Deadline: 03-Apr-2026
The Transatlantic Foundation, in partnership with the Black Sea Trust (German Marshall Fund), offers travel grants up to €1,500 for civil society actors in the Eastern Partnership region. The grants support participation in regional networking events to enhance collaboration, knowledge exchange, and visibility of civic initiatives.
Grant Overview
This initiative under the ERICS-EaP program aims to strengthen civil society resilience by enabling mobility and cross-border cooperation. Selected participants engage in forums, events, and collaborative initiatives to share best practices and build regional networks.
Who is Eligible
- CSO leaders, staff, volunteers, civic activists, and informal group representatives
- Based in or actively engaged with one of the six Eastern Partnership countries
- Exiled CSOs are also eligible
- Must demonstrate active organizational involvement and ability to contribute to regional dialogue
Grant Details
- Total grants: 50 over 2.5 years
- Maximum amount: €1,500 per grant
- Coverage: Travel expenses for participation in regional networking activities
How to Apply / How it Works
- Submit an application showing active engagement in civil society.
- Describe how participation supports organizational goals and regional cooperation.
- Selected participants receive funding to attend existing regional events and forums.
- Participation should strengthen both organizational capacity and regional collaboration.
Tips / Common Mistakes
- Clearly demonstrate organizational involvement and regional engagement.
- Ensure the travel purpose aligns with regional networking and collaboration goals.
- Do not submit applications lacking concrete plans for contribution or impact.
FAQs
- Who can apply? CSO staff, leaders, volunteers, civic activists, and informal group representatives in the Eastern Partnership region.
- Are exiled CSOs eligible? Yes.
- What does the grant cover? Travel expenses for attending regional networking events.
- How much is the grant? Up to €1,500 per participant.
- How many grants are awarded? 50 over 2.5 years.
- Which events are supported? Existing regional forums, networking activities, and collaborative initiatives.
- What is expected of participants? Active engagement, knowledge exchange, and contribution to organizational and regional goals.
Conclusion
The Transatlantic Foundation travel grants enable civil society actors to build networks, exchange expertise, and strengthen organizational and regional resilience across the Eastern Partnership region.
For more information, visit Transatlantic Foundation.