Media freedom grants for Syria

• Eligibility Criteria: Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, public sector operators, and local authorities established in the European Union, Syria, Lebanon, Turkiye, Iraq or Jordan,who will work collaboratively to design and implement impactful actions aligned with the programme’s objectives.
• Type of Funding: Grant
• Target Region: Europe and Middle East
• Application Language: English

The European Commission (EC) has launched a major funding call to support justice, freedom of expression, and social cohesion in Syria during its fragile transitional phase following years of conflict.

The programme focuses on ensuring access to affordable justice for all in Syria, promoting transitional justice processes, supporting media freedom and pluralism, and strengthening social cohesion through inclusive and participatory community approaches.

Thematics 

Priorities include

• legal aid for vulnerable populations;
• monitoring and reporting on justice systems;
• capacity building for civil society, strengthening institutions working on transitional justice;
• supporting victims and restorative justice;
• protecting journalists and independent media;
• fostering public awareness and debate;
• and promoting dialogue, mediation, and community-level cooperation.

Specifics of grant areas:

• With a total indicative budget of EUR 13.35 million, the programme is divided into four funding lots, each focusing on specific areas such as justice access, transitional justice, media freedom, and social cohesion.
• Grants will support actions that contribute to rebuilding Syria’s social fabric, enhancing institutional performance, and fostering peaceful coexistence among communities.
• The funding for each lot is predefined, with Lot 1 and Lot 2 set at €2,000,000 each, Lot 3 at €675,000, and Lot 4 at €4,000,000, representing both the minimum and maximum amounts eligible for grant requests.

How to apply

Interested applications can apply, read detailed guidelines of the call and find more information on this page. The last date to apply is May 18, 2026.