Call No. 4 for joint advocacy on migration issues proposals of NGOs from Lithuania, Latvia and Poland

The EU grant opportunity is titled "Call No. 4 for joint advocacy on migration issues proposals of NGOs from Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland." It is part of the CERV 2024 program, which focuses on promoting citizens' rights and values. The total budget for this call is €180,000, allowing for up to €60,000 for each of the three projects funded. The duration for each project is between 10 to 12 months, and the application process consists of a single stage.

Eligible applicants must be non-governmental organizations (NGOs) established and legally registered in Lithuania for at least one year by December 16, 2024. These NGOs must operate at a national level and cannot be affiliated with religious institutions, trade unions, or political parties. They must have demonstrable experience in migration-related activities and compliance with EU values. Each applicant must also submit required financial and activity reports to the National Center of Registers for specified years.

A consortium is required for this application; the lead NGO must be from Lithuania and must collaborate with at least one NGO each from Latvia and Poland. An optional third partner from any other EU Member State is also allowed. The projects should focus on advocacy concerning migration issues, civic participation, and enhancing EU values.

Applications will undergo administrative eligibility checks followed by evaluations from independent experts. The competition is expected to be high, with a success rate likely falling below 10% based on the number of applications submitted. Importantly, there is no co-funding requirement, making the grants fully funded by the EU.

The call opens for submissions from December 17 to December 19, 2025, followed by a final submission deadline on February 18, 2026. An online information seminar for interested applicants is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

The overarching aim of this funding opportunity is to strengthen cross-border advocacy capacities among NGOs engaged in migration issues while promoting the values and principles of the European Union. Selected projects will contribute to enhancing NGO networks, influencing public policy, transferring knowledge, and improving public awareness regarding migrants’ rights and EU values.

The call aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation and advocacy capacity among NGOs in Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland working on migration issues, while promoting and safeguarding EU values. The impact areas include reinforced NGO networks, increased ability to influence migration-related public policy, enhanced knowledge transfer to local organisations, and improved public awareness of migrants’ rights and EU values.

Applications are submitted in a single-stage procedure. All proposals first undergo administrative eligibility checks. Eligible applications are then evaluated by two independent experts according to predefined quality criteria; if their scores differ significantly, a third expert is involved. Based on expert assessments, the Selection Committee reviews and finalises the ranked list, may adjust budgets, and approves the projects proposed for funding.

A total of 3 projects will be awarded grants of up to EUR 60,000 each within the maximum threshold allowed for financial support to third parties. Projects will run for 10–12 months and will receive lump-sum funding.

Eligibility requirements for applicants:

1. The applicant is a legal entity registered in the Republic of Lithuania for at least one year, i.e., no later than December 16, 2024.

2. The applicant carries out activities in Lithuania on national level.

3. The applicant is an NGO established and operating in the Republic of Lithuania that meets the following definition: "A non-profit voluntary organization established as a legal entity, having a non-commercial purpose, independent of the local, regional and central government, public entities, political parties, and commercial organizations". Religious institutions, trade unions and political parties are not considered NGOs (this definition follows the NGO definition set forth in the Article 2.3 of the Law on the Development of Non-Governmental Organizations).

4. The applicant's activities must comply EU values and actively contribute (or seek to contribute) to the promotion of the EU values.

5. The applicant has submitted mandatory financial and annual activity reports to the National Center of Registers for the years 2023 and 2024, or for the year 2024 if the applicant was registered in 2024.

6. The Open Lithuania Foundation is not a shareholder of the applicant.

Eligibility requirements for partners:

1. A non-governmental, non-profit organization established and operating as a legal entity in Poland or Latvia.

2. An eligible partner is an NGO carrying out activities in fields related to migration issues.

3. At least one partner from Latvia or Poland must have no less than two years of experience in migration-related advocacy (e.g., one of the selected mandatory partners may lack experience in migration advocacy but must have experience working in the field of migration).

4. Prior to submitting the application, the applicant and the partners have concluded and signed a letter of intent to cooperate or another agreement defining the partnership.

5. The partners adhere to EU values in their activities and actively contribute (or seek to contribute) to the promotion of these values.

If there is a third (optional) partner in the project, it must be a non-governmental, non-profit organization established and operating as a legal entity in one of the EU Member States (excluding Lithuania). It must also meet the above-listed criteria Nr. 2, 4, and 5.

Further information, including a detailed description of the call procedure and the full eligibility criteria can be found here (in Lithuanian): Kvietimas NVO, vykdančioms advokaciją migracijos klausimais - ALF

An online information seminar on this call will be held January 21, 2026.

The opening date is 17 December 2025. The deadline is 18 February 2026 00:53 (Brussels time). The expected duration of participation is 12 months. Total funding available is 180,000.00 €. The project acronym is 2023-12-31T16:00:00.000Z. The full name of the EU funded project is Support for EU values through Civic Participation. The grant agreement number is 101187383. The topic is CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES - Call for proposals for civil society organisations active on protecting and promoting Union values: call to intermediaries (giving financial support to third parties).

In summary, this call for proposals aims to bolster collaboration among NGOs in Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland that are dedicated to migration issues. The goal is to enhance their advocacy capabilities while upholding EU values. The funding, totaling 180,000 EUR, will be distributed among three projects, with each receiving up to 60,000 EUR. The projects should last between 10 and 12 months. To be eligible, the lead applicant must be a Lithuanian NGO registered for at least a year, actively involved in promoting EU values, and compliant with financial reporting requirements. Partner organizations from Latvia and Poland are also required, with at least one partner having experience in migration-related advocacy. An online information session is scheduled for January 21, 2026, and the deadline for submissions is February 18, 2026. This initiative seeks to strengthen NGO networks, influence migration-related policies, facilitate knowledge transfer, and raise public awareness of migrants’ rights and EU values.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant type is a non-governmental, non-profit organization (NGO) established and operating as a legal entity in the Republic of Lithuania. The NGO must be independent of the local, regional and central government, public entities, political parties, and commercial organizations. Religious institutions, trade unions and political parties are explicitly excluded. The applicant must be registered in Lithuania for at least one year (no later than December 16, 2024) and carry out activities on a national level in Lithuania. The applicant must have submitted mandatory financial and annual activity reports to the National Center of Registers for the years 2023 and 2024, or for the year 2024 if the applicant was registered in 2024. The Open Lithuania Foundation cannot be a shareholder of the applicant.

Funding Type: The funding type is a grant, specifically cascade funding, with projects receiving lump-sum funding.

Consortium Requirement: A consortium is required. The applicant must be a Lithuanian NGO and must have at least one partner from Latvia or Poland. A third optional partner can be from any EU Member State excluding Lithuania.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The primary geographic eligibility focuses on NGOs from Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland. The lead applicant must be from Lithuania. Partners must be from Latvia or Poland. An optional third partner can be from any EU Member State excluding Lithuania.

Target Sector: The target sector is related to migration issues, civic participation, and the promotion and protection of EU values. The call aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation and advocacy capacity among NGOs working on migration.

Mentioned Countries: Lithuania, Latvia, Poland.

Project Stage: The project stage is not explicitly defined, but it is implied that the projects should be at a stage where they can strengthen cross-border cooperation and advocacy capacity, influence public policy, enhance knowledge transfer, and improve public awareness. This suggests a development or validation stage.

Funding Amount: The funding amount is up to EUR 60,000 per project. A total of 3 projects will be funded, with a total funding available of EUR 180,000.

Application Type: The application type is an open call with a single-stage procedure.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a lump-sum grant.

Application Stages: The application process consists of a single stage. The proposals undergo administrative eligibility checks, followed by evaluation by independent experts. The Selection Committee then reviews the expert assessments, finalizes the ranked list, and approves projects for funding.

Success Rates: The success rate can be estimated. With 3 projects being funded out of all applications received, the success rate is likely to be below 10%, assuming a reasonable number of applications are submitted.

Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.

Summary: This opportunity is a call for proposals targeting NGOs in Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland that are working on migration issues and promoting EU values. The call aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation and advocacy capacity among these organizations. The lead applicant must be a Lithuanian NGO, and they must partner with at least one NGO from either Latvia or Poland. A third optional partner can be from any EU Member State excluding Lithuania. The selected projects will receive a grant of up to EUR 60,000 in lump-sum funding to run projects for 10-12 months. The application process is a single-stage procedure involving eligibility checks and evaluation by independent experts. The deadline for submission is February 18, 2026. The call falls under the CERV-2024-CITIZENS-VALUES topic, focusing on civil society organizations active in protecting and promoting Union values. The overall goal is to reinforce NGO networks, increase their ability to influence migration-related public policy, enhance knowledge transfer, and improve public awareness of migrants’ rights and EU values. An online information seminar will be held on January 21, 2026.