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CfP: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation – Funding for Early-Stage Social Enterprises (Rolling Applications)

Target Group: Early-stage, high-impact social enterprises and nonprofit organisations with innovative approaches to addressing social challenges, strong leadership and the potential to scale their impact. Aim: To support organisations developing innovative solutions to social problems, particularly those benefiting underserved populations, with demonstrated early results and a clear strategy for scaling their impact and achieving longer-term

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CfA: Blue Book Traineeship (Deadline: 4 September)

Target Groups: University graduates, eligible vocational education and training graduates, and early-career professionals interested in EU institutions and policymaking. Short Description: The European Commission’s Blue Book Traineeship offers university graduates and eligible vocational education and training graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience within the European Commission and other participating EU services, agencies and bodies.

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CfA: Financial Academy for CSOs in Kosovo (Deadline: 10 September)

Target Groups: CSOs in Kosovo and their management, finance and administrative staff responsible for financial management and organisational systems. Short Description: KCSF and Community Building Mitrovica invite local CSOs in Kosovo to join the Financial Academy, a capacity-building programme focused on strengthening financial management and internal organisational systems. The Academy covers financial planning and risk

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CfA: Democracy Academy for Young Women 2026/2027 (Deadline: 15 September)

Target Groups: Young women aged 18–35 from across Bosnia and Herzegovina interested in democracy, civic engagement, gender equality and community action. Short Description: Žene za Žene International invites young women aged 18–35 from across Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the 11th generation of the Democracy Academy for Young Women. The programme combines training on democracy,

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CfA: PeaceCon 2027 (Deadline: 18 September)

Target Groups: Peacebuilders, CSOs, practitioners, researchers, activists and other actors working on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and community resilience. Short Description: PeaceCon 2027 invites peacebuilders worldwide to propose interactive sessions exploring practical approaches to preventing violent conflict and building sustainable peace. Proposals should address one of three themes: reimagining peace and security structures; transforming approaches through

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CfA: Global Changemaker Fellowship 2026 (Deadline: 25 September)

Target Groups: Young changemakers, social innovators and community leaders working on social and environmental challenges. Short Description: The Global Changemaker Fellowship is a six-month virtual leadership programme for young changemakers working on social and environmental challenges in their communities. Fellows continue developing their own initiatives while taking part in workshops, mentorship and peer learning focused

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CfA: 16th EESC Civil Society Prize (Deadline: 6 November)

Target Groups: CSOs, non-profit initiatives, natural persons and private companies registered in the EU implementing initiatives to combat poverty. Short Description: The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is inviting applications for its 16th Civil Society Prize, dedicated to effective, innovative and creative initiatives combating poverty in the EU. The prize recognises initiatives that contribute

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CfA: Peter and Patricia Gruber Fellowships in Global Justice and Women’s Rights 2027-2028 (Deadline: 4 February 2027)

Target Groups:CSOs, non-profit initiatives, natural persons and private companies registered in the EU implementing initiatives to combat poverty. Short Description: The Yale Law School Gruber Program supports one-year projects or placements advancing global justice and women’s rights. Fellows work with eligible host organisations on practical public-interest projects involving areas such as human rights, advocacy, policy

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Partners Albania Contributes to EU Financial Assistance Programming under the Next MFF

Following the EU Delegation’s consultation with civil society, Partners Albania submitted its written contribution to the programming of EU financial assistance to Albania under the next Multiannual Financial Framework. The contribution calls for greater focus on the effective implementation, monitoring and accountability of reforms, alongside stronger democratic governance, civic participation and an enabling environment for

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BiH Still Lacks a Law Ensuring Citizens’ Right to Decide Beyond Elections

Bosnia and Herzegovina still lacks a state-level Law on Citizens’ Initiative, leaving citizens without a unified framework for direct participation in decision-making. The Aarhus Centre in BiH has submitted a draft law to the Parliamentary Assembly, aiming to establish clear rules for launching citizens’ initiatives and ensure that institutions respond to issues of public interest.

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BCSDN to Pilot a Regional Civic Space Early Warning System

BCSDN is launching the Regional Civic Space Early Warning System & Response Mechanism, a 12-month pilot aimed at identifying emerging civic space threats earlier and helping translate existing evidence into timely engagement and response. Across the Western Balkans and Türkiye, pressures on civil society often develop gradually. Restrictive legislation, administrative and financial pressures, intimidation, attacks

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BCSDN to Pilot a Regional Civic Space Early Warning System

BCSDN is launching the Regional Civic Space Early Warning System & Response Mechanism, a 12-month pilot aimed at identifying emerging civic space threats earlier and translating existing evidence into timely engagement and response. Across the Western Balkans and Türkiye, restrictive legislation, administrative and financial pressures, intimidation, attacks and limitations on participation can accumulate, while responses

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