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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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CfA: Regional Training for Journalists: Reporting on Green Agenda for the Western Balkans (Deadline: 24 August)

Target Group: Journalists from the Western Balkans 6 with at least three years of professional newsroom experience and working proficiency in English. Aim: To strengthen journalists’ capacities to report on the Green Agenda, energy transition and climate issues through solutions journalism, expert input, practical training and development of concrete story ideas. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and

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CfA: Capacity Development Programme for CSOs 2026-2027 (Deadline: 30 August)

Target Group: CSOs working on inclusive, rights-based and sustainable digital development, particularly organisations from the Global South and those representing rights, accessibility, inclusion, gender and youth communities. Aim: Strengthen CSOs’ knowledge and skills to engage in digital policy processes, covering internet governance, infrastructure and standards, cybersecurity, AI policy, diplomacy and negotiation. Countries: Global, with particular

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CfA: 2026 Goran Bubalo Peace Award (Deadline: 1 September)

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

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CfA: Champion of Regional Cooperation Dr Erhard Busek Award (Deadline: 14 September)

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,

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CfA: Democracy Stories Lab (Deadline: 14 September)

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

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CfA: Democracy Forward – Inspiration Festival

Short Description: Democracy Forward is an inspiration festival bringing together civil society, thinkers, practitioners and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and practices for strengthening democracy. The programme focuses on citizen participation, trust in information and media, inclusion of less-heard voices, public spaces and the future of democracy. Participation is free and limited to 80 participants.

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CfA: Call for Papers for an Edited Volume: Civil Society Resistance to Authoritarianism (Deadline: 1 December)

Short Description: Call for country and thematic chapters for an edited academic volume examining how civil society responds to and contains authoritarian threats. Contributions may analyse country experiences or cross-country themes and strategies, including protests, strategic litigation, coalition-building, international advocacy, digital security, monitoring, and responses to propaganda and disinformation. Selected chapters should be up to

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CfA: Vote for the Youth Participation Award Nominees – North Macedonia (Deadline: 5 August)

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

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