EU Funding Sectors

Explore the sectors where INTERALTER supports European funding, EuropeAid tenders and international development projects.

EU External Action funds projects in a wide range of development sectors. INTERALTER provides sector specific proposal writing, tender support and consortium building — wherever your work sits in the EuropeAid landscape. Not sure which sector applies to you? Book a free assessment — we'll map your work to the right EuropeAid calls, advise on sector eligibility, and help you identify the strongest opportunity for your organisation. INTERALTER supports organisations across 15 sectors of EU External Action — from governance and health to climate, agriculture, and digital. Find your sector and discover how we can help. Expert EU proposal writing & participation support: Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digital Europe. AI powered, Athens Greece. 30%+ approval rate. Free AI eligibility check. AI powered EU proposal writing and IT consultancy specialising in Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and Digital Europe grant applications. Based in Athens, Greece. 30%+ approval rate. Free eligibility check. INTERALTER is a Greek IT consultancy and EU funding support company. We specialise in AI, Blockchain, IoT and EU programmes: Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digital Europe. Based in Athens, Greece. Contact INTERALTER — EU proposal writing and IT consultancy in Athens, Greece. Email info@inter alter.com for a free eligibility check and 48 hour consultation. Συγγραφή προτάσεων ΕΕ με ΤΝ & υποστήριξη συμμετοχής. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digital Europe, Αθήνα. Ποσοστό 30%+. Δωρεάν αξιολόγηση επιλεξιμότητας. Επαγγελματική συγγραφή προτάσεων ΕΕ με τεχνητή νοημοσύνη. Εξειδικευμένοι σε Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ και Digital Europe. Έδρα στην Αθήνα. Ποσοστό έγκρισης 30%+. Δωρεάν αξιολόγηση επιλεξιμότητας. Η INTERALTER είναι ελληνική εταιρεία συμβουλευτικής ΤΠ και υποστήριξης ευρωπαϊκής χρηματοδότησης. Εξειδίκευση σε AI, Blockchain, IoT, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digital Europe. Αθήνα. Επικοινωνήστε με την INTERALTER για συγγραφή προτάσεων ΕΕ και συμβουλευτική ΤΠ στην Αθήνα. Δωρεάν αξιολόγηση επιλεξιμότητας και απάντηση εντός 48 ωρών. Rédaction de propositions UE par IA. Experts Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Europe Numérique, Athènes. Taux d'approbation 30%+. Éligibilité gratuite. Rédaction de propositions UE propulsée par l'IA, spécialisée dans Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ et l'Europe Numérique. Basée à Athènes, Grèce. Taux d'approbation 30%+. Vérification gratuite d'éligibilité. INTERALTER est une société grecque de conseil IT et de soutien au financement européen. Spécialisée en IA, Blockchain, IoT et programmes UE : Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Europe Numérique. Athènes. Contactez INTERALTER pour la rédaction de propositions UE et le conseil IT à Athènes, Grèce. Vérification d'éligibilité gratuite et réponse sous 48 heures. KI gestützte EU Antragsschreibung. Experten für Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digitales Europa, Athen. Erfolgsrate 30%+. Kostenloser Eignungscheck. KI gestützte EU Antragsschreibung und Fördermittelberatung, spezialisiert auf Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ und Digitales Europa. In Athen, Griechenland. Erfolgsrate 30%+. Kostenloser Eignungscheck. INTERALTER ist eine griechische IT Beratung und EU Fördermittelberatung. Spezialisiert auf KI, Blockchain, IoT und EU Programme: Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Digitales Europa. Athen, Griechenland. Kontaktieren Sie INTERALTER für EU Antragsschreibung und IT Beratung in Athen, Griechenland. Kostenloser Eignungscheck und Antwort innerhalb von 48 Stunden. Redacción de propuestas UE con IA. Expertos Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Europa Digital, Atenas. Tasa 30%+. Verificación gratuita de elegibilidad. Redacción de propuestas UE con IA, especializada en Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ y Europa Digital. Con base en Atenas, Grecia. Tasa de aprobación del 30%+. Verificación gratuita de elegibilidad. INTERALTER es una consultora griega de IT y apoyo a financiación europea. Especializada en IA, Blockchain, IoT y programas UE: Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Europa Digital. Atenas, Grecia. Contacte con INTERALTER para redacción de propuestas UE y consultoría IT en Atenas, Grecia. Verificación de elegibilidad gratuita y respuesta en 48 horas. Yapay zeka destekli AB teklif yazımı. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Dijital Avrupa programlarına katılım desteği. Atina. Onay oranı %30+. Ücretsiz uygunluk kontrolü. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ ve Dijital Avrupa konularında uzmanlaşmış, yapay zeka destekli AB teklif yazımı ve BT danışmanlığı. Atina, Yunanistan'da. Onay oranı %30+. Ücretsiz uygunluk kontrolü. INTERALTER, yapay zeka, Blockchain, IoT ve AB programları: Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Dijital Avrupa konusunda uzmanlaşmış Yunan BT danışmanlık şirketidir. Atina, Yunanistan. AB teklif yazımı ve BT danışmanlığı için INTERALTER ile iletişime geçin. Ücretsiz uygunluk kontrolü ve 48 saat içinde yanıt. Scrittura di proposte UE con IA. Supporto alla partecipazione a Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Europa Digitale. Atene. Tasso 30%+. Verifica gratuita di eleggibilità. Scrittura di proposte UE con IA, specializzata in Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ ed Europa Digitale. Con sede ad Atene, Grecia. Tasso di approvazione del 30%+. Verifica gratuita di eleggibilità. INTERALTER è una società greca di consulenza IT e supporto ai finanziamenti europei. Specializzata in AI, Blockchain, IoT e programmi UE: Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Europa Digitale. Atene, Grecia. Contatta INTERALTER per la scrittura di proposte UE e consulenza IT ad Atene, Grecia. Verifica di eleggibilità gratuita e risposta entro 48 ore. Redação de propostas UE com IA. Apoio à participação em Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Europa Digital. Atenas. Taxa 30%+. Verificação gratuita de elegibilidade. Redação de propostas UE com IA, especializada em Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ e Europa Digital. Com sede em Atenas, Grécia. Taxa de aprovação de 30%+. Verificação gratuita de elegibilidade. A INTERALTER é uma consultora grega de IT e apoio ao financiamento europeu. Especializada em IA, Blockchain, IoT e programas UE: Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Europa Digital. Atenas, Grécia. Contacte a INTERALTER para redação de propostas UE e consultoria IT em Atenas, Grécia. Verificação de elegibilidade gratuita e resposta em 48 horas. كتابة مقترحات تمويل الاتحاد الأوروبي بالذكاء الاصطناعي. دعم المشاركة في Horizon Europe وErasmus+ وأوروبا الرقمية. نسبة قبول 30%+. فحص مجاني للأهلية. كتابة مقترحات تمويل الاتحاد الأوروبي بالذكاء الاصطناعي، متخصصة في Horizon Europe وErasmus+ وأوروبا الرقمية. مقرها في أثينا، اليونان. نسبة قبول 30%+. فحص مجاني للأهلية. INTERALTER شركة استشارات IT يونانية متخصصة في الذكاء الاصطناعي وBlockchain وIoT وبرامج الاتحاد الأوروبي: Horizon Europe وErasmus+ وأوروبا الرقمية. أثينا، اليونان. تواصل مع INTERALTER لكتابة مقترحات الاتحاد الأوروبي والاستشارات التقنية في أثينا، اليونان. فحص أهلية مجاني ورد خلال 48 ساعة. Expert EuropeAid support for governance, rule of law, anti corruption and justice sector projects. Grants, tenders and framework contract support for EU External Action. Governance and rule of law is one of the largest and most competitive sectors in EU External Action. The European Union funds projects strengthening judicial systems, fighting corruption, supporting democratic institutions, improving public administration and protecting human rights across the Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbourhood, Mediterranean and beyond. INTERALTER supports NGOs, think tanks, consulting firms, universities and public institutions applying for EuropeAid grants and tenders in this sector. Major source of governance and rule of law funding for EU candidate and potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans. Multi billion euro instrument funding governance support across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Neighbourhood. The 2021–2027 successor to EIDHR, supporting human rights and democracy. Applicant eligibility depends on the specific call. The main EU external action instrument, with governance as a cross cutting priority in all geographic pillars. We monitor all EuropeAid governance calls in your target region and alert you to opportunities matching your experience and capabilities. We write governance sector grant proposals and tender offers with deep familiarity with EU good governance frameworks, OECD DAC governance indicators and European values requirements. Governance projects often require local civil society partners alongside EU based implementing organisations. We identify and engage qualified local partners. Rule of law and governance calls often have politically sensitive eligibility criteria and specific PRAG requirements. We conduct thorough compliance reviews of all submissions. What types of organisations are eligible for EU governance grants? Eligibility varies by call. Typically eligible entities include registered NGOs, public bodies, research institutions and international organisations. Some calls are restricted to civil society organisations. PRAG requirements must always be checked. Is previous EU governance project experience required? Most calls require at minimum some track record in the sector, but calls vary in their experience requirements. We assess your experience against specific call criteria before recommending an application. EU funding support for human rights defenders, civil society and democracy projects through NDICI Global Europe and its Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme. The European Union supports human rights and civil society programmes through NDICI Global Europe. Its Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme for 2021–2027 succeeded the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights EIDHR from 2014–2020. It supports projects protecting human rights defenders, freedom of expression, civil society, gender equality and democratic governance. INTERALTER supports civil society organisations, human rights defenders, media freedom organisations and their international partners in accessing this funding. Calls specifically designed for civil society organisations working on development and democracy. Human rights and democracy as cross cutting themes across all NDICI geographic pillars. We support applications under the NDICI Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme, including relevant EU Delegation calls. The current call defines eligibility, grant size and application requirements. We help civil society organisations access capacity building and institutional support grants that can fund their core work as well as specific project activities. We help organisations position their work relative to EU human rights priorities and identify the most relevant funding windows for their specific mandate. Can small local NGOs apply directly for EU human rights grants? The EU funds evidence based advocacy and policy engagement activities, though the rules on what constitutes eligible advocacy vary by call. We advise on how to present advocacy activities within EU eligibility constraints. EU External Action funding support for education, vocational training and skills development projects. Erasmus+, EuropeAid and NDICI grants for education organisations worldwide. Education and skills development is a cornerstone of EU development cooperation. Through EuropeAid grants, Erasmus+ International Partnerships, and NDICI thematic calls, the EU funds projects improving access to quality education, developing vocational and technical skills, supporting teacher training, strengthening higher education systems, and promoting lifelong learning in partner countries. INTERALTER supports universities, vocational training providers, education NGOs and public bodies in accessing this funding. Supports university partnerships between EU and non EU countries for curriculum development and institutional reform. Major EU development funding for education system strengthening, particularly in fragile and post conflict contexts. Country level calls for education support, often focused on primary and secondary education in low income contexts. Education and skills development funding for Western Balkans countries aligned with EU accession requirements. We write Erasmus+ International Capacity Building applications, including the quality checklist, partnership agreements and work plan. We write education sector grant proposals for EU Delegation and NDICI calls, with strong knowledge of EU education sector frameworks and indicators. Erasmus+ International requires a minimum of two EU HEIs and one non EU partner. We identify and engage suitable partners for your consortium. What is the difference between Erasmus+ and EuropeAid for education? Erasmus+ focuses primarily on higher education cooperation and mobility, including partnerships between EU and non EU universities. EuropeAid and NDICI fund broader education sector reform and strengthening in developing countries, including primary and secondary education. Can NGOs apply for education funding, or only universities? Both NGOs and universities can apply for EU education funding, though the specific eligible organisation types vary by call. EuropeAid grants are often open to NGOs, while Erasmus+ International is primarily for higher education institutions. EU External Action funding for employment, labour market and social inclusion projects. NDICI grants for vulnerable groups, youth employment and decent work. Employment creation, labour market reform and social inclusion are central to the EU's development cooperation agenda. Through NDICI Global Europe, IPA III and EU Delegation grants, the EU funds projects supporting youth employment, social enterprise development, labour rights, inclusive labour markets, pension reform and social protection systems — particularly in the Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbourhood and Sub Saharan Africa. Funding for Western Balkans countries to align their employment and social policies with EU standards. Development cooperation funding for employment and social protection in middle and low income countries. ILO EU joint programming for labour rights, decent work and social protection floors. We monitor employment and social inclusion calls across all EuropeAid regions and alert clients to relevant opportunities. We write employment sector proposals with familiarity with EU employment strategy frameworks, ILO decent work conventions and OECD labour market indicators. We help form multi country consortia for employment projects, identifying partner employment services, NGOs and research organisations. Can social enterprises access EU External Action employment funding? Yes. Social enterprises are explicitly recognised as eligible organisations in many EU employment and social inclusion calls. The EU's support for the social economy extends to external action programmes. Is there EU funding for refugee employment integration? Yes. The EU funds refugee and migrant labour market integration through both EuropeAid and emergency instruments. This is a growing funding area, particularly for organisations working in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and along European migration routes. EU funding for digital transformation, e government, cybersecurity and ICT4D projects. Global Gateway and NDICI digital calls for the Western Balkans, Africa and beyond. Digital transformation is a rapidly growing priority in EU External Action, driven by the EU's Global Gateway initiative and the Digital4Development agenda. The EU funds projects on digital infrastructure, e government, digital identity, cybersecurity, data economy, and digital skills across partner countries. As a technology consultancy with deep EU funding expertise, INTERALTER is uniquely positioned to support technology organisations applying for EU External Action digital transformation funding. EU's major infrastructure and digital connectivity initiative with global reach — includes submarine cable, data centres and digital hubs. Thematic funding for ICT and digital transformation projects in developing countries. EU accession aligned digital and e government funding for Western Balkans countries. Some Digital Europe components extend to third countries, particularly in cybersecurity and AI governance. We write digital transformation grant proposals with expert understanding of EU digital policy frameworks, cybersecurity standards and Global Gateway priorities. As an IT consultancy, INTERALTER brings direct technical knowledge to digital transformation proposals — understanding what is technically feasible and how to present it persuasively to EU assessors. We monitor Global Gateway procurement and grant opportunities and advise technology companies on how to position for this growing funding pipeline. Can private technology companies apply for EU External Action digital grants? Yes, in many calls. Private companies are eligible applicants for NDICI and Global Gateway calls, often as lead applicants or consortium members. Some calls are restricted to non profits or public bodies — we check eligibility for each specific call. What is the Global Gateway and how is it different from traditional EuropeAid? Global Gateway is the EU's €300 billion global infrastructure investment initiative, competing with China's Belt and Road. It funds physical infrastructure transport, energy, digital as well as capacity building, and uses blended finance instruments alongside grants. It represents a significant expansion of EU external funding for technology and infrastructure. EU External Action funding for climate action, biodiversity, green transition and environmental governance projects. NDICI and EuropeAid environment grants worldwide. Climate and environment is the EU's largest thematic priority in external action. The EU has committed 30% of its NDICI Global Europe budget to climate and environment related spending. This creates a significant funding stream for projects on climate adaptation, mitigation, biodiversity, sustainable land and forest management, water governance, circular economy, climate finance and environmental governance — across Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean, Latin America and beyond. Dedicated climate and environment calls under NDICI Global Europe, often large scale and multi country. Country level environment calls for projects addressing local environmental priorities. EU flagship programme for climate change adaptation and mitigation in developing countries. EU accession environmental alignment funding for Western Balkans countries. We write climate and environment sector proposals with expert knowledge of EU climate policy frameworks, Paris Agreement commitments and biodiversity convention requirements. We advise on how to position projects to access both EU climate funding and related multilateral climate finance instruments. We ensure proposals meet the EU's environmental and climate mainstreaming requirements, including DO NO SIGNIFICANT HARM DNSH compliance. What does '30% climate mainstreaming' mean in NDICI? The EU has committed that at least 30% of all NDICI Global Europe spending will contribute to climate objectives. This means climate relevance is now a scoring advantage in many calls beyond dedicated climate calls, and organisations should consider how their projects contribute to climate goals. Is there EU funding for loss and damage or climate reparations? The EU has committed to increased climate finance for developing countries, including for adaptation in the most vulnerable nations. Loss and damage as a distinct funding category is still emerging in EU External Action programming, but adaptation funding in high vulnerability contexts is well established. EU External Action funding for renewable energy, energy transition and Global Gateway infrastructure. NDICI and EU Delegation energy grants worldwide. The EU's Global Gateway initiative and the NDICI Global Europe instrument create major funding opportunities for renewable energy, energy transition, energy security, interconnection and energy governance projects in partner countries. The EU aims to mobilise €300 billion for sustainable global infrastructure by 2027, with energy as one of the key pillars. This creates grant, blended finance and technical assistance opportunities for organisations with energy sector expertise. EU supported energy connectivity initiatives linking partner countries to EU energy markets and renewable energy sources. Grants for energy access, renewable energy transition and energy governance in developing countries. Energy sector alignment and interconnection funding for Western Balkans EU accession countries. Targeted funding for energy access and clean cooking in Sub Saharan Africa and Asia. We write energy sector grant proposals and tender offers with knowledge of EU energy policy, Global Gateway priorities and IEA energy access frameworks. We advise energy companies on how to position themselves for Global Gateway technical assistance and grant opportunities alongside the major infrastructure investments. We advise on how grants interact with blended finance instruments — EFSD+, EU guarantees, ElectriFI — that are commonly used alongside EuropeAid grants in energy projects. Can private energy companies access EU External Action grants? Yes, in many instruments. Private companies are eligible for NDICI and Global Gateway technical assistance grants. For investment linked components, blended finance instruments like EFSD+ are the primary channel for private sector engagement. ElectriFI is an EU supported blending facility specifically for renewable energy access in developing countries. It provides financing to private sector actors to reduce the risk of clean energy investments in off grid and frontier markets. EU External Action funding for agriculture, food security and rural development projects. NDICI grants and EuropeAid tenders for food systems and farmer support worldwide. Food security and sustainable agriculture are among the most funded sectors in EU development cooperation, with the food and nutrition security crisis further increasing EU allocations. Through NDICI Global Europe, EU Delegation calls and emergency funding, the EU supports projects improving agricultural productivity, food value chains, rural livelihoods, land governance, irrigation, agri finance and climate smart agriculture — particularly in Sub Saharan Africa, the Sahel, the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans. Large scale food security and agriculture calls under NDICI Global Europe, often for multi country programmes. Country specific agriculture and rural development calls managed by EU Delegations in partner countries. Emergency food and agricultural assistance in crisis contexts — typically for food distributions and seed/tools support. IPARD type agriculture and rural development support for Western Balkans accession countries. We write agriculture and food security grant proposals with strong knowledge of EU food security frameworks, VGGT land governance guidelines and FAO/WFP food system approaches. We support applicants under IPARD programmes in the Western Balkans — measure selection, business plan development and application documentation. We support ECHO applications for food and agricultural livelihoods assistance in crisis contexts. Is there EU funding for private sector agriculture in Africa? Yes. The EU increasingly supports private sector agriculture through blended finance instruments EFSD+, European Fund for Sustainable Development , agri finance facilities and value chain programmes that include private sector actors alongside NGOs and farmer organisations. IPARD Instrument for Pre Accession Assistance for Rural Development is the EU's agriculture and rural development support programme for Western Balkans accession countries. It funds investments in agricultural enterprises, rural infrastructure and agri environmental measures. EU funding for health system strengthening, universal health coverage and global health projects. EuropeAid grants and NDICI health calls for health organisations worldwide. Global health and universal health coverage are increasingly central to EU development cooperation, particularly following the COVID 19 pandemic. Through NDICI Global Europe, the EU Institutions Mechanism, Team Europe Health Flagships and bilateral EU Delegation calls, the EU funds projects strengthening health systems, improving primary health care, supporting pandemic preparedness, addressing antimicrobial resistance and reducing maternal and child mortality — in Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans. Health system strengthening, universal health coverage and pandemic preparedness calls under NDICI. Country level health calls for primary health care, maternal and child health and disease control. Some EU4Health programme components extend support to non EU partner countries. Emergency health assistance in crisis contexts — medical supplies, health facility rehabilitation, emergency health teams. We write health sector grant proposals and tender offers with knowledge of EU global health frameworks, WHO health system pillars and universal health coverage indicators. We advise on how organisations can position themselves within Team Europe health flagship initiatives, which represent a major new channel for EU health funding. We support applications for ECHO humanitarian health funding in emergency and chronic crisis contexts. Can hospitals and healthcare providers apply for EU health grants? Yes, in many calls. Healthcare providers, hospitals and clinical research organisations are eligible for EU health development grants, though the specific eligibility varies by call and instrument. One Health is an integrated approach recognising the interconnection of human, animal and ecosystem health. The EU has made One Health a cross cutting priority in global health funding, increasing grant opportunities for organisations with expertise at this nexus. EU External Action funding for migration management, refugee response and displacement projects. MADAD Trust Fund, NDICI and ECHO grants for migration and displacement. Major dedicated migration and displacement funding stream under NDICI Global Europe. Crisis focused migration funding for African countries along migration routes. Emergency assistance for refugees, IDPs and stateless persons. We write migration and displacement grant proposals with deep knowledge of EU migration policy frameworks, UNHCR protection standards and IOM migration governance approaches. We support applications for ECHO humanitarian funding for displaced populations — including logistics, protection, WASH and shelter. We monitor and support applications to EU trust funds with migration programming, including EUTF Africa and the Facility for Refugees in Turkey FRiT . Is there EU funding for organisations working with undocumented migrants? Yes. The EU funds work with undocumented or irregular migrants through ECHO humanitarian programmes and some NDICI calls. Organisations must carefully verify eligibility requirements and ensure their activities comply with EU human rights standards. Can organisations working only in EU countries access EuropeAid migration funding? EU based migration organisations can access EuropeAid funding for programmes in non EU partner countries. For work inside the EU, AMIF is the primary EU funding instrument. EU External Action funding for local authorities, decentralisation and local governance projects. EuropeAid grants for municipalities, regions and local government associations. Local and regional authorities are recognised EU development partners with dedicated funding opportunities. The EU's civil society and local authorities calls, together with thematic decentralisation funding and twinning programmes, support municipalities, regional governments, local government associations and civic organisations in accessing EU external action grants. INTERALTER supports local authorities and their associations in identifying and applying for relevant EuropeAid funding. Dedicated EU calls for local authorities working in international development. Technical assistance for public administration reform and EU standard alignment. Support for local governance, decentralisation and municipal service delivery in partner countries. Urban development cooperation and knowledge transfer between EU cities and cities in non EU countries. We write applications to the EU's civil society and local authorities development calls, presenting your municipality's international development work in EU fundable terms. We help EU local authorities identify suitable twinning partners and prepare Twinning/TAIEX applications. We form consortia between EU local authorities and local authority associations in partner countries for joint development projects. Can a municipality in the EU apply for EuropeAid development grants? Yes. EU local and regional authorities are explicit target applicants in many EuropeAid calls, particularly the CSO LA calls and decentralisation thematic calls. EU municipalities can apply as lead applicants with partner local authorities in developing countries. Twinning is an EU instrument that brings EU Member State public institutions together with partner country institutions to implement specific reform projects. Any EU government body — including municipalities — can lead a Twinning project in a partner country. EU External Action funding for private sector development, SME support and business environment reform. EFSD+, NDICI and EuropeAid grants for private sector and enterprise development. Private sector development and inclusive economic growth are increasing priorities in EU development cooperation, particularly through the Global Gateway and EFSD+ blended finance instruments. The EU funds projects improving the business enabling environment, supporting SME development, developing value chains, strengthening financial systems, and mobilising private investment for development — offering significant opportunities for business support organisations, chambers, financial institutions and development finance practitioners. Major blended finance instrument mobilising private investment for sustainable development alongside EU grants. Grants for business environment reform, value chain development and SME support. Country specific calls for private sector support, often targeting SMEs in specific sectors. Business environment and SME support for Western Balkans EU accession countries. We write private sector development grant proposals with knowledge of EU economic development frameworks, OECD private sector development guidelines and business enabling environment indicators. We advise on how grants and technical assistance interact with EFSD+ and EU guarantee instruments in private sector development programmes. We support applications for IPA III private sector competitiveness components in Western Balkans countries, including grant schemes for SMEs and business support organisations. Can private companies receive EU External Action grants for private sector development work? Yes, in many calls. Private companies are eligible for EU grants for private sector development activities, particularly as part of consortia with non profit and public sector partners. The specific eligibility varies by call. What is the EFSD+ and how does it relate to grants? The European Fund for Sustainable Development+ is an EU guarantee mechanism that mobilises private investment by reducing risk. It works alongside grants from NDICI and loans from EU development finance institutions like EIB, EBRD in blended finance packages. EU External Action funding for security sector reform, conflict prevention and resilience building. EuropeAid and NDICI grants for fragile states and crisis contexts. The EU is a major funder of security sector reform, conflict prevention, peacebuilding, stabilisation and resilience building in fragile and conflict affected states. Through NDICI Global Europe, the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace IcSP , the Africa Peace Facility and ECHO humanitarian funding, the EU supports disarmament, security governance, conflict analysis, early warning, community resilience and post conflict reconstruction. Security and resilience funding within the NDICI geographic and thematic pillars. EU African Union joint peace and security funding mechanism for the African continent. Humanitarian to development nexus funding bridging emergency and development responses. Police reform, border management and security sector alignment for Western Balkans countries. We write security and resilience grant proposals with knowledge of EU external action security frameworks, OECD fragility frameworks and UN peacebuilding standards. We support proposals at the humanitarian development peace nexus, which is a major priority in EU funding for fragile states. We identify partners with in country presence and experience in fragile state contexts, often critical for operational credibility in this sector. Does the EU fund armed forces or police in partner countries? The EU funds security sector reform, capacity building and institutional strengthening, including for civilian police and border management. The EU does not fund direct military operations or lethal equipment. The Africa Peace Facility has separate provisions for some African Union security activities. Are there EU grants available for work in conflict zones? Yes. ECHO funds humanitarian work in conflict zones. NDICI and the IcSP fund development and stabilisation programming in conflict affected areas. Higher risk requirements apply to projects in active conflict zones. EU External Action funding for gender equality, women's empowerment and gender based violence projects. EuropeAid GAP III grants and feminist foreign policy funding. Gender equality is a cross cutting priority embedded in all EU external action programming under the EU Gender Action Plan III GAP III . The EU has committed that 85% of new programmes will integrate gender equality as a significant objective by 2025. This creates both dedicated gender calls and gender mainstreaming requirements in all other sectors. INTERALTER supports organisations working on gender equality, women's economic empowerment and gender based violence prevention in accessing EU External Action funding. Dedicated gender equality and women's rights calls under NDICI Global Europe. Country level gender grants managed by EU Delegations, often for local women's rights organisations. Check current thematic programme calls for support relevant to women human rights defenders and gender justice. GAP III creates both dedicated gender calls and gender mainstreaming requirements across all EU external action instruments. We write gender equality grant proposals with strong knowledge of EU GAP III priorities, CEDAW standards and feminist foreign policy frameworks. We advise on how to strengthen gender mainstreaming in proposals across all sectors to meet the EU's 85% GAP III target and improve scores on gender related evaluation criteria. We support local and national women's organisations in assessing eligible EU Delegation and NDICI Human Rights and Democracy calls. Available grant sizes and conditions depend on the current call. What is EU GAP III and how does it affect grant applications? The EU Gender Action Plan III GAP III is the EU's framework for gender equality in external action 2021–2025. It commits the EU to gender mainstreaming across all programmes. In practice, this means gender equality is scored in most EU grant and tender evaluations, and many calls now require a gender analysis and gender responsive indicators. Can men's organisations or gender neutral organisations apply for gender equality grants? Yes. Many gender equality calls are open to all organisations demonstrating strong gender expertise and a credible gender transformative approach. Some calls are restricted to women led organisations. We check specific eligibility for each call. EU External Action funding for youth, culture, creative industries and intercultural dialogue projects. Erasmus+, Creative Europe and NDICI grants for youth and culture organisations. Youth and culture are growing areas of EU External Action funding, driven by the EU's youth action plan and the global expansion of the Erasmus+ and Creative Europe programmes. The EU funds youth employment, civic engagement, youth leadership, cultural diplomacy, intercultural dialogue, creative industries and cultural heritage — providing opportunities for youth organisations, cultural institutions, universities and civil society organisations. Youth exchanges, capacity building in youth and sport, and higher education cooperation with non EU countries. Support for international cultural cooperation, creative industries and audiovisual sector development. Youth engagement, civic participation and youth employment calls in developing countries. Country level calls for youth and cultural projects, including small grants for local organisations. We write Erasmus+ International Capacity Building in Youth applications, including the quality criteria and partnership agreements. We support applications to Creative Europe international calls and EU Delegation cultural grants. We write youth engagement and civic participation proposals for NDICI and EU Delegation calls. Can youth organisations in non EU countries apply for EU youth grants? Yes. Many Erasmus+ International and NDICI youth calls specifically target youth organisations in non EU partner countries, either as lead applicants with an EU partner or as co applicants. Is there EU funding for indigenous cultural heritage? Yes. The EU funds cultural heritage preservation, including indigenous and intangible cultural heritage, through NDICI thematic calls and EU Delegation grants. This is an area of growing EU interest. EuropeAid and EU External Action funding support for projects in Sub Saharan Africa, the Sahel, Horn of Africa and Southern Africa. Grants, tenders and consortium support. Africa is the largest recipient of EU External Action funding, with the NDICI Global Europe instrument, EU Trust Funds, the Africa Peace Facility and humanitarian assistance from ECHO together directing tens of billions of euros to projects across the continent. The EU's Africa EU Partnership and Global Gateway for Africa create a growing pipeline of grants, technical assistance tenders and blended finance opportunities for organisations working in Sub Saharan Africa, the Sahel, Horn of Africa, Central Africa and Southern Africa. We monitor EU Delegation calls across all African sub regions and flag opportunities matching your geographic and sectoral focus. We identify and engage qualified African co applicants and local partners through our network of organisations across the continent. We support applications to the EU Trust Fund for Africa and ECHO humanitarian calls, which have specific procedural requirements. We write proposals in French for EU Delegation calls in Francophone Africa, with deep knowledge of French language PRAG requirements. Are EU Africa grants only for European organisations? No. African NGOs, research institutes and public bodies can directly apply for many EU Delegation grants in Africa as lead applicants. Large NDICI calls typically require a European lead applicant, but there are many calls at country level accessible to African organisations directly. Global Gateway for Africa is the EU's €150 billion investment initiative for Africa under the broader Global Gateway EU's answer to China's Belt and Road . It focuses on infrastructure, energy, digital connectivity and health systems, using a combination of grants, guarantees and loans. IPA III and EU External Action funding support for Western Balkans countries. Grants, twinning, TAIEX and tender support for Albania, BiH, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia. The Western Balkans countries — Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia — are EU candidate and potential candidate countries receiving substantial EU pre accession funding through the Instrument for Pre Accession Assistance III IPA III . This creates a rich pipeline of grant calls, twinning projects, technical assistance tenders and sector budget support programmes aligned with EU accession requirements and the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans. IPA III has a total budget of €14.162 billion for 2021–2027 covering the Western Balkans and Türkiye, not a dedicated €14.2 billion allocation to the Western Balkans alone. It supports democratic transformation, rule of law, good governance, green transition, digital transformation, competitiveness and regional integration. The 2020 Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans adds up to €9 billion in grants and €20 billion in private investment mobilisation through blended finance. The EU's enlargement agenda means IPA III funding is linked directly to EU accession progress. We support applications to IPA III calls across all sectors and Western Balkans countries — grants, technical assistance tenders and twinning applications. Twinning projects require specific knowledge of EU Twinning procedures. We prepare full Twinning fiches and support EU Member State institutions through the Twinning process. We write proposals explicitly linked to EU accession requirements and EU enlargement policy framework — which strengthens competitive positioning. What is IPA III and how is it different from standard EuropeAid? IPA III Instrument for Pre Accession Assistance is specifically for EU candidate and potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans and Turkey. Unlike standard EuropeAid, IPA III is explicitly linked to EU accession progress — funding aligns with the EU's annual progress reports and negotiation chapters. Can Western Balkans organisations apply directly, or do they need a European partner? Western Balkans organisations can apply directly for many IPA III grants. For large technical assistance contracts and Twinning projects, a consortium with EU Member State organisations is typically required. EU External Action funding support for Mediterranean countries. ENI/NDICI grants and tenders for Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. The Mediterranean region — including North Africa Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Libya and the Levant Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria — receives substantial EU External Action funding through the NDICI Global Europe Neighbourhood pillar, the EIB Mediterranean facility and bilateral EU Delegation programmes. EU Mediterranean engagement spans governance reform, economic modernisation, migration management, climate adaptation, youth and education — with significant grant and technical assistance pipelines in key partner countries. The NDICI Global Europe Neighbourhood South pillar covers North Africa and the Southern Mediterranean, with Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt as the largest recipients. The 2021 2027 period has seen increased EU engagement on migration, economic modernisation and climate adaptation. The Neighbourhood Policy commitment on Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan includes significant grant envelopes beyond standard development cooperation. We monitor EU Delegation calls across North Africa and the Levant, covering Arabic, French and English language calls. We identify and engage Arabic speaking co applicants and local partners in Mediterranean partner countries. We write NDICI Neighbourhood South proposals with knowledge of EU Mediterranean policy frameworks and country specific context. Is there EU funding available for work in Palestine? Yes. The EU is one of the largest donors in Palestine, funding projects through EU Delegation Ramallah, UNRWA, and direct calls to NGOs. The political context requires careful navigation but significant grant opportunities exist. What languages are EU Mediterranean proposals written in? Most EU Delegation calls in the Mediterranean accept proposals in English and sometimes French. Some country level calls may accept Arabic. We write proposals in the language required by the specific call. EU External Action funding support for Middle East projects. ECHO humanitarian, NDICI development and stabilisation grants for Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. The Middle East — Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen — is one of the most complex and well funded regions in EU External Action, combining large scale humanitarian assistance from ECHO with development, stabilisation and resilience programming from NDICI. The EU is the largest single donor in many of these contexts. INTERALTER supports organisations working in these difficult and dynamic environments to access EU funding through competitive grants and tenders. Jordan and Lebanon are major recipients of EU development and humanitarian funding, driven by their hosting of large Syrian refugee populations. Iraq is receiving increased EU engagement following the ISIS conflict and displacement crisis. Syria continues to receive significant EU humanitarian and early recovery funding. Yemen receives the largest per capita EU humanitarian assistance of any country. The Humanitarian Development Peace nexus is the dominant EU programming approach in this region. We support ECHO Single Form applications for humanitarian projects in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen. We write NDICI resilience, early recovery and stabilisation proposals for the Middle East — bridging humanitarian and development approaches. We identify qualified local partners in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq with the operational capacity and EU project experience needed for competitive bids. Can organisations access EU funding to work in Syria? Yes, but with important restrictions. The EU funds humanitarian assistance and some early recovery activities in Syria through ECHO and NDICI. All funded activities must comply with EU sanctions and human rights due diligence requirements. We advise on what is fundable in Syria. What is the Humanitarian Development Peace nexus and why does it matter for Middle East proposals? The Nexus approach recognises that humanitarian, development and peace responses need to work together in protracted crises. The EU requires Nexus thinking in most Middle East proposals — meaning your application should demonstrate how humanitarian assistance links to longer term development and peacebuilding goals. EU External Action funding support for Central Asia, South East Asia and Pacific Island projects. NDICI grants and EU Delegation tenders for Asia Pacific. The Asia Pacific region — covering Central Asia Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan , South and South East Asia Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Philippines, etc. and Pacific Island States — receives substantial EU External Action funding through NDICI Global Europe geographic allocations, Team Europe initiatives and bilateral EU Delegation calls. The EU's Indo Pacific Strategy and Global Gateway for Asia create growing opportunities for organisations working in this region. The EU's Indo Pacific Strategy 2021 and the NDICI Asia Pacific geographic pillar create a multi billion euro funding pipeline for development, governance, climate, connectivity and sustainable development in Asia. The Pacific sub region benefits from dedicated NDICI allocations and Global Gateway investments. Central Asia has seen increased EU engagement following the Russia Ukraine war and EU interest in diversifying energy and trade routes. We monitor EU Delegation calls across Central Asia, South East Asia and Pacific Island states, covering a much wider geographic scope than most clients can track alone. We identify and engage qualified local partners across the Asia Pacific region through our network and database of pre vetted organisations. We advise on how organisations can position themselves for EU Indo Pacific Strategy funding, including Global Gateway Asia opportunities. Is there EU funding for humanitarian work in Afghanistan? Yes. Afghanistan is one of the largest recipients of EU humanitarian assistance globally. ECHO funds humanitarian operations in Afghanistan, and there are NDICI early recovery and development calls for specific sectors and contexts. What EU funding is available for Pacific Island States? Pacific Island States receive dedicated NDICI Global Europe allocations and are part of the ACP EU Partnership. Climate adaptation is the dominant EU funding priority for Pacific islands given their acute vulnerability to sea level rise and extreme weather. 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. 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. We monitor EU Delegation calls in Spanish, English and French across Latin America and the Caribbean. We write proposals in Spanish for EU Delegation calls in Latin America and Spain/Portugal facing NDICI calls. We identify qualified Latin American and Caribbean co applicants for EU grant applications. 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. EU External Action funding support for Eastern Neighbourhood countries. NDICI Neighbourhood East grants and tenders for Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus. The EU's Eastern Neighbourhood — Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus — is one of the most politically dynamic and increasingly well funded regions in EU External Action. The Russia Ukraine war has massively expanded EU engagement in Ukraine and Moldova, while Georgia, Armenia and Moldova's EU candidacy creates growing IPA like funding streams. Through NDICI Global Europe Neighbourhood East, dedicated Ukraine and Moldova support packages, EU4 regional programmes and bilateral EU Delegation calls, significant grant and technical assistance opportunities exist for organisations with Eastern Neighbourhood experience. The Eastern Partnership EaP framework and NDICI Neighbourhood East pillar fund governance, rule of law, economic modernisation, civil society, connectivity and people to people contacts. Ukraine has received extraordinary EU support since 2022, totalling many billions in grants and macro financial assistance. Moldova received EU candidate status in 2022 and is receiving pre accession like support. Georgia also has EU candidate status. Armenia and Azerbaijan receive bilateral support for different priorities. Belarus funding is channelled largely to civil society due to political restrictions. We monitor EU4 regional calls, national EU Delegation calls and Ukraine/Moldova emergency support packages across the entire Eastern Neighbourhood. We support applications to EU Ukraine Facility, NDICI Ukraine fast track calls and EU Delegation Kyiv calls for recovery, reconstruction and civil society support. We write proposals for Georgia and Moldova that align with their EU candidate status and leverage EU accession like programming frameworks. Is there EU grant funding for Ukraine reconstruction? Yes. The EU Ukraine Facility €50 billion, 2024 2027 combines budget support, grants and loans. Applicants should check current NDICI and EU Delegation calls and the NDICI Global Europe Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme, which succeeded EIDHR for 2021–2027. The eligibility, funding form and application route depend on the specific instrument and call. Can organisations access EU funding to work in Belarus? Yes, though Belarus programming is restricted due to the political situation. EU funding for Belarus is channelled primarily to civil society organisations and independent media, often managed through neighbouring countries. We advise on what is currently fundable and safe to implement. New calls, deadlines & programme updates — straight to your inbox. International EuropeAid & EU External Action Consultancy