Deadline: 16-Mar-2026
RomanoNet invites applications from Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to strengthen Roma communities and promote fundamental rights and European Union values. The call supports capacity-building, advocacy, monitoring, and community engagement initiatives, with grants up to €25,000 per project over a 13-month implementation period.
Program Goals and Objectives
The initiative aims to:
- Strengthen Roma and pro-Roma civil society capacities.
- Promote awareness and monitoring of EU values: human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights.
- Support Roma access to fundamental rights and promote social inclusion.
- Advocate a human-rights-based perspective on Roma issues and combat antigypsyism.
- Monitor the implementation of national Roma integration strategies at local, regional, or national levels.
- Foster cooperation between Roma communities, non-Roma civil society, and public institutions.
Funding and Duration
- Total budget: €250,000
- Maximum grant per project: €25,000
- Implementation period: 1 September 2026 – 30 September 2027 (13 months)
- Application limit: One project per organization; consortiums are not eligible.
- Financial contribution or volunteer work from applicants is not required and provides no advantage.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legally registered non-profit organizations operating in the Czech Republic or Slovakia.
- Organizations must operate independently from governments, political parties, and profit-driven entities.
- Must have a clearly defined mission and internal structure, be transparent and accountable, and have no outstanding debts.
- Priority is given to Roma organizations (majority Roma leadership/staff).
- Smaller non-profits with average annual income under €50,000 over the last three years receive additional evaluation points.
- Organizations funded under ROVA 2025 are not eligible.
Fundable Activities
- Capacity-building: coaching, mentoring, staff training.
- Public awareness campaigns on rights, inclusion, and EU values.
- Advocacy and monitoring: legal counseling, policy analysis, government oversight.
- Community engagement: promoting active citizenship and volunteerism among Roma and wider society members.
Implementing Partners
- Part of the ROVA project, coordinated by the ERGO network with support from the European Union and the EVZ Foundation.
Conclusion
This RomanoNet call offers Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations a strategic opportunity to empower communities, strengthen organizational capacity, and advance fundamental rights and social inclusion. By funding practical initiatives in advocacy, awareness, and community engagement, the program aims to combat discrimination, improve civic participation, and foster sustainable social impact across Czech and Slovak Roma communities.
For more information, visit RomanoNet.
