Grant opportunity

Fellowships Without Borders 2026: Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellows

The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility has opened a special 2026 call for civil society activists working across borders in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.

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Funder
Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility
Applications close 11 September 2026
Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026
Award
Fellowship support for approved civil society activities; applicants should confirm financial support in the official guidelines
Applicant
Civil society activists from Eastern Partnership countries whose work, learning, partnerships or communities extend beyond national borders.
Discipline
Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
Region
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine
Posted
Jul 17, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Fellowships Without Borders is the second call for the 2026 EaP Civil Society Fellows cohort, focused on activists whose civic work crosses national borders.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants are civil society activists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine whose work, learning, partnerships or communities extend beyond their national context.

What it supports

  • Civil society leadership and civic activism.
  • Cross-border learning, partnerships and community work.
  • Activities that strengthen civil society development in the Eastern Partnership region.

Funding and duration

  • The fellowship provides support for approved fellows and activities.
  • Applicants should confirm exact financial support, eligible costs and reporting rules in the official fellowship guidelines.

Applications close 11 September 2026

Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026

How to apply

Use the official Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellows portal and submit before 11 September 2026.

Call details

Source-based overview

The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility states that the second 2026 fellowship call introduces Fellowships Without Borders for civic activists from the six Eastern Partnership countries. The call is designed for people whose work, communities, learning or partnerships extend beyond national borders.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are civil society activists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine whose work, learning, partnerships or communities extend beyond their national context.

Funding and benefits

The fellowship provides support for approved fellows and activities.

Applicants should confirm exact financial support, eligible costs and reporting rules in the official fellowship guidelines.

Themes and supported activities

Civil society leadership and civic activism.

Cross-border learning, partnerships and community work.

Activities that strengthen civil society development in the Eastern Partnership region.

Deadline and timeline

Applications close 11 September 2026: Applications close 11 September 2026: Sep 11, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Use the official Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellows portal and submit before 11 September 2026.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.