Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland

Fund for Local Cooperation Projects in South Caucasus

Last update: Oct 30, 2025 Last update: Oct 30, 2025

Details

Location:Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
Grantmaking entity type:Central / federal government body
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: EUR 40,000
Award floor: EUR 35,000
Sector:Community Development & NGOs, Environment & Climate, Gender & Human Rights, ICT & Telecommunications
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible applicant countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
Date posted: Oct 30, 2025

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Fund for Local Cooperation Projects in South CaucasusThe Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) is a funding instrument of the Finnish Embassy designed to support small-scale development cooperation projects implemented by local civil society actors in eligible
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About the Funding Agency

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) is a ministry in the Finnish Government and is responsible for preparing and implementing the government's foreign policy. The total Finland's official development assistance expenditure in 2009 was 916 million euros, which represents approximately 0.47% of the Finnish gross national income.

 

 

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

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience

Locations

Armenia

Armenia has prioritised transport corridor upgrades, renewable energy expansion and digital infrastructure to enhance regional integration and competitiveness. Investments aim to strengthen Armenia’s role as a transit and services economy between Europe and Asia. The government has implemented regulatory reforms and sought foreign direct investment to modernise logistics and energy systems. Continued institutional strengthening and diversification beyond remittances and mining remain central to long-term resilience.

Nr. of tenders: 10592
Nr. of grants: 2898
Nr. of donors: 523
Nr. of jobs: 43

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has used hydrocarbon revenues to modernise transport corridors, ports and energy infrastructure, positioning itself along the Middle Corridor linking Europe and Asia. Infrastructure investment supports export capacity and ambitions to diversify into logistics, manufacturing and renewables. State-led financing has driven much of this expansion, complemented by strategic partnerships. Reducing oil dependency and strengthening private sector participation remain key to sustainable development.

Nr. of tenders: 8704
Nr. of grants: 2256
Nr. of donors: 454
Nr. of jobs: 31
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