EEA and Norway Grants

First Call for Strategic Projects

Last update: 2 days ago Last update: Jul 7, 2026

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Location:Estonia
Estonia
Funding agency:
Status:Open
Budget: EUR 1,405,000
Award ceiling: EUR 120,000
Award floor: EUR 50,001
Sector:Community Development & NGOs, Gender & Human Rights, Law, Public Sector Governance
Languages:English, Estonian
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible applicant countries: Estonia
Estonia
Date posted: Jul 7, 2026

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Objectives: Support strategic projects in Estonia that strengthen democracy, the rule of law and human rights th...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible applicants are non-profit associations and foundations established in Estonia under the Non-profit Associations Act or the Foundations Act that qualify as non-governmental organisations. Applicants must be non-profit, voluntary, and independent from local, regional and central government, public entities, political ...

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To support strategic projects that contribute to a more vibrant and resilient civil society protecting and promoting democracy, the rule of law and human rights, in line with the below listed focus areas: Outcome 1: Democratic values and rule of law stren
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About the Funding Agency

Through the EEA (European Economic Area) and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway help to reduce economic and social disparities and strengthen cooperation with 16 countries in Central and Southern Europe - Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

The EEA and Norway Grants are linked to the Agreement on the European Economic Area through which Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are partners in the internal market with the 28 EU member states. The EEA countries share common values and responsibility with other European countries to promote equality of opportunity, tolerance, security, environmental sustainability and a decent standard of living for all.

 

About the Sectors

Community Development & NGOs

Focuses on initiatives that support community empowerment, civic engagement, and the work of non-governmental and civil society organizations at local, national, and international levels.


Key areas:
  • Community development and social inclusion initiatives
  • Civil society and NGO programmes
  • Civic engagement and citizen participation

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Locations

Estonia

Estonia prioritizes digital infrastructure, rail connectivity, and energy security to support economic competitiveness and regional integration. Projects such as Rail Baltica enhance transport links with neighboring Baltic and European markets. Financing relies on national budgets, EU funds, and private sector investment. Cybersecurity, renewable energy expansion, and regional connectivity remain central infrastructure priorities.

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