Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Project Support Fund (PSF) by the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) provides grants up to €65,000 to projects that enhance security, resilience, and cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region. Funding focuses on civil security, regional identity, and sustainable development, encouraging cross-border collaboration, capacity-building, and engagement with vulnerable groups and youth. Projects that involve Ukraine are particularly welcomed.
About the PSF
The Project Support Fund (PSF) aims to strengthen regional security, resilience, and cooperation across the Baltic Sea Region. The fund supports projects that foster collaboration between governments, civil society, researchers, and practitioners to address common regional challenges, including natural and man-made disasters.
Funding Objectives
The PSF targets projects that:
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Strengthen societal resilience and civil protection systems
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Promote regional identity through culture, education, and youth engagement
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Support sustainable development for inclusive social and economic growth
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Encourage cross-border cooperation and exchange of best practices
Thematic Focus Areas
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Civil Security – Improving preparedness, response, and recovery for natural and man-made disasters
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Regional Identity Building – Fostering cultural, educational, and social initiatives that strengthen shared identity and awareness
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Sustainability – Promoting projects that advance inclusive growth, environmental stewardship, and social resilience
Funding Details
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Grant Amount: Up to €65,000 per project
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Eligible Activities:
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Training and capacity-building for national and local actors
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Initiatives supporting vulnerable groups (children, elderly, people with disabilities, migrants)
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Projects engaging youth to build future regional leadership
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Cross-border projects fostering regional cooperation and mutual learning
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Encouraged Partnerships: National, regional, and local governments; civil society organisations; researchers; practitioners; policy makers
Special Considerations
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Projects that engage Ukraine are strongly encouraged
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Emphasis on sharing best practices and building awareness of common regional challenges
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
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Government entities at national, regional, and local levels
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Civil society organisations and NGOs
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Research institutions and universities
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Practitioners and professional networks working on regional issues
Applicants must design projects that align with PSF priorities and clearly demonstrate regional impact and collaboration.
How to Apply
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Identify a project aligned with PSF focus areas and thematic priorities
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Form partnerships with relevant stakeholders across the Baltic Sea Region
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Develop a project proposal including objectives, target groups, expected outcomes, and budget
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Submit the proposal following the CBSS application guidelines
FAQ
1. What is the maximum grant amount? Up to €65,000 per project.
2. Who can apply? Governments, civil society organisations, research institutions, and practitioners within the Baltic Sea Region.
3. What are the thematic areas? Civil security, regional identity building, and sustainability.
4. Are projects involving youth supported? Yes, especially those fostering youth leadership and engagement.
5. Is Ukraine included in the scope? Projects engaging Ukraine are particularly encouraged.
6. Can multiple partners collaborate? Yes, cross-border and multi-stakeholder cooperation is strongly encouraged.
7. What type of activities are eligible? Capacity-building, training, awareness campaigns, cultural and educational initiatives, and sustainability projects.
Conclusion
The Project Support Fund (PSF) strengthens resilience, cooperation, and sustainable development across the Baltic Sea Region. By funding projects that engage governments, civil society, youth, and vulnerable groups, the program fosters cross-border collaboration, regional identity, and inclusive growth, helping communities prepare for shared challenges and build long-term capacity.
For more information, visit CBSS.