The aim of the Flagship Projects program is to support long-term projects of strategic character that significantly contribute to providing access to the unique experience and know-how of V4 countries with democratic transformation and integration, EU accession and regional cooperation.
Flagship Projects are meant to support reform processes, political association and economic integration with the EU, strengthen institutional capacities, contribute to the development of civil society and the overall transformation of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries.
Projects submitted to the fund must involve grantees and project partners from all four V4 countries, as well as with at least two EaP countries. Projects are solicited through publicly available calls for proposals. Annual budget for Flagship Projects is €600,000.
Thematic Areas
- Civil Society
- Transfer of V4 experience in promoting the integration process
- Regional cooperation
- Education Sector
- Culture Sector
Eligibility Criteria
- Project proposals must involve organizations from all four V4 countries and at least two EaP countries.
- Budget proposals shall reflect the nature of the proposed project but shall fall within €50,000–€100,000.
- Any applicant worldwide can apply, provided that the given project proposal complies with the rules and priorities of the Flagship Projects and the given call for proposals and promotes cooperation between project partners in both regions.
- Preference is generally given to applicants from non-governmental civil society organizations, municipalities and local governments, public schools and universities, research and scientific bodies and public institutions in general.
Application Process
The program has no regular annual deadline and proposals are solicited through calls for proposals published on the fund’s website.
