News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: CSOs based in Eastern and Pelagonia regions in N. Macedonia, registered for at least two years, with a focus on women’s rights and gender equality. Aim: To strengthen women’s influence on policy planning and decision-making at local and national levels through local actions. Amount: Total fund of 25 000 EUR Duration: 18 months (January
Read more →Target group: Youth organizations and organizations working with youth in BiH. Aim: Support local youth initiatives focused on improving youth cooperation, participation, and policy development. Amount: Up to 1 955 KM-approximately 999 EUR (LOT I), and up to 2 151 KM – approximately 1 099 EUR (LOT II). Duration: Initiatives must be implemented by 15 April
Read more →Target group: CSOs and private institutions with expertise in supporting democracy, human rights, and civic engagement. Aim: To support CSOs in strengthening democracy, human rights, and civic engagement across Europe. By providing crucial resources, the fund seeks to empower these organizations to contribute positively to their communities, particularly in the face of increasing threats to democratic
Read more →Target group: CSOs from the Global South countries, particularly those with restricted civic space. Organizations advancing inclusive democracy and representing historically excluded groups, such as rural communities, indigenous peoples, women, youth, and the LGBT+ community. Aim: To strengthen the organizing, advocacy, and campaign capacities of CSOs through digital solutions. To support pilot projects that increase
Read more →Target group: CSOs in the Western Balkans Six (WB6): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Aim: To support peacebuilding, reconciliation, youth empowerment, and societal engagement in the Western Balkans. Also, to promote regional cooperation, intercultural learning, dialogue, and mutual understanding among youth in the region. Amount: Total funding of 300 000 EUR.
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Romania (associations, foundations, federations). Aim: Strengthening the capacity of NGOs through well-structured strategic planning processes. Amount: Maximum financing of 20 000 lei – approximately 4 000 EUR per project, no co-financing required. Duration: 3 months (January 1 – March 31, 2025) Deadline: 25 November Link to more information (InstareDeBine)
Read more →Target group: Media outlets from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Serbia, and Slovakia. Aim: Engage audiences in reporting, fostering trust and addressing underreported issues, with a focus on marginalized communities, youth, and women. Amount: Up to 4 000 EUR for individual stories, and up to 8 000 EUR
Read more →Target group: Local CSOs and media outlets in Montenegro Aim: To combat corruption, particularly in healthcare, education, and the environment, by strengthening the capacity of local media and civil society. Amount: Maximum grant of 12 430 USD per grant (6 grants available) Duration: The project duration is not specified, but applicants have 3 months to
Read more →Target group: Youth organizations and organizations working with youth in BiH. Aim: Support local youth initiatives focused on improving youth cooperation, participation, and policy development. Amount: Up to 1 955 KM or approximately 999 EUR (LOT I), and up to 2 151 KM or approximately 1 099 EUR (LOT II). Duration: Initiatives must be implemented by
Read more →Target group: CSOs from the Global South countries, particularly those with restricted civic space. Organizations advancing inclusive democracy and representing historically excluded groups, such as rural communities, indigenous peoples, women, youth, and the LGBT+ community. Aim: To strengthen the organizing, advocacy, and campaign capacities of CSOs through digital solutions. To support pilot projects that increase
Read more →Target group: CSOs in the Western Balkans Six (WB6): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Aim: To support peacebuilding, reconciliation, youth empowerment, and societal engagement in the Western Balkans. Also, to promote regional cooperation, intercultural learning, dialogue, and mutual understanding among youth in the region. Amount: Total funding of 300 000 EUR.
Read more →Target group: Media outlets from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Serbia, and Slovakia. Aim: Engage audiences in reporting, fostering trust and addressing underreported issues, with a focus on marginalized communities, youth, and women. Amount: Up to 4 000 EUR for individual stories, and up to 8 000 EUR
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