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CfP: BOOST Program (Deadline: 27 December- Regional Grants)

Target group: CSOs in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia), working in youth engagement, entrepreneurship, rural development, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, and community development. Aim: To support the Western Balkans integration into the EU by fostering democratic, economic, social, and cultural growth, and to empower CSOs through sub-grants

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CfP: 1st Call for Proposals under Cross-border Cooperation Programme Serbia – North Macedonia for 2021-2027 under the IPA III, allocations 2022 and 2024 (Deadline: 22 October)

Target group: Non-profits, public institutions (local governments, tourism boards, cultural institutions, CSOs, etc.) from Serbia and North Macedonia Aim: This call for proposals aims to foster cross-border cooperation between Serbia and North Macedonia. Amount: Total of 5.4 million EUR, divided into two specific objectives: SO 1.1: 3 million EUR for social and cultural inclusion and

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CfP: NHC Catalysts of Change for CSOs in RO, BG, HR, SI, PT (Deadline: 22 October)

Target group: CSOs in Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, and Portugal, focused on women’s rights, environmental justice, and anti-corruption. Aim: Strengthen grassroots CSOs through coalition building, advocacy, and enhanced capacity in monitoring and influencing policies at local, national, and EU levels. Amount: 30 000 – 40 000 EUR per grant Duration: 12-18 months Deadline: 22 October Link to

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CfP: IJ4EU Fund – Cross-border Investigations Grants in Europe (Deadline: 28 October)

Target group: Newsrooms, journalistic teams, and freelance journalists based in at least two European countries, both EU and non-EU. Aim: Support cross-border investigative journalism by providing funding and additional support (mentoring, training, legal assistance) for ambitious projects on topics of cross-border relevance. Amount: Investigation Support Scheme: Up to 50 000 EUR for newsrooms and investigative

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CfP: Civic Initiatives Call for Encouraging Participation and Representation of Albanian Youth (Deadline: 31 October)

Target group: Local organizations, encouraging the participation and representation of Albanian youth in Preševo and Bujanovac. Aim: By empowering local organizations to leverage their community connections and understanding of local challenges and needs, the call aims to create an environment where Albanian youth actively engage in social events and where their voices are heard and respected. Amount: The

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CfP: BIRN Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants for Media in the Balkans and Visegrad (Deadline: 27 November)

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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CfP: NHC Catalysts of Change for CSOs in RO, BG, HR, SI, PT (Deadline: 22 October)

Target group: CSOs in Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, and Portugal, focused on women’s rights, environmental justice, and anti-corruption. Aim: Strengthen grassroots CSOs through coalition building, advocacy, and enhanced capacity in monitoring and influencing policies at local, national, and EU levels. Amount: 30 000 – 40 000 EUR per grant. Duration: 12-18 months Deadline: 22 October Link to

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CfP: Environmental Investigative Journalism Grant – Earth Investigations Programme (Deadline: 24 October)

Target group: Cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists and/or news outlets to conduct investigations into environmental affairs related to Europe (all the countries, not only the EU). Aim: Investigate environmental issues that involve European affairs or compare local environmental policies between regions. Amount:The total available amount per call to be distributed among all supported

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CfP: IJ4EU Fund – Cross-border Investigations Grants (Deadline: 28 October)

Target group: Newsrooms, journalistic teams, and freelance journalists based in at least two European countries, both EU and non-EU. Aim: Support cross-border investigative journalism by providing funding and additional support (mentoring, training, legal assistance) for ambitious projects on topics of cross-border relevance. Amount: Investigation Support Scheme: Up to 50 000 EUR for newsrooms and investigative

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CfP: Civic Initiatives Call for Encouraging Participation and Representation of Albanian Youth (Deadline: 31 October)

Target group: Local organizations, encouraging the participation and representation of Albanian youth in Preševo and Bujanovac. Aim: By empowering local organizations to leverage their community connections and understanding of local challenges and needs, the call aims to create an environment where Albanian youth actively engage in social events and where their voices are heard and respected. Amount: The

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