News and updates from BCSDN and the region
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
Read more →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
Read more →Target group: CSOs and CSO networks in Albania, BiH, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Aim: Strengthen participatory democracies and Euro-Atlantic integrations by supporting CSOs in Security & Stability and Governance projects. Amount: 8 223 685 NOK (708 938 EUR) total, with at least 33 grants awarded Duration: 6-8 months Deadline: 21 October Link to
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
Read more →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
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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