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Overview
| Donor: | Civil Society Innovation Fund (CSIF) |
| Application procedure: | Concept Note |
| Donor base: | Ethiopia |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 15.01.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Medium - up to $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | 400.000€ |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 600.000€ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Governance & Democracy
- Human Rights
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
- Social Inclusion
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Africa
Ethiopia
Description
1) Objective
The Civil Society Innovation Fund II (CSIF II) is pleased to announce an open Call for Proposals (CfP) for the funding period 2026 – 2028. Through this CfP, the CSIF invites consortia of eligible Ethiopian civil society organisations to apply for a grant aiming to strengthen their capacity and implement projects in the priority thematic areas including civic space, social cohesion, human rights, gender transformation and media freedom and freedom of expression for a three-year period (2026-2028).
The call for proposals aims to identify and support innovative, inclusive, and impactful initiatives led by Ethiopian civil society organisations (CSOs) that contribute to sustainable peace, human rights, gender equality, and democratic governance. Through financial, technical, and capacity-building support, CSIF encourages consortia of eligible CSOs to design and implement local and grassroot level, evidence-based, and collaborative actions that respond to community needs and national priorities.
2) Eligibility
Applicants must be a registered Ethiopian civil society organisation (CSO) in accordance with the relevant national or regional legal framework.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Ethiopia.
4) Budget
The funding amount per consortium ranges from a minimum of EUR 400,000 to a maximum of EUR 600,000. The proposed projects should be between 25 to 30 months.
5) Application
The application follows two-stage competitive application process to efficiently and fairly identify and select initiatives with strong potential for innovation, impact, learning, and scalability. Stage 1 is due on 15 January 2026.