Együttható (Civil-Business)

Együttható (Civil-Business) is a regional cascade funding call under the Aspektus+ capacity building programme CERV-2024 supporting formal, independent non-profit civil society organisations operating in four core regions of Hungary to implement civil–business cooperation projects that promote active citizenship, inclusion, representation of marginalised groups, environmental action and improved access to services. The call offers lump-sum grants of €3,000 to €5,250 per project from a total envelope of €84,000 and the expected participation period is nine months. Applications must be submitted in Hungarian via the published portal and are assessed through an eligibility check and a professional evaluation against six award criteria with a threshold of more than 20 out of 30 points. Opening date is 16 September 2026 and the submission deadline is 10 November 2026 at 12:00 Brussels time.

What it funds

Scope

Cascade grants to support cooperation between rural civil society organisations (CSOs) and the private sector to promote active citizenship, inclusion, representation of marginalised groups, equality, environmental action and access to services. Projects aim to increase CSO sustainability and private sector engagement at community level.

Grant format and amounts:Total programme budget €84,000. Individual lump-sum grants between €3,000 and €5,250 per supported project. Expected project duration 9 months. ¹

1. 1Who can apply: Formal, independent, non-profit CSOs legally established and operating in Aspektus+ core regions: South Trans-Danubia, South Plains, North Plains, North Hungary (Hungary).
2. 2Language and submission: Applications must be submitted in Hungarian; single-stage call with multistage evaluation (eligibility check then professional scoring).
3. 3Evaluation: Professional committee scores proposals against six award criteria (max 5 points each); projects require >20 points to be awarded.

This call is managed under the Communities for Local Democracy project (Grant agreement 101187153) within CERV-2024. Apply via the programme webpage for full rules and application forms Aspektus call page. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Full call text, eligibility details and application submission available at the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: ec.europa.eu

Basic facts and administrative data

Call title:Együttható (Civil-Business). Associated EU call: CERV-2024 - Call for proposals for civil society organisations active on protecting and promoting Union values: call to intermediaries (giving financial support to third parties). Project acronym: Communities for Local Democracy (CLD). Grant agreement / Project ID: 101187153. Opening date: 16 September 2026. Deadline (single-stage): 10 November 2026, 12:00 Brussels time. Expected duration of participation: 9 months. Total budget allocated to this intermediary call: €84,000. Application language: Hungarian. Submission portal / reference: EU Funding & Tenders Portal opportunity ID and pages available at the public call entry Call page.

Purpose and scope

Együttható is a sub-programme of Aspektus+, a four-year capacity-building programme focused on rural NGOs in Hungary. This sub-programme targets formal, independent, non-profit civil society organisations established and operating in four core regions covered by the Aspect Group: South Trans-Danubia, South Plains, North Plains and North Hungary. The objective is to motivate and enable cooperation between civil society organisations (CSOs) and private sector (for-profit) actors so that companies engage in social change at local community level, while CSOs become more sustainable and effective. The call supports projects that foster active citizenship, inclusion and representation of marginalised groups, promote equality and contribute to solving local challenges such as environmental protection and access to services.

Funding modality, amounts and number of awards

Funding mechanism:lump sum grants awarded to selected beneficiaries acting as final beneficiaries under the intermediary arrangement. Individual grant amounts for supported projects must be at least €3,000 and not exceed €5,250. The total envelope for this intermediary call is €84,000, which will be used to fund multiple projects within the specified range ¹.

Indicative number of sub-grants:Given the total budget of €84,000 and individual lump sums between €3,000 and €5,250, the call will likely fund a number of projects in the approximate range of 16 to 28, subject to final selections and award decisions ¹.

Who can apply (eligibility and applicant types)

Primary eligible applicant type:formal, independent, non-profit civil society organisations (CSOs) established and operating in the specified Hungarian regions. The call is designed for intermediary organisations (Aspektus+ acting as intermediary) giving financial support to third parties; the call itself targets CSOs as final beneficiaries within the intermediary scheme. Eligible actor categories derived from the text: non-profit, civil society organisation, NGO. The call emphasises organisations with operations in the 4 core regions: South Trans-Danubia, South Plains, North Plains and North Hungary.

Consortium, geographic scope and project stage

Consortium requirement:single applicant organisations are implied (formal independent non-profit CSOs applying to be beneficiaries of the intermediary call). The call does not require a multi-partner consortium structure; applications are assessed per organisation. Geographic eligibility: Hungary, specifically organisations established and operating in the four named regions (South Trans-Danubia, South Plains, North Plains, North Hungary). Beneficiary scope is national (Hungary) within those regions and thus falls under EU member state applicants. Expected project maturity: implementation-ready community-level projects involving cooperation with private sector partners; typical stage: demonstration/implementation and short-term local project delivery within the 9-month participation period.

Target sectors and thematic priorities

Target sector and themes:civil society and community development, active citizenship, social inclusion, representation of marginalised groups, equality, community-level environmental protection and access to services. The call focuses on civil society-private sector cooperation (civil-business partnerships) to address local social, inclusion and environmental challenges in rural Hungary.

Evaluation and award process

This is a multi-stage selection process. Stage 1:formal eligibility check of the applicant and the concept note. Stage 2: professional evaluation of applicants against six award criteria. Each criterion is scored up to 5 points (maximum total 30 points). Projects must achieve more than 20 points to be recommended for funding. Evaluation is performed by a joint Aspektus committee composed of two members from each participating organisation; each concept note and full application is read and scored by two committee members (one from the applicant region and one from a different region). After the committee decision, applicants are notified of results. Applications must be submitted in Hungarian.

1. 1Stage 1: Formal eligibility check of applicant and concept note.
2. 2Stage 2: Professional evaluation on six award criteria, each scored 0–5 points.
3. 3Minimum threshold: awarded projects must score over 20 points to be funded.
4. 4Evaluation committee: joint Aspektus committee, 2 members per organisation; each application read by two members (regional and external).
5. 5Notification: applicants are informed after committee decision.

Award criteria and scoring structure

The evaluation uses 6 award criteria, with a maximum of 5 points per criterion (maximum total 30 points). The call text mandates a threshold: awarded projects must exceed 20 points. The six criteria are not enumerated verbatim in the scraped content, but typical criteria for such calls include relevance, impact, quality of the concept and methodology, sustainability, capacity of the applicant, and feasibility. Applicants should consult the full call documentation on the application portal for the exact wording of the six criteria and any weighting or sub-criteria.

Application process and templates

Application type:single-stage open call published under the intermediary scheme of the Communities for Local Democracy project. Submission method: electronic submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and the intermediary call page; the call references an external sub-site palyazat.aspektus.hu for further information and application materials. The scraped content does not include the exact template fields; however, the process references a concept note stage (formal eligibility check of the concept) followed by a full application stage subject to professional evaluation. Applications must be in Hungarian and will be read by two evaluators. Applicants must therefore prepare a concise concept note and a full application addressing the six award criteria. Applicants should use the application templates and guidance available at palyazat.aspektus.hu and the EU portal.

Suggested application structure (based on the call's described stages and common EU practice):1) Administrative data: organisation name, legal form, registration, region of operation. 2) Concept note summary: project title, objectives, target groups, geographic scope, brief timeline. 3) Description of civil-business partnership: partners, roles, cooperation modalities, evidence of company engagement. 4) Detailed activities and methodology: tasks, outputs, participation and inclusion measures, environmental or service-access actions. 5) Expected results and impact: community-level outcomes, sustainability and replication potential. 6) Budget and justification: lump sum requested (between €3,000 and €5,250), explanation of cost categories consistent with lump sum model. 7) Capacity statement: previous experience in similar projects, staff and management capability. 8) Monitoring and reporting plan: indicators, timeline, deliverables. 9) Annexes: proof of legal status, letters of support/partnership, any regional endorsements. This structure must be adapted to the official template available on the portal and on palyazat.aspektus.hu.

Co-funding, compliance and other conditions

The scraped content does not explicitly state a co-funding requirement for beneficiaries under this intermediary call. As the instrument is lump-sum based and subordinate to the intermediary programme, applicants must consult the full call documentation (portal and palyazat.aspektus.hu) for confirmation of any co-financing or eligible cost rules. Applications must comply with the project duration (9 months), language requirement (Hungarian), regional eligibility, and the evaluation threshold (more than 20 points out of 30).

Success rates and competition

Success rates are not provided in the scraped content. Given the limited total budget (€84,000) and individual grant size (€3,000–5,250), competition may be significant. The number of awarded projects will depend on the distribution of grant sizes and the quality of submissions. Applicants should assume a competitive selection and prepare strong concept notes aligned with the award criteria to exceed the 20-point threshold.

Contact points and further information

Further information is referenced at palyazat.aspektus.hu and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal opportunity pages. The scraped entry provides the portal URLs and the intermediary call page for application access and documentation. Applicants must consult those pages for downloadable templates, detailed award criteria wording, the applicant guide, and official terms and conditions. The public EU call page is: Call page.

Quick checklist for applicants

1. 1Confirm legal status as a formal, independent non-profit CSO active in one of the four target regions of Hungary.
2. 2Prepare the concept note in Hungarian for the Stage 1 formal eligibility check.
3. 3Ensure proposed project is a civil-business cooperation addressing active citizenship, inclusion, equality, local environmental or service-access challenges.
4. 4Request a lump sum consistent with the call: minimum €3,000, maximum €5,250 and prepare a brief budget justification.
5. 5Address the six award criteria comprehensively to achieve more than 20 points out of 30.
6. 6Submit the application via the EU portal and follow any additional instructions on palyazat.aspektus.hu before 10 November 2026, 12:00 Brussels time.

Mentioned countries and regions

Explicitly mentioned geographic scope:Hungary (four core regions: South Trans-Danubia, South Plains, North Plains, North Hungary). The call is part of an EU-funded project but targets Hungarian rural CSOs specifically.

Extracted structured answers to classification questions

Eligible Applicant Types:non-profit civil society organisations, NGOs, CSOs established and operating in the specified Hungarian regions. Funding Type: grant (lump sum sub-grants within an intermediary call). Consortium Requirement: single applicant (no consortium requirement specified; applicants are individual CSOs). Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Hungary (South Trans-Danubia, South Plains, North Plains, North Hungary). Target Sector: civil society / community development, social inclusion, active citizenship, environment protection at local level, civil-business cooperation. Mentioned Countries: Hungary. Project Stage: implementation / demonstration-ready community projects to be delivered within a 9-month period. Funding Amount: total envelope €84,000; individual lump-sum grants €3,000 to €5,250. Application Type: single-stage open call via portal (application in Hungarian). Nature of Support: monetary (lump sum grants to be awarded to third parties). Application Stages: 2 main stages (formal eligibility of concept; professional evaluation against 6 award criteria). Success Rates: not specified in call text; likely competitive given limited budget. Co-funding Requirement: not explicitly stated in the scraped content; applicants should verify on official call documentation. Templates: a concept note followed by full application is implied; specific templates and form structure are available on palyazat.aspektus.hu and the EU portal and should be used.

What this opportunity is about and how to explain it:Együttható is a sub-programme within the Aspektus+ capacity building initiative for rural Hungarian NGOs, implemented under the Communities for Local Democracy project funded via the CERV-2024 call. The intermediary call makes available a modest envelope (€84,000) to finance multiple small community projects by rural non-profit CSOs that form or strengthen cooperation with private sector partners. The grants are lump sums between €3,000 and €5,250, intended to support initiatives that increase active citizenship, inclusion and equality, represent marginalised groups, and respond to local challenges such as environmental protection and access to services. Applications are single-stage, in Hungarian, subject to a two-stage evaluation (formal eligibility and professional scoring on six criteria) and projects must score more than 20 out of 30 points to be funded. Interested CSOs operating in the four named Hungarian regions should consult the EU portal and palyazat.aspektus.hu for the official templates, detailed award criteria, and submission instructions, and prepare a clear concept note and full application demonstrating meaningful civil-business cooperation and measurable community impact.

Footnotes

1. 1Total budget and per-project lump sum ranges are explicitly stated in the call text as €84,000 total and individual grants of minimum €3,000 and maximum €5,250; the estimated number of funded projects is a derived calculation and should be treated as indicative.

Egyutthato Civil-Business is a regional cascade funding call within the Aspektus+ capacity building programme. It is designed to help formal, independent, non-profit civil society organisations in Hungary cooperate with private sector partners and use that cooperation to advance social change, inclusion, equality, representation of marginalised groups, environmental action and better access to services.[2][4][11] The call sits under the CERV-2024 framework, which supports civil society organisations acting as intermediaries and giving financial support to third parties to protect and promote Union values.[1][12]

Who can apply

• Formal, independent, non-profit civil society organisations are the intended applicants.[2][4]
• Applicants must be established and operating in the four core regions covered by the Aspect Group in Hungary.[2]
• The programme supports both new cooperation projects and organisations that already have experience working with companies.[2]
• Applications must be submitted in Hungarian.[2]

Funding at a glance

How the selection works

The call description says the first stage checks formal eligibility and the concept note. The second stage applies six award criteria worth up to 5 points each, and only projects scoring above 20 points are funded.[2] Each concept note and full application is reviewed by two committee members, one from the region and one from outside the region, and the decision is taken by the joint Aspektus committee.[2]

Practical implications for applicants

• This is a small scale lump sum opportunity, so proposals should be realistic, tightly scoped and clearly linked to a concrete business cooperation model.[2]
• Applicants should show how the partnership creates community level social value, not only financial support from a company.[2]
• Eligibility evidence and the concept note should be prepared carefully for the first stage.[2]
• A public summary of the call reports that the final application may need a cooperation agreement or letter of intent with the business partner, so this should be checked in the official call documents before submission.[2]
• The official Aspektus application page should be checked for the latest form, instructions and any updates to deadlines or requirements Aspektus+ pályázati oldal.[4][6][15]

The wider programme context is a four year capacity building effort for rural NGOs in Hungary, backed by CERV funding and focused on strengthening civil society through grants, knowledge sharing and networking.[4][11]