Overview
| Donor: | European Commission (EC) - International Partnerships (IP) |
| Application procedure: | Concept Note |
| Donor base: | Belgium |
| Reference number: | EuropeAid/184659/DH/ACT/Multi |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation, Social Business |
| Deadline: | 16.03.2026 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Large - more than $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | 500.000€ |
| Total available budget: | €40.583.770 |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 2.000.000€ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 90% |
Sectors
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Research, Technology & Innovation
Project Locations
America
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Description
1) Objective
The global objective of this call for proposals is to support increased EU private sector investment in strategic infrastructure projects, thereby fostering the green transition of partner countries and promoting their socio-economic development.
The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
1. To increase the involvement of EU private sector in preparing sustainable infrastructure projects in partner countries, enhancing European footprint in the world and aligning with the Global Gateway strategy.
2. To enhance the quality and bankability of infrastructure projects in the transport, artificial intelligence, energy and urban development sectors.
3. To facilitate the implementation of sustainable infrastructure projects that are aligned with beneficiary countries’ priorities and EU strategic interest and policy.
2) Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must be a private or public body.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Guatemala, Chile, Brazil and Uruguay.
4) Budget
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €40,583,770. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must be ranging from €500,000 to €2,000,000. 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 16 March 2026.

