Small Project Emergency Grants

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Small project emergency grants enable civil society organisations to respond quickly to current cases, time-sensitive needs, and unexpected social challenges, the resolution of which cannot be delayed until a standard call for proposals is launched. The aim of the supported activities is to quickly draw attention to current cases of rights violations or restrictions, restriction of services, provide urgent legal aid, raise the visibility of cases in the media, mobilise the public, or engage the local community in rectifying and resolving the urgent situation. This may involve an unplanned activity or an ad hoc response to situations that could threaten the public interest, local communities, the availability or quality of services, transparency, the legitimacy of civil society organisations, democratic tools and the environment, etc. Prior experience with applications is not a condition – what is decisive is the relevance and urgency of the intended action. Applications may be submitted under this rolling call until the allocation is exhausted. Applications will be evaluated immediately upon receipt under an accelerated procedure. These grants are not intended to address humanitarian crises caused by force majeure (e.g. floods, tornadoes, etc.).