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Civil Society Fund Plus – Local and Grassroots NGOs in Ethiopia is sponsored by Christian Aid. This fund supports local and grassroots NGOs in Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Tigray Region, and Addis Ababa City Administration.
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EU Civil Society Fund Plus (CSF+) Round Two 2026: Apply for Grants, Capacity Building, and Networking Opportunities for Local and Grassroots CSOs in Ethiopia - Opportunities for Youth EU Civil Society Fund Plus (CSF+) Round Two 2026: Apply for Grants, Capacity Building, and Networking Opportunities for Local and Grassroots CSOs in Ethiopia The Civil Society Fund Plus (CSF+) Programme , financed by the European Union (EU) and implemented by Christian Aid together with its national co-beneficiaries, has officially launched its Round Two Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for local and grassroots Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia.
This funding opportunity seeks to strengthen the capacity, sustainability, and influence of smaller and emerging CSOs that are working to improve governance, democracy, peacebuilding, human rights, social inclusion, and community development.
Through financial support, organizational capacity strengthening, and networking opportunities, the programme aims to empower civil society organizations to become stronger and more credible actors in promoting good governance and sustainable development. The programme is inviting eligible organizations operating within the target regions to submit Expressions of Interest before the application deadline.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 4 August 2026, before 17:00 (5:00 PM) local time.
About the Civil Society Fund Plus (CSF+) Programme The Civil Society Fund Plus (CSF+) is a four-year programme funded primarily by the European Union to strengthen civil society organizations in Ethiopia by promoting an enabling civic environment, democratic participation, inclusive governance, and constructive dialogue between policymakers and civil society actors.
The programme officially commenced on 1 February 2025 and will run until 31 January 2029 .
Christian Aid is implementing the programme in partnership with three Ethiopian national civil society organizations: Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Forum (ECSF) Civil Society Resource Center (CSRC) Chura Abugida Artistic Association (CAAA) Together, these organizations are working to build stronger, more resilient, and more effective local civil society organizations capable of addressing the needs of marginalized communities while contributing to national development priorities.
The CSF+ Programme is currently being implemented in the following areas: Addis Ababa City Administration Central Ethiopia Regional State South Ethiopia Regional State Eligible organizations should be operating within these target locations.
The programme has a total value of: Funding contributions include: 85% financed by the European Union 15% financed by Christian Aid The CSF+ Programme seeks to create long-term impact by supporting hundreds of civil society organizations and communities.
Provide direct sub-grants to 60 local and grassroots CSOs Deliver tailored organizational capacity strengthening to 120 CSOs Support approximately 430 CSOs indirectly through networking and collaboration activities Enable participating organizations to reach approximately 120,000 community members Prioritize women, youth, and persons with disabilities as key beneficiaries During the first funding round: 20 local and grassroots organizations received grants Project implementation began in March 2026 Round Two now seeks to identify an additional: 20 local and grassroots CSOs Purpose of the Call for Expression of Interest The second-round Expression of Interest is designed to identify promising local organizations that can implement community-driven initiatives addressing governance, democratic participation, social inclusion, peacebuilding, and sustainable development.
The programme particularly seeks organizations working with marginalized communities while promoting citizen participation and accountability. What Successful Applicants Will Receive Selected organizations will benefit from several forms of support. Successful organizations will receive sub-grants to implement community-based initiatives aligned with the programme’s thematic priorities.
Funding will support projects that directly benefit local communities while strengthening civil society participation. 2. Tailored Capacity Strengthening Beyond funding, participating organizations will receive customized organizational development support, including: Organizational development resources Capacity-building activities designed to improve long-term sustainability and effectiveness 3.
Networking Opportunities The programme will also facilitate collaboration among civil society organizations through: Collaborative advocacy opportunities These activities are intended to strengthen cooperation among CSOs while creating a stronger enabling environment for civil society.
The programme welcomes projects contributing to one or more of the following thematic areas: Strengthen participatory governance Encourage citizen participation Create enabling environments for CSOs Strengthen independent civil society Governance and Social Inclusion Inclusive decision-making Strengthen youth leadership Increase youth participation Promote youth voice and agency Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution Women’s Rights and Leadership Preventing Irregular Migration Projects that address the drivers of illegal migration while creating local opportunities.
Initiatives promoting accountability in delivering: The programme welcomes applications from: Local and Grassroots Civil Society Organizations Have operational experience within target regions Maintain a physical office or operational presence in the region where they are applying Networks and Associations Organizations representing multiple civil society organizations with shared interests.
Encourage knowledge sharing Advocate for enabling environments for civil society These may operate within: The programme particularly encourages applications from organizations led by: Persons with disabilities Applicants should carefully review the official guidelines before applying.
Eligible organizations should demonstrate: Physical presence within target areas Commitment to community development Alignment with programme thematic priorities Applicants should follow these steps carefully.
Step 1: Download the Application Documents Expression of Interest Application Form (Annex II) EOI Guidelines (Annex III) The documents are available in: Learn more and Apply Here Step 2: Read the Guidelines Step 3: Complete the Application Expression of Interest Form Attach all required supporting documents.
Step 4: Submit Your Application Applicants may submit their application through either: Send completed documents to: eucsfplusapplicationround2@christian-aid. org Hand Delivery / Postal Submission Submit to the physical addresses listed in: Annex III, Section 7. 4, Table 1 Important Application Deadline All applications must be received no later than: Before 17:00 (5:00 PM) Local Time Late applications will not be considered.
Why Organizations Should Apply The Civil Society Fund Plus Programme offers much more than grant funding. Successful organizations will gain long-term institutional support through technical assistance, networking opportunities, and organizational development.
This holistic approach helps local and grassroots organizations become stronger, more sustainable, and better positioned to influence governance processes while delivering meaningful impact to underserved communities.
Organizations working in governance, democracy, peacebuilding, women’s empowerment, youth development, disability inclusion, and social accountability stand to benefit significantly from participating in this EU-funded initiative.
By combining financial resources with capacity development and collaborative networking, the programme strengthens the overall civil society ecosystem in Ethiopia and empowers organizations to become credible partners in advancing inclusive development and democratic engagement.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local and grassroots NGOs in Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, Tigray Region, and Addis Ababa City Administration. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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