Deadline: December 2, 2026
Applications are open for the Council of Europe Grants for Civil Society Organisations 2026. The Council of Europe’s democratic institutions and civil society division is giving out grants to strengthen democracy and support civil society to engage with the Council of Europe.
The grants aim to co-fund projects that:
- Inform civil society and the public about Council of Europe standards on democracy and civic space, including the Reykjavik Principles for Democracy;
- Support the capacity of civil society to apply those standards for advocacy, monitoring and dialogue;
- Raise awareness of Council of Europe mechanisms and opportunities for civil society engagement.
Grant
- Up to three grants, each worth a maximum of €20,000, are offered for projects running from February to October 2027.
Eligibility
- Eligible applicants must be legally constituted civil society organisations in Council of Europe member states, with at least five years’ relevant experience and proven expertise or cooperation with the Council of Europe.
- Projects must involve organisations from at least four member states and promote balanced geographical and gender representation.
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically by 2 December 2026 (23:59 CET), using the official application form and budget template.
For more information, visit Council of Europe Grants.
