for co-financing is launched under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (Global Europe) to co-finance projects that strengthen an inclusive, pluralistic and enabling space for civil society in Kenya.
The call is divided into two lots:
• Lot 1 - Enabling environment for civil society and citizen participation in democratic processes: one project will be supported that will strengthen the legal and institutional environment for civil society, citizen participation in electoral and democratic processes, combat disinformation and include youth, women and marginalized groups.
• Lot 2 - Urgent human rights challenges: one project will be supported in the field of preventing and addressing human rights violations, supporting human rights defenders and persons at risk, documenting violations and strengthening access to information and legal aid.
The projects must include financial support to third-party organisations.
CALL FOR: European Commission
CALL VALUE: The total indicative value of the call is 3.350.000,00 EUR, of which 2.000.000,00 EUR for Lot 1 and 1.350.000,00 EUR for Lot 2. One project will be supported under each lot, co-financing up to 95% of the eligible project costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 08.04.2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 30 to 48 months.
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EuropeAid/184941/DD/ACT/DJ
Renforcement des organisations de la société civile à Djibouti
Globalna Evropa: Krepitev organizacij civilne družbe v Džibutiju
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
A public call is being launched under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe, aimed at strengthening the role of local civil society organisations, including community-based organisations, as key actors in good governance and sustainable development in Djibouti.
The priorities of the call are:
• strengthening the participation of civil society organisations in public action, policy dialogue and advocacy at national and local levels;
• strengthening the capacity of local organisations to implement the priorities of regional development plans in cooperation with regional councils;
• promoting the economic and social empowerment of women, youth and vulnerable groups through economic development and job creation activities.
CALL FOR: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 962.000,00 EUR
AMOUNTS AND SHARES OF FUNDING: You can apply for projects worth between 450.000,00 EUR and 481.000,00 EUR, up to 90% of the eligible project costs will be co-financed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 April 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 36 to 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Non-governmental organisations from EU Member States, EEA countries, IPA II beneficiary countries, Djibouti and developing countries can apply. For other conditions and partnership requirements, see the tender documentation.
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EuropeAid/186051/DD/ACT/AM
Strengthening Civil Society for Inclusive and Resilient Communities
Globalna Evropa: Krepitev civilne družbe za spodbujanje vključujočih in odpornih skupnosti v Armeniji
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
A public call for proposals is being launched under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe, aimed at strengthening civil society to promote inclusive and resilient communities in Armenia.
The call comprises four lots:
• Lot 1: Community Social Services - the objective of the lot is to strengthen social cohesion and resilience in Armenia and support inclusive, gender-equal and democratic reforms in the field of social protection and social service delivery.
• Lot 2: Rights and Socio-Economic Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities - the objective of the lot is to strengthen social cohesion and resilience and promote the full social and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities.
• Lot 3: Youth- and Women-Led Local Sustainable Development - the objective of the lot is to strengthen local civil society organisations led by youth and women as independent actors of good governance and inclusive, participatory and sustainable local development.
• Lot 4: Sustainable integration, protection services and reforms in the framework of the visa liberalisation dialogue - the objective of the lot is to enhance the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law in Armenia.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 9.600.000,00 EUR is available, namely 3.000.000,00 EUR for lots 1 and 2, 2.000.000,00 EUR for lot 3 and 1.600.000,00 EUR for lot 4. One project will be supported under each lot, co-financing up to 90% or 95% (lot 3) of eligible costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20. 4. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 36 to 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to non-governmental organisations from EU Member States, Armenia and other beneficiary countries as defined in Regulation 2021/947 establishing the Global Europe Facility. For other conditions and partnership requirements, please see the call documents.
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Globalna Evropa: Preprečevanje nasilja na podlagi spola in zagotavljanje dostopa do celovitih zdravstvenih storitev v Kongu
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
Under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (Global Europe), a public call for proposals is being launched for the co-financing of one project that will contribute to improving the health and well-being of the population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular women and girls, and vulnerable groups, including internally displaced persons.
The call supports projects that:
• prevent gender-based violence and change harmful social norms,
• strengthen women and girls' access to integrated, rights-based and gender-sensitive health services (including sexual and reproductive health and mental health),
• improve the health and psychosocial treatment of victims of violence and their referral to protection and justice mechanisms,
• strengthen the institutional capacity of the health system, including through staff training and the establishment of accountability mechanisms.
CALL FOR: European Commission
CALL VALUE: One project worth up to 3.600.000,00 EUR will be supported, co-financing up to 90% of the eligible project costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21. 5. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 24 to 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Non-governmental organisations from EU Member States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo or other beneficiary countries as defined in Regulation 2021/947 establishing the Global Europe Instrument, which have implemented a project of a similar nature and comparable value in sub-Saharan Africa in the last five years, may apply. For other conditions and partnership requirements, see the tender documentation.
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EuropeAid/186040/DD/ACT/CD
Appui à une société civile congolaise forte et inclusive pour la gouvernance démocratique, la redevabilité et le développement durable
Globalna Evropa: Podpora močni in vključujoči civilni družbi za demokratično upravljanje, odgovornost in trajnostni razvoj v Kongu
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
A public call has been launched under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (Global Europe) to strengthen the role of civil society in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in promoting democratic governance, accountability of public institutions and sustainable development.
Priority will be given to projects that:
• strengthen cooperation between civil society and public institutions,
• promote civic education and active citizenship,
• develop mechanisms for citizen oversight of public policies and investments,
• contribute to greater transparency and accountability in the management of natural resources and development projects.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 4.755.000,00 EUR
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES: Projects worth between 1.000.000,00 EUR and 1.500.000,00 EUR can be applied for, with co-financing of up to 90% of the eligible project costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20. 4. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 36 to 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Non-governmental organisations from EU Member States, Congo and other beneficiary countries as defined in Regulation 2021/947 2021/947 establishing the Global Europe Facility can apply. For other conditions and partnership requirements, see the tender documentation.
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Globalna Evropa: Podpora projektom na področju spodbujanja človekovih pravic in demokracije v Panami
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
Under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe, a public call for proposals is being launched for co-financing projects that contribute to strengthening civil society organisations and promoting human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Panama. The call supports initiatives that strengthen the role of civil society as an independent actor of good governance, promote an inclusive and participatory democratic space and facilitate dialogue between civil society organisations and public institutions.
The call is divided into two lots:
• Lot 1 - Civil Society Organisations (CSOs): the objective of the lot is to strengthen the technical, managerial and organisational capacities of non-governmental organisations and to encourage their active and informed participation in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of public policies, programmes and plans. Projects must contribute to one of the three priority thematic areas: biodiversity protection, energy transition, digital transition.
• Lot 2 – Human Rights and Democracy (DH&D): the objective of the lot is to support non-governmental organisations in carrying out activities that contribute to the promotion and protection of democracy and the rule of law, in particular in the areas of transparency, institutional accountability and the fight against impunity.
LAUNCHING BY: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 1.400.000,00 EUR
Lot 1: 900.000,00 EUR
Lot 2: 500.000,00 EUR
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES: Under Lot 1, you can apply for projects worth between 400.000,00 EUR and 450.000,00 EUR, and under Lot 2, for projects worth between 200.000,00 EUR and 250.000,00 EUR. Up to 90% of eligible costs will be co-financed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4. 6. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 24 to 36 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Non-governmental organisations from EU Member States, Panama and other beneficiary countries as defined in Regulation 2021/947 establishing the Global Europe Facility can apply. For other conditions and partnership requirements, please see the call for proposals.
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EuropeAid/186204/DD/ACT/MW
Strengthening the capacity and voice of Civil Society Organizations as actors of accountability and transparency in Malawi
Globalna Evropa: Krepitev civilne družbe kot akterja odgovornosti in transparentnosti v Malaviju
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
Under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe, a public call for proposals is being launched for co-financing projects under the thematic programme for support to civil society organisations, which aims to strengthen the role of civil society as an independent actor in promoting accountability and transparency in Malawi.
The call has two strands:
• Strand 1: Support for projects that strengthen the capacities of civil society organisations to monitor and participate in the formulation and implementation of national and local development policies, plans, budgets and programmes, promote advocacy and the involvement of citizens in decision-making processes.
• Strand 2: Support for projects that strengthen the capacities of independent media to promote accountability, transparency and good governance, including the development of investigative journalism, fact-checking and the improvement of the legal and regulatory environment for the operation of the media.
CALL FOR: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 2.325.500,00 EUR
1.800.000,00 EUR for Lot 1
525.500,00 EUR for Lot 2
One project will be supported under each Lot, co-financing up to 95% of eligible costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 29.05.2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to non-governmental organisations, research and educational institutions from EU Member States, Malawi and other beneficiary countries as defined in Regulation 2021/947 establishing the Global Europe Facility. The application must be submitted in partnership with an organisation from Malawi. For other conditions, see the call documents.
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EuropeAid/185446/DD/ACT/GT
PROGRAMA TEMÁTICO DE “APOYO A LA SOCIEDAD CIVIL EN PAÍSES SOCIOS” GUATEMALA
Globalna Evropa: Podpora projektom na področju krepitve zmogljivosti civilnodružbenih organizacij v Gvatemali
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
Under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument Global Europe, a public call for proposals has been launched for co-financing projects that strengthen the role of civil society organisations as actors of good governance and development and improve their participation in the formulation of public policies at national and local levels in Guatemala.
Priority will be given to projects that contribute to:
• strengthening the capacity of civil society organisations to participate in public policy dialogue;
• improving the environment for civil society to operate;
• involving young people, women and indigenous communities in decision-making processes;
• strengthening civil society participation in climate action and the green transition.
LAUNCHING BY: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 2.300.000,00 EUR
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES:
You can apply for projects worth between 575.000,00 EUR and 1.150.000,00 EUR,
co-financing up to 90% of the eligible project costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6. 5. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 36 to 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to civil society organisations from EU Member States, Guatemala and other beneficiary countries as defined in Regulation 2021/947 establishing the Global Europe Facility. For other conditions and partnership requirements, please see the call documents.
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ISF-2026-TF2-AG-CEEP
CEEP
ISF: Program vključevanja in opolnomočenja skupnosti (CEEP) – preprečevanje radikalizacije in nasilnega ekstremizma
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs (DG HOME) has launched a call for proposals under the Internal Security Fund (ISF) for co-financing projects in the field of preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalisation, in particular in the online environment.
The general objective of the call is to prevent and limit the spread of violent extremist content online by strengthening the capacity of EU civil society organisations to respond strategically, creatively and in the long term to evolving online threats. Projects must link online activities with local activities to ensure concrete impacts in communities.
In line with the EU's approach to prevention, the call supports the empowerment of young people, civil society organisations, educators and community leaders to build resilience against extremist recruitment, propaganda and harmful online influences.
The call supports primary and secondary prevention activities and covers three mandatory strands of activities:
• Community training and engagement,
• Digital intelligence support,
• Cooperation and exchange.
CALL FOR: European Commission,
Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs
CALL VALUE: The total value of the call is 5.000.000,00 EUR.
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES: You can apply for projects worth between 1.000.000,00 EUR and 1.500.000,00 EUR, co-financing up to 90% of eligible costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 27.05.2026
PROJECT DURATION: 24 months.
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EuropeAid/186336/DH/ACT/Multi
Supporting CSO role in sustainable and inclusive development and in Global Gateway Investments
Globalna Evropa: Krepitev vloge civilne družbe za vključujoč razvoj in naložbe v okviru pobude Global Gateway v Etiopiji
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
A public call for proposals is being launched under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe for co-financing projects that strengthen the role of civil society organisations in promoting inclusive governance and sustainable and equitable socio-economic development in Ethiopia and contribute to the implementation of the Global Gateway initiative.
The call is divided into two lots:
Lot 1: Strengthening the role and capacity of civil society and supporting an enabling environment for CSOs. A project will be supported that will strengthen CSO participation in policy-making, advocacy, dialogue with authorities, oversight and accountability, and implementation of local development initiatives.
Lot 2: Engaging civil society in the Global Gateway priority sectors (clean energy, sustainable agri-food chains, health, digital transformation). A project will be supported that will strengthen CSO participation in policy-making, investment monitoring, ensuring transparency, and community engagement.
CALL FOR: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 5.829.000,00 EUR
2.914.500,00 EUR per lot. One project will be supported under each lot, co-financing up to 95% of eligible costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13.05.2026
PROJECT DURATION: 36 to 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Civil society organisations (e.g. NGOs, networks or associations) from EU Member States, Ethiopia and other beneficiary countries as defined in Regulation 2021/947 establishing the Global Europe Facility may apply. The application must be submitted by a consortium including at least two partners from Ethiopia. For other conditions, see the tender documents.
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IJ4EU: Shema za podporo samostojnih preiskovalnih novinarjev v letu 2026
OBJECT OF THE CALL:
The International Press Institute (IPI), within the framework of the IJ4EU initiative (Investigative Journalism for the EU), is calling for applications for the scheme to support freelance investigative journalists in 2026.
The support is intended for individual freelancers or small teams of freelance journalists who operate without the institutional support of major media outlets. Projects must be published in media outlets that reach the public in at least two countries eligible under the Creative Europe programme. Investigative projects are co-financed that:
• address topics of public interest,
• include a cross-border dimension,
• contribute to the disclosure of new information,
• are relevant to the public in several European countries
CALLING BY: International Press Institute (IPI)
CALL VALUE: The total available funds for 2026-27 are approximately 400.000,00 EUR.
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES:
The amount of the grant ranges from 5.000,00 EUR to 20.000,00 EUR per project, co-financing can cover up to 100% of eligible costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Teams of at least two freelance journalists from two different European countries eligible under the Creative Europe programme (27 EU Member States + Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Ukraine) can apply. For other conditions, see the call documents.
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IJ4EU: Shema za podporo čezmejnih projektov preiskovalnega novinarstva v letu 2026
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The International Press Institute (IPI), within the framework of the IJ4EU initiative (Investigative Journalism for the EU), is collecting applications under the scheme to support cross-border investigative journalism projects in 2026.
Within the framework of the call, journalists and media organizations can obtain funds in the amount of 5.000,00 EUR to 50.000,00 EUR to co-finance investigative journalism projects in the public interest, in which teams from at least two EU Member States or one team from one of the EU Member States and the other from one of the candidate countries participate. There are no restrictions on topics.
CALL FOR: International Press Institute (IPI)
CALL VALUE: 1.200.000,00 EUR for the period 2026–27
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES:
Teams can receive funding in the amount of 5.000,00 EUR to 50.000,00 EUR the funding rate can be up to 100% of eligible costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Teams can consist of:
• journalists within media organizations or news structures,
• freelance journalists,
Members must participate from at least two European countries eligible under the Creative Europe Programme (27 EU Member States + Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Ukraine). For other conditions, see the tender documentation.
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Četrti razpis za rezidence v okviru projekta Frontiers za podporo znanstvenemu novinarstvu
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The fourth (and final) call for residencies within the ERC project to support science journalism Frontiers (Fellowship Residencies Offering science News professionals Tools and training for Independent and Ethical Reporting on Science) opened on 25 February.
As part of the scheme, which aims, among other things, to strengthen independent and responsible reporting on science and to strengthen public trust in science, they offer financial support to science journalists for three to five-month residencies at research institutions across Europe, as well as support for the host institutions.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: Frontiers Project Consortium
CALL VALUE: Four calls for proposals with a total value of
600.000,00 EUR have been published in the period 2023–2026. In total, up to 40 residency fellowships will be awarded, up to 10 per call.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25. 5. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Research or science journalists residing in or outside Europe are eligible to apply. Host research organisations must be established in one of the EU Member States or associated countries participating in the EU programme. For other conditions, see the call for applications.
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EuropeAid/186121/DD/ACT/PK
Promoting Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom in Pakistan
Globalna Evropa: Spodbujanje svobode izražanja in svobode medijev v Pakistanu
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
A public call for proposals is hereby launched under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (Global Europe) for co-financing projects that contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights in the field of freedom of expression and media freedom in Pakistan.
Priority will be given to projects that:
• support the professionalism, integrity, pluralism and independence of the media and the safety of journalists, including legal and psychosocial support;
• support freedom of expression online and offline and assistance to victims of crimes related to freedom of expression;
• contribute to the fight against hate speech, polarisation and disinformation;
• support the improvement of regulatory frameworks in the areas of access to information, data protection and digital services.
CALL FOR: European Commission
CALL VALUE: 1.959.782,00 EUR
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES: You can apply for projects worth between 400.000,00 EUR and 650.000,00 EUR, up to 95% of eligible costs will be co-financed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21 April 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 36 to 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Non-governmental organisations and NGO associations from EU Member States, EEA countries and Pakistan can apply. A partnership with at least two co-applicants from Pakistan is required; for other conditions and partnership requirements, see the tender documentation.
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SMP-CONS-2026-ADR-RAD
SMP: Sofinanciranje ukrepov za podporo dostopa do alternativnih mehanizmov za reševanje sporov za leto 2026
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency (EISMEA) has launched a call for proposals under the Single Market Programme (SMP) for co-financing measures to support access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms for consumers, to be implemented by registered alternative dispute resolution bodies.
The call supports:
• improving consumers' access to effective out-of-court dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms,
• strengthening the capacity of qualified entities to bring collective redress actions,
• raising awareness among consumers and traders,
• improving digital tools and case handling,
• protecting vulnerable consumers,
• networking at national and EU level,
• strengthening expertise and organisational capacity.
The call does not finance specific collective legal proceedings, but the development of methodologies, tools and capacities for their effective implementation.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: European Innovation Council and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Executive Agency (EISMEA)
CALL VALUE: 1.500.000,00 EUR
DUE TO APPLICATIONS: 21. 5. 2026
DURATION OF PROJECT: 24 months.
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CERV: Podpora nacionalnim javnim organom, pristojnim za varstvo osebnih podatkov
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme to support national authorities responsible for monitoring the application of the Regulation on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data.
The call for proposals for 2026 focuses on further supporting activities carried out by national data protection authorities in the Member States, with the aim of facilitating the implementation of the GDPR obligations by small and medium-sized enterprises and organisations with a similar number of employees.
PUBLISHED BY: European Commission,
Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers
CALL VALUE: 2.300.000,00 EUR
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES:
You can apply for projects worth between 75.000,00 EUR and 250.000,00 EUR, with co-financing of up to 90% of the eligible project costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28. 5. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 12 to 24 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Applicants to the call are national public authorities responsible for monitoring the application of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (Article 51). Legal entities governed by public and private law from the beneficiary countries under the programme may also participate as partners. National or international projects may apply. For other conditions, see the call documents.
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EUAF-2026-TRAI
Program za boj proti goljufijam EUAF: Sofinanciranje ciljnega specializiranega usposabljanja, konferenc, izmenjav osebja ter primerjalnih študij za leto 2026
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has launched, within the framework of the Anti-Fraud Programme (EUAF), public calls for proposals for co-financing projects that contribute to the prevention and detection of fraud, corruption and other illegal activities affecting the financial interests of the European Union.
The programme promotes international and multidisciplinary cooperation, the exchange of knowledge and good practices, the establishment of networks between national institutions as well as between practitioners and academics in the field of the protection of the EU's financial interests. The aim is to strengthen cooperation, the exchange of knowledge and the development of methods for the prevention and investigation of fraud, corruption and other irregularities affecting the EU budget.
Four calls have been published:
EUAF-2026-TRAI-01
EUAF-2026-TRAI-02
EUAF-2026-TRAI-03
EUAF-2026-TRAI-02
CALLING OFFICER: European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)
CALL VALUE: 1.000.000,00 EUR
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES: The minimum threshold for a project is 40.000,00 EUR (except for staff exchanges), co-financing up to 80% of eligible costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7.5.2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 12 to 24 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• national or regional administrations of Member States promoting the strengthening of action at Union level to protect its financial interests, and international organisations,
or:
• research and educational institutes and non-profit entities established and operating for at least one year in a Member State and promoting the strengthening of action at Union level to protect its financial interests.
For other conditions, see the call for proposals.
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ESF-2026-EURES-TMS
EURES Targeted Mobility Scheme (TMS)
EaSi-EURES: Podpora izvajanju sheme EU za zaposlitveno mobilnost 2026
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion has launched a call for proposals under the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSi) programme to provide support for the implementation of the EU Job Mobility Scheme, which provides support to jobseekers in another Member State.
The aim of the call is to promote intra-EU/EEA labour mobility and to help fill vacancies in sectors where there is a shortage of suitable staff. Projects will be supported that provide services to jobseekers and employers, including:
• information, matchmaking and placement of suitable candidates in another EU/EEA country;
• pre- and post-employment support, such as training needs assessment, interview preparation and integration assistance;
• financial support to jobseekers for interview costs, relocation, language training or recognition of qualifications;
• financial support to SMEs for training of newly recruited workers.
The aim of the call is to enable approximately 4,000 jobs, traineeships or apprenticeships for jobseekers from EU/EEA countries, in particular for young people, and to contribute to reducing imbalances in the European labour market.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: European Commission,
Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
CALL VALUE: 17.000.000,00 EUR
3 to 4 projects worth between 2.000.000,00 EUR and 6.000.000,00 EUR will be supported, with co-financing of up to 95% of eligible costs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 26.05.2026
PROJECT DURATION: 24 months.
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CR.EU.IN. HERITAGE: Inovacijski razpis za projekte v verigi vrednosti kulturne dediščine
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The CR.EU.IN. HERITAGE consortium has launched a public call for proposals to promote innovation and strategic autonomy in the cultural heritage value chain (CHVC) and to strengthen the resilience, sustainability and competitiveness of the European economy.
The call includes two lots:
• Lot 1 - Product Innovation: support for the development of new products or services for the company that reduce dependence on critical external technologies and strengthen the strategic autonomy of CHVC. Projects must introduce innovative solutions that increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector.
• Lot 2 - Process Innovation: support for the introduction of new or significantly improved business processes related to the use of new technologies. Projects must contribute to the green and digital transition of companies, improve efficiency and adaptability, and strengthen resilience to economic, environmental or technological challenges in CHVC.
ANNOUNCEMENT: The CR.EU.IN. HERITAGE
CALL VALUE: 1.970.000,00 EUR
1.200.000,00 EUR for Lot 1
770.000,00 EUR for Lot 2
20 projects will be supported – 10 per Lot.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20. 4. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: 12 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as defined by the EU from the countries eligible under the Single Market Programme (SMP) may apply. For the purposes of the call, the definition of an SME is used in the EU Recommendation C(2003) 1422, which defines an enterprise as a legal entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of its legal form. The project must be implemented by a consortium of at least two SMEs. For other conditions, see the call documents.
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České Budějovice: Mednarodni razpis za sofinanciranje kulturnih in umetniških programov EPK 2028
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
An international call for co-financing of cultural and artistic projects to be included in the official programme of the European Capital of Culture 2028 – České Budějovice has been published.
Projects must:
• be implemented in the city of České Budějovice or the wider South Bohemian region,
• involve international cooperation,
• contribute to the development of the cultural and creative sector and strengthen connections between local and international actors,
• ensure long-term effects, such as the development of knowledge, collaborations or new approaches in culture.
The call is open to various artistic and cultural genres, with an emphasis on contemporary, interdisciplinary and participatory projects.
PUBLICATION: České Budějovice
TEND VALUE: 25.000.000,00 CZK (for 2026)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10. 7. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to legal entities (e.g. NGOs, public institutions, universities, companies) from the Czech Republic, EU countries or other countries. Projects must include at least one international partner and a partner from the South Bohemian region (if the applicant is not based in this region). For other conditions, see the tender documentation.
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Culture Helps Solidarity: Prvi razpis za sofinanciranje projektov manjšega obsega
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The Culture Helps Solidarity consortium, implemented by the European Cultural Foundation in collaboration with Insha Osvita, zusa and the VETERANKA movement, has launched its first call for grants to co-finance small-scale cultural projects that strengthen community connections between people affected by the war in Ukraine.
They support initiatives that create opportunities for meeting, sharing experiences and rebuilding trust through cultural and artistic practices. Priority will be given to projects that work with the following groups:
• displaced persons and refugees,
• people who have moved within Ukraine or abroad,
• veterans,
• communities facing social fragmentation or emotional burdens.
Projects may include co-creative processes, participatory or dialogic practices, collaborative or experimental art, community storytelling, and mobile and accessible cultural formats.
CALL FOR: Culture Helps Solidarity Consortium
CALL VALUE: The programme will support at least 60 projects in four thematic calls. At least 15 projects will be supported in the first round. Each project can receive up to 7.000,00 EUR in grants.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16. 4. 2026
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ZMINA:Resilience: Razpis za sofinanciranje mednarodnih projektov soustvarjanja na področju umetnosti in kulture
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The IZOLYATSIA Foundation, in cooperation with Malý Berlín and Trans Europe Halles, is announcing the first public call for applications for the ZMINA:Resilience programme for co-financing international co-creation projects in the field of art and culture.
The call supports projects that connect Ukrainian artists and cultural organisations with organisations from countries participating in the Creative Europe programme. The aim is to develop and present joint artistic projects on the theme of resilience.
Projects must involve at least two partners from at least two countries, one of which must be from Ukraine. Partners must participate equally in the creative work, project management or audience development. Projects from all cultural and artistic fields are supported, except for the audiovisual sector.
Each project must include a public presentation in the local environment of each participating partner, including at least one presentation in Ukraine.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: ZMINA.Resilience Project Consortium
CALL VALUE: 187.500,00 EUR
Support will be provided for 7 to 10 projects worth up to EUR 25,000.00, which can represent up to 90% of the total project value.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10. 5. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: Up to 7 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Organizations active in the field of arts and culture and established in countries participating in the Creative Europe program can apply. The project must involve at least two partners from at least two countries, one of which is from Ukraine. For other conditions, see the tender documentation.
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Up Grants 2026: Mikro donacije za projekte kulturnih centrov na področju demokracije
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) has announced the call for Up Grants 2026: Culture for Democracy, intended to support micro-projects of cultural and community centres that strengthen democracy through culture, promote active participation and develop creative approaches to dialogue, digital ethics and cultural action in times of social challenges.
The call has three sections:
• Digital ethics and democracy
• Dialogue in times of polarisation
• Participation and cultural resistance
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC)
CALL VALUE: Selected cultural centres will receive micro-grants worth 4.000,00 EUR.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15. 3. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Organisations that meet one of the following conditions can apply to the call:
• are members of the ENCC,
• are members of an organisation that is a member of the ENCC,
• are non-profit or public cultural organisations based in one of the countries participating in the Creative Europe programme.
For other conditions, see the call documents.
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EP-LINC-SUBV-2026-CONF-INT
Finančna podpora Evropskega parlamenta za usposabljanja za konferenčno tolmačenje 2026–2027
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Parliament has launched a public call for co-financing activities in the field of training conference interpreters for the period 2026-2027. The grants are intended to train new generations of qualified conference interpreters, thereby addressing the current shortage of interpreters for certain languages, preparing for the future accession of candidate countries and maintaining high standards of interpretation in the official languages of the European Union and the languages of its main political partners.
The call supports:
EP-LINC-SUBV-2026-CONF-INT-01
EP-LINC-SUBV-2026-CONF-INT-02
EP-LINC-SUBV-2026-CONF-INT-03
CALL FOR:: European Parliament
CALL VALUE: 750.000,00 EUR
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 7. 5. 2026
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Google.org Impact Challenge: Globalni razpis za projekte umetne inteligence na področju zdravja in podnebne odpornosti
CALL SUBJECT:
Google.org has announced a global call for applications, the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science, worth a total of $30 million, to accelerate scientific breakthroughs that improve human health and strengthen climate resilience.
A special focus is on projects in two thematic areas:
• AI for health and life sciences, which deepen understanding of human biology – from genomics to brain research – and contribute to improving health and quality of life.
• AI for climate resilience and environmental sciences, which develop a deeper understanding of how our planet’s natural systems work – including biodiversity, agriculture, oceans and other ecosystems – to strengthen a sustainable and resilient environment.
In addition to financial support ranging from $500,000 to $3 million, the call also allows selected organizations to join the Google.org Accelerator program, which includes six months of professional support from Google experts, technical mentoring, and access to Google Cloud credits for further project development.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: Google.org
CALL VALUE: 30.000.000,00 USD
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 13.17.2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to non-profit organizations, academic and research institutions, and social enterprises that are developing breakthrough solutions in the field of artificial intelligence - from the establishment of large-scale open databases to pioneering research achievements. For other conditions, see the call documentation.
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Google.org Impact Challenge: Globalni razpis za projekte umetne inteligence za preoblikovanje javnih storitev v dobro družbe
Google.org Impact Challenge: A global call for AI projects to transform public services for the good of society
CALL SUBJECT:
Google.org has announced a global call for applications, the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Government Innovation, worth a total of $30 million, to support organizations that, in partnership with public institutions, develop advanced artificial intelligence solutions to improve public services and solve key societal challenges.
The call focuses on projects that use generative artificial intelligence to help governments more effectively address complex challenges in the areas of health, community resilience, and the economy, including public infrastructure and accessibility of services.
Particular emphasis is placed on projects in three areas:
• Health – improving access to health services for all residents, strengthening the capacity of health workers, and developing preventive approaches at the population level.
• Resilience – supporting communities in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from crises, using predictive models and real-time data analysis to improve the effectiveness of public services and response teams.
• Economy – improving public infrastructure and more efficiently allocating resources to increase the availability of key services and opportunities for all.
In addition to financial support worth between $1 and $3 million, the call also allows selected organizations to join the Google.org Accelerator program, which includes six months of professional support from Google experts, technical mentoring, and access to Google Cloud credits.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: Google.org
CALL VALUE: 30.000.000,00 USD
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 3, 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to non-governmental organizations, academic and research institutions, and social enterprises that develop breakthrough solutions in the field of artificial intelligence. A key condition is a partnership with a public authority or institution that will be the end user of the service and will participate in the development and implementation of the solution. For other conditions, see the call documentation.
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GATE5.0: Sofinanciranje uvajanja zelenih in digitalnih tehnologij v evropskem agroživilskem sektorju
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
As part of the GATE5.0 project – Green and Digital Transitions for a Sustainable European Agrifood Ecosystem, a public call has been published aimed at promoting the introduction of green and digital technologies in the European agrifood sector.
The project connects:
• SMEs from the agrifood sector that identify a specific operational, sustainability or productivity challenge they are facing, and
• technology SMEs that offer digital solutions (e.g. artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, robotics, unmanned systems, data analytics, decision support systems, etc.) to address these challenges.
The purpose of the GATE5.0 project is to connect both groups of companies and enable them to jointly develop an innovative project. As part of the two-month partner matching process (March–April 2026):
• agri-food companies present their specific challenges,
• technology companies present their services and technological solutions,
• partners connect via the B2Match platform and organize bilateral meetings to develop potential project cooperation.
The call supports the development of technological solutions for challenges in the agri-food sector, including in the areas of water management, labor productivity and smart production management, reducing the use of plant protection products, soil health and crop optimization, and data interoperability and data systems management.
CALLING BY: GATE5.0 Project Consortium
CALL VALUE: 1.970.000,00 EUR is available. Each selected consortium can receive up to 118.500,00 EUR in support (up to 59.250,00 EUR per individual company). In addition to financial support, the programme also includes training, capacity building activities and participation in a structured accelerator programme aimed at developing, validating and deploying innovative solutions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Consortiums of two SMEs can apply to the call, namely:
• one company from the agri-food sector (solution user) and
• one company from the digital or technology sector (solution provider).
Companies must be established in EU Member States or other eligible countries participating in the Single Market Programme (SMP). The definition of an SME for the purposes of the call is that of EU Recommendation C(2003) 1422, which defines an enterprise as a legal entity engaged in an economic activity, regardless of its legal form. For other conditions, see the call documentation.
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CYSSDE: Podpora projektom za penetracijsko testiranje in oceno ranljivosti informacijskih sistemov
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The CYSSDE project – Cybersecurity Deployment Preparedness Support, Capacity and Capabilities is launching a public call for proposals to support projects in the field of penetration testing and vulnerability assessment of information systems.
The aim of the call is to strengthen the capacity of European cybersecurity service providers to perform security testing and to contribute to the greater resilience of European organizations to cyber threats, in particular in the critical infrastructure and other important services sectors.
The selected projects will perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for end-users, such as key entities under the NIS2 Directive, essential service providers, digital service providers, public institutions and SMEs operating in relevant sectors.
CALL FOR: CYSSDE Consortium
CALL VALUE: 2.353.000,00 EUR
Up to 12 projects will be supported.
AMOUNTS AND SHARES OF FUNDING: An individual project can receive up to 200,000.00 EUR in grants, co-financing up to 50% of the project value. In addition to financial support, selected applicants will also be included in an 18-month support program, which includes mentoring support and expert assistance in project implementation.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28. 4. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: 18 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Individual organizations or consortia (up to two partners) in the field of cybersecurity can apply to the call. Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized enterprises, micro-enterprises and start-ups, medium-sized and large enterprises, research organizations (including universities) and public authorities. Organizations must be registered in EU Member States or European Economic Area (EEA) countries. At least one partner in the consortium must be specialized in the field of cybersecurity. For other conditions, see the call documentation.
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HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC
Obzorje Evropa: Civilna varnost za družba – kibernetska varnost
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre (ECCC) has launched a call for co-financing of innovative projects in the field of cybersecurity, focusing on artificial intelligence, under the Horizon Europe programme.
The call from the Civil Security for Society cluster supports projects that contribute to greater security, privacy and resilience of artificial intelligence systems. It has three strands:
HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC-01
HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC-02
HORIZON-CL3-2026-02-CS-ECCC-03
CALL FOR: ECCC
CALL VALUE: 56.200.000,00 EUR
DATE OF APPLICATION: 15. 9. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• any legal entity established in a Member State or an associated country or established in accordance with Union law;
• any international European interest organisation;
• any legal entity established in a third country listed in the work programme.
The conditions regarding the legal form of the applicant and the partnership requirements vary depending on the call for proposals - see the call for proposals for each call.
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EYF: Razpis za sofinanciranje mednarodnih enkratnih aktivnosti mladinskega sodelovanja v letu 2027
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe has published a call for co-financing of international one-off youth cooperation activities. The call supports projects that foster international understanding, solidarity and the promotion of human rights and democracy.
International youth meetings, such as youth camps, seminars, conferences, training courses or study visits, are co-financed. Activities may also include preparatory meetings and evaluation or follow-up activities.
Projects must contribute to one or more of the following objectives:
• increased participation of young people in democratic societies and youth organisations,
• in-depth treatment of topics relevant to young people and the thematic priorities of the Foundation,
• promotion of intercultural dialogue and cooperation between young people from different countries,
• strengthening the competences of young people for further educational, advocacy or awareness-raising activities.
The thematic priorities of the call are:
• revitalisation of pluralistic democracy,
• access of young people to rights,
• coexistence in peaceful and inclusive societies,
• youth work.
Activities must involve participants from at least seven Council of Europe member states, with at least 75% of participants under the age of 30.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: European Youth Foundation
CALL VALUE: 250.000,00 EUR is available. The European Youth Foundation intends to support approximately 10 projects, individual projects may apply for grants of up to 25.000,00 EUR.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1.4.2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The following may apply:
• international non-governmental youth organisations,
• international networks of non-governmental youth organisations,
• sub-regional networks of non-governmental youth organisations,
• national non-governmental youth organisations cooperating with at least three partner organisations from three other Council of Europe member states or with an international youth organisation or network.
Applicants must be registered in the European Youth Foundation system and have a bank account in euros. For other conditions, see the tender documentation.
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Erasmus+: Eksperimentiranje na področju politike v sektorju visokošolskega izobraževanja – Erasmus+ štipendije
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The EACEA has published a public call for co-financing of policy experimentation projects in the higher education sector within the framework of the Erasmus+ programme for education, training, youth and sport (Key Action 3 – Support for policy development and cooperation).
The call is intended to co-finance projects that will develop, test and evaluate a new European model of student scholarships in strategic areas of education.
Projects will be supported that will include, among others:
• design of a scholarship scheme model,
• selection and implementation of study programmes in strategic areas,
• implementation of mobility, traineeships and mentoring for students,
• monitoring of results and preparation of recommendations for the further development of the European scholarship scheme.
CALL IS OPENED BY: EACEA - Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency
CALL VALUE: 5.000.000,00 EUR
Four projects are expected to be co-financed, with an indicative EU contribution of up to EUR 1.250.000,00 EUR per project. Up to 80% of the eligible project costs are co-financed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28 May 2026
PROJECT DURATION: 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Public or private legal entities from Erasmus+ beneficiary countries active in the fields of education and training, research and innovation and employment may apply.
The application must be submitted by a consortium of at least four organisations, including at least four higher education institutions or tertiary vocational education institutions from four different Erasmus+ programme countries. Higher education institutions must hold a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE).
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EYF: Razpis za sofinanciranje mednarodnih dolgoročnih projektov mladinskega sodelovanja v letu 2027
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe has published a call for co-financing of international long-term youth cooperation projects. The call supports projects that foster international understanding, solidarity and the promotion of human rights and democracy.
Projects that involve young people and contribute to:
• strategic development of the work of youth organisations and their networks in areas related to the thematic priorities of the Foundation,
• strengthening the knowledge and capacity of youth organisations, including through the development of new tools, manuals, research or policy recommendations,
• developing long-term partnerships and cross-border cooperation between young people and youth organisations,
• equipping young people with knowledge and skills in areas related to thematic priorities,
• reaching a wider group of young people through educational, awareness-raising, advocacy or collaborative activities.
The thematic priorities of the call are:
• revitalisation of pluralistic democracy,
• access to rights for young people,
• coexistence in peaceful and inclusive societies,
• youth work.
Projects may include a combination of different activities, such as international youth meetings, campaigns, advocacy activities, the production of educational materials, research and support to local or regional initiatives. At least one activity must be an international youth meeting lasting at least four programme days.
Projects must involve participants from at least seven Council of Europe member states, with at least 75% of participants under the age of 30.
CALL FOR: European Youth Foundation
CALL VALUE: 600.000,00 EUR.
The European Youth Foundation intends to support approximately 10 projects, individual projects may apply for grants of up to 60.000,00 EUR.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to international non-governmental youth organisations or international networks of non-governmental youth organisations that are registered in the European Youth Foundation system, have a bank account in euros and sufficient financial and operational capacity to implement the project. For other conditions, see the call documents.
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Youth Climate Changemakers Fund: Javni poziv za sofinanciranje projektov mladinskih skupin
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The Generation Climate Europe (GCE) coalition has launched a public call for co-financing projects of youth groups and youth organizations within the Youth Climate Changemakers Fund.
The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support and training to strengthen an inclusive youth climate movement. The call supports projects that contribute to the following objectives:
• strengthening the youth climate movement by improving access to financial support, training and networking,
• engaging new youth groups and organizations that are not traditionally involved in climate issues,
• creating long-term impact, encouraging the growth of organizations and their continued contribution to climate action,
• participating in the Funding Fairer Futures community,
• projects that contribute to the goals of a just transition and strengthening the Funding Fairer Futures campaign.
They support both youth organizations (they can obtain funds between 1.000,00 EUR and 38.000,00 EUR) and informal youth groups (informal groups can apply for funds up to 1.000,00 EUR). THE CALL FOR INFORMAL GROUPS IS CURRENTLY OPEN.
ISSUED BY: Generation Climate Europe (GCE)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Youth organizations outh organizations and informal youth from EU Member States can apply for the call. For other conditions, see the call documentation - please note that the conditions differ depending on whether the applicant is a youth organization or an informal youth group.
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Fundacija Spencer: Sofinanciranje raziskav na temo rasne enakosti v izobraževanju
Spencer Foundation: Co-funding research on racial equity in education
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The Spencer Foundation has announced an international call for co-funding of research projects in the field of racial equity in education. They support research that contributes to the understanding and reduction of inequality and the development of new approaches for more equitable education systems.
The call is open to various research approaches and to projects at all levels of education, from early childhood to higher education and the wider social environment.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: Spencer Foundation
CALL VALUE: You can apply for projects worth up to 75.000,00 USD and lasting from one to five years.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4. 5. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Researchers or research teams can apply, with the principal investigator having a doctorate. Applications must be submitted through a non-profit non-governmental or public institution that takes on the administrative role in the event of an approved grant (the foundation does not fund individuals directly). Applications are accepted from the US and internationally. Applications must be submitted in English and the budget must be expressed in US dollars.
For other conditions, see the tender documents.
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Poziv Sveta Evrope k prijavi aktivnosti, ki bodo izvedene v sodelovanju z Evropskimi mladinskimi centri v Strasbourgu in Budimpešti
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The Council of Europe Youth Department invites European youth NGOs, networks and other non-governmental structures in the field of youth work, operating in accordance with the principles of the Council of Europe, to submit applications for activities to be carried out in cooperation with the European Youth Centres in Strasbourg and Budapest (study meetings, first semester 2027).
The study meetings are organised in cooperation with youth organisations and networks and the Council of Europe Youth Department, hosted by one of the European Youth Centres. The aim is to support youth events with international participation, lasting from 4 to 8 days, with the participation of members of youth organisations or youth networks and experts. The topics of the meetings should be linked to the priorities of the youth sector for the period 2024-2027.
CALL FOR: Council of Europe
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
• European/international youth NGOs with partners in at least seven European countries;
• European formal and informal networks of youth organisations and other non-governmental youth structures bringing together partners from at least eight European countries;
• Sub-regional networks of youth organisations and/or national youth councils bringing together at least five neighbouring countries.
For more detailed conditions, see the tender documentation.
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Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026: podpora projektom za spodbujanje medkulturnega dialoga in vključujočih družb
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and BMW Group, in collaboration with Accenture, have announced the call for the Intercultural Innovation Hub 2026 program, aimed at supporting innovative projects that promote intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and understanding between different communities.
Up to ten projects will be selected that address challenges such as: addressing xenophobia and hate speech; preventing violent extremism; promoting gender equality; using sport, arts and culture for social change and inclusion; supporting the inclusion of vulnerable groups; using artificial intelligence and new technologies to promote social inclusion.
Selected projects will be included in a one-year support program, which, in addition to financial support, also includes training, mentoring, expert advice and participation in an international network of organizations working in the field of intercultural dialogue.
CALL FOR: UNAOC and BMW Group
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES:
Up to 10 projects will be selected and may receive up to 20.000,00 USD to expand and develop an existing project. In addition to financial support, the program also includes a one-year training program, mentoring, and access to a global network of organizations.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15.04.2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Non-profit organizations and non-profit social enterprises from all over the world can apply. Organizations must have been registered for at least two years and be implementing a project that promotes intercultural dialogue and an inclusive society. For other conditions, see the call documentation.
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Hevolution Foundation Scientific Conferences Fund: Podpora znanstvenim konferencam o staranju
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The Hevolution Foundation supports the organization of scientific conferences and meetings that contribute to the development of research in the field of aging biology and gerontology and to the understanding of aging processes and the extension of healthy lifespan.
Conferences and meetings that include presentations of scientific research, discussion of new scientific findings, and networking of researchers working in the field of aging can be supported.
The call has several application deadlines per year: January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
ANNOUNCED BY: Hevolution Foundation
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES:
Up to USD 10,000 can be obtained for an individual conference, with the foundation determining the final amount based on the scope of the event, duration, and number of participants.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30. 4. 2026
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
The call is open to non-profit organizations, public or private universities, research laboratories, and government institutions from North America, the United Kingdom, and European Union member states. For other conditions, see the call documentation.
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COSME: Podpora trajnostni konkurenčnosti malih in srednjih podjetij v turizmu
SUBJECT OF THE CALL:
The Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EISMEA) has published a public call for proposals under the Single Market Programme - COSME for co-financing projects aimed at supporting SMEs in tourism in strengthening their business models and increasing their competitiveness, while promoting the green and digital transition of the tourism sector.
The call is intended for projects that contribute to the greater sustainable competitiveness of the European tourism ecosystem, in particular SMEs. Projects that provide support to businesses through consortia of organisations from the tourism sector and strengthen their capacity to adapt to change will be supported.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY: Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (EISMEA)
CALL VALUE: 6.900.000,00 EUR
FUNDING AMOUNTS AND SHARES: Approximately 5 projects worth between 1.200.000,00 EUR and 1.400.000,00 EUR will be supported. Up to 90% of eligible project costs are co-financed.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20. 5. 2026
PROJECT DURATION: From 30 to 48 months.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Public and private legal entities (business support organisations, tourism organisations, research institutions, universities, NGOs, regional or local authorities and other associations or organisations active in the field of tourism or business support) from COSME eligible countries are eligible to apply. A partnership of at least five and a maximum of eight organisations from at least two eligible countries is required. For other conditions and partnership requirements, see the call for proposals.
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