Within the scope of the project, it is planned to provide up to ten (10) grants to national and local CSOs for the implementation of projects aiming to support access to justice for women in vulnerable situations, raise awareness in this field, and strengthen support services for women. The implementation period for the supported projects should be between six months and one year.
Grant beneficiaries will be selected from among civil society organizations registered and operating in Turkey. Priority will be given to applications from civil society organizations operating in regions with a high concentration of women in vulnerable situations, and in particular, from those submitting projects aimed at supporting the access to justice of women in vulnerable situations in the project’s pilot provinces of Afyonkarahisar, Bilecik, Bitlis, Burdur, Tokat, and Yalova.
The supported projects are expected to focus on women’s access to justice and include the provision of legal information and legal counseling services. In this context, applicants are required to cooperate with bar association(s). These collaborations are expected to enhance the effectiveness of activities to be carried out within the scope of the grant, the accessibility of services, and the sustainability of the support provided. Cooperation with municipality(ies) is also encouraged in order to develop inter-institutional cooperation at the local level and to ensure a more coordinated implementation.
Application deadline and detailed information
Applications must be submitted before 1 October (by 16:00 Turkey time). Applications received after the above-mentioned date will not be considered.
An online seminar on 29 July 2026 at 15:30 (Turkey time) will be organized by the Council of Europe, covering grant rules and procedures as well as guidance on the correct preparation and submission of grant application documents. You can find the relevant link to participate in the training below:
https://coe-int.zoom.us/j/69515382439?pwd=vfSfOaraQN0LzukKLFXbaHU9tFMYwx.1
Webinar ID: 695 1538 2439
Password: 743523
For detailed information: https://www.coe.int/tr/web/ankara/-/call-for-proposals-grants-for-civil-soicety-organisations-to-strengthen-women-s-access-to-justice