Council Of Europe Grants For Civil Society Organisations 2026

November 15, 2026

Council of Europe Grants for Civil Society Organisations 2026

Brief Description

The Council of Europe’s Democratic Institutions and Civil Society Division has opened applications for the Council of Europe Grants for Civil Society Organisations 2026. If you run an eligible non-governmental organization, this program offers European NGO Funding designed to strengthen democratic standards and expand civic space across member states. The initiative provides co-funding for projects that inform the public about key democratic frameworks, including the Reykjavik Principles for Democracy, build local capacity for policy advocacy, and raise awareness of engagement mechanisms. Successful projects will receive up to €20,000 to carry out their work between February and October 2027.

Name of Host Institution

Council of Europe (Democratic Institutions and Civil Society Division)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be legally constituted civil society organisations based in a Council of Europe member state.
Organisations must have at least five years’ relevant experience and proven expertise or prior cooperation with the Council of Europe.
Projects must actively involve civil society organisations from at least four Council of Europe member states.
Proposed initiatives must demonstrate a balanced geographical and gender representation across all activities.

Funding Amount

Up to three grants will be awarded, with each successful project receiving a maximum co-funding amount of €20,000.

Duration

Selected projects are scheduled to run from February 2027 to October 2027.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted electronically by 2 December 2026 (23:59 CET).

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The Council of Europe offers up to three grants, with each project receiving a maximum funding amount of €20,000.

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Q: Which organisations are eligible to apply for this Civil Society Organisation grant?

Legally constituted civil society organisations in Council of Europe member states with at least five years of experience and proven expertise or cooperation with the Council of Europe can apply.

Q: What geographical requirement must project proposals meet?