Support to the Turkish Cypriot community
The European Commission’s Aid Programme supports research, infrastructure, and civil society projects to foster reunification, EU alignment, and sustainable development in the Turkish Cypriot community.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Calls for proposals submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual funding of ~€35–38 million; total programme budget for 2021–2027: €240–243 million
Summary: Supports projects that advance reunification, economic development, infrastructure, civil society, and EU alignment in the Turkish Cypriot community.
Key Information: This is a forecasted call—dates and details are subject to confirmation.
Description
The Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community is a European Commission initiative designed to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus. It provides stable, annual funding to support social and economic development, upgrade infrastructure, foster reconciliation and confidence-building, strengthen civil society, and align the Turkish Cypriot community with EU standards in anticipation of a comprehensive settlement. The programme is exceptional, transitional, and temporary, operating in areas where the Republic of Cyprus does not exercise effective control. Funding is delivered through grants, procurement contracts, and contribution agreements with international organisations and Member State agencies.
