John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation Grant Program (Greece)

Deadline: 31-Mar-2026

The John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation has opened its 2026 application period for unsolicited grant requests from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) for non-profit projects in Greece. Selected projects will begin implementation and receive funding in 2027, with applications accepted only through the Foundation’s online form until 31 March 2026 at 18:00 (Greece Time).

This funding opportunity supports projects under three priority pillars—Education & Skills, Innovation & Sustainable Development, and Social Action & Solidarity—with priority given to non-profit projects with total budgets up to €20,000.

The John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation is inviting Civil Society Organisations in Greece to submit unsolicited grant applications for non-profit initiatives that will be funded and launched in 2027.

The program is designed to support organisations working in areas aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities and offers funding exclusively for projects implemented in Greece. This call is intended for organisations, not individuals, and applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s official electronic application system.

Key Grant Details at a Glance

Program Snapshot

Funder: John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation
Call Type: Unsolicited grant requests
Application Year: 2026
Project Start / Funding Year: 2027
Eligible Country: Greece
Eligible Applicants: Civil Society Organisations and certain public entities
Project Type: Non-profit initiatives
Priority Budget Range: Projects with a total budget up to €20,000
Submission Method: Electronic application form only
Deadline: 31 March 2026, 18:00 (GR Time)

What the Foundation Funds

The Foundation supports non-profit projects in Greece that align with its three strategic pillars.

Strategic Funding Pillars

1) Education & Skills

Projects under this pillar may focus on:

Learning opportunities
Skills development
Capacity building
Educational inclusion
Programmes that strengthen knowledge and competencies

2) Innovation & Sustainable Development

This pillar supports initiatives related to:

Innovation for social or public benefit
Sustainable development approaches
Long-term resilience and impact
Environmentally or socially responsible solutions

3) Social Action & Solidarity

This area supports projects that strengthen:

Social inclusion
Community support
Solidarity-based responses
Assistance for vulnerable groups
Public benefit and welfare-oriented initiatives

Applicants should clearly position their project under one or more of these pillars.

Who Can Apply?

Funding is available only for organisations implementing non-profit projects in Greece.

Eligible Applicants

The Foundation states that eligible applicants include:

Non-profit private-law legal entities
Clubs and associations
Non-profit organisations (AMKE)
Social Cooperative Enterprises (Koin.S.Ep.)
Public benefit foundations
Other similar non-profit legal entities

Public Entities Also Eligible

In addition to civil society organisations, public entities active in the Foundation’s fields of action are also eligible.

Minimum Operating Requirement

Eligible organisations must have:

Been operating for at least one year
Completed establishment and acquisition of legal personality in Greece
Met this requirement at the time of application submission

Not Eligible

Individuals are not eligible
Applications from organisations not meeting the legal and operational requirements in Greece may not qualify

Geographic Eligibility

The Foundation funds projects exclusively in Greece.

This means:

The organisation must be eligible under Greek legal requirements, and
The project itself must be implemented in Greece

If a project has international elements, the core funded activities should still clearly relate to non-profit implementation in Greece.

Funding Priorities and Budget Guidance

While the Foundation supports a range of project sizes, it clearly notes a strong budget preference.

Budget Priority

Priority will be given to:

Non-profit projects with a total budget of up to €20,000

This does not automatically mean larger budgets are impossible, but applicants with smaller, focused, and realistic projects may be more competitive.

What This Means for Applicants

A strong proposal should likely be:

Clearly scoped
Cost-efficient
Practical and achievable
Focused on measurable outcomes
Designed with sound financial planning

Eligible Project Costs

The Foundation sets clear expectations for what project expenses must look like.

General Rules for Eligible Expenses

Project costs must:

Be incurred within the contractual period
Relate directly to the project scope and implementation
Be verifiable
Comply with:
- Accounting legislation
- Tax legislation
- Social security legislation
Reflect:
- Economy
- Efficiency
- Sound financial management

This means applicants should avoid vague, inflated, or weakly justified budget lines.

Mandatory Eligible Expense: Dissemination and Visibility

One especially important rule in this call is that the Foundation identifies a mandatory eligible expense.

Required Cost Category

Applicants must include costs for:

Photography
Videography
Other dissemination activities

These costs are required in order to:

Present the project’s results
Demonstrate the project’s impact
Support communication and visibility of funded work

Why This Matters

This is a critical detail that applicants should not miss.

If your budget does not include an appropriate line for documentation and dissemination, your application may be weaker or potentially non-compliant with the Foundation’s expectations.

Optional Eligible Expense: Independent Audit

The Foundation also mentions an optional cost category.

Optional Cost Category

Applicants may include the cost of:

Auditing the organisation’s financial statements
Auditing related reports or balance sheets
Review by an independent Certified Auditor

This is optional, not mandatory, but it may be useful for organisations that want to strengthen accountability and financial transparency.

How to Apply

Applications will only be accepted through the Foundation’s electronic form on its official website.

Important Submission Rule

Only online applications submitted through the official electronic form will be accepted
Applications submitted in any other way will not be considered

This means:

No email submissions
No paper submissions
No alternative formats unless specifically supported within the Foundation’s system

Application Window

Opening: The submission period has already started
Deadline: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 18:00 (GR Time)

Step-by-Step Application Process

Confirm organisational eligibility
Make sure your organisation is a qualifying non-profit legal entity or eligible public entity operating in Greece.
Check your operating history
Ensure the organisation has been legally established and operating for at least one year in Greece.
Choose the correct strategic pillar
Align your project with:
- Education & Skills
- Innovation & Sustainable Development
- Social Action & Solidarity
Design a non-profit project for Greece
Make sure the project is clearly non-profit and will be implemented in Greece.
Prepare a realistic budget
If possible, keep the total project budget at or below €20,000 to align with the Foundation’s stated priority.
Include mandatory dissemination costs
Add a budget line for:
- Photography
- Videography
- Project dissemination / visibility activities
Add optional audit costs if relevant
Consider whether an independent audit cost should be included.
Submit through the electronic form only
Complete and submit the application via the Foundation’s official online system before the deadline.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these common application errors:

Submitting the application outside the online form
Missing the 31 March 2026, 18:00 (GR Time) deadline
Applying as an individual
Submitting a project not clearly implemented in Greece
Not proving the organisation has been operating for at least one year
Proposing a project that does not fit one of the three strategic pillars
Ignoring the Foundation’s preference for projects up to €20,000
Forgetting the mandatory dissemination cost (photography, videography, etc.)
Including costs that are not clearly verifiable or directly linked to the project

Tips for a Stronger Application

What Can Improve Competitiveness

To strengthen your application:

Keep the project focused and practical
Align clearly with one strategic pillar
Show clear public benefit
Use a realistic and efficient budget
Prioritise measurable outcomes
Include strong justification for each expense
Make sure dissemination is built into the project from the start
Demonstrate organisational capacity and legal readiness

Best Strategic Positioning

The strongest applications will likely be those that present:

A clear need
A realistic intervention
A strong Greece-based implementation plan
A cost-conscious budget
A visible plan for documenting and sharing impact

Why This Grant Matters

This grant matters because it supports small to mid-sized non-profit initiatives that can deliver tangible social value in Greece.

It is particularly valuable for organisations that need:

Flexible project support
Funding for focused community-based initiatives
Resources to test or expand practical interventions
Backing for work in education, sustainability, or social solidarity
Support that values both implementation quality and public impact visibility

For many CSOs, especially smaller organisations, a grant with a preferred budget of up to €20,000 can be highly useful for launching targeted, high-impact work.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) Who can apply for the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation grants?

Eligible applicants include:

Civil Society Organisations
Non-profit private-law legal entities
Clubs and associations
AMKEs
Koin.S.Ep.
Public benefit foundations
Similar non-profit entities
Certain public entities active in relevant fields

2) Are individuals eligible?

No. The Foundation clearly states that it does not fund individuals.

3) What types of projects are supported?

The Foundation supports non-profit projects in Greece under three pillars:

Education & Skills
Innovation & Sustainable Development
Social Action & Solidarity

4) What is the application deadline?

The deadline is:

Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 18:00 (GR Time)

5) How must applications be submitted?

Applications must be submitted only through the Foundation’s electronic application form on its website. Any other submission method will not be accepted.

6) Is there a preferred budget size?

Yes. Priority is given to non-profit projects with a total budget of up to €20,000.

7) Is any budget item mandatory?

Yes. A mandatory eligible expense is the cost of:

Photography
Videography
Other dissemination activities

These are required to document and present project results and impact.

Conclusion

The John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation 2026 grant call is a strong opportunity for Civil Society Organisations in Greece seeking support for non-profit projects that will begin in 2027. With funding focused on Education & Skills, Innovation & Sustainable Development, and Social Action & Solidarity, the call is especially suitable for organisations with practical, well-scoped, and impact-driven initiatives.

For more information, visit John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation.