Budget
Business sector (social enterprises, cooperatives, micro-enterprises, and SMEs) - 1st place: EUR 20,000 - 2nd place: EUR 15,000 - 3rd place: EUR 10,000 Non-governmental sector (NGOs, foundations, and federations) - 1st place: EUR 20,000 - 2nd place: EUR 15,000 - 3rd place: EUR 10,000 Total budget: EUR 90,000
Key dates and deadline
Application deadline: 6 November 2026 Winners announced: 24 November 2026, at Cities Journey Bucharest
Details
What does winning a Social Awards prize involve? - Cash prizes: financial support ranging from EUR 10,000 to EUR 20,000 to develop the initiative. - Visibility: promotion through Social Innovation Solutions and UniCredit Bank communication channels, reaching a relevant community. - Public recognition: winners will be awarded at Cities Journey Bucharest on 24 November 2026.
Eligibility
Micro-enterprises - Turnover: between EUR 100,000 and EUR 2 million. - Team size: fewer than 10 employees. - Projects: initiatives currently being implemented, completed within the past 12 months, or planned for implementation. - Impact: initiatives demonstrating a clear impact on the community, economy, or environment. SMEs - Turnover: between EUR 2 million and EUR 30 million. - Team size: between 10 and 300 employees. - Projects: initiatives currently being implemented, completed within the past 12 months, or planned for implementation. - Impact: initiatives demonstrating a clear impact on the community, economy, or environment. NGOs - Projects: initiatives currently being implemented, completed within the past 12 months, or planned for implementation. - Operational capacity: access to the resources, team, and experience required to deliver the project. - Impact: initiatives demonstrating a clear impact on the community, economy, or environment. Other information The call targets initiatives generating positive urban, community, economic, or environmental impact, offering both financial support and opportunities for visibility and recognition.
Additional information
How to apply?
https://www.citiesjourney.ro/social-awards?utm_source=chatgpt.com