CfA: Starlight 2.0’s Second Cohort (Deadline: 20 September 2026)
Target Groups: Legal professionals across the EU with at least two years of relevant experience, including lawyers in law firms or private practice and legal…
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CfA: Austrian Western Balkans Academy Mentoring Programme (Deadline: 31 December)
Target Groups: High-potential individuals up to the age of 30 from business, politics, public administration and civil society who are citizens of a Western Balkan…
Read more →CfA: 14th World Forum for Democracy – “Rupture or Renewal? Democratic Security for Our Future”
Target Groups: Political leaders, civil society representatives, academics, youth representatives, experts and members of the general public interested in democracy and democratic resilience.Short Description: The…
Read more →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.
Read more →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
Read more →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,
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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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