Europe to the Communities

The grant programme is open to individuals, informal community groups, and independent organisations working in the fields of community development, civil society, culture, and the creative industries.

The aim of the programme is to support community initiatives and spaces that foster active neighbourhoods, strengthen civil society, encourage cultural and creative development, and promote inclusion in culture—creating Living Places.

Programme Priorities

• Community projects and civic participation
• Public and community spaces
• Inclusion and intergenerational dialogue

The programme supports projects that:

• strengthen neighbourly relationships, local community identity, and social cohesion;
• revitalise public spaces in residential neighbourhoods, enrich everyday life, and deepen residents’ connection to the places where they live;
• create opportunities for communities to express themselves through a wide range of cultural and artistic activities in their local environment;
• encourage collaboration between local residents, institutions, cultural organisations, and artists;
• promote inclusion and accessibility in culture.

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Non-governmental organisations (civic associations, foundations, non-investment funds, and non-profit organisations providing public-benefit services);
• Organisations with other legal forms (excluding commercial businesses), such as cultural, leisure, or charitable organisations. These applicants are required to consult their legal status and project objectives before submitting an application;
• Representatives of informal community groups and individual residents of eligible towns and municipalities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Projects and all related activities must be implemented within the City of Trenčín.
• Applicants (or, in the case of individuals, their permanent residence) must be based in the Trenčín Self-Governing Region.
• Organisations established by municipalities, regional governments, or the state are not eligible to apply.

Call for Applications

Launch of the call: 15 July 2026
Application deadline: 15 August 2026, 11:59 PM

Total funding available: €30,000

Eligible project location: City of Trenčín

Minimum grant: €500
Maximum grant: €1,500

Eligible project costs and implementation activities may be incurred from the date the grant agreement enters into force until 30 November 2026.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the eGRANT system. To complete a successful application, all eligibility requirements must be met and the required information provided.

For detailed information, including the full eligibility criteria, eligible and ineligible costs, and evaluation process, please refer to the official programme guidelines.