Support to Civil Society in Kazakhstan

Restricted call for proposals EuropeAid (published 19 March 2026) offering an indicative budget of €1,400,000 to strengthen local civil society organisations in Kazakhstan. Individual grants are fixed at €350,000 with EU co-financing of 90–95% and required co-financing of 5–10%, action duration 36–48 months and mandatory financial support to third parties defined in the full application. Eligible lead applicants are non-profit NGOs or associations established in Kazakhstan or an EU Member State acting with at least one co-applicant (Kazakh co-applicant required if lead is EU-based). Concept notes (Annex A.1) must be submitted online via PROSPECT by 12 May 2026 14:00 Brussels time and applicants must register in PADOR/Participant Register and follow the published Guidelines and annexes.

What it funds

Action grants to strengthen local civil society organisations (CSOs) in Kazakhstan to promote accountable, transparent and inclusive governance in the context of digital and green transitions. Activities include community monitoring of investments, corporate and public accountability, policy advocacy, CSO alliances, evidence generation and capacity building.

Who can apply

Non‑profit legal entities (NGOs or associations) established in Kazakhstan or an EU Member State. Applications must be submitted by a lead applicant plus at least one co-applicant; if the lead is established in an EU Member State, at least one co-applicant must be established in Kazakhstan. Affiliated entities, associates, contractors and recipients of financial support have defined roles in the guidelines.

Geographical zone:Kazakhstan. Actions must take place in Kazakhstan though limited activities abroad (study tours, regional meetings) may be allowed ¹.

1. 1Total indicative budget: €1,400,000 (€1,096,000 from 2025 budget; €304,000 from 2026 budget)
2. 2Grant size: fixed minimum and maximum per grant €350,000 (single-grant size defined in the call)
3. 3EU contribution: between 90% and 95% of total eligible costs (beneficiary must provide remaining co-financing)
4. 4Action duration: minimum 36 months and maximum 48 months

Applications are submitted in two phases:concept note (pre-selection) then invited full application. Online registration in PADOR and submission via PROSPECT are mandatory; guidance and forms are published with the call documents on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal F&T Portal. The contracting authority issues detailed guidelines, annexes (application form, budget, logframe, templates) and rules on eligibility, procurement, financial verification and visibility.

Footnotes

1. 1Full guidelines, annexes and submission instructions are available on the opportunity page: Support to Civil Society in Kazakhstan EuropeAid on the Funding & Tenders Portal Opportunity page.

Basic opportunity data

Title:Support to Civil Society in Kazakhstan (Reference: EuropeAid). Type: Action Grants (call for proposals). Contracting authority: European Commission (Delegation to Kazakhstan / DG International Partnerships). Publication date: 19 March 2026. Deadline for concept notes: 12 May 2026 14:00 Brussels time. Indicative budget available: €1,400,000 (€1,096,000 charged to 2025 budget and €304,000 charged to 2026 budget). Grant size: minimum €350,000 and maximum €350,000 per grant. Intended duration of actions: minimum 36 months, maximum 48 months. Submission systems: PADOR registration (mandatory), online submission via PROSPECT (mandatory).

Programme purpose, objectives and priorities

Global objective:Strengthen local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kazakhstan as independent and effective actors contributing to accountable, transparent and inclusive governance in the context of the country’s green and digital transitions. Specific objective: Strengthen the role of CSOs in shaping institutional and corporate policy and practice in the context of digital and green transitions by enhancing public and corporate accountability, promoting evidence-based and inclusive policy dialogue, and linking local evidence and innovation to national policy and reform frameworks.

Five priority areas the call targets (applicants must align their proposals to at least one; addressing more than two is welcome if coherent): 1) Community Accountability and Local Oversight; 2) Institutional and Corporate Accountability and Responsible Business Conduct; 3) Regulatory Reform, Transparency and Implementation; 4) Collective Action and Strategic CSO Alliances; 5) Evidence, Innovation and Local–National Policy Linkages. Cross-cutting requirements: human rights-based approach, gender equality and women’s empowerment, youth inclusion and meaningful youth engagement, environmental/climate change considerations, and Territorial Approach to Local Development (TALD) where relevant.

Who should apply and eligible actors

Lead applicants:legal persons, non-profit making, specifically non-governmental organisations and/or associations of NGOs, effectively established in Kazakhstan or in an EU Member State. Lead applicants must act with at least one co-applicant; if the lead is established in an EU Member State, at least one co-applicant must be established in Kazakhstan. Co-applicants: organisations fulfilling the same eligibility criteria and actively participating in design and implementation. Affiliated entities: entities with a structural link to applicants (control or membership) that may participate and whose costs may be eligible if declared and evidenced. Associates, contractors and recipients of financial support are distinct roles and have separate conditions. PADOR registration is mandatory for organisations; a PADOR offline form can be used where online registration is impossible.

Eligible Applicant Types:Non-profit organisations (civil society organisations, NGOs), associations/networks of NGOs, local CSOs established in Kazakhstan, CSOs established in EU Member States acting with Kazakh co-applicant(s), affiliated entities controlled by or members of applicants.

Funding Type:Grant — Action Grants under NDICI‑Global Europe, primarily reimbursement of eligible costs (actual costs) and potential use of financing not linked to costs (FNLC) where foreseen in Annexes; standard grant contract applies, contribution agreement in specific pillar-assessed cases.

Consortium Requirement:Consortium required — the lead applicant must act with at least one co-applicant. Single lead applicant without co-applicants is not eligible under these rules.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):Geographic zone: Kazakhstan. Lead applicants may be established in Kazakhstan or an EU Member State; if lead is in an EU Member State it must include a co-applicant established in Kazakhstan.

Target Sectors:Government and civil society sector focus with thematic emphasis on green transition (climate mitigation/adaptation, circular economy, renewable energy, critical raw materials and extractives accountability, just energy transition) and digital transition (digital infrastructure and governance, cybersecurity, data protection, digital inclusion, civic tech for accountability).

Mentioned Countries:Kazakhstan (explicit). EU Member States mentioned as eligible places of establishment for applicants. Region: Central Asia referenced in context.

Project Stage:Expected maturity: implementation / demonstration / policy engagement — projects should move from evidence gathering and local monitoring to policy and practice change; TRL-style maturity not applicable but interventions must include monitoring, advocacy, oversight and capacity strengthening leading to institutional or corporate accountability outcomes.

Funding Amount:Total call budget €1,400,000. Individual grant amounts limited to minimum €350,000 and maximum €350,000. EU co-financing rate: minimum 90 % and maximum 95 % of total eligible costs. Balance must be financed from other sources (co-financing). Volunteer work may be accepted as in‑kind co‑financing at the fixed unit cost of €32 per day; volunteers' work may comprise up to 50 % of all sources of financing.

Application Type:Two-stage restricted open call: mandatory concept note submission (Annex A.1). Lead applicants of pre-selected concept notes will be invited to submit a full application (Annex A.2). Submission channel: PROSPECT online portal; PADOR registration mandatory for organisations.

Nature of Support:Monetary support: grant funding in the form of reimbursement of eligible costs (actual costs) and potentially financing not linked to costs (FNLC) where authorised. Non-monetary: technical and visibility requirements, monitoring, third-party assessment obligations; capacity building activities are eligible project activities but are financed via the grant.

Application Stages:Two principal stages: Stage 1 — Concept note submission and evaluation (administrative check + scoring out of 50; minimum pass score 30). Stage 2 — Full application for shortlisted applicants (detailed evaluation including selection and award criteria; scored out of 100). Step 3: eligibility verification of supporting documents for provisionally selected applicants prior to award. Overall: three main procedural steps (pre-selection, full evaluation, eligibility checks).

Success Rates:Not published explicitly. Selection uses ranking: only concept notes scoring at least 30/50 are considered; pre-selection continues until the requested contributions equal at least 200 % of the available budget. This implies a competitive shortlist and an expectation that final success rates will be low — typical DG INTPA CSO thematic calls are competitive; applicants should assume modest success probabilities and prepare high-quality, well-justified proposals.

Co-funding Requirement:Yes. EU contribution must represent at least 90 % and at most 95 % of total eligible costs. The remaining funding (5–10 %) must be provided by other sources (own contributions, other donors). Co-financing in kind accepted (volunteer work valued at €32/day up to 50 % of all sources). Contributions in kind other than volunteers are excluded from eligible costs unless explicitly authorised in special conditions.

Eligibility, allowed actions and restrictions

Eligible actions:actions must take place in Kazakhstan and be within the priorities set out. Typical activities: community-level monitoring of digital and green investments, social accountability tools and grievance mechanisms, corporate due diligence monitoring, independent environmental and social impact assessments in green and digital sectors, policy advocacy for regulatory reform, coalition-building and strategic alliances, evidence generation, political economy analysis, and civic/digital tools for accountability. Duration 36–48 months. Financial support to third parties is allowed and must be planned, with a maximum per third party normally €60,000 unless otherwise justified. Financial support to third parties must be defined in the full application (objectives, types of eligible activities, selection criteria, maximum amounts).

Ineligible actions:standalone individual sponsorships or scholarships; actions that violate human rights or cause significant adverse environmental or climate effects; proselytism or political party support; core funding/operating grants for applicants (operating grants not eligible); academic research as the main activity; procurement-only projects; direct delivery of social services only.

Evaluation, award and contractual conditions

Evaluation:Concept notes are administratively checked and scored (50 points: relevance 20; design 25 — intervention logic score doubled). Pre-selection threshold: 30/50. The contracting authority then invites shortlisted applicants to submit full applications. Full applications are evaluated against selection criteria (financial and operational capacity) and award criteria (relevance, design, implementation, sustainability, budget/cost-effectiveness). Financial and operational capacity section is scored (20 points) and must pass minimum thresholds (Section 1 total at least 12 points and no subsection score of 1). The full application award grid totals 100 points; budget efficiency score is doubled. Provisional selection follows ranking until budget exhausted, with a reserve list. Eligibility checks and supporting document verifications are performed before contract signature.

Contract:Standard grant contract (Annex G) applies. If coordinator is a pillar-assessed entity, a contribution agreement template may be used. Reporting, monitoring, audits, expenditure verification (AUP), and third party assessment rules apply. Visibility obligations and EU emblem use required; derogations are possible in exceptional security-sensitive contexts. SEA-H (sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment) self-evaluation questionnaire is required for grants above €60,000 for non-natural person beneficiaries except pillar-assessed entities and governments/public bodies ¹.

1. 1Key mandatory registrations: PADOR (lead applicants at concept stage; co-applicants/affiliated entities at full application stage) and Participant Register (PIC).
2. 2Submission platform: PROSPECT for concept notes and full applications (online submission mandatory).
3. 3Required documents at full application: statutes/articles of association, declaration on honour (Annex H), lead applicant self-declaration on accounts, latest accounts and external audit report where applicable, PADOR forms if online registration impossible, budget (Annex B), logical framework (Annex C).
4. 4Mandatory information session: an information session on PROSPECT was scheduled 02 April 2026; an additional session planned post short-listing in June 2026.

Eligibility of costs and budget rules

Eligible costs:follow Article 14 general conditions and PRAG/ePRAG procurement rules. Grants normally reimburse eligible direct costs (actual costs) and allow eligible indirect costs as a flat rate up to 7 % of direct eligible costs (excluding volunteers’ work and project office costs). A contingency reserve (max 5 % of estimated direct eligible costs) can be included but only used with prior written authorisation. Volunteers' work can be accepted as co-financing in kind at the fixed EU unit cost of €32 per day; volunteers' work may represent up to 50 % of all sources of financing. Ineligible costs include debts, provisions for losses, purchases of land or buildings (except under specific conditions), currency exchange losses, in-kind contributions (except volunteers' work), bonuses in staff costs, negative bank interest, salary costs of national administration personnel, and costs already financed by another EU grant. Taxes and VAT: eligibility depends on national arrangements and financing agreement; beneficiaries must demonstrate non-recoverability or follow the special conditions/Annex J guidance.

Templates and application structure:Applicants must use the provided Annex A.1 concept note template and Annex A.2 full application template. Annex B (budget worksheets 1a/€1B/1c, justification, and expected sources of funding), Annex C (Logical Framework Matrix / Logframe), Annex F (PADOR offline registration form where applicable), Annex H (Declaration on honour on exclusion criteria), Annex L (SEA-H self-evaluation questionnaire), and Annex G (Standard grant contract) are mandatory and provided with detailed instructions. The full application includes: narrative description (max 18 pages), methodology (max 5 pages), action plan (structured monthly/half-yearly format), sustainability (max 3 pages), logical framework (Annex C), detailed budget and budget justification (Annex B), experience sections (max 1 page per comparable project), and mandated supporting documents listed in the guidelines.

Key dates (indicative timeline)

1. 1Information meeting on PROSPECT: 02 April 2026 11:00 Brussels time (registration by 01 April 2026).
2. 2Deadline for clarifications on concept notes: 10 April 2026 14:00 Brussels time. Clarifications published by 24 April 2026.
3. 3Deadline for submission of concept notes: 12 May 2026 14:00 Brussels time.
4. 4Notification of concept note evaluation and invitation to submit full applications: 29 May 2026 (provisional).
5. 5Information meeting for shortlisted applicants: 05 June 2026.
6. 6Deadline for submission of full applications (for shortlisted applicants): 15 July 2026 (indicative).
7. 7Notification of contracting authority decision: 30 September 2026 (indicative).
8. 8Contract signature: November–December 2026 (indicative).

Compliance, ethics, audits and control

Applicants must comply with EU values and the code of conduct:zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Successful applicants (except natural persons, pillar-assessed entities, and governments/public bodies) must complete the SEA-H self-evaluation questionnaire (Annex L) for grants above €60,000. The contracting authority reserves rights to carry out contractual expenditure verifications (AUP) and third party assessments for FNLC. The beneficiary must permit checks by the European Commission, OLAF, the European Public Prosecutor's Office and the European Court of Auditors in accordance with Article 16 of the general conditions. The grant contract outlines sanctions, recovery procedures and administrative measures for irregularities, fraud, conflicts of interest, or breaches of obligations.

Note on security/visibility:visibility obligations apply to display of the EU emblem and funding statements per Communication and Visibility Requirements for EU-funded external action, with possible derogations for security-sensitive situations if agreed with the EU.

Templates: Application form structure:Concept note uses Annex A.1 table-driven template: summary of action (objectives, beneficiaries, expected outputs, main activities, target groups), description (max 2 pages), relevance (max 3 pages), applicant & partner information, indicative budget. Full application (Annex A.2) contains: detailed description (max 18 pages), methodology (max 5 pages), indicative action plan (monthly/half-year), sustainability (max 3 pages), logical framework (Annex C), budget (Annex B detailed worksheets), experience records (1 page per similar action), organizational data, mandates and affiliated entity statements, and declarations. Applicants must adhere strictly to word/page limits and the required Excel budget and logframe templates; evaluators receive only Annexes filled in exactly as published.

Practical recommendations for applicants

1. 1Register early in PADOR and the Participant Register (PIC) and ensure PADOR data and EuropeAid ID are up-to-date before concept submission.
2. 2Follow the concept note template precisely: the concept note alone is evaluated in stage 1; include all essential information as changes are limited at full application stage.
3. 3Ensure clear intervention logic and limit the number of specific objectives (advice: one, max two justified). Use the logframe indicators and justify data sources and monitoring arrangements.
4. 4Budget realistically and in line with Annex B instructions; check eligibility rules, flat-rate indirect costs (max 7 %), contingency reserve (max 5 % with prior approval), and volunteer in-kind co-financing rules.
5. 5If proposing financial support to third parties, define objectives, eligibility, selection criteria, maximum amounts (normally €60,000 per third party unless justified) and management arrangements in the full application.
6. 6Prepare supporting documents early: statutes, accounts, audit reports, declaration on honour, PADOR uploads and any national tax evidence if taxes are to be included.
7. 7Address cross-cutting priorities explicitly (HRBA, gender, youth inclusion, environmental/climate aspects) and explain how meaningful youth participation is ensured.
8. 8Plan for SEA-H self-evaluation and appropriate safeguarding measures if grant > €60,000.

Detailed answers to categorisation questions

1. 1Eligible Applicant Types: Non-profit civil society organisations (local and national CSOs), associations/networks of NGOs, non-governmental organisations established in Kazakhstan or EU Member States, co-applicant CSOs and affiliated entities with structural links (control or membership). Public bodies may participate if meeting eligibility and specific rules in guidelines.
2. 2Funding Type: Grant (Action Grants) — reimbursement of eligible costs (actual costs) is the default; financing not linked to costs (FNLC) may be used where specified in Annexes and budget worksheets.
3. 3Consortium Requirement: Consortium required — at minimum a lead applicant plus at least one co-applicant; if lead is EU-based, a Kazakh co-applicant is mandatory.
4. 4Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Kazakhstan (actions to be implemented in Kazakhstan). Lead applicants may be established in Kazakhstan or an EU Member State; co-applicant(s) must include Kazakh establishment where lead is EU-based.
5. 5Target Sector: Governance and civil society with thematic emphasis on green and digital transitions: environment, climate, energy transition, critical raw materials and mining value chains, digital governance, data protection, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, civic tech and accountability tools.
6. 6Mentioned Countries: Kazakhstan and EU Member States (applicant establishment). Region referenced: Central Asia in the policy context.
7. 7Project Stage: Development/implementation and policy engagement — actions should deliver monitoring, oversight, advocacy, capacity building, evidence-generation and policy influence leading to practice and regulatory change; pilots and demonstration of accountability approaches are eligible.
8. 8Funding Amount: Call total €1,400,000; grants are fixed between €350,000 minimum and €350,000 maximum per project. Co-financing expected 5–10 % minimum depending on EU co-financing percentage requested (EU finances 90–95 %).
9. 9Application Type: Two-step restricted open call with mandatory online submission via PROSPECT and mandatory PADOR registration. Stage 1: concept note (Annex A.1); Stage 2: invited full application (Annex A.2).
10. 10Nature of Support: Monetary (grant funding) plus required non-monetary contractual obligations (reporting, monitoring, audit, visibility).
11. 11Application Stages: Three principal procedural stages: concept note administrative check and scoring; full application evaluation (selection and award); verification of eligibility and supporting documents and contract award. Overall process involves administrative checks, scoring and eligibility verifications.
12. 12Success Rates: Not specified; competitive process with shortlist drawn to reach cumulative requested contributions equal to at least 200 % of available budget. Expect competitive selection and limited number of awards given single grant size.
13. 13Co-funding Requirement: Yes — applicants must provide co-financing for the non-EU share (5–10 % depending on requested EU percentage). In-kind volunteer work may be accepted as co-financing at €32/day per volunteer with limits (max 50 % of all financing sources).

This opportunity is part of the EU Thematic Programme on Civil Society Organisations under the NDICI-Global Europe instrument. The call is tightly focused on strengthening independent civil society capacity and accountability functions in Kazakhstan, with explicit linkages to EU-Kazakhstan cooperation priorities, the Global Gateway, and the EU–Kazakhstan Multi-Annual Indicative Programme 2021–2027. All actions must adopt a human rights-based approach, incorporate gender equality and meaningful youth engagement, and demonstrate territorial relevance and local–national linkages where appropriate.

Applicants should read carefully the full Guidelines for Grant Applicants (restricted) published 19 March 2026 with all annexes (A.1 concept note, A.2 full application, Annex B budget, Annex C logframe, Annex G standard grant contract, Annex H declaration of honour, Annex J tax guidance, Annex L SEA-H questionnaire, Annexes for contractual expenditure verification and third party assessment, and PRAG/ePRAG references) and prepare to submit concept notes via PROSPECT by the stated deadline. PADOR registration and PIC participant registration are mandatory and should be completed well in advance of deadlines.

For practical assistance:use the PROSPECT user manual and e-learning videos, attend the information session (registration required), and contact the contracting authority mailbox DELEGATION-KAZAKHSTAN-CFP-186114@eeas.europa.eu for substantive questions and ec-external-relations-application-support@ec.europa.eu or the PROSPECT online support form for IT support. The contracting authority will publish Q&A on the F&T Portal and DG International Partnerships website. Failure to follow mandatory registration and submission rules (PADOR, PROSPECT) will result in rejection.

This summary reproduces the grant call's key facts and submission rules as published in the Guidelines for Grant Applicants restricted EuropeAid and its annexes. Applicants must use the official templates and annexes and comply with the guidance, evaluation grids and contractual provisions published with the call. For eligibility clarifications and legal details, consult the full guidelines and annexes attached to the call in PROSPECT and the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

For operational planning note:a pre-selection of concept notes will be made based on the evaluation grid; only shortlisted lead applicants will be invited to submit a full application and required supporting documents. The contracting authority performs eligibility verifications and may request additional documentation; contract signature is subject to satisfactory checks and may include a requirement for a financial guarantee for the first pre-financing instalment in selected cases.

The call emphasises strong internal coherence in proposals, a single clear specific objective (maximum two where justified), measurable indicators aligned with Global Europe results framework, realistic budgets and monitoring arrangements, and the potential for territorial, scalable, and evidence-driven policy impact.

Applicants should also be aware of ethical, anti-corruption and integrity obligations described in the guidelines, including obligations regarding conflicts of interest, unusual commercial expenses, anti-bribery, and the contracting authority's right to suspend or cancel financing in the event of fraud, irregularities or breach of obligations.

This description is a comprehensive extraction and structuring of the public call documentation. Applicants must consult the original call documentation (Guidelines and Annexes) hosted in PROSPECT and the Funding & Tenders Portal to obtain the official templates and to submit their application.

For procedural or technical clarifications see PROSPECT user manual and e-learning videos and consult the contact emails provided above; for legal and programmatic clarifications use the contracting authority mailbox. The EU frequently updates documents and publishes clarifications; applicants should monitor the call page regularly for amendments and Q&As.

The call requires applicants to commit to EU values and safeguards and to ensure the safety and dignity of beneficiaries and staff; the SEA-H self-evaluation and related safeguards are mandatory for most successful applicants of grants above €60 000 ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1The guidelines require successful applicants (except natural persons, pillar-assessed entities, and governments and other public bodies) to complete a self-evaluation questionnaire on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEA-H) for grants exceeding €60 000 (Annex L) as an administrative requirement; this is not part of the evaluation scoring but is required before contract signature.

This is a restricted call for proposals under reference EuropeAid, published on 19 March 2026, offering action grants totaling €1,400,000 to strengthen local civil society organisations (CSOs) in Kazakhstan. The call aligns with the EU-Kazakhstan Multi-Annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027, the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and the Roadmap for EU Engagement with Civil Society in Kazakhstan 2022-2025.

Objectives

Global objective:Strengthen local CSOs in Kazakhstan as independent actors contributing to accountable, transparent, and inclusive governance amid green and digital transitions.

Specific objective:Enhance CSOs' role in shaping institutional and corporate policy/practice during digital and green transitions through public accountability, evidence-based dialogue, and linking local evidence to national reforms.

Priority Areas

• Priority 1: Community Accountability and Local Oversight – Monitor digital/green transition projects.
• Priority 2: Institutional and Corporate Accountability – Promote compliance with social/environmental/human rights standards.
• Priority 3: Regulatory Reform, Transparency, and Implementation – Improve frameworks for digital/green transitions.
• Priority 4: Collective Action and Strategic CSO Alliances – Build coalitions across levels.
• Priority 5: Evidence, Innovation, and Local-National Policy Linkages – Use data/innovation to influence policy.

Proposals must align with at least one priority; addressing more than two is encouraged if coherent. Cross-cutting issues include environmental/climate action, gender equality, youth engagement, human rights-based approach (HRBA), and Territorial Approach to Local Development (TALD).

Eligibility Criteria

Lead Applicant

• Legal person, non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) or association of NGOs.
• Established in Kazakhstan or an EU Member State.
• Directly responsible for preparation/management; not an intermediary.
• Must act with at least one co-applicant; if lead from EU, at least one from Kazakhstan.

Co-Applicants and Affiliated Entities

Co-applicants meet same criteria as lead; must sign mandate. Affiliated entities have structural links (control/membership) and meet eligibility; sign statement.

Ineligible:political parties, core funding, equipment procurement only, scholarships/individual sponsorships, religious proselytism, actions violating human rights/environment.

Financial Provisions

Total Budget:€1,400,000 (€1,096,000 from 2025 budget; €304,000 from 2026).

Grant Size:Minimum/maximum: €350,000 per grant (90-95% of total eligible costs). Co-financing: 5-10% from non-EU sources; volunteer work accepted as in-kind (up to 50% of total financing, unit cost €32/day).

Duration:36-48 months. Actions in Kazakhstan; limited exceptions for study tours/regional activities.

Financial Support to Third Parties:Mandatory; maximum €60,000 per third party (exceedable if justified). Define objectives, activities, selection criteria, amounts in full application.

Application Procedure

Restricted procedure:Submit concept note (Annex A.1) by 12 May 2026 at 14:00 Brussels time via PROSPECT. Pre-selected applicants submit full application (Annex A.2). Online submission mandatory; register in PADOR/Participant Register.

1. 1Concept note deadline: 12 May 2026, 14:00 Brussels time.
2. 2Information session: 02 April 2026, 11:00 Brussels time (register by 01 April to DELEGATION-KAZAKHSTAN-CFP-186114@eeas.europa.eu).
3. 3Full applications: Invited short-listed applicants, deadline per invitation.
4. 4Evaluation: Concept notes (min. score 30/50); full applications (100 points); eligibility verification.

Supporting documents for full application:Statutes, declaration of honour (Annex H), financial statements, PADOR form if needed. Language: English.

Key Deadlines and Timetable

Submission and Resources

Apply via PROSPECT:EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Register in PADOR/Participant Register. Documents: Guidelines (EN), forms (Annexes A-L). Questions: DELEGATION-KAZAKHSTAN-CFP-186114@eeas.europa.eu (21 days before deadlines).

Additional Considerations

• HRBA mandatory; gender/youth mainstreaming; no standalone services.
• Visibility: EU emblem/funding statement required.
• Ethics: Zero tolerance for SEA-H; self-evaluation (Annex L) for grants >€60,000.

Applicants should review full guidelines for detailed evaluation grids, ineligible activities, and PRAG compliance. Contracting authority reserves right not to award all funds.

Footnotes

1. 1All details from official guidelines and portal. Primary source: EU Funding Portal. Latest updates via portal.