Estonian Embassy in Tbilisi is pleased to receive submissions for micro-finance applications for the implementation of small-scale development cooperation projects in Georgia

Micro financing can be applied for by:

  • Civil Society Organizations and foundations registered and continuously operating in Georgia;
  • Estonian juridical persons can participate in the project only as partners, in cooperation with Georgian entities, which fit with the above-mentioned categories.

An applicant shall submit its project proposal in English or Estonian language to the Embassy of Estonia in Tbilisi.

Project proposals shall be linked with the Strategy for Estonian Development Co-operation and Humanitarian Aid, to contribute to the following priority areas: Development of democracy and rule of law;  Education; Peace and stability; Economic development; Informing the public and global education; Health care; Environmentally friendly development.

The maximum amount of support from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a micro-financing project is 15 000 EUR.

The grant may account for up to 100% of total eligible expenditure of a project.

The share of personnel costs can account up to 20% of the MFA’s contribution to the project.

The share of office and other overhead costs can account up to 7% of the MFA’s contribution to the project.

?The deadline of submission of applications is March , 25,  2025!

Please be aware that it is recommended that suggested projects finish by the end of 2025

Applications shall be submitted to Estonian Embassy in Tbilisi at: [email protected]

Application forms and the guideline for applications can be found here

Microfin Application Guidelines updated Tbilisi

Microfin Application Form

Microfin Application – Budget