2026 Funding Opportunities in Europe: BNP Paribas Banlieues Project (France) & ILGA-Europe Fund for Racial Justice Grants up to €25,000

Overview

Two funding opportunities are available in Europe for 2026: the BNP Paribas Banlieues Project in France, supporting local associations in Priority Districts of the City (QPV), and the ILGA-Europe Fund for Racial Justice, offering grants up to €25,000 to organisations led by racialised LGBTI communities across Europe. Both initiatives aim to strengthen civil society and empower marginalised communities.

BNP Paribas Banlieues Project 2026

Key Responsibilities

Support for local associations operating in Priority Districts of the City (QPV) in France. This includes combating exclusion and promoting:

• Access to education
• Professional integration and employment
• Entrepreneurship
• Social cohesion and “living better together”

Eligibility

Local associations operating within Priority Districts of the City (QPV) in France (including overseas territories). Associations must demonstrate active engagement in combating exclusion, strong local presence, commitment to education, employment access, or social cohesion, and clear impact within priority neighbourhoods.

Benefits

Financial support, increased visibility, strengthened institutional connections, and ecosystem integration.

How to Apply

Learn more and apply via the provided link.

Deadline

9 March 2026

ILGA-Europe Fund for Racial Justice 2026

Overview

This fund supports organisations led by racialised LGBTI communities in Europe to address racism and advance racial justice activism. Up to 12 organisations will receive grants of up to €25,000 for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

Projects should focus on:

• Creating or protecting civic and political space
• Strengthening community organising and solidarity
• Challenging oppressive systems and practices
• Shifting public narratives
• Organising public campaigns or cultural initiatives
• Mapping or documenting community needs tied to collective action
• Building cross-movement alliances

Eligibility

Organisations led by racialised LGBTI people and working for/with racialised LGBTI communities in Europe. Non-registered groups need a registered legal entity partner. Applicants must be ILGA-Europe member organisations by 1 June 2026 (or have membership applications under consideration by 1 April 2026). Funding primarily supports EU-based organisations.

Benefits

Grants of up to €25,000 for 12 months. Funding can cover personnel costs, travel and event expenses, external expertise, interpretation/translation, communication/outreach, and administrative/core costs.

How to Apply

Learn more and apply via the provided link.

Deadline

13 April 2026, 23:59 CEST