[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

March 3, 2026

Total budget: €2,160,000; typical awards vary by project

Supports Costa Rican civil society and human rights organizations to strengthen democracy, advocacy, and societal participation.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, issued by the European Commission, aims to empower civil society organizations and human rights defenders in Costa Rica. The program is designed to bolster the role of these organizations in promoting and protecting human rights, advancing democratic values, and fostering active engagement in societal development. The initiative is part of the European Commission’s broader commitment to supporting civil society as a key actor in sustainable development and democratic governance, with a focus on inclusive dialogue and advocacy for fundamental rights. --- ## Due Dates - March 3, 2026: Full application / submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget for this call: €2,160,000. - Individual project award sizes will vary depending on the scope and scale of the proposed activities. - Funding is provided as action grants. --- ## Eligibility - Open to civil society organizations and human rights defenders operating in Costa Rica. - Applicants must demonstrate their capacity to implement projects that promote or protect human rights, foster democratic values, or encourage participation in societal development. - Detailed eligibility requirements and documentation are available in the official call documents (see External Links). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/185555PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Required application documents include: - Complete Application Form (Formulario Solicitud Completa) - Summary Document (Formulario Documento Síntesis) - Applicant Guidelines (Guía para solicitantes) - All application materials and guidelines are provided in Spanish. - Ensure compliance with all submission requirements as outlined in the call documentation. --- ## Additional Information - This call is part of the European Commission’s EuropeAid program. - Projects must be implemented in Costa Rica and directly benefit Costa Rican civil society and human rights actors. - The call emphasizes projects that encourage inclusive dialogue, advocacy, and broad participation in democratic processes. --- ## External Links - [Full Call Details and Application Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/185555PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=13&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission — Funder Home Page](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) - [Applicant Guidelines (Guía para solicitantes)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/manuals) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

Convocatoria temática para las organizaciones de la sociedad civil y los derechos humanos en Costa Rica - European Commission

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