Deadline: 5-Aug-25
ERGO Network invites national coalitions of Roma and pro-Roma civil society organisations from across the European Union to submit proposals for funding under the ROVA – Roma CSOs promoting EU values project funded by the European Union.
Aims
- This call aims to support the formation and strengthening of national Roma civil society coalitions to advocate effectively for the rights and inclusion of Roma communities. Selected coalitions will engage in joint advocacy, monitoring, and awareness-raising activities, with a view to influencing national policies and ensuring the implementation of national Roma strategic frameworks.
- While also new and other already established coalitions are encouraged to apply, this call aims to specifically build on the results achieved by the Roma Civil Monitoring project (2021-2025), through which National Roma Coalitions monitored the implementation of national Roma strategic frameworks and advocated for a better implementation of the framework on national level.
Objectives
- To support cooperation, coalition building and exchange between (pro-) Roma CSOs in EU Member States for strengthened advocacy on Roma issues.
- To hold national governments accountable for the implementation of national Roma strategic frameworks.
- To promote fundamental rights and EU values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law and respect for human rights, including those of minorities through greater political participation of Roma CSOs.
Funding Information
- The total available grant for projects funded under this call is EUR 225,000 with a maximum grant of EUR 15,000 per project.
Duration
- Projects supported under this call must start between 1 November 2025 and 1 January 2026 and last a maximum of 20 months.
Eligible Activities
- Projects must take place in EU Member States and can include:
- Advocacy initiatives (e.g. meetings with policymakers, campaigns, position papers) Monitoring and watchdog actions
- Capacity-building (training, coaching, workshops)
- Awareness-raising campaigns
- Research and community-based consultation
Eligibility Criteria
- One organisation will apply as coordinator on behalf of a coalition of CSOs. The coordinator will be the sole beneficiary of the grant and will be responsible for the administration of the grant on behalf of the coalition.
- Applicants are required to submit a Memorandum of Understanding (or similar document confirming a coalition) between at least 4 (pro-)Roma civil society organisations from the same country, confirming their cooperation and appointing one organisation as coordinator for this project proposal. Coalition members (other than coordinator) do not have to be registered legal entities but still need to respect EU values and fundamental rights.
- Civil society organisations can apply as coordinator of a coalition if they are:
- established in a Member State of the European Union
- Neither be an affiliated entity, nor an associated partner or contractor of ERGO Network, Autonomia Foundation, FAGIC, Integro Association, RomanoNet or Nevo Parudimos (this does not include member organisations of above networks and associations. These are eligible).
- Not established for private gain.
- They may engage in paid economic activities and employ staff, but any income must not be distributed among members, founders, or managers. Economic activities must remain secondary and support the organisation’s mission.
- Their main purpose is not to represent the economic or professional interests of their members.
- They were established voluntarily by private individuals or groups, and their activities include elements of voluntary work.
For more information, visit ROVA Project.
