EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia – Open Call No. 2 for Project Grants
Enriched government · Found: 2026-04-20 20:59
Open call for project grants under the EEA Civil Society Fund in Slovakia. Deadline: 31 May 2026.
Source: https://eeagrants.org/en/eea-civil-society-fund-slovakia/calls/open-call-no-2-project-grants
Funding Details
- Funder
- EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia
- Funding Goal
- Support civil society organisations in Slovakia working on: rule of law and democratic values, civil society resilience, combating disinformation and strengthening independent media, social inclusion of migrants/refugees, Roma empowerment, gender equality and LGBTIQ+ rights, and climate action and environmental protection.
- Funding Amount
- Grants of €50,000 to €80,000 per project; total call budget €3,380,000 (50.000 € – 80.000 €)
- Deadline
- 2026-05-31 (Fixed)
- How to Apply
- Applications submitted via online form at csf.egrant.sk. Full call text and guidelines available on the EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia website. Questions deadline: 21 May 2026.
- Target Region
- Slovakia
- Last Checked
- 2026-04-21 00:55
Application Checklist
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Summary
The EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia Open Call No. 2 for Project Grants is a competitive grant scheme funded through the EEA and Norway Grants mechanism for the 2021-2028 period. The total budget available under this call is EUR 3,380,000, with individual project grants ranging from EUR 50,000 to EUR 80,000. Project durations are 12 to 24 months. The call addresses six thematic priority areas: (1) strengthening democratic institutions, civil society advocacy, watchdog activities, and public policy engagement; (2) social inclusion, refugee integration, and social cohesion in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine; (3) supporting independent journalism, fact-checking, and media literacy; (4) combating structural discrimination faced by Roma communities, women, LGBTIQ+ persons, and people with disabilities; (5) addressing gender inequality, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health rights, and LGBTIQ+ rights; and (6) supporting climate action, environmental protection, and a just green transition. Eligible activities include advocacy, watchdog functions, expert legal analysis, strategic communication, community organising, public education, access to services, and civic participation in environmental decision-making. Projects should demonstrate data-driven approaches and transparency of public administration. Geographically, projects must be implemented in Slovakia. Applicants must be registered in Slovakia as civic associations, foundations, non-profit organisations, non-investment funds, or similar legal entities under Slovak law. Religious institutions and political parties are excluded. Partnerships with organisations from donor states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) are actively encouraged. Target beneficiaries include marginalised communities, Roma people, refugees, LGBTIQ+ individuals, women, people with disabilities, journalists, and the broader Slovak population. Applications are submitted via the egrant.sk digital portal; the questions deadline is 21 May 2026 and submission closes 31 May 2026.
Historical Context
This is Call No. 2 (Project Grants) under the EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia 2021-2028 programme. Call No. 1 for Small Grants was a previous round. Published 26 March 2026.
Why it was added
discovered from funder #322: EEA / Norway Grants
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