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SI Ukraine Cooperation Programme

The Swedish Institute invites Swedish organisations and their partners in Ukraine to apply for funding to jointly implement projects aimed at supporting Ukraine's reconstruction, reform efforts, and EU integration. This call focuses on innovation ecosystems, transparency, and gender equality. The programme is aimed at actors in Sweden and their partners in Ukraine. Projects that are granted support are expected to contribute to strengthened capacity within organisations, as well as increased competence, including broadened networks and new knowledge for individuals. The programme is implemented within the framework of the government's Strategy for Sweden's reconstruction and reform cooperation with Ukraine 2023–2027. Projects should strengthen organisational capacity, foster new competencies, enable knowledge exchange, and build lasting partnerships between Sweden and Ukraine. Applicants can design their projects within three overarching focus areas: Innovation Ecosystems; Transparency, accountability and anti-corruption; or Gender equality. Two types of grants are available: Project preparation grants (SEK 100,000-200,000) for initiating cooperation, and Cooperation projects (SEK 1,000,000-2,000,000) for activating existing partnerships.

The Swedish Government's Award for Voluntary Efforts in Support of Ukraine

Swedish support for Ukraine is not solely based on governmental decisions and actions. It is founded on the broad and strong will of the Swedish people to support the Ukrainian population. Numerous non-governmental actors within Swedish society make important voluntary contributions to Ukraine. The Government wishes to recognize, encourage, and support this remarkable engagement through an annual award. The Swedish Institute (SI) has been commissioned by the Government to announce and administer the award. The award is presented annually in two recipient categories: individuals or groups of individuals registered as residents in Sweden receive an award diploma and up to SEK 200,000 to continue or develop their contribution for target groups in Ukraine, while organizations based in Sweden receive an award diploma and a financial grant of approximately SEK 1.8 million to continue, scale up, or further develop their contribution in Ukraine. Voluntary contributions are defined as initiatives carried out without formal assignments or direction from the state - actions taken by companies, voluntary organisations, municipalities, higher education institutions, and private individuals in Sweden to support Ukraine. Award funds may only be used for civilian purposes, not military activities.

Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges in South Mediterranean Countries

The Erasmus+ Virtual Exchanges programme facilitates intercultural dialogue and cooperation between young people and youth organizations from EU Member States and South Mediterranean countries through online collaborative activities. This initiative aims to promote mutual understanding, digital skills development, and cross-cultural competencies among youth participants. The programme supports virtual exchange activities that connect educational institutions, civil society organizations, and young people across the Euro-Mediterranean region. Through online facilitated discussions, collaborative projects, and virtual mobility experiences, participants engage in meaningful intercultural learning while developing digital literacy and employability skills relevant to an increasingly connected world.

Capacity Building in the field of Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa

This is an Erasmus+ funding opportunity focused on capacity building projects in the youth sector within Sub-Saharan Africa. The program aims to strengthen youth organizations and systems in the region through collaborative partnerships. Projects supported under this call are designed to enhance the capacities of organizations working with young people, improve youth work practices, and foster cooperation between European and Sub-Saharan African countries. The initiative supports the development of sustainable youth policies, innovative youth work methodologies, and enhanced youth participation mechanisms in the targeted region.