Call for Nominations: 16th EESC Civil Society Prize

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) offers the 16th EESC Civil Society Prize to reward effective, innovative, and creative civil society initiatives that combat poverty in the European Union. The prize is open to eligible non-profit initiatives carried out by natural persons, civil society organisations, and private companies registered in the EU. Applications must be submitted by 6 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CET). The 16th EESC Civil Society Prize rewards initiatives that have made a significant contribution to promoting European identity, European values, and European integration. It specifically targets effective, innovative, and creative initiatives that combat poverty. The prize is designed to recognize and encourage civil society efforts taking place across the European Union. The prize is open to non-for-profit initiatives carried out by:

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Where the initiative must take place:

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This prize focuses on initiatives that:

This prize is relevant for EU-registered civil society actors and individuals who are implementing practical initiatives addressing poverty. It also explicitly recognizes work that contributes to broader European goals, including European identity, European values, and European integration.

Official page: 16th EESC Civil Society Prize – EESC

Note on submission method and documents: Not specified in the source text provided (beyond the existence of an application form and contest rules). Applicants should follow the official rules and form instructions linked from the page.

1) What is the 16th EESC Civil Society Prize?

It is a prize offered by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) rewarding excellence in civil society initiatives focused on combating poverty in the EU.

2) What is the total prize amount?

The contest has a total value of EUR 30,000, which can be shared among up to three winners.

3) Who can apply?

Non-profit initiatives may be submitted by natural persons, civil society organisations, and private companies that are officially registered within the European Union.

4) Where must the initiative be carried out?

The initiative must be carried out on the territory of the EU.

5) What is the application deadline?

The deadline is 6 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CET).

6) How do I apply?

Use the application form and follow the contest rules available via the links in the page menu, then submit your application by the stated deadline. The source text provided does not specify the submission method beyond these links.

7) Who can I contact for questions?

You can email [contact details removed]. Review the contest rules and application form linked from the official EESC event page, confirm that your initiative meets the stated focus on combating poverty in the EU, and ensure your submission is completed by 6 November 2026 (10:00 a.m. CET).