RIZA Call for proposals
Run by RIZA: Building European Democracy with Women of Migrant Descent · Can apply alone
What this call funds
This call provides small grants to grassroots NGOs across the EU that support migrant and refugee women, focusing on capacity building, advocacy for fundamental rights, and promoting democratic participation. Grants come in three sizes, ranging from about 17,778 to 60,000 euros, and projects run for 12 months. The second round particularly encourages organisations in Southern Mediterranean states, though any EU based organisation can apply.
civil society democracy · social innovation · gender equality · justice rights
Who wins this
A small grassroots NGO based in the EU, ideally led by or serving migrant and refugee women, seeking funding to support rights based community programmes.
Could you win this call?
Only the website is required.
The call in detail
- Indicative grant size
- €60k
- Submission
- Multiple cut-offs (rolling call with several deadlines)
- Cut-off dates (2)
- 31 Jul 2026 · 31 Oct 2026
- Type of action
- Cascade funding
- Partners
- Not required. You can apply on your own.
- Eligible applicants
- non-profit
- Support to third parties
- Micro grants of 17,778 euros, small grants of 32,778 euros, and medium grants of 60,000 euros awarded directly to grassroots organisations.
- Also required
- Applicant organisations must be established in an EU member state, with priority given to migrant and refugee women led groups and those in Southern Mediterranean countries.