Overview
| Donor: | European Commission (EC) - International Partnerships (IP) |
| Application procedure: | Concept Note |
| Donor base: | Belgium |
| Reference number: | EuropeAid/185477/DD/ACT/SO |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 28.04.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Medium - up to $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | 305.000€ |
| Total available budget: | 3.206.000€ |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 850.000€ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 95% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Economic Development
- Human Rights
- Social Inclusion
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Africa
Somalia
Description
1) Objective
The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to inclusive, equitable and rights-based development in Somalia by strengthening women’s economic empowerment and enhancing civil society’s role in promoting and protecting human rights.
The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are:
- LOT 1 – Women’s Economic Empowerment and Inclusive Market Participation
- LOT 2 – Strengthening Civil Society to protect Human Rights
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 Civil Society Organization (non-governmental organisation), or a Business Membership Organization 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 Somalia.
4) Budget
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €3,206,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €305,000 and maximum €850,000.
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 28 April 2026.

