Overview
| Donor: | European Commission (EC) - International Partnerships (IP) |
| Application procedure: | Concept Note |
| Donor base: | Belgium |
| Reference number: | EuropeAid/186065/DD/ACT/IL |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 26.05.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Medium - up to $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | 350.000€ |
| Total available budget: | 3.850.000€ |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 650.000€ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 95% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Governance & Democracy
- Human Rights
- Social Inclusion
Project Locations
Asia
Israel
Description
1) Objective
The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to the upholding of democratic principles, to the promotion and protection of human rights , and to the strengthening of Israel’s Civil Society Organizations (CSO) as independent actors of good governance and development. The specific objectives and priorities of this call for proposals are as follows:
- Lot 1 – Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations: The specific objective for Lot 1 is to strengthen the capacity and ability of local civil society actors to uphold and promote an enabling environment and increase the role of under-represented groups in decision-making and public discourse.
- LOT 2 –Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy: The specific objective for LOT 2 is to contribute to the upholding of democratic principles and the promotion and protection of human rights of the citizens of Israel and those for whom Israel is a duty bearer, in compliance with international standards and obligations.
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: a non-governmental civil society organisation, including non-governmental non-profit organisations, community based organisations, faith-based organisations, universities and research institutions, private sector non-profit agencies 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 Israel.
4) Budget
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €3,850,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €350,000 and maximum €650,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (55%) and maximum (95%) 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 26 May 2026.

