Government to increase support for the activities of Estonian communities abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Integration Foundation have opened a call for proposals for projects launched on the initiative of foreign Estonian communities to strengthen their ties with Estonia, contribute to the preservation of Estonian identity among Estonians around the world and increase awareness of diaspora activities in Estonia.
Applications are open until May 25th.
"We’ll be supporting activities that boost the sense of belonging between foreign Estonian communities and their homeland," explained Kaire Cocker, Head of the Compatriots Service at the Integration Foundation. "They could be anything from cultural, business and research projects to a wide range of events as well as increasing the awareness of diaspora activities in Estonia. A priority of the project support program will be activities aimed at youth and young people."
The budget is € 50,000, with a maximum of € 5,000 being allocated to any one project. Applicants are only permitted to submit one application. The deadline for the submission of applications is 23:59 on May 25th 2023 (Estonian Time) .
E-consultation will take place on May 5th at 16.00 (Estonian Time) via Teams, please register by emailing kaire.cocker@integratsioon.ee.
Applications can be submitted in Estonia by legal entities governed by private law and individuals who are self-employed, and abroad by legal entities governed by private law.
The application round is being financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
