Grants for CSOs Promoting Democracy, Rule of Law and Human Rights (Greece)

Deadline: 15-Dec-2026

The EEA Civil Society Fund in Greece is inviting applications from well-established civil society organisations (CSOs) working to strengthen democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. The organisational grants provide €100,000 to €200,000 in lump-sum funding for projects lasting 24 to 36 months, allowing eligible organisations to support core activities and long-term organisational development. The programme aims to build a vibrant, resilient, independent, and sustainable civil society in Greece while encouraging cooperation and knowledge exchange between Greek CSOs and organisations from the EEA Donor States. Funding can help eligible organisations implement their multiannual strategic or work plans and strengthen their ability to pursue longer-term goals. The EEA Civil Society Fund in Greece supports civil society organisations that contribute to democratic and rights-based societies. The initiative focuses on strengthening the capacity, resilience, and sustainability of Greek civil society organisations while supporting their work in key areas of public interest.

The programme promotes:

The grants are designed to provide flexible organisational funding rather than restricting support to a single short-term activity.

Funding can help eligible CSOs:

Applicants should demonstrate a clear connection between their proposed activities, strategic plans, and at least one of the programme’s priority areas. Successful organisations can receive between €100,000 and €200,000.

This is approximately equivalent to:

The funding is provided as lump-sum financing, giving organisations flexibility to allocate resources according to their strategic priorities and organisational development needs. The grant duration is between 24 and 36 months. Applicants must demonstrate that their activities and strategic plans are substantively aligned with at least one of the following priority areas. Organisations may focus on activities that contribute to strengthening democratic societies and civic participation. The programme supports organisational activities connected with strengthening respect for the rule of law and related democratic institutions and practices. Organisations may also align their activities and strategic plans with the protection and advancement of human rights. An applicant does not need to cover all three areas but must demonstrate substantive alignment with at least one priority area. The call is intended for well-established civil society organisations operating in Greece.

Eligible applicants must generally:

Activities of certain types are not eligible under the call.

The following activities are excluded:

Faith-based organisations may apply where their proposed activities do not promote religious doctrine. Eligible organisations should ensure that their application clearly connects their organisational strategy with the objectives of the EEA Civil Society Fund.

A strong application should demonstrate:

Applicants should carefully consider the programme requirements before applying. Long-term organisational funding can help established CSOs focus not only on individual activities but also on strengthening the systems, capacity, and resilience needed for sustained work. By supporting core activities and strategic organisational development, the EEA Civil Society Fund aims to help Greek civil society organisations pursue longer-term objectives related to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. The programme also encourages cooperation and knowledge exchange between Greek civil society actors and organisations from the EEA Donor States. The EEA Civil Society Fund in Greece provides organisational grants to well-established civil society organisations working to promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. Eligible organisations can receive grants ranging from €100,000 to €200,000. Yes. The grants are provided as lump-sum financing, giving recipients flexibility to allocate resources according to their strategic priorities and development needs. The three priority areas are Democracy, Rule of Law, and Human Rights. Yes. Applicants must demonstrate substantive alignment with at least one of the three priority areas. Eligible applicants are non-profit civil society organisations and public benefit foundations that are legally registered in Greece and meet the required registration, track record, and financial turnover conditions. The organisation must have been legally registered in Greece for at least three years. Applicants must have an average annual turnover of at least €200,000 over the last two completed financial years. Yes. Faith-based organisations may apply provided their activities do not promote religious doctrine. No. Activities of a political nature are not eligible under this call. No. Commercial activities are not eligible for support. The EEA Civil Society Fund in Greece offers €100,000–€200,000 organisational grants to established Greek civil society organisations working in democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. With a grant period of 24–36 months and lump-sum financing, the programme is designed to support both core activities and strategic organisational development, helping eligible CSOs strengthen their resilience, capacity, and long-term sustainability. For more information, visit EEA Civil Society Fund in Greece.