Sweden Institute Baltic Sea Neighborhood Scholarships 2026 Open

Do you have a game-changing idea that can drive sustainability and cooperation across the Baltic Sea region? The SI Baltic Sea Neighborhood Programme 2026 is calling on visionary organizations to secure up to SEK 1,000,000 in funding! This is your golden ticket to tackle pressing economic, environmental, and social challenges through collaboration.

The final deadline is March 4, 2025, and the clock is ticking! If you’re ready to make an impact, read on to discover how to claim your share of this prestigious funding.

What is the SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme?

The Swedish Institute (SI) is offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance for organizations to connect, collaborate, and create change across the Baltic Sea region and the EU’s Eastern Partnership countries. This programme fuels international cooperation by funding bold, innovative, and transformative projects that aim to solve regional challenges.

Are you a NGO, research institute, government agency, or trade organization with a vision for a more sustainable future? If yes, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Available Grants Types

Applicants can apply for two (02) types of grants based on the scope and duration of their projects:

1# Seed Funding (SEK 100,000 – SEK 400,000 | 6 – 15 months)

Seed funding is intended to lay the foundation for future partnerships and larger funding applications. It can be used to:

• • Develop project concepts and identify potential partners
  • Prepare applications for EU and other international funding opportunities.

2# Cooperation Project Funding (SEK 500,000 – SEK 1,000,000 | 12 – 24 months)

Cooperation project funding aims to strengthen and expand long-term collaborations. This funding supports projects that:

• • Build networks and knowledge-sharing platforms
  • Develop and test innovative models and methods
  • Contribute to policy and strategy development
  • Disseminate knowledge and best practices.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants must include a Swedish lead organization and legal entities from at least three of the programme’s core countries. Applicants may include:

• • Non-governmental organizations and foundations
  • Local and regional authorities
  • Government agencies
  • Higher education institutions and research institutes
  • Intergovernmental organizations
  • Business companies and trade organizations.

Eligible Countries

Organizations from the following countries can participate:

• • Core EU countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland
  • Core non-EU countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
  • Additional countries: Denmark, Finland, Germany.

Apply: https://si.se/en/apply/funding-grants/si-baltic-sea-neighbourhood/.

The final date to submit applications for the SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme 2026 is March 4, 2025.