1st window
The Call for proposals under the 1st window is intended for experienced NGOs that can carry out extensive and impactful initiatives, addressing systemic issues and contributing to strengthening civic participation at national and/or regional level.
What areas does the 1st window support?
Key information for the 1st Window
Total financial allocation for the 1st Window
CHF 7,000,000
Grant amount (minimum and maximum)
CHF 500,000 - CHF 1,500,000
Duration of the projects (minimum and maximum)
24 - 32 months
Application Deadline
30 June 2025, 16:00 (Romanian Time)
Allocated amount for Thematic Areas
Fight against discrimination and social exclusion
CHF 2,500,000
Protection of biodiversity and environmental rights
CHF 1,800,000
Media transparency and investigative journalism
CHF 1,000,000
Assistance to victims of violence
CHF 1,700,000
Who Can Apply?
This call is open to non-governmental and non-profit organizations with relevant experience in the targeted Thematic Areas and capacity to implement projects with national and/or regional impact.
To review the eligibility criteria, it is essential to read the Guidelines for Applicants in its entirety.
Number of Required Partners for Application:
- For grants between CHF 500,000 and CHF 1,000,000 – 1 Applicant and minimum 1 Partner
- For grants between CHF 1,000,001 and CHF 1,500,000 – 1 Applicant and minimum 2 Partners
Exception: in case the Applicant is a legally registered Federation, the partnership is not mandatory.
Proposal Preparation
To prepare your proposal and ensure compliance with the eligibility requirements, it is mandatory to review:
- Guidelines for Applicants– this document contains detailed information on eligibility criteria, application and evaluation procedure, and the Thematic Areas.
Calendar of the 1st window
Date
Stage
30 April 2025
Application process opening date
30 June 2025
Deadline for submitting the Concept Notes
September 2025 (may be subject to adjustment)
Announcing the final results of the selection process for the Concept Notes
September-November 2025 (may be subject to adjustment)
Development and approval the Full Proposals
December (may be subject to adjustment)
Beginning of the projects’ implementation
How to apply?
The application process is structured in two stages.
Stage 1 – Submission of the Concept Note
In the first stage, the Applicants must submit the:
- Application form – Concept Note (Annex 1), which provides an overview of the project
- Declaration of eligibility (Annex 4).
What should the Concept Note contain?
- Description of the problem addressed and the project context
- Proposed objectives and expected results
- Main activities and implementation methodology
- Grant amount requested
The Concept Notes are submitted exclusively online, through the platform
Stage 2 – Submission of the Full Proposal
If the project is selected in the first stage, the Applicant will be invited to submit a Full Proposal, which includes a detailed implementation plan, the expected impact, the detailed budget and the communication plan.
This stage includes consultancy and feedback sessions offered by program experts, to help NGOs refine their proposals before the final selection.
Required documents in the second stage:
- Application form – Full Proposal (Annex 2)
- Project Budget (Annex 3a)
- Communication Plan (Annex 5)
The Full Proposal are submitted exclusively online, through the platform
Download and consult the mandatory and the supporting documents required for preparing the proposal
Documents for stage 1:
Documents for stage 2:
Application Form – Full Proposal (Annex 2) - soon available
Project Budget (Annex 3a) - soon available
Guidelines for developing the Project Budget (Annex 3b) - soon available
Communication Plan (Annex 5) - soon available
Programme Indicators Guidelines - soon available
Communication and Information Guidelines - soon available
Contact
If you have questions or need support for your application, our team is available to provide clarifications.
- Questions regarding Thematic Areas 1, 3 and 4 can be addressed via email at cep@fdsc.ro or by phone at +40 752 444 305 (Andreea Drăgan, Grant Coordinator)
- Questions regarding Thematic Area 2 can be addressed via email at mediu_cep@repf.ro or by phone at +40 745 524 454 (Csilla Daniel, Grant Coordinator)
- Questions strictly related to the use of the online application platform can be addressed at support@fdsc.ro
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The Civic Engagement Programme is funded by the Swiss-Romanian Cooperation Programme and is managed by a consortium consisting of
The Civic Engagement Programme is funded by the Swiss-Romanian Cooperation Programme and is managed by a consortium consisting of
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