Overview
| Donor: | European Commission (EC) - International Partnerships (IP) |
| Application procedure: | Concept Note |
| Donor base: | Belgium |
| Reference number: | EuropeAid/185020/DD/ACT/MW |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 31.03.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Large - more than $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | 3.000.000€ |
| Total available budget: | 3.200.000€ |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 3.200.000€ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 90% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Children & Youth
- Economic Development
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Africa
Malawi
Description
1) Objective
The global objective of this call for proposals is: To develop diversified and sustainable eco- and community tourism economy by supporting growth-oriented MSMEs and community-linked enterprises ensuring tangible benefits for rural communities, with a particular focus on women and youth.
The specific objective of this call for proposals is: Matching grants scheme is established and providing funding for eco- and community tourism enterprise development and investment opportunities identified and promoted in priority areas and accompanied with capacity building for potential and actual grant applicants.
2) Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be non-profit-making and (3) be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation, public sector operator, international (inter-governmental) organisation and (4) be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Malawi.
4) Budget
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €3,200,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €3,000,000 and maximum €3,200,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (90%) and maximum (90%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.
5) Application
The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 31 March 2026.

