The Open Estonia Foundation and the Network of Estonian Nonprofit Organizations have been selected as the fund operators of the EEA Civil Society Fund

We are delighted to share that the Open Estonia Foundation and the Network of Estonian Nonprofit Organizations have been selected as the fund operators of the EEA Civil Society Fund.
This means that in the new funding period of the EEA and Norway Grants, we will once again be able to help Estonian civil society organizations carry out impactful and significant initiatives and strengthen our civil society. 

“A vibrant civil society is essential to a healthy democracy. The Civil Society Fund strengthens participation, protects fundamental freedoms, and ensures that diverse voices in Estonia are heard. It is an investment in the values that keep our society open, inclusive, and resilient,” noted Mall Hellam, Executive Director of the Open Estonia Foundation. 

The EEA Civil Society Fund will support the following areas:  

• Democratic values, civic engagement, information integrity and media literacy.
• Civil society participation in democratic processes.
• Human rights, anti-discrimination, and social justice.
• Gender equality, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, and LGBTIQ+ rights.
• Climate action, environmental protection, and a just green transition.
• Organisational development and an enabling environment for civil society.

More information about the new fund will be available in the coming months. Stay updated through our Facebook, LinkedIn, or weekly newsletter.