Call for proposals for a Framework Partnership Agreement for operating grants (2025-2026) to non-governmental organisations

Last Updated: 6.5.2026

Introduction

This program offers Framework Partnership Agreements (FPA) to non-governmental organisations for operating grants covering the period 2025-2026, under the EU4Health Programme. It aims to provide stable support to key non-governmental actors contributing to health initiatives across the European Union.

Funding Details

Who is Funded

This section outlines the types of entities eligible for funding and the overarching objectives of this call, which specifically targets non-governmental organisations engaged in health-related activities within the European Union.

Eligible Applicants

This call is exclusively open to non-governmental organisations.

Geographic Coverage

Activities funded under this program must be carried out within the European Union.

Objective

The primary objective of this call is to establish Framework Partnership Agreements with non-governmental organisations, enabling them to receive operating grants that support their continuous, structural work in the health sector during 2025-2026. This aims to bolster their contribution to EU health policies and initiatives.

What is Funded

This section details the thematic areas supported by the operating grants, primarily focusing on the health sector.

Eligible Sectors

The program supports non-governmental organisations active in the broad field of health, including areas such as health education, research, and public health initiatives.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section describes the nature and duration of the financial support available through this call for proposals.

Type of Financial Instrument

The financial support provided through this call is in the form of operating grants. These grants offer non-repayable financial support for the activities of the eligible non-governmental organisations.

Project Duration

The Framework Partnership Agreements resulting from this call will cover the period from 2025 to 2026, indicating a two-year duration for the operational grants.

Conditions and Requirements

This section provides an overview of the key conditions and requirements for applicants, emphasizing that detailed stipulations are available in the official call documents.

Application and Call-Off Conditions

Admissibility conditions and proposal page limits are described in section 5 and Part B of the Application Form, respectively, as found in the call document. Detailed submission and evaluation processes are outlined in section 8 of the call document and the Online Manual.

Consortium Conditions

The primary purpose of this call is to establish Framework Partnership Agreements with individual non-governmental organisations for operating grants. While partner search is permitted, indicating potential for collaboration within the framework, specific consortium requirements for applying to this FPA call are not explicitly detailed.

Other Provisions

Further eligibility criteria are specified in section 6 of the call document. Information regarding financial and operational capacity, as well as exclusion criteria, can be found in section 7 of the call document. Award criteria, scoring, and thresholds are detailed in section 9.

Application Procedure

This section guides through the application process, highlighting where to find detailed procedural information and how evaluations are conducted.

Application Process Flow

The submission process is single-stage. Detailed instructions for submission and evaluation are available in section 8 of the call document and the Online Manual.

Award Channels (Selection Process)

The award criteria, scoring, and thresholds for the selection process are fully described in section 9 of the call document. Applicants will be notified of decisions following the evaluation process outlined therein.

Legal Basis

This section outlines the foundational legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern this call for proposals.

Primary Authorization / Founding Document

The call is established and authorized primarily by the EU4Health Work Programme 2024 and the EU4Health Regulation 2021/522.

Key Governing Regulations and Policies

The program's operation is further governed by the EU Financial Regulation 2018/1046, which sets the general financial rules for the EU budget, and the specific Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA v1.0).

Availability of Official Texts

The official texts for these legal bases, including the Call document, Standard application form, Framework Partnership Agreement, EU4Health Work Programme 2024, EU4Health Regulation 2021/522, and EU Financial Regulation 2018/1046, are accessible on the European Commission's Funding & Tenders Portal or EUR-Lex.