Call for Proposals: Transition Promotion Programme Projects for 2027
30.10.2026 / 11:32 | Aktualizováno: 30.10.2026 / 11:56
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ankara hereby announces a call for proposals under the Transition Promotion Programme (TRANS) for projects to be implemented in Türkiye in 2027. All interested and eligible organizations are invited to submit their project proposals no later than 30 November 2026. The Embassy will subsequently forward selected applications to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic for further evaluation. The selection and approval of project proposals are carried out through a competitive process. Submission of a project proposal does not guarantee its selection or implementation. Financial support to successful projects will be subject to the actual allocation of funds from the state budget of the Czech Republic, which cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Programme Priorities
In accordance with the Czech Republic’s Human Rights and Transition Promotion Policy, projects should contribute to one or more of the following thematic priorities:
- Support for civil society, including human rights defenders;
- Promotion of freedom of expression and access to information, including media freedom;
- Promotion of equal and meaningful political and public participation;
- Support for strengthening the rule of law and democratic institutions;
- Promotion of equality and non-discrimination;
- Promotion of human rights in the fields of labour and environmental protection.
Basic Requirements for Project Proposals
Applicants are kindly requested to observe the following conditions:
- The implementing organization should be a local non-governmental entity (including local branches of international non-governmental organizations);
- The maximum duration of the project is eight months, with implementation expected between 1 March 2027 and 31 October 2027;
- The Czech financial contribution per project must be between CZK 100,000 and CZK 500,000;
- The proposal must be submitted in English using the prescribed Identification Form (attached), completed in full and signed by an authorized representative of the applicant organization (and stamped, where applicable);
- The proposal should clearly demonstrate relevance to the programme priorities and contain measurable and realistic objectives.
Required Documentation
Applicants are required to submit:
- A duly completed and signed Identification Form;
- Proof of the legal status/registration of the organization;
- Evidence that the person signing the proposal is authorized to act on behalf of the organization.
No additional documents are required at this stage of the selection process.
Submission Procedure
Applications and all required supporting documents should be submitted electronically to:
ankara@mzv.gov.cz
Deadline for submission: 30 November 2026
Applications received after the deadline or submitted without the required documentation may not be considered.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their project proposals are realistic, sustainable and relevant to local needs. Particular attention should be paid to the quality, feasibility and measurable impact of the proposed activities. As the selection process is highly competitive, complete and carefully prepared applications have a greater chance of success.
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Ankara looks forward to receiving project proposals that contribute to the promotion of democratic values, human rights, civic participation and the rule of law in Türkiye.