On 30 June, the European Commission launched a EUR 2,500,000 call for proposals aiming at supporting Civil Society Organisation (CSO) capacity building, sustainability, effectiveness, transparency and accountability; to reinforce CSO involvement and impact in policy-making and actions in the public interest; and to strengthen CSO cooperation with other stakeholders to jointly tackle societal needs. 

The deadline for submission of proposals (concept note) is 25 September 2017, 17:00 Cyprus local time.

The sixth "Cypriot Civil Society in action" call for proposals targets these objectives by:

- Strengthening the organisational capacities, outreach and impact of civil society in promoting and defending democracy, fundamental rights and freedoms, cultural diversity and reconciliation;

-  Reinforcing Partnerships, Cooperation and Networking across Cyprus and/or with CSOs from other EU Member States to jointly address societal needs.

The call represents a unique opportunity for Civil Society Organisations to reinforce their capacity, actions and cooperation and make a change for the benefit of all. Projects to be supported will range from EUR 100,000 to EUR 350,000 for a two to three year implementation period. 

In the first instance only concept notes would have to be submitted. Applicants whose concept notes have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a full application. The deadline for submission of proposals (concept note) is 25 September 2017, 17:00 Cyprus local time.

Please download the guidelines by clicking HERE.
Visit HERE for the unofficial Turkish translation of the guidelines.