German Embassy grants for human rights projects (2027)
Verified by the editorial team 29 September 2026
Updated Source switched to the embassy page; added 2027 priorities, terms, own contribution and two-stage procedure
Summary
Typically EUR 50,000 to 150,000 for human rights projects that must finish by the end of 2027. Priorities are countering disinformation, protecting children's rights and combating gender-based violence. Concepts were accepted until 27 September 2026.
About the call
In 2027 the German Embassy in Kyiv will support human rights projects with funds from the Federal Foreign Office. Priorities are countering disinformation (press and media freedom, evidence for accountability, defence against SLAPP suits), protecting the rights of children and adolescents, including through education as part of Ukrainian culture and identity, and combating gender-based violence - protecting survivors, preventing domestic violence, reintegrating traumatised veterans into their families and psychosocial support.
Only specific, time-limited projects are funded, typically EUR 50,000-150,000. Institutional support and running costs (rent, permanent staff) are not covered and multi-year projects are not possible. The organisation must make its own contribution to the overall budget. The project must not start before approval and must end by 31 December 2027.
Selection has two stages: first a concept on the embassy form, then authors of shortlisted concepts are invited to submit a full application with a financial plan. The grant agreement follows German law and a report on the use of funds is due after the project.
Who can apply
- Ukrainian NGOs and human rights initiatives
- Local implementers of specific human rights projects
Who cannot apply
- Projects that have already started
- Requests for institutional support
- Multi-year projects
What the funds are for
- Countering disinformation, media freedom and anti-SLAPP support
- Protecting the rights of children and adolescents
- Combating gender-based and domestic violence
- Reintegration of traumatised veterans and psychosocial support
What is not funded
- Running costs: rent, permanent staff
- Institutional support
- Projects running past 31.12.2027
Documents required
Forms and templates are on the call page
How to apply
- 1Read the applicant memo on the embassy site
- 2Complete the project concept form (DOC)
- 3Submit the concept by 27 September 2026
- 4If shortlisted, submit a full application with a financial plan
Questions and answers
- Does the German Embassy grant cover rent and permanent staff?
- No. Institutional support and running costs such as rent and permanent staff are not covered; only specific, time-limited projects are funded.
- Is an own contribution required from the organisation?
- Yes, the organisation must make its own contribution to the overall budget. The project must not start before approval and must end by 31 December 2027.
Change history
- Updated: Source switched to the embassy page; added 2027 priorities, terms, own contribution and two-stage procedure
