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CfP: Independent Media Grants – Innovation. Media. Minds. (Deadline: 18 September 2025)

Target Group: Independent media outlets and media organizations legally established in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, or Serbia. Aim: To support independent media in the Western Balkans to promote pluralism of expression, enhance cooperation with Public Service Media (PSM), and improve audience-relevant reporting on key regional issues such as cultural exchange, education,

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CfP: European Remembrance 2025 – Democratic Transition and Strengthening Democratic Societies (Deadline: 1 October 2025)

Target Group: Civil society organisations, research institutions, cultural and educational organisations, memorial institutions, and other stakeholders engaged in promoting democracy, rule of law, and fundamental rights in the context of historical remembrance. Aim: To support projects that explore democratic transitions from authoritarian and totalitarian regimes in Europe, promote remembrance of past suppression of fundamental rights,

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CfP: Albania – Cybersecurity Programming at American Corners (Deadline: 27 August 2025)

Target Group: Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, and NGOs with experience in youth programming, cybersecurity, or U.S. engagement, based in Albania or with operations in Albania. Aim: To engage Albanian youth (ages 18+) in Tirana, Vlora, and Kukes through cybersecurity-themed programming aligned with America 250 and U.S. leadership in science and technology. Countries: Albania Amount: Up

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CfP: She’s Next Hackathon 2025 – Empowering Female Entrepreneurs (Deadline: 29 August 2025)

Target Group: Female entrepreneurs, solo founders, and startup teams (up to 5 members) from 17 countries across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Western Balkans. Men may participate in supporting roles. Aim: To empower women entrepreneurs through a 10-day fully virtual international innovation sprint, where participants will tackle real-world business challenges with guidance

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CfP: North Macedonia: RAISE CSOs – Resilient and Inclusive Social Entrepreneurship Pathways for Youth (Deadline: 5 September 2025)

Target Group: Registered CSOs in North Macedonia with innovative ideas and programs supporting youth-led social enterprises at the local level. Aim: To strengthen the capacity of grassroots CSOs to promote social entrepreneurship as a tool for socio-economic integration of young people (ages 15–29), particularly from vulnerable groups such as Roma, women, people with disabilities, and

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CfP: North Macedonia – Sustainable Tourism Program in the Prespa Region (Deadline: 14 August 2025)

Target Group: CSOs registered and operating in the Prespa region (Municipality of Resen). Aim: To support sustainable tourism and economic development through capacity building and direct financial support for eco-tourism initiatives. The program seeks to enhance local livelihoods, improve tourism services, and protect natural resources in the Prespa region. Countries: North Macedonia Amount: €20,000–€30,000 per

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CfP: Western Balkans – Regional Initiatives to Combat Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women (Deadline: 15 August 2025)

Target Group: CSOs with experience in gender-based violence and regional collaboration in the Western Balkans. Aim: To support four distinct regional initiatives to address technology-facilitated violence against women (TF VAW), including: Building a regional Community of Practice; Driving policy advocacy and offering technical support; Leading regional capacity-building; Developing and delivering targeted media training Countries: Albania,

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CfP: Western Balkans – External Assessors for Small Media Support Grants (Deadline: 18 August 2025)

Target Group: Independent experts and professionals from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Aim: To recruit external assessors for evaluating applications under the Small Grants for Media Content Production, part of the Small Media Support (SMS) Facility. Assessors will support transparent, quality-driven selection processes across the Western Balkans media landscape. Countries:

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CfP: Albania – Civil Society Action Grants for Diversity, Equality, Governance, and Justice (Deadline: 4 September 2025)

Target Group: Civil Society Organisations legally registered in Albania. Aim: To support Albanian CSOs through action grants that focus on: Diversity, Equality and Inclusion; Good Governance; Justice, Freedom and Security; Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence. Projects should contribute to strengthening democratic values and advancing human rights. Country: Albania Amount: Total available budget is €7,200,000 Duration:

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CfP: Active Achievement Fund for Regional Informal Youth Groups in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 18 July 2025)

Target Group: Informal youth groups composed of at least 5 young people aged 16–30 from at least 3 out of 5 Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia). Only informal groups (unregistered, low-formality groups) are eligible. Aim: To strengthen informal and creative youth groups in the Western Balkans through financial

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CfP: Albania: EU4Youth – Diversify the Youth Guarantee Partnership Models (Deadline: 18 July 2025)

Target Group: Civil society organizations, municipalities, and local labour market actors in Albania—specifically in Tirana, Shkodër, and Vlore—with experience in youth engagement, skills development, and employment services for vulnerable NEET (Not in Employment, Education, or Training) populations. Aim: To support the National Agency of Employment and Skills (NAES) and the National Youth Agency in establishing

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