Friedrich Naumann Foundation Call for Projects

The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Ukraine) has announced a call for project proposals to be implemented in 2027. The grant programme aims to reinforce the influence of liberal ideas on Ukraine’s democratic development, supporting initiatives that advance freedom, the rule of law, and market economy principles in public life and state policy.

The donor offers a recommended funding amount of up to 15,000 EUR per project, with the potential to request higher amounts subject to sound justification. The submission deadline for project proposals is December 6, 2026.

What is funded

The foundation provides financing across five core thematic areas. The first area covers liberal democracy and the rule of law, which includes the defense of human rights, personal liberties, democratic governance, civic and political education, as well as media freedom. The second area focuses on economic dynamism and sustainable development, supporting market-oriented reforms, entrepreneurship promotion, economic literacy, energy independence, and pension reform.

Additionally, the call funds initiatives addressing an effective state and Ukraine’s recovery, emphasizing public administration efficiency, local self-governance, community rebuilding, and the integration of European standards. Projects may also focus on the digital future, artificial intelligence, and freedom, exploring tech impacts on democracy, cybersecurity, and hybrid threat resilience. The fifth priority covers Ukraine and Europe, encompassing European integration, international security, advocacy, and bilateral policy dialogue.

Who can apply

Eligibility is open to non-profit entities officially registered in Ukraine. Target categories include non-governmental organizations, analytical centers, think tanks, research institutes, educational organizations, and independent media outlets.

Eligible legal entities must carry out their proposed activities across the territory of Ukraine. The donor notes that proposals offering international relevance, particularly those whose outputs can be presented or utilized in expert and policy discussions in Germany and other EU countries, have an added advantage.

Conditions and requirements

The recommended ceiling for individual project budgets is 15,000 EUR. Larger budgets may be considered by the foundation, provided the applicant presents a convincing justification of projected costs in relation to expected outcomes.

The donor accepts applications with co-financing and explicitly encourages applicant organizations to include their own institutional or financial contribution to the project. All proposed activities must be scheduled for realization during the 2027 calendar year.

How to apply

Applications must be prepared for funding rounds executing in 2027 and submitted by the established deadline of December 6, 2026. The provided donor extract does not specify the explicit application submission platform, document formats, or technical filing guidelines.

Practical tip. Align your project outputs with both domestic recovery needs and German or EU policy discussions, clearly demonstrating how your findings can be used in European expert dialogues to leverage the international relevance advantage.

Applications are submitted on the donor’s page: freiheit.org.