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CfA: EFB Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament (Deadline: 30 January)

Short Description: The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB), in partnership with the Austrian Parliament, invites applications for fellowships designed for civil servants from the WB6 national parliaments. The programme offers a unique opportunity to learn from Austrian parliamentary operations, observe administrative practices, and apply best practices in administrative reform to strengthen regional and European

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CfA: Bosnia and Herzegovina – Supporting Women’s Organisations to Build Sustainable Economic Models (Deadline: 30 January)

Short Description: As part of the UN project “Women Lead the Way Towards Peace and Security in BiH,” UNFPA BiH invites civil society organisations to apply for funding to establish or further develop social enterprises that strengthen financial sustainability and support women affected by conflict. Target Group: Legally registered women-led CSOs or associations in BiH

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CfA: North Macedonia – CreActive Lab – Experimental Policy Lab and Advanced Training Program (Deadline: 1 February)

Short Description: The Forum for Educational Change (FECH), with support from the Open Society Foundation – Western Balkans, invites young people to participate in a four-day experimental policy lab in Veles, North Macedonia. CreActive Lab combines hands-on training and collaborative mentorship to develop evidence-based policy recommendations and creative public interventions on issues affecting students and

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CfA: Grant to Attend Dataharvest 2026 – European Investigative Journalism Conference (Deadline: 2 February)

Short Description: BIRN, in partnership with Arena for Journalism in Europe and with the support of ERSTE Foundation, invites journalists to apply for a grant to attend Dataharvest 2026, Europe’s leading conference on investigative, data, and collaborative journalism. Target Group: Professional journalists, with a focus on freelance journalists and those working in small or independent

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CfA: PeaceNexus Western Balkans Organisational Strengthening & Conflict Sensitivity Support (Deadline: 8 February)

Short Description: PeaceNexus invites civil society organisations in the Western Balkans to apply for tailored accompaniment support aimed at strengthening organisations internally and enhancing their contribution to social cohesion, interethnic trust, reconciliation, and responsible dealing with the past. Target Group: CSOs, foundations, networks, and intergovernmental or multilateral organisations that: Work on or contribute to social

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CfA: Thematic Consultation on Standardisation of State Funding to Civil Society in North Macedonia

Short Description: The project Technical Support for Improving the Enabling Environment for Civil Society Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia organises a thematic consultation bringing together key national stakeholders to discuss current practices, challenges, and legal solutions related to state funding for CSOs. Target Group: CSOs, relevant public institutions, representatives of the Working Group

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CfA: International Conference on Civic Space and Democratic Renewal (Deadline: 19 January 2026)

Short Description: The Council of Europe invites civil society actors, government representatives, and international organisations to a two-day international conference dedicated to strengthening civic space and advancing democratic renewal across Europe. Target Group: CSOs, representatives of Council of Europe member states, international organisations, experts, and other stakeholders working on civic space, democracy, and rights-based advocacy.

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CfA: EESC Civil Society Week 2026 (Deadline: TBA)

Short Description: The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosts the third edition of Civil Society Week, a four-day forum bringing together civil society actors, youth representatives, policymakers, journalists, and stakeholders from across Europe to discuss People, Democracy, and Resilience as foundations for Europe’s future. Target Group: CSOs and networks, grassroots activists, youth representatives, EU

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CfA: PRaćka 2025 – Conference on Communication Trends in the Civil Society Sector (Date: 15–16 December 2025)

Short Description:PRaćka 2025, the seventh edition of the conference on communication in the civil society sector, focuses on the challenges and opportunities of communicating in an increasingly restricted public space in Serbia. The conference explores how organisations can become anchors of trust, authenticity, and civic courage by relying on creativity, knowledge, and data. Target Group:CSOs,

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CfA: Youth Future Summit 2026 – Global Youth Dialogue on the Future of Governance, Technology & Sustainability (Deadline: 5 December 2025)

Short Description: The Youth Future Summit 2026 gathers young leaders from over 120 countries to shape global discussions on climate action, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, global governance, equity, and innovation. Hosted in Geneva, the world’s hub of diplomacy, the Summit offers participants exclusive access to UN institutions, CERN, and leading Geneva-based policy organizations. Target Group:

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CfA: TOSCA – Online Training and Support for Organisations Active in European Solidarity Corps Volunteering Actions (Deadline: 7 December 2025)

Short Description: TOSCA offers an online training course designed to build the capacities of organisations involved in European Solidarity Corps volunteering actions, ensuring quality and impact in their projects. Participants engage in synchronous sessions, asynchronous learning on the HOP platform, and collaborative exercises to strengthen organisational competences, foster a supportive network, and apply best practices

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