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Connect NEB: mi­cro-­grants for community ini­tia­tives

An opportunity to receive up to €15,300 for local initiatives that transform urban and rural spaces in collaboration with residents—such as the development of public spaces, participatory design, and cultural or educational activities—in the spirit of the New European Bauhaus.

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Max grant
€15 300
Co-financing
15%
Status
Closed

Who can apply for a grant?

  • Public organizations and associations
  • Initiative groups (via a legal entity)
  • Artists, designers, social innovators
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises, research groups

What meets the criteria for receiving a grant?

  • The initiative originates from the community where it is being implemented
  • Participatory formats: living labs, co-design
  • Integration of NEB values: sustainability, beauty, inclusivity
  • A minimum score of 35 out of 55 points
Connect NEB: micro-grants for community initiatives
€15 300 Grant funding from EIT
€2 300 Applicant's own contribution
up to 10 months Implementation from February to November 2027

Key requirements and application conditions

  1. Who can apply for a grant?

    A single legal entity that is part of the community where the project is being implemented, or is directly connected to it. Consortia are not permitted. An organization may receive funding as the lead applicant for only one project under Connect NEB or Co-create NEB.

  2. Application language

    The application and all supporting documents must be submitted in English via an online form in the NetSuite system, adhering to character limits. Responses can be prepared in advance using a draft of the application form.

  3. Registration requirements

    The applicant must be registered in an EU country or a country associated with Horizon Europe, including Ukraine (excluding temporarily occupied territories). A nine-digit PIC code from the EU Funding & Tenders portal and registration in NetSuite are required.

  4. Mandatory project results

    Educational activities for at least 25 participants with clear learning outcomes, and a final report by December 2027. 50% of the grant is provided in advance, with the remainder paid following the approval of the report and performance indicators.

  5. Eligible activities

    Living labs, co-design, workshops, civic assemblies, and cultural-educational initiatives. It is also possible to experiment with new forms of resident participation in governance and to prototype local solutions.

  6. Submission deadline

    Applications were accepted until September 30, 2026, at 17:00 CEST (18:00 Kyiv time). The results will be announced in December 2026, and the projects will begin on February 1, 2027.

Support from the Kyiv Regional Development Agency

The Agency team provides practical support to communities and businesses of Kyiv Oblast at every stage of preparation:

  • assessment of the project idea for compliance with the competition criteria;
  • assistance with registration on the EU portal (PIC code) and in the NetSuite system;
  • consultations on structuring the application.

Contact person for consultations

Olena Mariuk

Olena Mariuk

Head of International Projects and Grants

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