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

October 31, 2025 | December 5, 2025

€102,000 total available; typical project duration is 12 months.

Supports grassroots NGOs across the EU—especially those focused on migrant and refugee women—to advance EU values, rights, and democratic participation.

Priority is given to Nordic-Baltic states, but all EU-based organisations may apply.

--- ## Description This grant program is designed to strengthen and financially support small-scale grassroots NGOs throughout the European Union that work to uphold, protect, and promote EU values and fundamental rights. The primary focus is on organisations supporting migrant and refugee women, particularly those operating in isolated circumstances with limited access to resources. The initiative is grounded in the EU's core principles of human dignity, freedom, and democracy, and aims to empower NGOs to advocate for and enhance the role of migrant and refugee women in democratic dialogue, community cohesion, and cross-cultural solidarity. While there is a regional emphasis on the Nordic-Baltic states (Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), the call is open to any eligible organisation established in an EU member state. --- ## Due Dates - October 31, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) - December 5, 2025 (17:00 Brussels time) An information session is scheduled for September 9, 2025, 10:00–12:00 CET. --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: €102,000 for this call. - Expected project duration: 12 months. - Three funding rounds are planned (2025, 2026, 2027); this is the first round. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants are NGOs established in any EU member state, with priority for those based in the Nordic-Baltic region. The call is structured into four tiers, with the highest priority given to Tier 1: - **Tier 1:** Migrant and/or refugee women-led organisations with a human rights-based mission. - **Tier 2:** Grassroots women’s rights organisations with a stand-alone programme supporting migrant and/or refugee women. - **Tier 3:** Migrant and/or refugee organisations with a stand-alone programme supporting migrant and/or refugee women. - **Tier 4:** Grassroots human rights organisations with a stand-alone programme supporting migrant and/or refugee women. --- ## Application Process - **Stage 1:** Assessment of eligibility, admissibility, and general relevance. - **Stage 2:** Shortlisted candidates are evaluated further on relevance, quality, and impact. Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed call documentation for eligible activities under each priority. --- ## Additional Information - Thematic priorities: - Support and capacity building for migrant and refugee women. - Advocacy for the fundamental rights of migrant and refugee women. - Promotion of migrant and refugee women’s roles in democratic dialogue, community cohesion, and cross-cultural solidarity. - This is a cascade funding opportunity under the CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES topic. --- ## External Links - [EU Funding & Tenders Portal (Call Details)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11681?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Migrant Women Network - RIZA Information](https://www.migrantwomennetwork.org/riza) - [European Commission Home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [riza@migrantwomennetwork.org](mailto:riza@migrantwomennetwork.org) | | European Commission | [Contact page](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 |

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