Visegrad+ Grants for Democratic Transformation

• Eligibility Criteria: Projects must involve at least three Visegrad countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia) and one partner from either the Eastern Partnership (EaP) region (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine) or the Western Balkans (WB) region (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia).
• If the applicant is from the EaP or WB region, the consortium must include at least two V4 countries and another EaP/WB partner.
  Exception for Ukrainian entities: They can apply with two partners from different V4 countries, without involving another EaP/WB country.
• Type of Funding: Project grants for regional cooperation and democratic transformation.
• Target Region: Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries.
• Application Language: English

Objectives

• Strengthen democratization and transformation processes in the WB and EaP regions.
• Promote regional cooperation through cross-border partnerships.
• Empower local communities through active civic engagement and inclusive development.
• Support projects aligned with one of the seven focus areas of the Visegrad+ program.

Project Themes

Projects must address at least one of the following areas:

• Culture and common identity
• Education and capacity building
• Democratic values and media freedom
• Public policy and institutional cooperation
• Environment and sustainable development
• Regional development and cooperation
• Social development and inclusion

Financial Support: Grants cover up to 100% of the project budget, with a maximum of 15% allocated to overhead costs.
Maximum project duration: 18 months

Deadline: Rolling deadline with scheduled calls.

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