EU-LAC Social Accelerator/ Third-Party Financial Support Call
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We are pleased to inform that, within the framework of the EU-LAC Social Accelerator Programme, financed by the European Union through the Global Gateway Investment Agenda, the Third-Party Financial Support Call for Proposals has been officially launched. This initiative aims to strengthen social innovation and support projects with a direct impact on reducing inequalities and fostering social cohesion across Latin America and the Caribbean.
The call is open to non-profit organization corsortia/partnerships legally established in Latin America and the Caribbean or in European Union Member States.
Eligible applicants include civil society organizations, sectoral associations, cooperatives and social enterprises, innovation centers, local authorities, universities, and local public entities.
Each proposal must be submitted in partnership, promoting collaboration among organizations from different sectors and EU-LAC countries, and must include at least one entity established in Latin America or the Caribbean.
Proposals must be aligned with the EU-LAC Global Gateway Investment Agenda, from its social dimension, and contribute to a green, digital, fair, and inclusive transition. Priority will be given to initiatives with a demonstrative effect that are already in an acceleration or implementation phase and that provide evidence of impact in areas such as gender equality and youth empowerment, social innovation, and human rights within the private sector. Special consideration will be given to proposals that apply intersectional approaches and directly benefit women, youth, and vulnerable groups.
From a financial perspective, the call has a total budget of EUR 1.8 million, with grants per project ranging from EUR 100,000 to EUR 250,000, and an expected implementation period of 18 to 24 months.
The deadline for submission is 8 April 2026 at 16:00 (local time), as indicated in the official guidelines.
For more information and direct access to the application platform, please consult the following official links:
- Calls for Proposals: https://eulacsocialaccelerator.cainco.org.bo/publico/convocatorias
- Applicant Registration: https://eulacsocialaccelerator.cainco.org.bo/publico/registro_postulante
