Open Call for Confidence-Building Grant Ideas (FLIP II) – Georgia

Deadline: 17-Feb-2026

The Joint EU–UNDP Initiative for Lasting and Inclusive Peace – Phase II (FLIP II) invites locally led, confidence-building grant proposals that strengthen trust, cooperation, and inclusive peacebuilding in conflict-affected communities. With grants of up to USD 80,000 for up to 18 months, FLIP II supports civil society actors advancing sustainable, gender-responsive, and youth-inclusive peace initiatives across dividing lines.

Joint EU–UNDP FLIP II Confidence-Building Grants Overview

The Joint EU–UNDP Initiative for Lasting and Inclusive Peace – Phase II (FLIP II) is a targeted peacebuilding funding mechanism designed to identify and support high-impact, locally driven confidence-building initiatives. The call seeks context-responsive actions that strengthen trust and cooperation within and between conflict-affected communities through sustained, people-centered peacebuilding efforts.

FLIP II prioritizes initiatives that are locally led, inclusive, and grounded in the lived realities of communities affected by conflict, fragility, and social division.

Objectives of the FLIP II Initiative

The core objective of FLIP II is to advance lasting and inclusive peace by reinforcing confidence-building processes at the community level. The initiative aims to:

• Strengthen trust within and across conflict-affected communities

• Promote people-to-people contact and dialogue

• Support inclusive, gender-responsive, and youth-led peacebuilding

• Prevent tensions and reduce the risk of conflict recurrence

• Encourage sustainable cooperation across social, ethnic, or political divides

All supported actions must demonstrate a clear contribution to positive peace and social cohesion.

Key Thematic Focus Areas

FLIP II supports peacebuilding initiatives across a wide range of thematic areas, provided they contribute directly to confidence-building and inclusive peace. Priority themes include:

• Youth, Peace and Security

• Women, Peace and Security

• Education and social cohesion

• Art, culture, and cultural dialogue

• Health and psychosocial well-being

• Human rights and civic participation

• Environmental cooperation and climate peace

• Digital peacebuilding and responsible technology use

Cross-cutting priorities include gender equality, youth empowerment, inclusion of hard-to-reach groups, and locally driven solutions.

Why Confidence-Building Matters

Confidence-building actions are essential for transforming conflict dynamics and preventing renewed violence. In divided or post-conflict settings, trust deficits often undermine reconciliation, service delivery, and cooperation.

FLIP II matters because it:

• Supports locally trusted actors to lead peace efforts

• Encourages cooperation across conflict lines

• Builds foundations for long-term, sustainable peace

• Aligns local action with global peace and inclusion frameworks

By investing in community-level confidence-building, FLIP II strengthens peace from the ground up.

Who Is Eligible to Apply

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Officially registered non-profit organisations

• Sufficient administrative, financial, and technical capacity

• Ability to implement community-based peacebuilding actions

Both experienced organisations and emerging civil society actors are eligible. While prior donor experience is preferred, new organisations and consortia are encouraged to apply if they demonstrate strong peacebuilding relevance, partnerships, and sustainability.

Funding Amount and Grant Duration

FLIP II provides flexible but targeted grant support:

• Maximum funding per organisation: USD 80,000

• Maximum project duration: 18 months

Co-financing or in-kind contributions are encouraged to enhance local ownership, sustainability, and long-term impact, though they are not mandatory.

What Makes a Strong FLIP II Proposal

Priority is given to grant ideas that clearly demonstrate:

• Alignment with confidence-building principles

• Peace-oriented and sustainable cooperation

• Long-term prospects for collaboration across dividing lines

• Inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups

• Consistency with international frameworks on peace, gender, and youth

Proposals should clearly articulate how activities will build trust and contribute to inclusive peace outcomes.

How to Apply

Applicants are expected to follow a structured approach when preparing their submissions:

1. Identify a locally relevant peacebuilding challenge

2. Design confidence-building activities grounded in community needs

3. Demonstrate inclusivity, gender sensitivity, and youth engagement

4. Define clear outcomes related to trust and cooperation

5. Prepare a realistic budget and implementation timeline

6. Submit the proposal in line with FLIP II call guidelines

Only complete and well-justified proposals are considered.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applicants should avoid:

• Proposing activities without a clear confidence-building component

• Overly broad or abstract peace objectives

• Limited community ownership or participation

• Weak links between activities and trust-building outcomes

• Insufficient organizational capacity for implementation

Strong proposals are focused, locally grounded, and impact-oriented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FLIP II?

FLIP II is the second phase of the Joint EU–UNDP Initiative for Lasting and Inclusive Peace, supporting locally led confidence-building peace initiatives.

Who funds and implements FLIP II?

The initiative is jointly supported by the European Union and UNDP.

What types of organisations can apply?

Registered non-profit civil society organisations with sufficient capacity, including both experienced and emerging actors.

What is the maximum grant amount?

Organisations can request up to USD 80,000 per grant.

How long can projects run?

Projects may have a maximum duration of 18 months.

Is co-financing required?

Co-financing or in-kind contributions are encouraged but not mandatory.

What makes a proposal competitive?

Strong local leadership, inclusive design, clear confidence-building outcomes, and sustainable peace impact.

Conclusion

The FLIP II Confidence-Building Grants provide a strategic opportunity for local civil society organisations to lead inclusive, trust-based peacebuilding in conflict-affected communities. By supporting people-centered, gender-responsive, and youth-inclusive initiatives, FLIP II strengthens the foundations for lasting peace through locally owned and sustainable confidence-building actions.

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