Easy(ier) Way In - Entering EU Funding as a Newcomer or Small Organisation

Hello, I am Astrid Mechel from EU Funding Consulting. With more than 20 years of experience with EU funding programmes and policies, I am supporting organisations to access EU funding. It is my goal to help organisations to discover suitable EU project funding possibilities and to provide support to submit a high-quality grant application. My main thematic focus is on EU grants for social inclusion, environmental sustainability as well as on research and innovation. I am explicitly addressing newcomers to EU funding as well, such as organisations which generally benefit less frequently from EU funding, e.g. small and medium-sized entities including non-profits, cities/municipalities, and companies.I have been giving workshops on EU funding for many years and would be happy to see you in the coming one!

EU Funding Consulting - Astrid Mechel

Online Masterclass about lighter, more accessible EU funding opportunities, specifically relevant  for newcomers and smaller organisations

EU funding is full of opportunities – but getting in can be difficult, especially when you are new or a relatively small organisation.The major EU programmes typically require strong considerable capacity, prior experience and established partnerships.But there is another way. There are funding routes that are lighter, more accessible and designed specifically for newcomers and smaller organisations. These pathways allow you to take your first EU funding step successfully – so you can gradually build experience, visibility and capacity for bigger opportunities later on.To find out more about these options, join the new Masterclass: Easy(ier) Way In – Entering EU Funding as a Newcomer or Small Organisation which will be taking place live online on Thursday 4 December 2025 – 12h30-14h00 CETWhy this masterclass?EU funding isn’t only for large and experienced organisations. Accessible entry routes for small organisations and first-time applicants do exist.In this workshop, you’ll learn about EU funding pathways that are easier than the bigger programmes and well-suited for first-time applicants, including:✔ Erasmus+ Small-Scale Partnerships (education, training, youth and sports) ✔ Cascade funding (small grant schemes) ✔ LEADER / CLLD (local, community-based funding) ✔ Positioning yourself as a consortium partner – a great way in without the high administrative burdenWhy starting small can be the right moveFirstly, for smaller organisations this is already a great achievement. It helps you step into EU funding without needing a large team, complex administration, or long experience.Secondly, once you have successfully managed a small EU project or participated as a partner, you have started to build credibility, capacity and experience – placing your organisation in a much stronger position when applying for bigger funding later on.Participation in this Masterclass also includes:<ul><li>Live Q&amp;A</li><li>Replay</li><li>A hands-on PDF guide with links and actionable steps</li></ul>

Easy(ier) Way In - Entering EU Funding as a Newcomer or Small Organisation

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