Profile purpose: This evergreen guide explains how European Union funding is commonly structured and where official opportunities are published. It is not an announcement of an open grant.
How the funder operates
The European Commission supports external action through grants, tenders, budget support and other instruments. Calls define the eligible countries, organisations, sectors, partnerships, co-financing and submission process.
Common funding and partnership routes
- Calls for proposals for action or operating grants.
- Procurement opportunities for services, supplies or works.
- Partnerships or consortia under geographic and thematic programmes.
When an NGO may be a suitable applicant or partner
- The organisation is legally established in an eligible country.
- Its mandate and experience match the call objectives and geography.
- It can manage detailed compliance, co-financing, reporting and audit obligations.
How to prepare
- Create the required EU Login and organisation registration when requested.
- Review the full applicant guidelines, annexes, evaluation grid and eligibility rules.
- Build consortium roles, budget, logframe, safeguards and evidence before the deadline.
Official information
Visit the official European Union funding or partnership page. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines, registration, co-financing and submission rules in the specific call documentation.
Related ATI resources
NGO Proposal Template • Logframe Template • M&E Plan Template • Grants Management training