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CfP: BOOST Program in the Western Balkans (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 aimed

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CfP: EEA Civil Society Fund Management in Europe (Deadline: 8 April 2025)

Target group: CSOs and private institutions in Europe 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 organizations to contribute positively to their communities, particularly in the face of increasing threats

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CfP: NGO Grant to Promote CSO Engagement in Council of Europe (Deadline: 3 December)

Target group: International NGOs, umbrella NGOs, coalitions, or networks with expertise in democracy, human rights, or rule of law, and experience in cooperation with the Council of Europe. Aim: Strengthen democratic culture, enhance citizen engagement in decision-making, and raise awareness about the CoE’s work and its standards, particularly in the context of the Reykjavik Principles for

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CfP: Civic Innovation Fund 2025 (Deadline: 9 December)

Target group: Young civic educators (under 35), young NGOs (under 3 years) Aim: The fund supports innovative civic education projects that enhance democratic participation, strengthen competencies, and promote resilience and collaboration. Targeting young civic educators and NGOs, it encourages inclusive, interdisciplinary, and transnational approaches to foster active citizenship and sustainable democracies in Europe. Amount: 10 000

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CfP: Cross-Border Programme Kosovo – North Macedonia under IPA III- 2023 Allocation (Deadline: 9 December)

Target group: Institutions and organizations operating in the cross-border region of Kosovo and North Macedonia. Aim: To foster cooperation in the cross-border region, strengthen good neighbourly relations, support EU integration, and promote social, economic, and territorial development through environmental protection, resource preservation, and business competitiveness. Amount: LOT 1 – from 300 000 to 700 000

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CfP: Financial Support for CSOs in Eastern and Pelagonia Regions in N. Macedonia (Deadline: 10 December)

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

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CfP: EEA Civil Society Fund Management (Deadline: 8 April 2025)

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

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CfP: CIVICUS Digital Action Lab (DAL) (Deadline: 17 November)

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

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CfP: RYCOnnecting You(th) – Call for Proposals 2024 (Deadline: 20 November)

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.

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CfP: Call for CSOs in Romania – Mini-Grants for Strategic Planning (Deadline: 25 November)

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)

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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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