[July 2026]
Explore 20+ funding pathways designed for civil society organizations (CSOs). This curated guide features grants, calls for proposals, partnership opportunities, and capacity-building support that strengthen civil society, promote democratic governance, protect human rights, expand civic participation, foster social inclusion, and support community-led initiatives.
RFAs: Small Grants for Young Civil Society Leaders in Developing Countries
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Joke Waller-Hunter Initiative (JWHI) provides small grants to help young environmental professionals in developing countries strengthen their leadership skills through education, training, internships, conferences, and professional development opportunities…[more]
Call for Proposals: Civil Society Partnerships for Implementation of the Spotlight Initiative
Deadline: 27-July-2026
UN Women is inviting civil society organizations, networks, coalitions, and consortiums across Africa to apply for funding under the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme (SIARP) 2.0…[more]
Call for Proposals: Small Grants Programme 2026
Deadline: 16-August-2026
The 2026 Small Grants Programme of the Department of Cooperation and Cultural Action (SCAC) at the Embassy of France supports civil society organizations implementing innovative projects across the Eastern Caribbean, Barbados, and OECS region…[more]
Open Call: Secured European Critical Communication System for Civil Security
Deadline: 05-November-2026
The European Union Critical Communication System (EUCCS) is a strategic initiative aimed at building a unified and secure communication infrastructure for emergency services, law enforcement agencies, first responders, and public safety organisations across Europe…[more]
Open Call: Demand-Led Innovation for Civil Security Solutions
Deadline: 05-November-2026
The European Commission initiative aims to strengthen civil security innovation in the EU through structured public procurement of R&D services…[more]
Open Call: Strengthening Civil Society in EU Climate and Energy Transition Policies
Deadline: 08-September-2026
The European Commission is inviting non-profit organisations and NGO networks to apply for LIFE Framework Partnership Agreements that support civil society participation in EU environmental, climate, and clean energy policies…[more]
Apply Now: Future of Civil Service and Government Innovation Programme
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to support research on how governments are transforming public administration systems and preparing civil services for future challenges…[more]
Call for Supporting Disruptive Technological Innovations for Civil Security
Deadline: 05-November-2026
The European Commission is inviting applications under Horizon Europe to support disruptive technological innovations for civil security. The programme aims to strengthen preparedness, improve response capabilities, and accelerate the transition of emerging technologies into real-world security operations across Europe…[more]
Request for Applications: Citizenship Education as Part of Lifelong Learning
Deadline: 23-September-2026
The Horizon Europe topic “Citizenship education as part of lifelong learning” (HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-09) funds research and innovation actions that strengthen civic engagement, democratic participation, digital/media literacy, and inclusive citizenship learning across all age groups…[more]
Call No. 7 for Bilateral Cooperation in Civil Society Sector
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia has opened Call No. 7 for Bilateral Cooperation to strengthen partnerships between civil society organisations in Slovakia and organisations from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway…[more]
Apply Now: Project Grants Programme (Sweden and Lithuania)
Deadline: 01-October-2026
The Project Grants programme supports joint development initiatives between Lithuania and Sweden by funding collaborative projects between young people, organisations, and individuals. The programme focuses on culture, youth, education, innovation, entrepreneurship, civil society development, and cross-border cooperation…[more]
EU Call: Civil Society, Human Rights and ESG (South Africa)
Deadline: 23-July-2026
The European Commission is offering grants up to €1.2 million to support civil society organisations in South Africa working on human rights, ESG accountability, and inclusive governance…[more]
Project Grants for Systemic Change and Civil Society (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 15-September-2026
The EEA Civil Society Fund’s Project Grants on Systemic Change support long-term initiatives in the Czech Republic that strengthen democracy, human rights, and civil society resilience…[more]
Grant Competition for CSOs “Civil Society Cooperation Platforms” (Ukraine)
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The ISAR Unity grant supports civil society cooperation platforms in Ukraine that bring together NGOs and stakeholders to address community challenges and deliver practical solutions…[more]
Apply Now: Collaboration for Civil Society Organization Networks’ Engagement in Nepal
Deadline: 14-July-2026
The NGO Federation of Nepal (NFN), in partnership with the Association of International NGOs in Nepal (AIN), is inviting project proposals from civil society organization (CSO) networks and federations under the EU-supported Civic Space Project (CSP)…[more]
Thematic Call for Civil Society and Human Rights Organizations (Ecuador)
Deadline: 01-September-2026
The European Commission’s funding programme aims to empower civil society organizations (CSOs) in Ecuador by supporting initiatives that protect human rights, strengthen democratic governance, improve environmental sustainability, and encourage inclusive social development…[more]
Open Call: Project Grants for Civil Society Organisations (Turkey)
Deadline: 24-July-2026
The Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul has opened the 2027 Project Grant call for civil society organisations in Türkiye…[more]
Call for Proposals: Strengthening Civil Society and Local Governance in Zimbabwe
Deadline: 21-July-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals from eligible non-profit organizations to strengthen civil society participation in governance, accountability, justice, and sustainable local economic development in Zimbabwe…[more]
RFAs: Strengthening Civil Society and Human Rights in Namibia
Deadline: 17-July-2026
The European Commission is inviting grant applications to strengthen civil society, protect human rights, expand civic space, and promote democratic governance in Namibia…[more]
CFAs: Support to Civil Society Organizations in Suriname
Deadline: 16-July-2026
The European Commission is inviting proposals from Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations to strengthen human rights, democracy, good governance, social inclusion, and sustainable development in Suriname…[more]
2026 Civil Society Fund for Civil Society Organisations (Malta)
Deadline: 29-July-2026
The Civil Society Fund 2026 provides financial assistance to eligible Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to strengthen their participation in European and international networks, policy dialogue, training, and cross-border cooperation…[more]
Request for Proposals: Civil Society Organizations in Serbia
Deadline: 10-October-2026
The European Commission CSF–IPA III call for Serbia provides approximately €4.1 million to strengthen civil society organisations in supporting participatory democracy, EU integration, and governance reforms…[more]
CFAs: CSOs and Academia on Inclusive Finance and Development Partnerships (Honduras)
Deadline: 03-August-2026
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify civil society organizations and academic institutions with expertise in sustainable economic development, financial inclusion, and institutional strengthening…[more]
Call for Nominations: Embassy Human Rights Tulip Award 2026 (Hungary)
Deadline: 26-July-2026
The Embassy Human Rights Tulip Award 2026 recognizes individuals and organizations making outstanding contributions to advancing human rights in Hungary…[more]
Call for Proposals: Advancing the Care Economy in Nepal
Deadline: 23-July-2026
UN Women Nepal is inviting civil society organizations (CSOs) and consortiums to implement initiatives that strengthen Nepal’s care economy through policy implementation, gender-responsive care services, and social norm transformation…[more]
Applications open for Project Grants (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 15-September-2026
The EEA Civil Society Fund Project Grants Call supports civil society organisations in the Czech Republic working on democracy, human rights, inclusion, and organisational sustainability…[more]
Call for Projects: Small Project Regional Grants (Czech Republic)
Deadline: 15-September-2026
The Small Project Regional Grants support civil society organisations in the Karlovy Vary and Pilsen regions of the Czech Republic to strengthen democracy, human rights, and community engagement…[more]
RFAs: Strengthening Civic Space and Youth Voter Engagement Initiatives (Mongolia)
Deadline: 29-July-2026
The British Embassy Ulaanbaatar is inviting proposals from eligible non-profit organisations to strengthen civic space, increase civic participation, and promote youth-centred voter education across Mongolia. ..[more]
Call for Proposals: Human Rights and Democracy Programme (Mongolia)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The Human Rights and Democracy Programme Country Allocation Mongolia 2025 is an EU funding initiative that supports civil society, media, and institutions working to promote human rights, democracy, and rule of law in Mongolia…[more]
Call for Proposals: Advancing Peace and Stability in Sinjar (Iraq)
Deadline: 23-July-2026
UN Women is seeking qualified Yazidi local peace structures, civil society organizations, and activist networks to implement community-led peacebuilding initiatives in Sinjar, Ninewa Governorate…[more]
Call for Applications: Rolling Call for Small Grants (Bulgaria)
Deadline: 29-September-2026
The Rolling Call for Small Grants under the EEA Civil Society Fund in Bulgaria supports small civil society projects
that strengthen democracy, human rights, inclusion, and civic participation…[more]
RFAs: Small Grants for Women, Peace and Security (Sri Lanka)
Deadline: 16-July-2026
UN Women Sri Lanka’s Small Grants Programme provides grants of up to USD 7,000 to strengthen the institutional capacity of women-led civil society organizations (CSOs) and CSOs working on gender equality…[more]
Psychosocial and Emergency Support for LGBTQIA+ Activists and CSOs (Ukraine)
Deadline: 31-December-2026
The FIER·ES Programme, implemented by ERIM, provides psychosocial support and emergency assistance to LGBTQIA+ activists, civil society members, journalists, artists, lawyers, researchers, and organizations in Ukraine…[more]
