EU Justice Programme: grants for transnational projects on victims' rights and procedural rights
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Source moved from the euro-access aggregator to the EC portal; amount corrected from EUR 10-80 million to EUR 100-800 thousand, 10% co-financing added, Ukraine's participation confirmed.
Summary
EUR 100,000 to 800,000 for transnational projects that help apply EU law on the rights of crime victims and the procedural rights of suspects and accused persons. Ukraine is a full participant in the Justice Programme, so Ukrainian organisations can apply as part of a consortium. Deadline 15 October 2026, 17:00 Brussels time.
About the call
Call JUST-2027-JACC-EJUSTICE-RIGHTS funds projects that support the effective application of the EU Victims' Rights Directive (revised in June 2026), rules on compensation to crime victims, the European protection order, and the directives on procedural safeguards for children, legal aid, interpretation, access to a lawyer and the presumption of innocence. Practical projects with tangible benefits for target groups are preferred over purely analytical ones; on victims' rights, a comprehensive approach to all victims of all crimes is prioritised.
The indicative budget for this priority is EUR 6,000,000. Grants are lump sums at a 90% funding rate, so the consortium covers 10% of the budget. Projects normally run 12 to 24 months. Ukraine signed its association to the Justice Programme on 9 January 2024, so organisations established in Ukraine can be beneficiaries.
Proposals must come from a consortium of at least two independent entities from two different eligible countries, including at least one public body, private non-profit or international organisation. Submission is electronic only via the Funding & Tenders Portal; applicants are informed in March 2027 and grant agreements are signed in April-May 2027.
Who can apply
- Legal entities in EU Member States (except Denmark) and participating countries, including Ukraine
- Non-profit organisations, public bodies, international organisations
- Consortia of at least two entities from two different countries
- Self-employed persons (sole traders) - as consortium members
Who cannot apply
- Natural persons (except the self-employed)
- Entities from Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein
- EU bodies (except the Joint Research Centre)
- Entities subject to EU restrictive measures
What the funds are for
- Implementing victims' rights at local, regional and national level
- Cooperation mechanisms between competent authorities
- Information and awareness-raising on rights
- Analysis, data collection and surveys
- Training - as an ancillary activity
What is not funded
- Projects repeating earlier work without added value
- Training as the main activity
- Financial support to third parties
- Separate project websites
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Build a consortium with partners from at least two participating countries
- 2Register all beneficiaries in the Participant Register
- 3Complete parts A and B, the KPI tool and the budget table in the Funding & Tenders Portal
- 4Submit by 17:00 Brussels time on 15 October 2026
Questions and answers
- Can Ukrainian organisations be beneficiaries of the Justice Programme?
- Yes. Ukraine signed its association to the Justice Programme on 9 January 2024, so organisations established in Ukraine can be beneficiaries.
- What consortium is required for JUST-2027-JACC-EJUSTICE-RIGHTS?
- At least two independent entities from two different eligible countries, including at least one public body, private non-profit or international organisation.
Change history
- Updated: Source moved from the euro-access aggregator to the EC portal; amount corrected from EUR 10-80 million to EUR 100-800 thousand, 10% co-financing added, Ukraine's participation confirmed.
Donor contacts
Email: ec-justice-calls@ec.europa.eu
