RIZA strengthens the capacity of 33 small projects across EU Member States, prioritising those in isolated contexts with the least access to resources and opportunities.
We are pleased to announce the opening of the first funding call (2025), which officially opens on 1 September.
This year we particularly welcome applications form the Nordic-Baltic states in the EU (Finland , Sweden, Estonia , Latvia , Lithuania)
However, applications are open to eligible organisations from all EU Member States.
In this first cycle, 33 grants will be awarded, divided as follows:
Grants are 100% funded (no co-financing required). 90% will be disbursed upon signing the grant agreement, with the remaining 10% after completion of the project and training programme.
Application process and deadlines :
1) Stage 1: Submission of an online form by 31 October 2025
2) Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates are invited to submit full applications between 17 November and 5 December 2025
Estimated start of awarded projects : January 2026
WHO CAN APPLY?
NGOs established in an EU Member State Non-profit, independent of political/religious parties & governments Minimum 1 year of activities Annual budget under €300,000 Equal representation of women in governance & leadership Commitment to EU values & migrant women’s inclusion
Types of Organisations
Migrant, refugee women led organisations with a human right based mission Grassroots women’s rights organisations with a stand-alone programme supporting migrant women Migrant, refugee, diaspora led organisations with a stand-alone programme supporting migrant women Grassroots human rights organisations with a stand-alone programme supporting migrant women
In accordance with the mission and objectives of RIZA, migrant/refugee women led organisations will be prioritised in the selection
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