CALL FOR PROPOSALS: European Union-Funded Governance in Justice Programme: Access to Justice Grant Facility

The European Union’s Governance in Justice (EU-GOJUST) Programme is the product of the continuing partnership between the Government of the Philippines and the European Union. It is the EU’s flagship initiative supporting justice sector reform in the Philippines and aims to contribute to the country’s socio-economic development through a more effective, inclusive, and accountable justice system.

EU-GOJUST has established the “Access to Justice Grant Facility” administered by UNOPS. The Grant Facility is targeted specifically to improve access to legal aid services (Output 2.1) and to increase awareness of rights and available remedies for rights holders (Output 2.3).

In line with the specific objectives and expected outputs, the targeted impact of the third application window (Window 3) will be to create more networked, innovative, sustainable, and consistent provision of access to justice services and remedies. As with the previous two windows, the proposed projects should target and expand legal remedies for women and those who belong to marginalized groups (see section 1.4 of the Call for Proposal) and address justice service needs within or near current and prospective Justice Zones.

The defining parameters of funding under Window 3 are to:

1.4.1 Support closer integration between established justice-sector civil society organizations and partner law schools, partner communities, and smaller/newer partner CSOs, government agencies, or community organizations; and,

1.4.2 Deliver access to justice services to the target beneficiaries (see section 1.4 of the Call for Proposal). Access to justice services include, but are not limited to:

protecting and claiming rights and legal entitlements

provision of legal advice and awareness

direct legal aid services and representation

improving access to legal remedies.

CSOs and academic institutions are vital in bridging gaps between communities and formal justice systems. The Grant Facility seeks to support these entities in promoting partnerships and ensuring inclusive justice services for vulnerable groups within or near Justice Zones.

Activities may be implemented nationwide within established justice zones.

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Detailed instructions can be found in the Call for Proposal document attached to the funding opportunity.

Update as of 18 June 2026: Please note that the Call for Proposals, deadline for submission, and Proposal Template have been revised.