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

July 28, 2025

€3,886,751 total budget

Empowers civil society organizations in the Pacific to advance development and governance through capacity building, advocacy, and local initiatives.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity is designed to strengthen the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Pacific region by supporting their active participation in development and governance. The program seeks to boost the capacity, influence, and effectiveness of CSOs, enabling them to engage in policy dialogue, advocacy, and the implementation of sustainable development strategies. Funding supports projects that encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovative solutions to local challenges, with the overarching goal of fostering inclusive and effective governance at both community and regional levels. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: July 28, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - Total available budget: €3,886,751 - Typical award sizes and project durations are specified in the official guidelines; applicants are encouraged to review them for detailed breakdowns. --- ## Eligibility - Open to civil society organizations (CSOs) operating within the Pacific region. - Eligible applicants must be legally registered entities capable of managing EU funds. - Further eligibility criteria, including partnership requirements and operational capacity, are detailed in the official [Guidelines for Applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/184436PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). --- ## Application Process - Review the full call details and download application materials from the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/184436PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - Required documents include the Grant Application Form (Annex A2), Annex A1, and the Guidelines for Applicants. - Submit your proposal electronically via the [submission service](https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/prospect/external/publishedcalls.htm?callId=184436) by the deadline. - Proposals should demonstrate a clear plan for capacity building, advocacy, and/or innovative approaches to local development and governance. --- ## Additional Information - The call encourages projects that foster collaboration among CSOs and between CSOs and local/regional authorities. - Special emphasis is placed on sustainability, knowledge transfer, and the inclusion of marginalized or vulnerable groups. - Guidance documents and FAQs are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for further support. --- ## External Links - [Call details and application portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/184436PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=2&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission home](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) - [Guidance & manuals](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/manuals) - [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) --- ## Contact Information | Topic | Details | |----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone | +32 2 299 11 11 | | EU Funding Portal | [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/home) |

SUPPORTING CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AS ACTORS OF DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE IN THE PACIFIC

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