The Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe (AGEE), a network of European philanthropic organisations, was established in 2021 to advance gender equality across Europe, hosted by the Network of European Foundations (NEF). Members of the network include Bodossaki Foundation, Fondation BNP Paribas, Fondation CHANEL, Fondazione con il Sud, Fondation de France, Fondation RAJA-Danièle Marcovici, King Baudouin Foundation, and L’Oréal Fund for Women.
The network has announced a new call for proposals with a total budget of €2.7 million, aimed at strengthening long-term collaboration among European grassroots organisations so that they can collectively advance gender equality across Europe.
The call is addressed to coalitions of at least three organisations based in the EU, the UK, the Western Balkans, or Armenia.
Bodossaki Foundation’s participation in the Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe (AGEE) makes project proposals from Greece eligible.
The expected outcomes of the funded initiatives are:
- Strengthening local and national organisations working on gender equality
- Developing pan-European collaborations among feminist organisations
- Expanding alliances between gender equality organisations and other social justice movements
- Amplifying voices and positions in favour of gender equality at local, national, regional, and digital levels
- Contributing, through feminist organisations, to the shaping of gender equality policy
Indicative funded activities:
- National, regional, or pan-European convenings and collaborative projects for joint strategy-building and knowledge-sharing
- Joint campaigns between feminist organisations and other social justice movements (climate justice, anti-racism, LGBTQI+, disability rights, etc.)
- Training for grassroots organisations in communication strategy and the use of digital communication tools
- Cross-border alliances for joint advocacy with European and national institutions on gender equality issues
- Convenings for national or cross-country coalitions
Priority will be given to grassroots organisations supporting marginalised women, trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people.
Key funding details
- Grant amount: €225,000–€450,000 per coalition over a three-year period (January 2027–December 2029)
- An estimated 6–12 coalitions are expected to be funded
- Application deadline (1st stage): by 7 August 2026
For more information on the application process and eligibility criteria, please refer to the call on the Alliance for Gender Equality in Europe website.