News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: CSOs from the Balkans region Aim: BCSDN is announcing a call for applications for the Mobility Fund for CSOs from the Balkans Region to support the mobility and exchange of CSOs within the Balkans. The aim of the fund is to promote collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing among CSOs in the region, fostering
Read more →Target group: CSOs from all 6 countries, applying in consortiums of minimum 3 CSOs from 3 countries can apply for Regional Grants. Also, already formed regional networks are eligible to apply. The applicants must have experience in working in the Western Balkans region and with various stakeholders (state and non-state). Aim: Overall objective of the
Read more →Target group: Youth organizations and individuals involved in youth projects and actions from North Macedonia Aim: To provide financial support to youth projects and actions that promote personal and professional development, social inclusion, and active citizenship among young people. Amount: 5.000 – 8.000 EUR Duration: N/A Link to the original call (CID)
Read more →Target group: Organizations and individuals in the Western Balkans Aim: The Western Balkans Fund (WBF) is inviting proposals for projects that promote regional cooperation and integration in the Western Balkans. The aim of the call is to support initiatives that contribute to strengthening cooperation, fostering dialogue, and enhancing mutual understanding among the countries of the
Read more →Target group: CSOs interested in developing and implementing FSTP programs Countries: Western Balkans and Türkiye Short description: This training program aims to enhance the knowledge of CSOs on gender mainstreaming throughout the entire grant-making cycle. It focuses on steps such as identifying needs, developing funding/selection criteria, selecting applications, providing ongoing support/mentoring, and assessing results/impact. The
Read more →Target group: Individuals interested in a traineeship opportunity Countries: International/Europe Short description: This call invites applications for the Traineeship Call for the October 2023 Cohort. The traineeship offers an opportunity for individuals to gain practical experience and enhance their skills in a specific field. The selected trainees will be assigned to work on various projects
Read more →Target group: Philanthropists, social investors, NGOs, policymakers, and researchers Countries: Participants from across Europe and beyond are encouraged to apply Short description: The Konektor Philanthropy East Forum 2023 is inviting applications to participate in its upcoming event, which serves as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking among philanthropists, social investors, NGOs, policymakers, and
Read more →The recent workshop hosted by BCSDN in Podgorica focused on revising the Methodology of the Monitoring Matrix (the MM toolkit). BCSDN members implementing the MM tool, collaborated to determine specific changes needed in separate sub-areas and indicators. Presentations from group members, peer-review discussions, as well as a revised version of the MM indicators were shared.
Read more →From 31 May- 1 June, EU TACSO 3 organized the Civil Society Forum for the Western Balkans and Türkiye 2023 in Podgorica to discuss the findings of the baseline assessment against the DG NEAR Guidelines for EU Support to Civil Society in the Enlargement Region 2021 – 2027 and to contribute to the future action
Read more →The Freedom House Nations in Transit 2023 report reveals that democratic institutions in the Western Balkans continued to stagnate in 2022. The slight improvements in Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia were balanced by declines in Montenegro and BiH, while Serbia’s score remained unchanged. The EU has granted BiH candidate status while Kosovo has submitted their
Read more →OECD Civic Space Scan is a qualitative analysis of the laws, policies, institutions, and practices that support civic space in OECD member and partner countries. Designed to protect fundamental freedoms and promote good practice, the scan is based on tailored, timely, and actionable recommendations, assisting the governments’ reactions to ongoing challenges and opportunities in protecting
Read more →EU TACSO 3 published the first assessment against the revised DG NEAR Guidelines for EU Support to Civil Society in the Enlargement Region, 2021-2027. The guidelines highlight the results for EU assistance to civil society in the enlargement region over the next seven years. It provides evidence for the situation against the Guidelines’ indicators for
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