Connect for Global Change is a brand-new program that will award grants and provide support to small and medium-sized NGOs in 11 European countries starting this fall. In these European countries, 11 national organisations are working together to get EU citizens – especially young people and those less familiar with global challenges – more involved in creating an inclusive, fair and sustainable world.
What will we do
Between 2024 and 2027, Connect for Global Change supports small projects that inform and engage EU citizens about global challenges. Think of global challenges such as the climate crisis, gender inequality, poverty, exclusion, misinformation and disinformation, digital inequality, war and conflict, migration and deportation, and pandemics.
Small and medium-sized NGOs can apply for funding to realise creative, impactful and innovative projects that promote global citizenship. For example:
- Education projects
- Awareness-raising campaigns
- Artistic events
- Workshops
- Festivals
- Community projects
- Social media campaigns and more.
More information and application
Starting fall 2024, you can start planning and making a project proposal. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for the official start of the application round. This will take place around October. Besides that, a kick-off meeting is organised on October 5th in Utrecht. More information can be found on our Dutch website.
Connect for Global Change is part of the EU DEAR Programme
The EU DEAR Programme supports projects that engage Europeans in global challenges. DEAR works with civil society organisations and local governments to promote global justice, human rights, sustainable development and democratic participation. It empowers people, especially young people, to take action.
- Netherlands: Wilde Ganzen
- Belgium: 4th Pillar support point from 11.11.11.
- Denmark: Civil Society in Development – CISU
- Finland: Finnish Development NGOs Fingo
- France: RESACOOP РR̩seau Auvergne-Rh̫ne-Alpes
- Italy: COP – Consorzio ONG Piemontesi
- Lithuania: VBP – Vystomojo bendradarbiavimo platforma
- Slovenia: SLOGA
- Spain: Lafede.cat
- Poland: Grupa Zagranica
- Latvia: LAPAS
