Grants

The grant aims to support European news media sectors, particularly those relevant to democracy and civic participation, such as local and regional media, investigative journalism, and organizations delivering public interest news. It seeks to address challenges like economic sustainability, media pluralism, and the digital shift by providing funding schemes to enhance innovation, resilience, and editorial independence in the media landscape.

This award seeks to recognise organisations that have successfully used sport as a powerful tool to promote peace. It honours those that have made significant contributions in bringing together diverse communities, groups, and individuals, transcending differences and fostering dialogue, tolerance, and collaboration beyond divisions. This category celebrates initiatives that leverage sport and physical activity to build relationships founded on mutual respect and cooperation toward shared goals, ultimately contributing to peaceful coexistence at the local, national, or global level.

This award aims to recognise sport activities implemented by organisations that have successfully used sport as a powerful tool to promote social inclusion, gender equality, diversity and unity. It recognises efforts that break down barriers, empower and include underrepresented groups, and use sport to foster understanding, peace, and diversity in society. This category rewards initiatives that meet social challenges and support disadvantaged groups, such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities or vulnerable young people. It highlights the transformative power of sport in building bridges, empowering communities, and shaping a more inclusive and united society.

This award aims to recognise sport activities implemented by organisations and/or individuals that have made outstanding contributions to sports through volunteer work. It also recognises dedication, leadership, and the positive impact of volunteers in fostering community engagement, inclusivity, and the development of sports at all levels. This category celebrates organisations and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to supporting and developing sports through volunteer efforts. It highlights the crucial role volunteers play in shaping the future of sports and inspiring positive change in their communities.

This award aims to recognise sport activities implemented by organisations working with sport across generations and contributing to strengthen communities. It recognises organisations that have made a significant contribution to strengthening communities promoting inter-generational activities through sport, providing easier access to sport & physical activities for all generations and keeping in mind interests of future generations. This category celebrates initiatives that use sport to bring people of all ages together, fostering intergenerational connections, inclusion, and long-term community development. It highlights the power of sport in bridging generational gaps, fostering understanding, and creating stronger, more connected communities.

This award aims to recognise sport activities implemented by organisations that have significantly contributed to promoting physical activity across education and training establishments, non-formal learning environments, workplaces or local community. It recognises efforts that inspire and create opportunities for people of all ages to integrate movement into their daily lives, fostering a more active and healthier society. This category celebrates initiatives that have successfully encouraged physical activity at all levels. It highlights the power of physical activity in transforming lives, workplaces, and communities, inspiring a healthier and more active society.

The support helps to enhance the competitiveness of Latvian entrepreneurs by providing assistance for the digitalization of business processes, including the development, implementation, or improvement of digital tools and systems.

The Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) offers Latvian entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop new products and technologies in cooperation with research institutions. As a result, the share of innovative entrepreneurs in the economy increases. The program includes four types of vouchers – introductory, classic, design voucher, and involvement of highly qualified employees – and supports various development activities.

The program is aimed at the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Latvia, supporting exports, business accelerators, and innovation motivation. The program is implemented by the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA) with the support of the European Regional Development Fund and the state budget.