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EU External Action Funding for Latin America and the Caribbean

EU External Action funding for Latin America and Caribbean projects. NDICI grants and EU Delegation tenders for Central America, Andean region and the Caribbean.

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) receives substantial EU External Action funding through NDICI-Global Europe, the EU-LAC Foundation, EU Delegation bilateral programmes and regional initiatives. The EU's engagement spans governance and rule of law, climate and environment, trade and economic development, migration and human rights — with significant grant and technical assistance opportunities in Central America, the Andean region (Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador), Brazil, and the Caribbean islands.

Regional facts

Primary Instrument
NDICI-Global Europe (LAC sub-pillar)
Key Countries
Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela neighbours
Key Languages
Spanish, English, French (Caribbean)
Managing Authority
DG INTPA Brussels + EU Delegations

EU funding context

The EU is one of the largest investors and donors in Latin America and the Caribbean. NDICI-Global Europe allocates significant funding to LAC for governance, climate, development and regional integration. The EU-Central America Association Agreement creates specific programming linkages. Colombia receives dedicated peace, reconciliation and development funding. The Caribbean region has specific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) programming with climate and resilience focus.

Typical organisations

  • Development NGOs with Latin America experience
  • Governance and rule of law consultancies
  • Environmental and climate organisations
  • Human rights and civil society organisations
  • Private sector and SME development organisations
  • Research institutes with LAC specialisation

Key sectors

  • Rule of Law and Security
  • Climate and Environment (Amazon, Caribbean SIDS)
  • Governance and Democratic Institutions
  • Migration and Displacement
  • Economic Development and Trade
  • Human Rights and Gender

Common consortium needs

  • Latin American or Caribbean co-applicants
  • Spanish-speaking staff for document preparation and implementation
  • Regional organisations covering multiple LAC countries
  • Organisations familiar with specific country political contexts

Typical proposal challenges

  • Spanish language requirement for many EU Delegation calls
  • Country-specific political contexts affecting grant eligibility and topics
  • Geographic distance from Brussels-based call management
  • Coordination with large Latin American multilaterals (IADB, CAF, ECLAC) that also seek EU funding

How INTERALTER supports Latin America & Caribbean projects

  1. LAC Call Monitoring

    We monitor EU Delegation calls in Spanish, English and French across Latin America and the Caribbean.

  2. Spanish-Language Proposals

    We write proposals in Spanish for EU Delegation calls in Latin America and Spain/Portugal-facing NDICI calls.

  3. LAC Partner Identification

    We identify qualified Latin American and Caribbean co-applicants for EU grant applications.

Common questions

Is there EU funding for Colombia's peace process?
Yes. Colombia receives dedicated EU funding for its peace process, rural reform, territorial development and transitional justice — through both bilateral EU Delegation programmes and NDICI thematic calls on governance and security.
Are there EU grants for Caribbean Small Island Developing States?
Yes. Caribbean SIDS receive dedicated EU funding, particularly for climate adaptation, biodiversity, ocean governance and resilience. The CARIFORUM-EU EPA has an associated development cooperation framework. ECHO also funds disaster preparedness and response in hurricane-affected Caribbean islands.

Related regions

  • africa
  • mediterranean
  • asia-pacific