Hrant Dink Foundation Strengthening CSO’s Grant Program applications are now open!
Deadline: 1 December 2025

Hrant Dink Foundation Strengthening CSO’s Grant Program aims to provide financial support to projects focusing on the strengthening of human rights and democracy in Turkey, the protection of rights and liberties, and the promotion of conviviality among different ethnic, social and political groups through culture of dialogue, empathy and trust.
Under the Global Europe: Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI), within the Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Program, the European Union has provided financial support to the Hrant Dink Foundation in support of the protection of human rights and the strengthening of civil society in Turkey. One component of this project is the Grant Program.
Non-for-profit foundations, associations, non-profit cooperatives and universities are eligible to apply for this grant. The maximum amount to be granted will be 120,000 EUR, and the minimum will be 40,000 EUR. Those organizations whose projects will be financed are expected to start their projects in March or April 2026, and the duration of the projects must be between 9-18 months.

Important Dates
Opening of applications: 8 October 2025
Grant information sessions: 15–23 October 2025
Application deadline: 1 December 2025, 17:00 (GMT +3)
Announcement of results: 12 February 2026

Application Process
Applications will be accepted through the submission form. You can access the submission form here.

Eligibility and Required Documents
You can access the Application Guidelines here for detailed information on the required documents and steps to follow during the process. You can download all the documents you need to complete for your application here.

Contact
Questions regarding the application process can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 21 November 2025, 18:00 (GMT+3), indicating “HDVHP25” in the subject line.

You may also consult the Frequently Asked Questions document here for additional information.

The Hrant Dink Foundation will respond to technical questions regarding the rules and procedures of the Grant Program; however, it will not provide support on the content of project proposals.

*The Hrant Dink Foundation started the project “Strengthening Civil Society for Diversity, Dialogue and Democratic Values” in 2025, with the financial support of the European Union. The key component of this project is the Strengthening CSO’s Grant Program.