Promotion of Human Rights and Strengthening of CSOs in Morocco 2026

Deadline: Jun 02, 2026

other

partially funded

Morocco

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📝 About

This initiative is a civil society support programme designed to strengthen democratic values, human rights protection, and inclusive governance. It is part of the broader external action framework of the European Commission under the European Neighbourhood Policy, supporting long-term democratic resilience and civic engagement.

🎁 Benefits

The total indicative budget is €5.8 million, divided into three funding lots:

Lot 1: Human Rights Protection

Budget: €2,000,000
Grants: €350,000 – €650,000
Focus Areas:
- Human rights defenders
- Fundamental freedoms
- Anti-corruption initiatives
- Rights of detainees

Lot 2: Gender-Based Violence & Child Protection

Budget: €1,500,000
Grants: €350,000 – €750,000
Focus Areas:
- Prevention of gender-based violence
- Protection systems for children
- Survivor support services

Lot 3: Civil Society, Governance & Development

Budget: €2,300,000
Grants: €700,000 – €760,000
Focus Areas:
- Civic participation in policymaking
- Advocacy and policy reform
- Climate action and sustainability
- Institutional capacity building

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include:

Civil society organizations (CSOs)
NGOs and non-profit organizations
Networks and coalitions of civil society actors

Applicants Must:

Operate in or work with stakeholders in Morocco
Demonstrate capacity for governance, rights-based, or development work
Have strong institutional and operational structures
Ensure compliance with EU funding and co-financing requirements

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 02 June, 2026
Visit the official application website to apply.

📌 Contact Information

For further details, visit the European Commission's funding portal or contact the relevant department for inquiries.

Benefits

Total indicative budget: €5.8 million, divided into three funding lots:
- Lot 1: Human Rights Protection
  - Budget: €2,000,000
  - Grants: €350,000 – €650,000
  - Focus areas:
    - Human rights defenders
    - Fundamental freedoms
    - Anti-corruption initiatives
    - Rights of detainees
- Lot 2: Gender-Based Violence & Child Protection
  - Budget: €1,500,000
  - Grants: €350,000 – €750,000
  - Focus areas:
    - Prevention of gender-based violence
    - Protection systems for children
    - Survivor support services
- Lot 3: Civil Society, Governance & Development
  - Budget: €2,300,000
  - Grants: €700,000 – €760,000
  - Focus areas:
    - Civic participation in policymaking
    - Advocacy and policy reform
    - Climate action and sustainability
    - Institutional capacity building

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