Peacebuilding Grants support nonprofit and international organisations working in conflict-affected contexts, funding dialogue, justice and other peacebuilding initiatives to reduce tensions and prevent renewed conflict.
For 2026, proposal budgets will be around €400,000, replacing budgets determined by available funding. Geographic priorities now emphasize the EU neighborhood and specified Sub-Saharan African regions; thematic priorities, guidelines and the proposal template also changed, and organizations may now contact the Peace Building Unit or diplomatic posts anytime for guidance.
This grant funds research-based interventions and support to combat violence against women and girls, and strengthen women human rights defenders in West Africa, the Horn of Africa, and MENA.
NATO Security Studies supports American academics and professionals conducting research, teaching/research, or professional projects in Belgium to deepen understanding of NATO and transatlantic security.
Fulbright Schuman Grants support European students, researchers, and educators in U.S.-based study, research, and lecturing on EU affairs and U.S.-EU relations to promote mutual understanding.
Strengthening the Humanitarian Sector 2024-2027 supports NGOs developing, testing, and sharing new ways of working to improve humanitarian access and anticipatory action and transform the humanitarian system.
The Focus on Freedom program funds research-based initiatives by civil society groups to advance LGBTIQ+ rights and religious freedom through advocacy, dialogue, and capacity building in selected countries.