Looking for EU funding for a social project?

The 10 Main EU Funding Programmes for Projects in the Social Sector Explained

Your compact guide on how they work and how your organisation can apply for funding

10 EU Funding Programmes Social Domain Projects

Which EU funding programmes are covered?

Are you developing a project that aims to create a social or community impact? Are you exploring EU funding programmes for social projects, but unsure which one could be relevant for your organisation and how to approach the funding search?

This 48-page guidebook gives you a snapshot of the following EU funding programmes, with a particular focus on what they can support in the social field:

  • EU Programme for Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values projects (CERV)
  • European Social Fund plus (ESF+)
  • European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
  • LEADER initiative – supporting rural development through community-led local projects
  • Erasmus+ EU Programme in Support of Education, Training, Youth and Sport
  • European Solidarity Corps (ESC)
  • Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF)
  • Horizon Europe
  • COSME (under the Single Market Programme)
  • EU4Health Programme


These programmes offer different possibilities for organisations developing projects related to social inclusion, participation, education, migration, health and community development.

What will you learn?

You will gain an understanding of:

  • What each of the ten programmes is designed to support
  • Which types of social and community projects may be relevant
  • Which organisations may be eligible to participate
  • How the different EU funding routes work
  • Where to find relevant open funding opportunities


The final section also offers some initial guidance on assessing whether an opportunity is suitable for your project and what to consider before starting an application.

Who is it for?

This resource is intended for organisations working in the social field or in citizen participation, including:

  • NGOs and civil society organisations;
  • associations and citizens’ organisations;
  • public authorities;
  • training and education providers;
  • social service providers; and
  • other organisations developing projects with a social or community focus.


It will help you identify relevant programmes, understand the funding routes and give you key decision points for choosing where to focus.

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