Open Call for New Partnerships
The world is at a critical juncture: democratic freedoms are shrinking; authoritarianism is rising; the climate emergency is accelerating; an economic order built on inequality and endless growth is failing people and planet; and the international framework that once provided fragile ground for cooperation is fracturing under swift geopolitical changes.
Green politics is a necessity now more than ever. The world needs politics that connects ecological and economic crises, treats social justice and climate action as inseparable, and offers a credible alternative to politics-as-usual.
We at Green Forum understand that Green Parties often lack resources to turn their vision into political reality. This is where Green Forum can support — and why partnerships matter now more than ever.
If you are an organisation with a defined Green political agenda, you might be eligible to become a Green Forum partner.
Who we are
We are a political foundation affiliated with the Swedish Greens on a mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable democratic societies that live within the limits set by nature. We are based in Sweden but part of the international Green community, working with partners across more than 50 countries since 1995.
Recognising that historical power imbalances in traditional donor structures are often shaped by colonial legacies, we actively work to shift decision-making authority to local actors, challenging donor-driven agendas and treating local ownership not as a principle to declare but as a practice to uphold.
Our approach rests on the following pillars:
Increasing Green political influence
Supporting Green parties and non-party actors to strengthen their effectiveness, broaden constituencies, and shape political agendas.
Bridging sectors
Facilitating collaboration across politics, civil society, research, and grassroots movements through knowledge-sharing and peer-learning.
Equity-centred
Supporting partners to lead their own vision for change, recognising that they best understand their own contexts and realities.
We prioritise long-term partnerships over short-term project grants because lasting change is built on trust, continuity, and shared purpose — not short-term project cycles. Partnering with Green Forum means ongoing dialogue and collaboration to increase the political influence of your organisation through organisational strengthening initiatives.
Who are you?
We are looking for Green political organisations with the ambition to grow their political influence. To be considered, applicants must:
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to Green political values, principles, and activities
- Be a registered Green political party, political foundation, think-tank, or civil society organisation with political ambition
- Be based in or directly working in a DAC country or countries
- Have a demonstrated track record of political or civic organising
- Engage in a relationship of mutual accountability, transparency, and co-development
Partners are selected upon a careful assessment of shared values, organisational maturity, programme relevance, and potential for impact. All funding decisions are made transparently and in line with our sub-granting and partnership principles.
What we support
We support Green political organisations to grow stronger, more sustainable, and have bigger political influence. We support programmes built around:
Organisational development
Strengthening internal structures, governance, strategy and operational capacity
Youth & gender inclusion
Embedding inclusive approaches into political organising and leadership development
Membership management & growth
Strategic work to grow and engage membership as a foundation for broader political influence
Ideology, policy & programme development
Strengthening ideological coherence and the capacity to craft credible, evidence-based Green policies and programmes
Visibility & external communication
Strategic work to increase political relevance, strengthen the organisation’s voice in public debate, and build advocacy capacity
Alliances & networks
Building coalitions with domestic allies and connecting to Green parties and movements regionally and internationally for peer learning, joint advocacy, and solidarity
Partnerships can vary in terms of type as well as scope of funding.
What support do we provide?
Green Forum offers a range of support to partners to accelerate change and impact:
Collaboration
Adaptive programming with ongoing meetings and accompaniment throughout the programme period
Capacity development
Tailored trainings and workshops, participation in peer exchanges, policy labs, and international summits
Access to networks
Connections to Green parties, movements, and practitioners regionally and globally
Funding
Grants to support programme and operational costs, structured to fit partners’ context and stage of development
Working in politically sensitive context
Green movements often operate in environments where political work carries real risk — from legal restrictions on civil society, to harassment, to outright repression. We do not shy away from these contexts.
If your organisation operates in a sensitive or restrictive political environment, you can expect from us full adherence to confidentiality, security and risk management, and flexible and adaptive programming.
How we select partners
1. Apply — Fill in the application form
2. Screening — Our review committee assesses all applications against our partnership criteria. Every applicant receives a response.
3. Interview — Shortlisted organisations are invited to an online conversation with the Green Forum team. This is a dialogue and a chance for both sides to ask questions.
4. Visit — Where there is strong mutual interest, our team will visit you in your context to understand your work on the ground.
5. Decision — Final selection is made by the Green Forum Board. All applicants — successful or not — are notified and may request feedback on their application.
6. Agreement — If both sides wish to proceed, a partnership agreement is developed jointly. The terms, scope, and timeline are shaped together.
How to apply
Applications close 28 June 2026. Complete the form below to apply — we receive applications in English.
Reach out to us at info@greenforum.se with any questions. Selected applicants will be invited for a deeper conversation before any next steps are made.
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