A running call No. 5 for bilateral cooperation project proposals
A running call No. 5 for bilateral cooperation project proposals supports Lithuanian and other EU NGOs in joint advocacy projects to strengthen organisational capacities, partnerships, and EU values.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: January 31, 2027 (Submission deadline) | February 1, 2027 (Portal deadline date)
Funding Amounts: Up to EUR 5,000 per project for up to 6 months; EUR 100,000 total funding
Summary: Supports bilateral advocacy cooperation between Lithuanian NGOs and NGOs in other EU member states to strengthen capacities and promote EU values.
Key Information: A partner NGO outside Lithuania must have at least two years of EU-values advocacy experience.
Description
Administered by the Open Lithuania Foundation (OLF), this call supports bilateral cooperation under the European Commission-funded CERV 2024: Support for EU values through Civic Participation project. It funds work to establish, develop, or improve collaboration between Lithuanian NGOs and advocacy-focused civil society organisations in other EU member states.
The call aims to strengthen organisational capacities and cooperation in advocacy while upholding EU values. Expected outcomes include new or stronger cross-border partnerships, enhanced advocacy skills, and mutual learning among participating organisations. Projects should also improve public understanding of EU values, including equality and the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Funding is awarded through the VERTA! programme’s second phase, covering 2025–2027.
