Two funding calls are now open under the PEACEPLUS Programme’s Investment Area 1.2 – Empowering Communities. This investment area is designed to help organisations across the region strengthen peacebuilding, deepen cross‑community collaboration, and contribute to a more cohesive and prosperous society.

Strand 2: Institutional Capacity Development (Second Call)

This call is open to statutory bodies, local authorities, NGOs and civic organisations that wish to enhance their organisational capacity, improve cross‑community engagement, and play a stronger role in delivering sustainable peacebuilding outcomes. Projects supported under this Strand will focus on strengthening institutions so they can better respond to the needs of diverse communities.

Strand 3: Community‑Based Safety Interventions (Second Call)

This Strand welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups working to improve safety, cohesion and trust at a local level. The focus is on practical initiatives that address community tensions, reduce harm, and create safer, more resilient neighbourhoods.

Both calls aim to support initiatives that build positive relations, promote respect for cultural diversity, and help create a society where people can live, learn and socialise together free from prejudice and intolerance.

For more information, please visit Current funding opportunities | SEUPB