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Supporting Circular Transitions: Launch of the Western Balkans Circular Economy Hub

The Western Balkans Circular Economy Hub has officially been launched, forming part of broader EU-supported efforts to promote sustainability and regional cooperation. Coordinated by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the Hub has been envisaged as a platform for knowledge exchange, policy alignment, and intersectoral collaboration among civil society, public institutions, and the private sector. Its

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CfP: (Serbia) Applications open for Small Grants Program in Serbia (Deadline: 20 June 2025)

Target Group: Non-entrepreneurial (non-commercial) legal entities; Non-governmental organizations; Local and regional self-government units , registered in Serbia Aim: To support development projects that align with the Medium-term Strategy for Development Cooperation of the Slovak Republic (2025–2030) in the following sectors: infrastructure and sustainable use of natural resources; food safety and agriculture; support for the creation

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CfP: The CEI Cooperation Fund Call for Proposals 2025 (Deadline: 9 June 2025)

Target Group: Public and private entities, including NGOs/CSOs, public bodies, and private organizations that are based and registered in CEI Member States. Aim: To foster European integration and sustainable development throughout the CEI region by means of regional cooperation initiatives. Amount: €100,000 – €252,000 Duration: Up to 18 months Deadline: 9 June 2025, at 23:59 CEST

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CfP: North Macedonia – Swiss Embassy Grants for Cultural and Artistic Projects (Deadline: 6 June 2025)

Target Group: Cultural and artistic organizations; art collectives and initiatives; civil society organizations engaged in cultural or artistic activities (even if not their primary focus); other legal entities active in the arts and culture (e.g., independent foundations, limited liability companies, or entrepreneurs). Aim: To support the development and implementation of socially relevant contemporary art projects

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CfPs: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Kosovo (Deadline: 28 May 2025)

Target Group: Local non-governmental organizations (NGOs); community and not-for-profit organizations; local academic institutions involved in local projects; international NGOs engaged in local development activities; intergovernmental, multilateral, and regional institutions focused on local development; municipal, regional, or national government institutions in Kosovo that work on local projects; Canadian NGOs participating in local development activities. Aim: To

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CfP: Europe – Professional Development Grants for Environmental Journalism (Deadline: 22 May 2025)

Target Group: Legal entities (organizations, companies, institutions) based in Europe, having at least one year of formal registration and experience in investigative journalism, environmental issues, or journalism support services. Aim: To strengthen environmental investigative journalism by providing funding for training, fellowship programs, or other professional development activities. The grant supports initiatives that help investigative journalists

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CfP: International Fund for Cultural Diversity (Deadline: 21 May 2025)

Target Group: Public authorities and institutions from eligible developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 UNESCO Convention; non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from eligible countries that meet the definition of civil society; and international NGOs (INGOs) registered in countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention, with projects impacting developing countries at sub-regional, regional, or inter-regional

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CfA: Civil Dialogue Award 2025 (Deadline: 15 July)

Target Group: EU Institutions, Agencies, and Bodies (including committees, units, and directorates), as well as civil society organizations involved in civil dialogue initiatives since 2022. Location: EU-wide Short Description: Civil Society Europe (CSE) has launched the Civil Dialogue Award’s first edition, recognizing outstanding meaningful engagement practices between EU institutions and civil society. Civil dialogue—rooted in

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CfA: Read Japan Project (Deadline: 3 July)

Target Group: Institutions recommended by a Japanese diplomatic establishment (embassy, consulate, or permanent mission), such as universities, libraries, and research centers interested in receiving Japan-related, English-language books. Location: Global Short Description: The READ JAPAN PROJECT invites eligible institutions to apply for Japan-related, English-language books. Applications are only accepted from institutions that a Japanese diplomatic establishment

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CfA: Second Call Launched: Western Balkans – Visegrad Fellowship (Deadline: 15 June)

Target Group: Open to PhD holders or doctoral students from the Western Balkans and V4 countries Short Description: Following the success of last year’s inaugural edition, the Western Balkans – Visegrad Fellowship is back! In partnership with the International Visegrad Fund, the programme supports academic exchange and regional cooperation between scholars from the Western Balkans

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CfA: Japan Youth Summit 2025 JYS 2025 (Deadline:15 June 2025)

Target Group: Students, young professionals, and youth leaders aged 15–40 from all nationalities and academic backgrounds. Location: Osaka, Japan Short Description: The Japan Youth Summit 2025 invites young changemakers from around the globe to Osaka for a transformative experience under the theme “Pioneering Innovation for Sustainable Futures.” Organized by the Youth Break the Boundaries Foundation,

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CfA: Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies (Deadline: 28 May)

Target Group: Aspiring and current practitioners, civil servants, climate advocates, and civil society organisations interested in public participation and deliberative democracy. Location: Warsaw, Poland Short Description: Join the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies in Warsaw to gain practical, hands-on experience in designing and running citizens’ assemblies. Organized in collaboration with the Shipyard Foundation, Field

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