News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target Group: Consortia led by an eligible professor, research group leader or senior scientist from an ETH Domain institution, working with at least one legally…
Read more →Target Group: Individuals from the Western Balkans, including civil society activists, journalists, researchers, students, academics, artists, youth workers and other professionals and changemakers.Aim: To support…
Read more →Target Group: Grassroots civil society organisations led by women, or in which women hold decision-making and project implementation roles, with experience or capacity to work…
Read more →Target Group: CSOs working on peace, dialogue and social cohesion; informal groups may apply in partnership with a registered organisation or fiscal host.Aim: To support…
Read more →Target Group: Local CSOs, groups and social movements working to expand civic and democratic freedoms and promote inclusive democracy in the digital age, particularly actors…
Read more →Target Group: Civil society and not-for-profit organisations, including NGOs, charities and grassroots organisations working on cultural heritage. Aim: To support heritage-led civil society projects that build CSO capacity, contribute to green, digital and social transformation, strengthen democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights, and promote peace, stability, intercultural dialogue and reconciliation. Countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Read more →Target Group: Nongovernmental organisations, including civic organisations, associations, independent media and other similar organisations working to advance democratic goals. Aim: To support nonpartisan initiatives that advance democracy, including human rights and rule of law, independent media, accountability and transparency, stronger civil society, democratic institutions and processes, civic education, freedom of association and democratic conflict resolution.
Read more →Target Group: Legally registered not-for-profit organisations, CSOs, research institutions, international organisations and consortia. Applications involving local Albanian organisations and institutions are strongly encouraged. Aim: To support the sustainable reintegration of Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom by strengthening reintegration pathways, improving access to opportunities and support, and building the capacity of Albanian institutions to
Read more →Target Group: Cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists and/or independent local or national news outlets from at least two different European countries. At least 80% of the requested budget must go to journalists or media from EU countries. Aim: To support independent, in-depth cross-border investigative journalism on topics relevant to European audiences, including
Read more →Target Group: Legally established for-profit startups and scaleups in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) developing tech-enabled, market-driven and IP-leveraged solutions. Aim: To accelerate the growth, investment readiness and international expansion of high-potential creative ventures through the Shape Acceleration and Scale Post-Acceleration programmes. The 2027 cohort focuses on fashion, architecture and audiovisual media.
Read more →Target Group: Early-stage, high-impact social enterprises and nonprofit organisations with innovative approaches to addressing social challenges, strong leadership and the potential to scale their impact. Aim: To support organisations developing innovative solutions to social problems, particularly those benefiting underserved populations, with demonstrated early results and a clear strategy for scaling their impact and achieving longer-term
Read more →Target Group: CSOs, collectives and networks working with or for LGBTIQ+ communities.Aim: To support locally rooted advocacy and awareness-raising initiatives that advance LGBTIQ+ rights, visibility and inclusion, combat discrimination, influence policies and practices, and encourage informed public dialogue.Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and SerbiaAmount: Up to EUR 9,000Duration: Up to 10 months, starting
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