Deadline: 05-Jun-2026
The European Commission has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to support economic stabilisation, resilient livelihoods, and community resilience in Afghanistan. The programme focuses on displaced populations, returnees, women, youth, and vulnerable communities affected by migration and forced displacement. The total indicative funding available is EUR 40 million, with grants ranging from EUR 5 million to EUR 12 million.
European Commission Call for Resilient Livelihoods and Community Stabilisation in Afghanistan
The initiative aims to address the root causes of migration and forced displacement by improving livelihood opportunities, strengthening local economies, and supporting sustainable reintegration of returnees and displaced communities.
The programme supports community-based resilience, climate adaptation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic development.
Key Focus Areas
The programme supports:
- Resilient livelihood opportunities
- Economic stabilisation and job creation
- Support for displaced persons and returnees
- Women-led and returnee-led MSMEs
- Climate-resilient agro-value chains
- Entrepreneurship and business innovation
- Sustainable natural resource management
- Community resilience and social cohesion
- Climate adaptation and disaster preparedness
- Inclusion of women, youth, and vulnerable groups
Priority Locations
The programme prioritises interventions in:
- Kabul
- Kunar
- Nangarhar
- Balkh
- Faryab
- Jowzjan
- Kunduz
- Hilmand
- Kandahar
- Nimroz
- Zabul
- Farah
- Herat
Projects in other provinces may also be considered if properly justified.
Funding Information
- Total indicative budget: EUR 40 million
- Grant size: EUR 5 million – EUR 12 million
- EU funding coverage:
- Between 80% and 100% of eligible project costs
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible lead applicants must:
- Be non-profit legal entities
- Be non-governmental civil society organisations
- Be established in an EU Member State or another eligible country
- Be legally registered in Afghanistan
- Maintain a fully operational presence in Afghanistan
Programme Requirements
Funded actions must:
- Avoid funding entities controlled by De Facto Authorities
- Follow principles of:
- Non-discrimination
- Inclusion
- Conflict sensitivity
- Women and minority participation
- Sustainable community-based approaches
Applicants are encouraged to:
- Align with existing EU-funded initiatives
- Coordinate with humanitarian response operations
- Demonstrate sustainable reintegration strategies
Expected Outcomes
The programme aims to:
- Improve economic resilience for displaced populations
- Strengthen sustainable livelihoods and MSMEs
- Support long-term reintegration of returnees
- Increase women’s participation in local economies
- Improve social cohesion and climate resilience
Why This Programme Matters
Afghanistan continues to face displacement, economic instability, climate risks, and limited livelihood opportunities. This initiative supports long-term resilience and economic recovery while promoting inclusive and sustainable community development.
FAQ
- What is the focus of this call?
- Economic stabilisation and resilience building for displaced populations and returnees in Afghanistan
- How much funding is available?
- EUR 40 million in total
- What is the grant range?
- EUR 5 million to EUR 12 million per project
- Who can apply?
- Eligible non-profit civil society organisations legally registered in Afghanistan
- Which groups are prioritised?
- Women, youth, displaced persons, returnees, and vulnerable communities
Conclusion
This European Commission initiative supports resilient livelihoods, economic recovery, and community resilience in Afghanistan through inclusive, climate-sensitive, and community-based interventions focused on displacement-affected populations.
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