The International Visegrad Fund is a regional donor organisation established in 2000 by the Visegrad Group countries: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Its mission is to support cross-border cooperation, academic mobility, and cultural exchange in Central and Eastern Europe. For Ukraine, the Fund holds particular relevance: Ukrainian organisations and researchers can participate in most programmes on equal terms with V4 partners – from grant competitions for NGOs and universities to individual scholarship schemes. In 2026, the Fund has several active calls with upcoming deadlines, and the three main grant programmes open on 1 May.
Below is a structured overview of all open and upcoming Visegrad Fund programmes, organised by type of support.
| Maximum grant up to 100,000 EUR |
Programmes covered 9 programmes |
Ukraine eligible Confirmed |
Nearest deadline 15 April 2026 |
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Grants for Organisations and Consortia
Four grant programmes for NGOs, universities, municipalities and companies – from youth mini-grants to 36-month strategic projects. The three main programmes (Visegrad Grants, Visegrad+ Grants, Strategic Grants) open on 1 May 2026.
Visegrad Grants – Standard Project Grants
Programme: International Visegrad Fund / Visegrad Grants
Support for collaborative non-profit projects among organisations from V4 countries across seven thematic focus areas: education and capacity building, innovation and entrepreneurship, culture and common identity, and others. The grant covers up to 100% of project costs (including 15% overhead). Typical grant size is EUR 25,000-35,000. The consortium must include organisations from at least three V4 countries; maximum project duration is 18 months.
| Grant amount: | up to EUR 50,000 (typical EUR 25,000-35,000); up to 100% of costs |
| Who can apply: | NGOs, civil society organisations, universities, municipalities, companies, research centres |
| Consortium: | Minimum 3 organisations from 3 different V4 countries |
| Deadline: | 1 June 2026 (opens: 1 May 2026) |
Visegrad+ Grants
Visegrad+ Grants – Projects Involving Ukraine
Programme: International Visegrad Fund / Visegrad+ Grants
Support for projects contributing to democratisation and transformation processes in Eastern Partnership countries, including Ukraine, and in the Western Balkans. A simplified consortium format applies for Ukraine: one Ukrainian lead applicant and two V4 partners is sufficient. This is one of the most accessible international grant mechanisms for Ukrainian NGOs and universities. Projects must be implemented in or have a strong impact on Eastern Partnership or Western Balkans regions.
| Grant amount: | up to EUR 50,000 (typical EUR 25,000-35,000); up to 100% of costs |
| Consortium: | Standard: 3xV4 + 1xEaP/WB6; for Ukraine: 1xUA + 2xV4 |
| Who can apply: | NGOs, universities, research centres, municipalities from Ukraine and V4 countries |
| Deadline: | 1 June 2026 (opens: 1 May 2026) |
Strategic Grants
Strategic Grants – Large-Scale Regional Projects
Programme: International Visegrad Fund / Strategic Grants
The Fund’s largest grant instrument for projects running up to 36 months, addressing the annual strategic priorities of the Visegrad Group. Priorities are set by the rotating V4 presidency – from July 2025 to June 2026 held by Hungary. Active cooperation from all four V4 countries is required. The grant covers up to 100% of project costs.
| Grant amount: | up to EUR 100,000 (typical EUR 35,000-45,000); up to 100% of costs |
| Consortium: | Organisations from all 4 V4 countries (CZ, HU, PL, SK) |
| Duration: | 12-36 months |
| Deadline: | 1 June 2026 (opens: 1 May 2026) |
V4 Gen Mini Grants
V4 Gen Mini Grants – Youth Mobility Grants (deadline April 15)
Programme: International Visegrad Fund / V4 Gen Mini Grants
Support for short-term cross-border mobility of young people aged 12 to 30 to promote democratic values, civic participation, and international dialogue. The project must involve youth from at least two V4 countries and Ukraine. Mandatory activities include at least one joint event and one public presentation (offline or online). The grant is awarded as a lump sum; implementation period is up to 7 months. The deadline is 15 April 2026 – very soon.
| Grant amount: | up to EUR 10,000 (lump sum) |
| Target audience: | Youth aged 12-30 from at least 2 V4 countries and Ukraine |
| Deadline: | 15 April 2026 |
Scholarships and Fellowships – Individual Mobility
Programmes for Master’s students, doctoral candidates, postdocs, and researchers who are citizens of Ukraine or V4 countries and wish to study or conduct research across Central and Eastern Europe.
Visegrad Scholarship Program – Students and Researchers (deadline April 15)
Programme: International Visegrad Fund / Visegrad Scholarship Program
Scholarships for Master’s and post-Master’s students (doctoral, postdoc) for study or research at more than 190 accredited higher-education institutions in Central and Eastern Europe. Duration is up to two semesters. Citizens and residents of Ukraine are eligible: the host institution’s country must differ from the applicant’s country of citizenship or residence, within the V4 region. The scholarship provides EUR 3,500 per semester for the scholar and EUR 2,000 per semester for the host institution. Deadline is 15 April 2026.
| Scholarship amount: | EUR 3,500/semester (scholar) + EUR 2,000/semester (host institution) |
| Duration: | up to 2 semesters (Master’s or post-Master’s level) |
| Who can apply: | Citizens/residents of CZ, HU, PL, SK, UA with a bachelor’s or master’s degree |
| Deadline: | 15 April 2026 |
Visegrad Fellowship Program
Visegrad Fellowship Program — Short Stays for PhD Researchers
Programme: International Visegrad Fund / Visegrad Fellowship Program
Individual short-term stays for full-time PhD students and PhD holders, lecturers, researchers at V4 institutions in a country other than their citizenship and current residence. Stays run from 2 to 10 weeks, in person. Citizens and residents of Ukraine are confirmed as eligible alongside CZ, HU, PL, SK. The fellowship provides a lump-sum payment of EUR 500 per week, paid in two instalments.
| Fellowship amount: | EUR 500 per week (lump sum, 2 instalments) |
| Duration: | 2-10 weeks (in person) |
| Who can apply: | Full-time PhD students and PhD holders (CZ, HU, PL, SK, UA) |
| Deadline: | 31 May 2026 |
Research Grants at the Historical Archives
Research Grants at the Historical Archives of the EU (EUI, Florence)
Programme: Visegrad Fund + EUI / Research Grants at the Historical Archives of the EU
A joint programme of the Visegrad Fund and the European University Institute (EUI) for postgraduate scholars and researchers from Central and Eastern Europe. Supports research stays at the Historical Archives of the EU in Florence, Italy. Deadline is 27 April 2026.
| Who can apply: | Postgraduate scholars and researchers from CEE countries |
| Location: | Florence, Italy (EUI) |
| Deadline: | 27 April 2026 |
Scholarship at the Open Society Archives
Scholarship at the Open Society Archives (CEU Budapest)
Programme: Visegrad Fund + Blinken OSA / Scholarship at the Open Society Archives
A joint programme of the Visegrad Fund and the Blinken Open Society Archives for researchers wishing to work with archival collections at the Open Society Archives (OSA) at Central European University in Budapest. The deadline is 25 July 2026, leaving sufficient time to prepare a strong application.
| Location: | Budapest, Hungary (CEU / Blinken OSA) |
| Deadline: | 25 July 2026 |
Artist Residencies
Five residency programmes for creative professionals from V4 countries – opening in September 2026. The range covers fashion, literature, theatre, dance, visual arts, and sound arts.
Artist Residencies – Fashion, Literary, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Sound Arts
Programme: International Visegrad Fund / Artist Residencies Program
Five distinct residency programmes opening simultaneously on 15 September 2026: a Fashion Residency in Milan (Accademia Costume & Moda), a Literary Residency, a Performing Artist Residency for theatre and dance, a Visual Artist Residency in New York (Brooklyn), and a Visual and Sound Artist Residency. All programmes support mobility and artistic exchange among V4 countries. Now is the best time to prepare – the calls are not yet open.
| Who can apply: | Artists and creative professionals – citizens of V4 countries |
| Call opens: | 15 September 2026 |
Summary Table: Visegrad Fund Programmes 2026
| Programme | Maximum | Deadline | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| V4 Gen Mini Grants | EUR 10,000 | 15 April 2026 | Youth 12-30, V4 + UA |
| Visegrad Scholarship | EUR 3,500/semester | 15 April 2026 | MA/postgrad students, UA eligible |
| Research Grants at EUI | – | 27 April 2026 | Postgraduate researchers, CEE |
| Visegrad Fellowship | EUR 500/week | 31 May 2026 | PhD students/holders, UA eligible |
| Visegrad Grants | EUR 50,000 | 1 June 2026 | NGOs, universities, businesses, V4 |
| Visegrad+ Grants | EUR 50,000 | 1 June 2026 | NGOs/universities, UA + 2xV4 |
| Strategic Grants | EUR 100,000 | 1 June 2026 | Consortia of all 4 V4 countries |
| Scholarship at OSA | – | 25 July 2026 | Researchers, archival work at CEU |
| Artist Residencies (5 programmes) | – | Opens: 15 Sep 2026 | Artists, citizens of V4 countries |
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