ÉTER_en – Cromo Alapítvány

ÉTER

Project title: ÉTER - Értékteremtés a fenntarthatóságért, társadalmi akciókkal, együttműködésben, női részvétellel

Implementation Period: March 2026 - 31.12.2026

Funding Amount: max. 7,770 EUR

Goal of the project

Eligible projects: Innovative, women-led projects that have a significant local impact on addressing the sustainability challenges faced by communities in the relevant geographic areas. (Priority will be given to local civil society organizations registered in the Siklós District/Baranya County.) For more information, see the Application Package –> Application Guidelines document!

Location of implementation: Activities must be carried out in the Siklós District, but the scope of the programs may be extended to Baranya County.

The Winning Projects

The Garden of Knowledge (Manna Alapítvány): The goal of the project is to implement a community-based, sustainability-focused program involving the teachers, students, and families of the Reformed School in Nagyharsány, which builds on local natural resources to promote an environmentally conscious lifestyle, knowledge of backyard farming, and community cooperation. The project implements environmental education through experiential learning: children and their parents connect with sustainability through their own experiences, focusing on plant care, understanding the role of soil, water conservation, and the basics of food self-sufficiency.
Circular Economy in Old and the Surrounding Area (Fiatal Erőforrások Közössége Egyesület): The project aims to raise environmental awareness among the local population, improve the condition of the local environment, and strengthen community cooperation and responsibility. The planned series of programs includes community litter cleanup campaigns, workshops promoting selective waste collection, craft recycling workshops, furniture restoration sessions, and awareness-raising events for preschoolers and school-age children. Children and young people learn about the concept of the circular economy through playful, experiential methods, while adults gain practical knowledge for sustainable household management.
Community Garden and Sustainability Through the Revival of Traditions, Beás Skanzen for Sustainability (Beás Skanzen Egyesület): The project aims to provide a practical demonstration of environmental protection and sustainable living, promote the creation of environmental harmony, and revive tradition-based knowledge through community building in Alsószentmárton. The project’s main activities include community workshops on environmental protection and sustainability, demonstrations of traditional techniques for making adobe bricks and basket weaving, the creation of a 100 m² community garden, as well as baking and cooking using a traditional oven and showcasing traditional culinary culture.

Note: The application period has ended. Projects are currently being implemented.

Who can apply?

A legally registered, non-profit civil society organization based in Hungary that supports projects designed by women’s groups, with preference given to those registered in the Siklós district or Baranya County.

What engagement and participation requirements must the project proposal meet?

Applications must focus on initiatives led by women that directly involve at least 10 community leaders (70% of whom are women) and reach at least 250 local residents in the local community.

What types of projects are eligible for funding?

Sustainability projects led by women that promote community participation.

How long is the application period?

We will accept applications until 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2026.

In what format should the application be submitted?

The application form and its attachments must be submitted via email in electronic format (Word, Excel, PDF) only to info@cromo.hu.

How do I submit an application?

Please send your application via email to info@cromo.hu. We will confirm receipt of your application in an email from us.

What documents do I need to submit?

The following documents must be attached to the Application Form: the budget spreadsheet, the document titled "Declaration of non-award of other EU DEAR grants" (completed, signed, and scanned), the document titled "Declaration on the Involvement of Other Organizations," if any other organization is participating in the implementation in addition to the applicant organization (completed, signed, and scanned), as well as the applicant organization’s articles of incorporation and court registration.

How many applications can be submitted?

An organization may submit one application.

Can we apply as a group?

Multiple organizations may apply jointly, but only the lead applicant organization is eligible to receive the grant; the other organizations are not eligible to receive funding.

What criteria are used to evaluate the applications?

The evaluation criteria can be found in Section 12 of the Application Guidelines.

When are the results expected to be announced?

The results are expected to be announced in late January 2026. All applicants will be notified by email.

What kind of funding will the winners receive?

The total budget for activities eligible for funding under this call for proposals is €15,540.00. It is expected that a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 proposals will receive funding from this total budget. Each application must include 10% co-financing. The requested grant may cover up to 90% of the total eligible costs, while the remaining 10% must be financed from non-EU sources, such as private funds or contributions from other funding agencies. Applicants will receive €3,496.50 in funding for a total cost of €3,885.00, and €6,993.00 in funding for a total cost of €7,770.00.

What can the grant be used for?

The grant may be used to implement the project idea exclusively during the project period, until December 31, 2026. The attached budget must include the planned expenditures.

Is a report required on the use of the grant?

Yes, after the project is completed, the applicant must prepare a content and financial report.

Can the application be modified after it has been submitted?

Following the first round of the competition, representatives of the selected projects will have the opportunity to further develop their proposals with the help of mentors and will also participate in an international training series designed to support this process. The refined proposals will be resubmitted in March 2026.

Where can I get help putting together my application materials?

We can assist you with any questions you may have during two general online information sessions: December 9, 2025, and December 17, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You can register at the following email address: tornoczi.zsofia@cromo.hu (Subject: ÉTER online consultation registration)