The Areas of Support are the thematic areas that are eligible for support under the Programme. These are thematic areas that have been identified as key to achieving the Programme objective of a vibrant and resilient civil society protecting and promoting democracy, the rule of law and human rights.
The mandatory Areas of Support under the Programme are the following:
- Democratic values, civic engagement, information integrity and media literacy
- Civil society participation in democratic processes
- Human rights, anti-discrimination, and social justice
- Gender equality, including sexual and reproductive health and rights, and LGBTIQ+ rights
- Climate action, environmental protection, and a just green transition
- Organisational development and an enabling environment for civil society