GTGuatemala·Grant

Civil Society Funding for Strengthening Governance (Guatemala)

Administered by European Commission (NDICI–Global Europe)

This grant is closed
GuatemalaCivil societyGovernanceEurope

About this grant

The European Commission has launched funding under the Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organizations 2021–2027 to support civil society initiatives in Guatemala. The programme offers grants from €575K to €1.1M to strengthen governance, policy participation, and inclusive development, with a total budget of €2.3M.

Key facts

Funding amount€575K – €1.1M (non-repayable)
Deadline6 May 2026 (Closed)
Grant typeCivil society development grant
Funding typeGrant
CountryGuatemala
Funding bodyEuropean Commission (NDICI–Global Europe)
IndustriesCivil society, Governance, Democracy, Development

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • Legally established non-profit civil society organizations, networks, platforms, or coalitions
  • Established in Guatemala, an EU Member State, or another eligible NDICI–Global Europe country
  • Established for at least 5 years
  • Carried out regular relevant actions for at least 3 years
  • Take direct responsibility for preparing and managing the project

What the funding covers

  • €575K to €1.1M per project
  • Total budget: €2.3M
  • Good governance strengthening
  • Democratic participation
  • Public policy dialogue
  • Sustainable development
  • Local CSO engagement in development planning

How to apply

  1. 1Show clear local relevance in Guatemala
  2. 2Demonstrate experience in governance advocacy or development
  3. 3Include a realistic policy engagement strategy
  4. 4Build partnerships with credible local actors
  5. 5Explain how the project improves the enabling environment for CSOs
  6. 6Align activities with EU civil society and democracy priorities

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the European Commission (NDICI–Global Europe) website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT€575K – €1.1MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINE6 May 2026Closed
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