Finland MFA: Programme-Based Support for Finnish CSOs (2026-2029)

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Enriched government · Found: 2026-03-14 15:32

Exclusively for Finnish CSOs. Danish NGO not eligible. Included for context. EUR 80M/year. Next cycle around 2029-2030.

Source: https://um.fi/current-affairs/-/asset_publisher/gc654PySnjTX/content/valtionavustushaku-suomalaisten-kansalaisjarjestojen-kehitysyhteistyoohjelmiin-vuosille-2026-2029/35732

Funding Details

Funder: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (MFA)
Funding Goal: Development cooperation programmes and humanitarian assistance by Finnish CSOs in line with Finland foreign and development policy
Funding Amount: Up to EUR 320 million total (EUR 80 million/year) for 2026-2029 (up to 80.000.000 €)
Deadline: Applications closed 28 February 2025. Next programme cycle around 2029-2030 (periodic)
How to Apply: Applyforgrants.fi service; questions to keo-30@gov.fi
Target Region: Developing countries (determined by applicant CSO programme)
Contact: Unit for Civil Society, keo-30@gov.fi
Last Checked: 2026-03-14 15:41

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be Finnish CSO (registered in Finland)
Minimum capacity requirements (results-based management, evaluation, risk management)
Previous government grant experience required

Project Scope

Must align with Finland foreign/security policy and development cooperation strategy

Constraints

Finnish organisations only
Multi-year programme proposal (4-year cycle)
Deadline for 2026-2029 cycle already closed (February 2025)

Summary

Exclusively for Finnish CSOs — Danish organisation not eligible. EUR 80M/year envelope. Included for context and partnership potential. Finnish CSOs funded under this mechanism may seek implementing partners in Africa and Asia. Networking with Finnish development CSOs could open sub-grant or consortium opportunities over 2026-2029 cycle. Next open call likely 2029.

Historical Context

Runs on 4-year programme cycle. 2023-2026 cycle preceded current. Applications open for roughly 6 weeks in Jan-Feb. Well-established and recurring.

Why it was added

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