Target Group: CSOs, public authorities, intermediary organisations, victim support organisations, child protection organisations, equality bodies and other relevant stakeholders. Aim: To support projects preventing and combating gender-based violence and violence against children through prevention, protection, victim support, implementation of the VAW Directive and the Istanbul Convention, integrated child protection systems, and regranting to grassroots CSOs. Countries: EU Member States and countries associated with the CERV Programme. Amount: Priority 1: EUR 1,000,000–2,500,000 per project; Priorities 2–5: EUR 200,000–600,000 per project. Duration: Priority 1: 36 months; Priorities 2–5: 12–24 months. Deadline: 3 November 2026 (17:00 CET). Link to more information (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)
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Short Description: The Ministry of Social Policy, Demography and Youth, the National Youth Council of Macedonia (NYCM), and the OSCE Mission to Skopje invite the public to vote for the 2026 Youth Participation Award. The award recognises outstanding contributions to addressing social issues through youth engagement in three categories: individual young people (aged 15–29), informal youth groups (minimum three members), and youth organisations, organisations for youth, and umbrella youth organisations. Each participant may cast one vote in each category. Countries: North Macedonia Location: Online Duration: / Deadline for Applications: 5 August Link to more information (NMSM)
Short Description: The Energy Community Secretariat, in cooperation with CEE Bankwatch Network, Balkan Green Energy News (BGEN), Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), invites young people to submit a short video on the theme “What a Just Energy Transition Means to You and Your Community.” Applicants may compete in two categories: Creativity for Impact (30 seconds–3 minutes) and Storytelling for Impact (3–5 minutes). Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. Location: Online Duration: / Deadline for Applications: 10 August Link to more information (Energy Community)
Short Description: The Global Campus of Human Rights, in cooperation with the State University of Moldova, invites applications for the Cross-Regional School on Climate Action and Human Rights. The programme combines theory and practice to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills on the human rights dimensions of climate change, sustainable development, climate governance, advocacy and regional cooperation. Countries: Open to applicants from the Eastern Partnership, Caucasus and South-East Europe regions. Location: Chișinău, Republic of Moldova Duration: 12–17 October 2026. Deadline for Applications: 10 August. Link to more information (Global Campus of Human Rights)
Short Description: The European AI & Society Fund is launching its EUR 2 million Building Narrative Power Programme, offering grants to support organisations in developing and testing public-interest narratives on AI. The programme focuses on three themes: AI and data centres, AI and jobs, and AI and young people’s lives. Selected organisations will also participate in a learning programme for peer exchange and capacity building. Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Location: …
Short Description: The Peacebuilding Network (Mreža za izgradnju mira) invites nominations for the 2026 Goran Bubalo Peace Award, recognising individuals and educational institutions for outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, human rights, justice and civic activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The award honours both long-term commitment and achievements made over the past year. Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Location: Online Duration: Nominations open until 1 September 2026. The award ceremony will take place on 19 September 2026, marking the International Day of Peace. Deadline for Applications/Nominations: 1 September. Link to more information (mreza mira)
Short Description: The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), in partnership with the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA), invites nominations for the Champion of Regional Cooperation Dr. Erhard Busek Award 2026. The award recognises individuals and organisations whose leadership, vision and long-term commitment have made an outstanding contribution to regional cooperation, European integration, socio-economic development and cross-border collaboration in South East Europe. Countries: South East Europe Location: Online (nominations submitted via the application form) Amount: EUR 10,000 financial award. Duration: Nominations are open from 14 July to 14 September. The awardee must attend the award ceremony in person.…
Short Description: People Powered, in partnership with the Democracy Narratives Alliance (DNA), invites creators worldwide to submit visual stories that inspire new narratives about democracy. The call seeks creative content that explores how people can collectively shape decisions affecting their communities and futures. Eligible formats include short videos, illustrations and graphics, with awards for the most compelling submissions. Countries: Global (open worldwide). Location: Online Amount: 4 winning entries: USD 1,000 each. 5 honourable mentions: USD 500 each. Duration: Applications are open until 14 September. Winners will be announced in October–November 2026 Deadline for Applications: 14 September Link to more information…
The European Commission has launched a Call for Expression of Interest for membership in the new Civil Society Platform, a key deliverable of the EU Strategy for Civil Society. The Platform will provide a permanent and structured framework for dialogue between the Commission and civil society on democracy, the rule of law, fundamental rights, equality and civic space, with the possibility of expanding to other policy areas over time. Up to 30 CSOs from EU Member States, as well as EU candidate and potential candidate countries, will be selected for a three-year mandate, including two seats reserved for organisations active…
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will host its High-level Debate on EU Enlargement 2026 on 16 July in Brussels, bringing together EU institutions, governments and organised civil society to discuss the future of enlargement. The event will be opened by EESC President Séamus Boland and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, while Valentina Superti, Director for the Western Balkans at DG ENEST, will deliver the concluding remarks. Discussions will examine how enlargement can strengthen Europe’s security, democratic resilience and preparedness, including through closer cooperation with civil society and social partners. A second panel will explore socio-economic convergence, the implementation…