EU Call for Proposals in Ethiopia 2026: Funding for Civil Society and Global Gateway Action

This page describes a funding call by the Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia for civil society organisations. It outlines two lots under the CSOs thematic programme, aiming to strengthen Ethiopian civil society capacity and its engagement in Global Gateway investments, with a substantial EU grant and specific eligibility requirements.

Grant funding for large-scale actions under two lots; capacity building and governance improvements for civil society; support for local CSOs and enabling environment.

Non-profit civil society organisations can apply; lead applicant must be a legal entity established in an EU Member State, Ethiopia, or NDICI-Global Europe eligible country, and must partner with at least two co-applicants established in Ethiopia.

Lead applicant must apply with at least two Ethiopian co-applicants.