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Association grants in European Union

3 active 2026 grants and funding programs for EU trade and nonprofit associations — plus tech credits and workforce funding, each with its official source.

Applicant type

3 programs found

GrantNonprofit / civil-society org

Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV) — civil society strand

European Commission

€181M in 2026 for civil-society & values protection; individual grants often start at a €75,000 minimum

Civil society organisations — including membership associations — active at local, regional, national, or transnational level within the EU, promoting rights, equality, and democratic participation.

Advocacy & civic

Status: First 2026 calls opened Dec 17, 2025 on the Funding & Tenders Portal; further calls follow through the year·Last verified Aug 19, 2026

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GrantNonprofit / civil-society org

Erasmus+ — Civil Society Cooperation in Education and Training

European Commission (Erasmus+)

2-year structural operating (Framework Partnership) grants; amount varies by partnership

European-level civil society organisations, including sector and professional associations, working on education/training policy transfer and capacity building.

Capacity building

Status: Open under the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2026·Last verified Aug 19, 2026

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GrantNonprofit / civil-society org

Erasmus+ — Capacity Building in the Field of Youth

European Commission (Erasmus+)

Up to €450,000 per project

Non-profit organisations, including youth associations and umbrella bodies; project coordination must stay with a non-profit partner.

Capacity buildingAdvocacy & civic

Status: Annual call under Key Action 2 — Cooperation Among Organisations and Institutions·Last verified Aug 19, 2026

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Coverage is non-exhaustive and provided for research only. Confirm the current deadline, amount, and eligibility on each provider's official site before applying. Mixed and in-kind awards are badged distinctly from cash grants.

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