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16th EESC Civil Society Prize: Combating Poverty

A EUR 30,000 prize for civil society projects fighting poverty in the European Union.

Deadline: 6 Nov 2026
Value: EUR 30,000 shared by up to three winners (EUR 12,000 / 10,000 / 8,000)
Who can apply: Civil society organisations registered in the EU (individuals and companies only for strictly not-for-profit projects)
Level: Civil society organisations
Host: European Economic and Social Committee, European Union

A EUR 30,000 prize for civil society projects fighting poverty in the European Union.

Closes at 10:00 CET on 6 November 2026. Projects must already be under way by that date. Apply with the online form.

This listing comes from public opportunity listings. Read the official call for the full rules, amounts and documents before you apply.