Specific NGO Funds are being set up in all 15 countries. The €147 million in dedicated funding from the EEA Grants represents an increase of over 70%.

Through the NGO Funds, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway aim to contribute in areas such as fostering active citizenship, increasing NGO-involvement in policy and decision-making processes, promoting human rights and empowering vulnerable groups. Social justice, democracy and sustainable development are in focus.

Read all the agreements with the 15 countries here.