Grant policy framework Focus on Freedom 2026-2030
The Focus on Freedom grant policy framework contains policy rules governing the award of grants for sub-instruments under Focus on Freedom 2026-2030. It sets out policy principles, criteria, application procedure, and more. Civil society organisations can apply for grants until March 9, 2026.
Focus on Freedom aims to promote equal rights for LGBTIQ+ persons and promote freedom of religion and belief, and protect religious minorities.
Focus on Freedom is part of the government’s ‘Focus’ policy framework. This policy framework aims to strengthen local civil society organisations, so that they can provide the necessary services and conduct dialogue to achieve the objectives of a total of eight instruments.
Attachments
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Focus on Freedom 2026-2030 – Questions and Answers
Questions and answers about the Grant policy framework Focus on Freedom 2026–2030.
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Annex 1 – Application form Focus on Freedom
Annex 1 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework - Application form. Please note: the application form is packaged in a ...
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Annex 2 – Demonstrating financial independence
Annex 2 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework - Information to be provided for the threshold criterion on financial ...
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Annex 3.1 – Project Proposal Format – LGBTIQ+
Annex 3.1 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework – Equal Rights for LGBTIQ+ Persons (LGBTIQ+).
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Annex 3.2 – Project Proposal Format – Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB)
Annex 3.2 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework – Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB)
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Annex 4.1 – Model Budget Guidelines
Annex 4.1 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework – Model Budget Guidelines.
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Annex 4.2 – Model Budget
Annex 4.2 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework - Model Budget. Please note: the document is packaged in a zip file. ...
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Annex 5 – Track Record
Annex 5 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework - Track record format.
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Annex 6 – Country lists
Due to the sensitivity of the theme and related security considerations for the sub-instruments under Focus on Freedom, further ...
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Annex 7 – Corporate Rates 2025
Annex 7 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework - Corporate Rates per 01-01-2025.
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Annex 8 – Maximum Remuneration
Annex 8 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework – Maximum remuneration.
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Annex 9 – Auditor’s protocol
Annex 9 to the Focus on Freedom grant policy framework – Auditor’s protocol.