Project Grants
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About this call
The EEA Civil Society Fund and this Call focus on supporting democracy, the protection of human rights and the development of civil society organisations with the aim of strengthening their resilience and long-term sustainability. The purpose of the Call responds to: growing polarization, declining trust in institutions and politicians, shrinking civic space, and increasing social exclusion; systemic barriers preventing effective participation in democratic processes; insufficient representation of disadvantaged groups (including Roma communities, women, young people, migrants, and LGBTIQ+ people); inadequate cooperation between public authorities and civil society organizations; low levels of civic participation, particularly in structurally disadvantaged regions; pressure on independent journalism and other actors defending democratic principles; spread of disinformation, hate speech, and myths, particularly in connection with the invasion of Ukraine; low levels of media and digital literacy, which may contribute to deeper social and digital exclusion the structural vulnerability of the civil society sector itself. This Call will therefore support initiatives that strengthen civic engagement, protection of human rights, information integrity, gender equality, a just green transition, and participation in democratic processes. The call aims to foster stronger, more sustainable, and better-connected civil society organizations. Under this Call, applicants may apply only for one of the grant types listed below. Each grant type differs in its focus, grant amount, and project duration. Further information can be found in Call No. 1 for Project Grants. General project grant Supports projects aimed at strengthening democratic values and protecting human rights. Grants range from EUR 25 001 to EUR 100 000 and have a duration of 18, 24, or 36 months. Project grant on organizational development Supports the internal development and stability of civil society organizations, enabling them to become more professional, digitally capable, financially sustainable, and better supported by their communities. Grants range from EUR 25 001 to EUR 80 000 and have a duration of 18 or 24 months. Project grant on empowerment of Roma Supports the inclusion, empowerment, and participation of the Roma minority, with a particular focus on women and girls. Grants range from EUR 25 001 to EUR 100 000 and have a duration of 18, 24, or 36 months. Project grant on addressing challenges arising from the invasion of Ukraine Supports the integration and participation of people arriving from Ukraine in community life, combats disinformation related to the invasion, and promotes equal access to human rights, decent housing, and education. Grants range from EUR 25 001 to EUR 100 000 and have a duration of 18, 24, or 36 months.
Who can apply
The Applicant is the entity responsible for the overall initiation, preparation and implementation of the project (the Project Promoter). Eligible Applicants are CSOs that are established in the Czech Republic, which meet the condition of two years from the date of registration of the organisation by the deadline for the call, and fall within the following definition: A non-profit organisation with a non-commercial purpose, independent of local, regional and central government, public entities, political parties and commercial organisations. Eligible Applicants for grants are CSOs that are registered as: Association (Spolek) Institute (Zapsaný ústav) Public Benefit Corporation (Obecně prospěšná společnost) Foundation and endowment fund (Nadace a nadační fond) Interest association of legal entities (Zájmová sdružení právnických osob) Legal entity established by a registered church or religious society (charities) under the Act No. 3/2002 Coll. on Freedom of Religion and the Status of Churches and Religious Societies (Účelové zařízení registrované církve a náboženské společnosti). These entities are eligible provided that they comply with the above values and principles and if the activities funded do not directly or indirectly promote religious doctrine, mission, or proselytism related to a specific faith (beyond basic religious or cultural awareness raising) Religious institutions and political parties, social partners, informal groups or profit-distributing entities are not eligible Applicants. For more information on Applicant eligibility, please refer to the Guide in Chapter 4. Eligibility of Applicant and Project Partners.