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

June 26, 2025, 12:00 (Brussels time)

€2,520,000 total available; project duration: 18–24 months (LOT 1), 24 months (LOT 2), with possible 3-month extension

Funding for Slovenian and Croatian CSOs to develop programmes and resource centres strengthening EU values, democracy, and human rights via capacity-building and advocacy.

--- ## Description This grant supports civil society organisations (CSOs) in Slovenia and Croatia to develop and upgrade impact-oriented programmes and thematic resource centres aimed at enhancing the protection of EU values. The initiative seeks to strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and advocacy roles of CSOs, enabling them to promote human rights, democracy, the rule of law, freedom of expression, and equality. Thematic resource centres will act as knowledge and capacity-building hubs, offering specialised support, facilitating peer learning, and fostering cross-sector collaboration to drive systemic change in local communities. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: June 26, 2025, 12:00 (Brussels time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: €2,520,000 - Project duration: - LOT 1: 18–24 months (with possible 3-month non-cost extension) - LOT 2: 24 months (with possible 3-month non-cost extension) --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants must be civil society organisations established in Slovenia or Croatia. - All applicants and partners must respect the fundamental rights and values on which the EU is founded. - Additional eligibility criteria are detailed in the call documentation. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically to the designated email addresses: - Croatia: [prijava.cerv@zaklada-slagalica.hr](mailto:prijava.cerv@zaklada-slagalica.hr) - Slovenia: [prijava.cerv2@cnvos.si](mailto:prijava.cerv@cnvos.si) - Required documents: - Completed application form (LOT 1 or LOT 2) - Financial plan - Applicant and project details form - Signed and stamped Applicant's Statement - Valid statute or founding act (if not publicly available) - Only electronic submissions to the specified addresses are accepted; late or incorrectly submitted applications will be rejected. - After submission, applicants receive an automatic confirmation email. If not received within two hours, contact the relevant helpdesk during office hours. --- ## Additional Information ### Eligible Activities #### LOT 1: Programme Development - Evidence-based advocacy and lobbying - Civic mobilisation and education - Awareness raising, outreach, and campaigning - Free advice, watchdog, and monitoring activities - Support services (e.g., victim support, training) - Research, analysis, and strategic litigation (capacity-building focus) - Coordination and cooperation with other stakeholders #### LOT 2: Thematic Resource Centres - Mentoring, coaching, and job-shadowing - Training and peer-to-peer learning - Analysis and sharing of political, legislative, and judicial practices - Sharing good practices at national and international levels ### Support for Applicants - Info sessions: May 6, 2025 (Croatia), May 9, 2025 (Slovenia) via ZOOM - Weekly Q&A updates on programme subpages - LOT 1: Project concept boot-camps in multiple locations - LOT 2: Individual consultations for proposal development --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/10862?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=12&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Impact4values 2.0 - CNVOS (Slovenia)](https://www.cnvos.si/impact4values/razpisi/javni-razpis-za-razvoj-programov-nevladnih-organizacij-in-vsebinskih-podpornih-centrov/) - [Impact4Values 2.0 - Solidarna (Croatia)](https://solidarna.hr/impact4values-2-0/#aktualni) - [Impact4values - Slagalica 2.0 (Croatia)](https://zaklada-slagalica.hr/natjecaji/impact4values-2-0/poziv_programi/) --- ## Contact Information | Country | Email Helpdesk | Additional Support | |-----------|--------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------| | Slovenia | [podpora.cerv@cnvos.si](mailto:podpora.cerv@cnvos.si) | Phone/email during office hours | | Croatia | [podrska.cerv@zaklada-slagalica.hr](mailto:podrska.cerv@zaklada-slagalica.hr) | Phone/email during office hours | Further contact and guidance resources are available via the [European Commission contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en).

Call for proposal for or impact-oriented programme development and thematic resource centres

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