Comprehensive and inclusive support for women and girls' victims of GBV
Comprehensive and inclusive support for women and girls' victims of GBV funds grassroots CSOs’ protection services and harmful-practice prevention to support women, girls and children facing gender-based violence.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 23, 2026 (First Round, 15:00 CET) | March 1, 2027 (Second Round, 15:00 CET)
Funding Amounts: €900,000 total; grants of €5,000–€50,000 for 6–20 months
Summary: Supports grassroots civil society organisations providing inclusive protection services and preventing harmful practices affecting women, girls and children experiencing gender-based violence.
Key Information: Applicants must be small or medium-sized grassroots CSOs legally registered in Italy, Greece or Spain.
Description
These three national calls support small and medium-sized grassroots civil society organisations (CSOs) addressing gender-based violence against women, girls and children in Italy, Greece and Spain. Funding is awarded and paid by CoPower, a European Commission-funded project under CERV-2025-DAPHNE, implemented by Oxfam Italia ETS, Action Aid Hellas, Asociación Bienestar y Desarolloa and We World-GVC.
The calls fund two workstreams: tailored protection and support services, including safe houses and medical and psychological assistance, and prevention of and responses to harmful practices. Projects must address survivors’ intersecting needs and barriers to equal access, with child protection and gender mainstreaming integral to proposals. Priorities include accessible protection systems, awareness-raising, stronger legal frameworks and education for communities at risk.
