Human Rights and Democracy Support in Jamaica 2026 and 2027

The Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas (call EuropeAid) is offering a restricted two-stage grant to support human rights and democracy in Jamaica with a total envelope of €600,000. Individual grants must request between €200,000 and €300,000 for actions of 24–36 months implemented in Jamaica, with EU contribution covering 70%–95% of eligible costs (100% only if justified). Lead applicants must be non-profit legal persons effectively established in Jamaica (NGOs, public bodies, local authorities or international organisations), register in PADOR and submit a Concept Note via PROSPECT by 12 August 2026 22:00 Brussels time, with pre-selected applicants invited to submit full applications. Priority areas include protection and empowerment of individuals, building resilient inclusive democratic societies, and safeguarding fundamental freedoms, and the Guidelines set detailed rules on budgets, indirect costs, financial support to third parties (10%–40% of the budget, max €60,000 each), verification and reporting.

What it funds

Grants to support civil society organisations, human rights defenders and democracy actors in Jamaica to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, strengthen democratic participation and safeguard fundamental freedoms including online freedoms. Activities include protection and material support to HRDs, capacity building, advocacy, legal support, public awareness, electoral integrity, support to independent media and digital rights, and limited financial support to third parties.

Who can apply

Lead applicants must be non-profit legal persons established in Jamaica (NGOs, public bodies, local authorities, international organisations where allowed). Lead applicants may act alone or with co-applicants and affiliated entities. Applicants must register in PADOR and submit online via PROSPECT. This is a restricted two-stage call: submission of concept notes first; only pre-selected lead applicants are invited to submit full applications.

Key facts

Total indicative budget:€600,000

Grant size per award:€200,000 minimum to €300,000 maximum per grant; EU contribution must cover between 70% and 95% of eligible costs.

1. 1Deadline for concept notes: 12 August 2026, 22:00 Brussels time; online submission via PROSPECT mandatory
2. 2Two-stage selection: concept note (Annex A1) then invited full application (Annex A2); eligibility checks and contractual expenditure verification / third party assessment as required
3. 3Action duration: minimum 24 months, maximum 36 months
4. 4Financial support to third parties is allowed (10% to 40% of total budget), max €60,000 per third party unless otherwise justified

Eligibility and compliance highlights

Lead applicants must be non-profit legal entities established in Jamaica and demonstrate relevant recent project experience. Actions must take place in Jamaica and align with the EU Human Rights and Democracy Action Plan, gender and inclusion principles and EU values. Costs follow PRAG/ePRAG rules: eligible actual costs, possible simplified cost options and flat-rate indirect costs (max 7%). VAT and taxes eligible only where non-recoverable and documented per call guidance.

Call reference:EuropeAid. Contracting authority: Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas, Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy under NDICI - Global Europe. Title: Human Rights and Democracy Support in Jamaica 2026 and 2027. Total indicative budget available: €600,000. Minimum grant per application: €200,000. Maximum grant per application: €300,000. EU contribution: minimum 70% and maximum 95% of total eligible costs (requests for 100% financing must be justified). Duration of actions: minimum 24 months, maximum 36 months. Deadline for concept notes (phase 1): 12 August 2026, 22:00 Brussels time. Submission channel: online via PROSPECT and PADOR registration mandatory. This is a restricted two-stage call with concept note pre-selection followed by invitation to submit full applications.

Objective, scope and priorities

Global objective:support and strengthen civil society organisations, democracy actors and human rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in Jamaica. Specific priorities align with the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy and the Multi-Annual Indicative Plan (MIP) for Jamaica 2021-2027. Three priority areas for actions eligible under the call: 1) Protecting and empowering individuals (including material protection and capacity-strengthening of human rights defenders, strategic litigation, advocacy, and public awareness; special attention to youth, women, LGBTIQ+ organisations and movements); 2) Building resilient, inclusive and democratic societies (strengthening parliamentary functions, electoral integrity, oversight bodies, youth representation); 3) Safeguarding fundamental freedoms (support to independent media and protection of journalists, online/offline freedoms and addressing challenges and opportunities of new technologies, digital safety and Open Internet). Cross-cutting issues: human-rights-based approach, gender equality (GAP III), disability inclusion, reduction of inequalities, democracy, environmental/climate considerations and alignment with Global Gateway Investment Agenda where relevant.

Geographical scope:Actions must take place in Jamaica. Lead applicants must be effectively established in Jamaica. The contracting authority is the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas.

Funding, forms and financial rules

This call provides grants whose form may be reimbursement of eligible costs (actual costs and/or simplified cost options), financing not linked to costs (FNLC) or a hybrid mix. The guidelines and Annexes set detailed rules on eligible costs, simplified cost options, FNLC indicators and payment modalities. Eligible direct and indirect costs, contingency reserve (max 5% of estimated direct eligible costs), and indirect cost flat-rate (max 7% of estimated direct eligible costs excluding project office and volunteers) are defined in Annex G (General Conditions). Financial reporting templates, contractual expenditure verification (AUP) and third-party assessment ToR for FNLC are included in the publication documents. The contracting authority reserves the right not to award all available funds.

Grant size and co-financing:Grants must request between €200,000 and €300,000. EU contribution must represent at least 70% and up to 95% of total eligible costs, except where full financing is justified and approved. Co-financing sources must be clearly indicated in the budget; own contributions and other donor contributions are acceptable and must be justified.

Who can apply and roles

Lead applicant eligibility:legal person, non-profit making, categories include non-governmental organisations, public sector operators, local authorities, international (inter-governmental) organisations, or other non-profit entities, effectively established in Jamaica (statutes must demonstrate establishment under national law of the country and head office in Jamaica). The lead applicant must be directly responsible for preparation and management of the action, not acting as an intermediary, and must demonstrate completion within the last five years of at least one project of similar size and related field. Co-applicants and affiliated entities may participate; they must satisfy the same eligibility criteria as applicable and sign required mandates/statements (Annex A.2 Section 5). Associates, contractors and recipients of financial support have defined roles and restrictions (e.g., associates cannot receive funding except travel/per diem; contractors must follow procurement rules in Annex IV).

Eligible applicants types (summary):Nonprofit organisations (NGOs), public sector operators, local authorities, international organisations, public bodies and other non-profit legal entities established in Jamaica. The call is targeted to civil society actors; community-based organisations and smaller Jamaican CSOs are eligible as recipients of financial support to third parties where the call allows.

Consortium, affiliated entities, subcontracting and financial support to third parties

The lead applicant may act alone or with co-applicants. Affiliated entities (entities with a structural legal or capital link such as control or membership) may be included and their costs accepted although they do not become beneficiaries signing the grant contract. Associates and subcontractors must not assume multiple roles that would create conflicts of interest. Financial support to third parties (sub-granting) is permitted if foreseen in the action; it must be defined in Annex A.2 (objectives, eligible activities, selection criteria, maximum per third party, procedures). Financial support to third parties may range between 10% and 40% of the total budget for the action and the usual per third party maximum is €60,000 unless exceptional justification is provided. Recipients of financial support must not be listed on EU restrictive measures.

Application process and modalities

This is a two-stage restricted call. Stage 1:submission of a concept note (Annex A.1 Grant application form - Concept note). Pre-selection is based on concept notes scored out of 50 with minimum 30 to be considered and to generate a reserve list equal to approximately 200% of the available budget. Stage 2: pre-selected lead applicants will be invited to submit full applications (Annex A.2). Online submission in PROSPECT is mandatory, and organisations must register in PADOR (EuropeAid ID) and the Participant Register (PIC). User manuals, PROSPECT support and an information session (Webex) will be provided prior to the deadline. If PROSPECT is unavailable or for security reasons, paper submission rules are specified. Deadlines and calendar are provided in the Guidelines; the indicative timetable sets key dates (information meeting, deadlines for clarifications, concept and full application deadlines, provisional evaluation and contract signature).

Application timeline (indicative):Information meeting: 09/07/2026. Deadline for concept notes: 12/08/2026, 22:00 Brussels time. Invitation to submit full applications: 14/10/2026 (indicative). Deadline for full applications (for invited applicants): 08/12/2026 (indicative). Notification of contracting authority decision: 03/02/2027. Contract signature by 30/06/2027 (indicative).

Evaluation and selection

Evaluation is multi-stage:Step 1 opening and administrative checks and concept note evaluation; Step 2 full application evaluation (selection and award criteria) and scoring; Step 3 verification of eligibility of applicants and affiliated entities and supporting documents. Concept notes are scored out of 50 (Relevance 20; Design 30) and must achieve at least 30 points to be pre-selected. Full applications are scored out of 100 across Financial and Operational Capacity (20), Relevance (20), Design (15), Implementation Approach (15), Sustainability (15), Budget and Cost-effectiveness (15). Minimum thresholds apply for selection criteria (e.g., score <12 in Section 1 leads to rejection). A reserve list will be established. Award decisions follow verification of supporting documents and possible eligibility checks. Clarifications are limited and only requested when information is insufficient.

Reporting, checks and audits

Reporting requirements:consolidated narrative and financial interim and final reports using Annex VI templates. The coordinator must submit a detailed breakdown of expenditures for grants > €100,000 and a contractual expenditure verification report (Agreed-Upon Procedures, Annex VII-A) for grants >= specified thresholds as required in the Guidelines. For FNLC components the coordinator must submit a third-party assessment validating achievement of FNLC results (Annex VII-B). Documentation retention: minimum five years after payment of the balance (three years where grant <= €60,000) or until audits/controls are completed. The contracting authority, European Commission, OLAF, EPPO and the Court of Auditors have rights of access for checks, audits and on-the-spot controls. Failure to comply may lead to suspension, termination, recovery, exclusion or penalties.

Eligibility and ethics

Applicants must not be in exclusion situations (bankruptcy, serious professional misconduct, fraud, corruption, money laundering, terrorist offences, child labour, trafficking, irregularities, tax/social security breaches). Declaration on honour (Annex H) is required for amounts above €15,000. Applicants must comply with EU values, international core labour standards and environmental legislation. The EU applies zero-tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment; successful beneficiaries (except natural persons and pillar-assessed entities and public bodies) must complete a SEA-H self-evaluation questionnaire (Annex L).

Procurement rules and visibility

Procurement carried out by beneficiaries must respect principles of economy, efficiency, transparency and equal treatment and follow provisions in Annex IV (procurement rules for beneficiaries). Suppliers must meet nationality and origin rules unless exceptions apply. Visibility obligations require prominent display of the EU emblem and funding statement, use of communication templates and prior approval for derogations for security reasons. Non-compliance can affect payments.

Key procedural templates and annexes available

1. 1Guidelines for Grant Applicant (main document) — contains full rules, scoring grids, eligibility, application and evaluation procedures.
2. 2Annex A.1 Concept note template and instructions.
3. 3Annex A.2 Full application template, methodology and checklists.
4. 4Annex B Budget template (worksheets cost-based, justification, funding sources).
5. 5Annex C Logical Framework template and Activities Matrix.
6. 6Annex D Identification forms (public law bodies, private or public with legal form, natural persons) and PADOR offline form (Annex F).
7. 7Annex G Standard grant contract and Annex II General Conditions.
8. 8Annex H Declaration on honour (exclusion and selection).
9. 9Annex L SEA-H self-evaluation questionnaire.
10. 10Terms of Reference for contractual expenditure verification (Annex VII-A) and model AUP and annexed templates.
11. 11Terms of Reference for Third Party Assessment for FNLC (Annex VII-B).

Eligibility of actions, activities and duration

Actions must take place in Jamaica and address at least one priority listed in the call (Protecting and empowering individuals; Building resilient inclusive democratic societies; Safeguarding fundamental freedoms). Duration: 24 to 36 months. Ineligible actions include individual sponsorships or scholarships only, actions that breach human rights, support to political parties, proselytism, and actions causing significant adverse human rights or environmental impacts.

Application templates and structure guidance

Applications must follow the concept note and full application structures exactly. Concept note must include: summary table (objectives, beneficiaries, outputs, activities, target groups), 2-page description and 3-page relevance analysis. Full application requires detailed description (max 18 pages), methodology (max 5 pages), 4-page action plan, 3-page sustainability section, logical framework (Annex C), full budget (Annex B) with justifications, PADOR forms and supporting documents (statutes, accounts, audit report where applicable, declarations on honour, bank ID forms). Co-applicants sign mandate; affiliated entities sign statement. Mandatory checklists are provided in the forms to verify completeness.

Evaluation scoring and thresholds

Concept notes scored out of 50; minimum pass score 30. Full applications scored out of 100; Section 1 (financial & operational capacity) minimum 12 points and no subsection in Section 1 may score 1 point or the application is rejected. Intervention logic score and budget efficiency are heavily weighted. Applications will be ranked and selected until available budget is exhausted; a reserve list will be established.

Success rates and competition

The call is competitive and restricted. Exact success rates are not published; pre-selection will reduce concept notes to a set representing at least 200% of the available budget. Historically EU restricted human rights calls are competitive with pre-selection ratios often resulting in low final success rates; applicants should expect rigorous evaluation and the need to demonstrate clear added value, strong operational capacity and cost-effectiveness.

Checks, verifications and audits (financial and results)

For cost-based grants the contracting authority or an authorised external practitioner will perform contractual expenditure verifications (AUP) as set out in Annex VII-A. For FNLC components a third-party assessment (Annex VII-B) validates achievement of results indicated in the budget and logframe. The beneficiary must keep accounting records and supporting documents for at least five years after payment of the balance (three years for grants <= €60,000). OLAF, EPPO, European Court of Auditors and other authorised bodies have access rights. Non-compliance may trigger recovery, penalties, exclusion and termination procedures.

Key compliance obligations at submission and award:Mandatory PADOR registration at concept note stage; Participant Register (PIC) registration mandatory; Annex A.1 concept note must be complete and consistent; full application supporting documents (statutes, accounts, declaration on honour, PADOR forms where applicable) must be uploaded in PADOR and submitted via PROSPECT. For grants > €60,000 SEA-H self-evaluation is an administrative obligation before contract signature. Contract signature may require a financial guarantee per special conditions. See Annexes for templates and full legal provisions Guidelines for Grant Applicant Portal Opportunity Page.

Templates and application form structure (overview)

The published annexes include the full concept note (Annex A.1) and full application (Annex A.2) templates with detailed instructions. Key form sections to prepare: 1) Summary table (objectives, final beneficiaries, outputs, main activities, target groups); 2) Description of action and methodology (including intervention logic and risks/assumptions); 3) Detailed activities matrix and 4) Logical Framework (Annex C) with indicators, baselines, targets, sources of data and indication of FNLC indicators if any; 5) Budget (Annex B worksheets 1a/€1B/1c, justification worksheet 2, funding sources worksheet 3) with breakdown by cost categories and explanation for salaries, travel, equipment, project office, other costs, indirect costs and contingency reserve; 6) PADOR/identification forms and annexes (statutes, latest accounts or audit report if applicable), 7) Declaration on honour (Annex H) and SEA-H self-evaluation (Annex L).

Practical tips and mandatory actions for applicants

1. 1Register in PADOR and the Participant Register early and ensure EuropeAid ID/PIC are included in the concept note.
2. 2Follow the exact concept note format and word/page limits; evaluators will only use the submitted concept note to pre-select.
3. 3Justify any request for full financing explicitly in Annex A.2 Section 2.1.6 if EU contribution is requested at 95% or 100%.
4. 4If proposing financial support to third parties, define the eligibility, selection criteria, maximum amounts and procedures clearly in Annex A.2 and Annex I description.
5. 5Prepare a robust logframe (Annex C) with RACER indicators and realistic baselines, sources and targets; mark FNLC indicators in the logframe if relevant and align them with the budget FNLC lines.
6. 6Budget realistically and provide detailed justification in Annex B worksheet 2; avoid arithmetic errors and ensure consistency between budget and narrative.
7. 7Plan for contractual expenditure verification and/or third-party assessment if required by thresholds; include these costs in the budget.
8. 8Ensure visibility and communications planning and consider security-sensitive visibility derogations where safety requires reduced public branding (justify in full application).
9. 9Keep originals or certified copies of all supporting documents, and ensure they are available in English or translated into English when required for evaluation or verification.

Categorisation answers (extracted and summarised)

1. 1Eligible Applicant Types: Non-profit organisations (NGOs), public sector operators, local authorities, international organisations, other non-profit legal entities established and effectively operating in Jamaica; co-applicants and affiliated entities as defined in the guidelines.
2. 2Funding Type: Grant (reimbursement of eligible costs, simplified cost options and/or financing not linked to costs; also financial support to third parties permitted under conditions).
3. 3Consortium Requirement: Single lead applicant allowed; consortium/co-applicants permitted. The call allows single applicants or consortiums (lead applicant plus co-applicant(s)).
4. 4Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Actions must take place in Jamaica; lead applicants must be effectively established in Jamaica. The programme is implemented by the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas and targets Jamaican civil society actors.
5. 5Target Sector: Human rights and democracy; civil society strengthening; democracy building; protection of human rights defenders; media freedom; digital rights and governance; governance and human security; mainstreaming climate, environment and gender considerations.
6. 6Mentioned Countries: Jamaica is explicitly mentioned. Contracting authority covers Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas (EU Delegation accreditation) but actions must take place in Jamaica.
7. 7Project Stage: Implementation-ready civil society actions: development/demonstration/implementation (not basic research). Projects should be mature and demonstrable; applicants must have implemented a similar project within 5 years.
8. 8Funding Amount: Total envelope €600,000. Individual grants available €200,000 - €300,000. EU contribution 70%–95% of eligible costs (possible 100% with justification subject to evaluation).
9. 9Application Type: Restricted two-stage open call with mandatory online submission via PROSPECT; Stage 1 concept note (competitive pre-selection), Stage 2 full application invited submission; information session in advance.
10. 10Nature of Support: Monetary grants (financial support) including reimbursement of costs and potentially FNLC; financial support to third parties allowed within defined limits. Non-financial: monitoring, capacity building expectations and visibility obligations; third-party assessments and contractual expenditure verification are required for oversight.
11. 11Application Stages: 2 stages (concept note pre-selection, then invited full application leading to eligibility checks and award).
12. 12Success Rates: Not published. The call pre-selects concept notes to an aggregate requested amount equal to at least 200% of the available budget, indicating strong competition; final success rate depends on quality and available budget; expect low single-digit to moderate success rates at final selection.
13. 13Co-funding Requirement: Co-financing is required in practice through minimum EU contribution of 70% (applicant must provide 5%–30% co-financing or other donor contributions). Own contributions, other donors or in-kind contributions can be used as co-financing; in-kind is not an eligible cost except where specified (volunteers as unit-costs are an exception).

Templates and application structure outline

Applicants must complete and submit the official templates provided in the publication documents. Structure summary and suggested contents:

• Annex A.1 Concept Note: cover page/table, 2-page action description (background, objectives, intervention logic, main activities), 3-page relevance section (consistency with call objectives, country needs analysis, target groups, added value), summary budget estimate and percentage EU contribution, declaration by lead applicant.
• Annex A.2 Full Application: full narrative (max 18 pages) including context and relevance, detailed methodology (max 5 pages), action plan (activities matrix clustered per output, max 4 pages), sustainability (max 3 pages), completed Annex C Logframe with indicators/baselines/targets/sources and FNLC marking if applicable, Annex B detailed budget worksheets (1a/€1B/1c), worksheet 2 budget justification, worksheet 3 expected sources of funding, PADOR forms, mandates for co-applicants, affiliated entities statements and Annex H declaration on honour, audit report or self-declaration for financial capacity where applicable.
• Annex B Budget and Justification: present costs by category with unit values, breakdown per reporting period, contingency reserve request (max 5%), indirect cost flat rate justification (if claimed), and clear identification of any FNLC amounts linked to indicators.
• Annex C Logframe and Activities Matrix: results chain linking outputs-outcomes-impact, indicators RACER, baseline and targets with years, sources of verification, assumptions and risks. Where FNLC is used, clearly mark FNLC indicators and align with budget FNLC lines.
• Annex G and Annex II: read General Conditions, procurement rules (Annex IV), reporting templates (Annex VI), contractual expenditure verification ToR (Annex VII-A) and third party assessment ToR for FNLC (Annex VII-B).

Applicants should download and use the official Annex files provided on the call webpage and follow the checklists included in the concept note and full application forms. Incomplete concept notes or full applications risk rejection. Electronic submission issues should be avoided by early PADOR/PROSPECT registration and timely uploading well before deadlines.

Final summary — what this opportunity is about and recommended next steps

This EU restricted call supports Jamaican civil society organisations, human rights defenders and democracy actors to strengthen human rights and democratic governance in Jamaica in 2026–2027. Projects should address one or more EU priority areas: protecting and empowering individuals (including protection and capacity building for human rights defenders, LGBTIQ+ groups, women and youth), building resilient democratic societies (parliamentary effectiveness, electoral integrity, oversight), and safeguarding fundamental freedoms (media freedom, digital rights and online safety). Grants range from €200,000 to €300,000, with an overall envelope of €600,000. The mechanism is a two-stage restricted call with a mandatory concept note step and online submission through PROSPECT and PADOR. The call requires solid evidence of organisational capacity, realistic results-based logframes, measurable indicators, and robust budgets. Financial oversight is strict: contractual expenditure verifications and third-party assessments for FNLC are specified. Compliance with EU values, anti-fraud, anti-corruption rules, and SEA-H expectations is mandatory. Applicants should prepare a focused concept note that clearly maps problem analysis to outputs and outcomes, demonstrates capacity and past relevant experience, and includes an indicative budget within the €200K–€300Krange. Successful concept notes will be invited to submit detailed full applications with supporting documents. For templates and full guidelines see the official call documents provided above and the Guidelines for Grant Applicants. Guidelines for Grant Applicant

Note:online submission in PROSPECT is mandatory and applicants are strongly advised to register and test PADOR/PROSPECT access well in advance of the deadline. An information session on PROSPECT and the call will be organised on 09/07/2026; registrations should be sent by email to delegation-jamaica-hrd@eeas.europa.eu. For technical IT support contact ec-external-relations-application-support@ec.europa.eu. The contracting authority publishes all Q&A on the F&T portal; applicants must consult that page regularly. Opportunity Portal ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Call documents published with this notice include: Guidelines for Grant Applicants (main call text), Annex A.1 Concept note (CN), Annex A.2 Full application (FA), Annex B Budget (xlsx), Annex C Logical framework (docx/xlsx), Annex D Identification forms (pdf), Annex F PADOR offline registration form, Annex G Standard grant contract and Annex II General Conditions, Annex IV Procurement rules, Annex V Payment Request, Annex VI Reporting templates, Annex VII-A contractual expenditure verification ToR and Annex VII-B third-party assessment ToR, Annex H Declaration on Honour, Annex J tax regime information, Annex L SEA-H self-evaluation questionnaire. All annexes are downloadable from the call page and internal document links referenced in the Guidelines.

Key Facts at a Glance

Who Should Apply

The lead applicant must be a **legal person**, **non-profit-making**, and effectively established in **Jamaica**. Eligible organization types include **Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)**, public sector operators, local authorities, or international (inter-governmental) organisations. The lead applicant must demonstrate completion of at least **one similar project** in the last 5 years. Co-applicants must meet the same eligibility criteria and sign a mandate.

Priority Focus Areas:Projects must address at least one of the following priorities aligned with the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy: ¹

1. 1Protecting and empowering individuals (e.g., protection of human rights defenders, strategic litigation, repealing discriminatory laws)
2. 2Building resilient, inclusive and democratic societies (e.g., parliamentary functions, electoral integrity, youth representation)
3. 3Safeguarding fundamental freedoms (e.g., protection of journalists, digital rights, open internet)

Application Process & Timeline

This is a **restricted call** with a two-stage process. First, only a **Concept Note** (Annex A.1) must be submitted via the **PROSPECT** online portal. Pre-selected applicants will then be invited to submit a **Full Application** (Annex A.2) including a detailed budget and logical framework. Online submission is mandatory unless exceptional security/technical reasons apply.

1. 1Information Session: 09 July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (JM Time) via Webex ²
2. 2Concept Note Deadline: 12 August 2026 at 22:00 (Brussels Time)
3. 3Invitation to Full Application: Expected by 14 October 2026
4. 4Full Application Deadline: Expected by 08 December 2026
5. 5Award Decision Notification: Expected by 03 February 2027
6. 6Contract Signature: Expected by 30 June 2027

Eligibility & Budget Requirements

Projects must be implemented entirely in **Jamaica**. The grant covers **70% to 95%** of eligible costs; full financing (100%) is possible only if justified as essential. Applicants may propose **financial support to third parties** (small community-based organizations) ranging from **10% to 40%** of the total budget, with a maximum of **€60,000 per third party**.

Key Budget Rules:Indirect costs are eligible at a flat rate of up to **7%** of direct eligible costs. A contingency reserve of up to **5%** is allowed with prior authorization. Ineligible costs include debts, land purchases, currency losses, and bonuses.

Important Considerations for Applicants

Organizations must register in **PADOR** (or the new Participant Register) to obtain a unique ID before submitting. The lead applicant is limited to **one application** under this call. All applicants must adhere to **zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEA-H)** and complete a self-evaluation questionnaire if the grant exceeds €60,000. Visibility of the EU emblem is mandatory unless security derogations are approved.

Footnotes

1. 1Priority areas are defined in Section 1.2 of the Guidelines for Grant Applicants, available at Guidelines for Grant Applicant.
2. 2To attend the information session, register by 06 July 2026 via email to delegation-jamaica-hrd@eeas.europa.eu.