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New grant for civil society organisations launched by the Council of Europe

The role of civil society organisations in countering democratic backsliding observed in Council of Europe member states cannot be overestimated. To foster democratic culture and strengthen the engagement of citizens in decision making in their countries, and to enhance the mutual engagement between the Council of Europe and civil society organisations, the Council of Europe’s Democratic Institutions and Civil Society Division is launching today an NGO grant. 

The total budget of 120,000 EUR will be divided into three grants. The deadline for submission of offers is 1 December 2024.

This call for proposals aims to co-fund projects designed to strengthen the interaction, dialogue and exchanges between the Council of Europe and European civil society. The projects will in particular:

  • raise awareness about the work and standards of the Council of Europe to make member states more resilient to pressures undermining democratic values, promote democratic governance and enhance civil participation in political decision-making, including the Reykjavik Principles for Democracy, and how these can be used by civil society actors to advance their causes;
  • raise awareness about existing and help to identify new opportunities of co-operation and interaction between the Council of Europe and civil society.

The projects shall be carried out by an international non-governmental organisation (INGO), umbrella non-governmental organisation, or coalition or network of NGOs with strong expertise and experience in advocacy, policymaking, and representation of interests in the areas of democracy, human rights and/or the rule of law and with expertise in the Council of Europe standards and/or with experience in cooperation with the Council of Europe.

The call for proposals can be found here:

 Call for proposals

 Appendix I - Application form
 Appendix II - Estimated budget
 Appendix III - Grant Agreement

 The Council of Europe and Civil Society

STRASBOURG 30 OCTOBER 2024
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