Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The National Bank of Slovakia Foundation is offering grants of €1,000–€5,000 for small projects that improve financial literacy across Slovakia. Eligible initiatives include workshops, seminars, competitions, publications, and internships targeting vulnerable groups, students, seniors, and marginalized communities.
About the Grant
The Foundation supports projects that increase financial literacy and education quality, promote resilience against disinformation and financial fraud, and foster public-private sector cooperation. Funded initiatives should be short-term, cost-effective, and free from commercial influence or reputational risks.
Key Focus Areas
Eligible projects may include:
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Financial Education: Seminars, workshops, competitions, and olympiads.
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Awareness Campaigns: Promoting reliable financial information and fraud prevention.
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Collaboration: Public-private partnerships to unify and expand financial literacy initiatives.
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Content Creation: Conferences, publications, educational materials, and internships.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include:
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Civic associations, foundations, and non-profit organizations.
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Registered social enterprises, church organizations, schools, and universities.
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Social service providers and similar legal entities, including foreign organizations meeting Slovak legal, financial, and reputational requirements.
Target Groups
Projects should focus on populations with limited financial knowledge or high vulnerability, including:
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Seniors and pensioners
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Primary and secondary school pupils
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University students and young adults from child or family centers, re-education centers
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Marginalized groups, minorities, migrants, and refugees
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Health-disadvantaged individuals, long-term unemployed, and others with limited financial experience
Grant Details
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Total Funding: €30,000
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Individual Grants: €1,000–€5,000
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Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
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Funding Conditions: Grant awarded only upon signing a Grant Agreement; amounts may be adjusted based on project content or the number of selected projects.
How to Apply
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Prepare Proposal: Clearly outline project objectives, activities, target groups, expected outcomes, and measurable results.
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Ensure Eligibility: Confirm your organization meets legal, financial, and reputational requirements.
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Submit Application: Provide detailed budget, project timeline, and relevant documentation.
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Evaluation: Applications are assessed on adherence to objectives, benefits to target groups, cost-effectiveness, and measurable impact.
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Grant Agreement: Funding is finalized only after signing the official Grant Agreement with the Foundation.
Why This Grant Matters
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Strengthens financial literacy among vulnerable and underserved populations.
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Encourages community-driven initiatives to improve financial knowledge.
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Promotes safe and informed financial practices, reducing exposure to fraud and disinformation.
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Supports collaboration between public and private sectors to expand financial education reach.
Tips for Applicants
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Focus on clear, measurable outcomes for target groups.
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Ensure projects are short-term and feasible within the six-month period.
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Avoid any ties to commercial financial products.
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Include budget justification and cost-effective planning.
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Demonstrate how the project will reach vulnerable or underserved communities.
FAQs
1. What is the maximum grant amount?
Individual grants range from €1,000 to €5,000.
2. Who is eligible to apply?
Civic associations, foundations, non-profits, social enterprises, schools, universities, church organizations, and similar legal entities meeting eligibility criteria.
3. What types of projects are funded?
Seminars, workshops, competitions, conferences, publications, internships, and other initiatives that improve financial literacy and education quality.
4. Who are the target beneficiaries?
Seniors, students, marginalized groups, minorities, migrants, refugees, health-disadvantaged individuals, long-term unemployed, and others with limited financial knowledge.
5. When must projects be implemented?
Between July 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026.
6. How are applications evaluated?
Based on alignment with call objectives, benefits to target groups, cost-effectiveness, and measurable project outcomes.
7. Is funding guaranteed upon submission?
No, grants are awarded only after the Grant Agreement is signed.
Conclusion
The National Bank of Slovakia Foundation grant provides an opportunity for organizations to advance financial literacy among vulnerable and underserved populations. By funding short-term, impactful projects, the initiative helps strengthen knowledge, prevent fraud, and build financial resilience across Slovakia.
For more information, visit National Bank of Slovakia Foundation.