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CfP: Small Grants Scheme for Heritage-Related Projects Led by Civil Society In EU Candidate and Neighbouring Countries (Deadline: 7/ 20 September)

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,

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CfP: National Endowment for Democracy Grants for NGOs, Civil Society and Independent Media Worldwide (Deadline: 21 September)

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.

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CfP: The Albania Reintegration Partnership (ARP) (Deadline: 21 September)

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

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CfP: European Cross-border Grants (Deadline: 1 October)

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

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CfP: Financial Support to Startups and Scaleups | Shape Acceleration & Scale Post-Acceleration (Deadline: 12 October)

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.

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CfP: Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation – Funding for Early-Stage Social Enterprises (Rolling Applications)

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

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CfP: Grants for LGBTIQ+ Advocacy and Awareness-Raising Campaigns and Initiatives (Deadline: 25 August)

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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CfP: UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants for Environmental Projects in Albania (Deadline: 28 August)

Target Group: CSOs, community-based organisations and other non-governmental organisations legally registered in Albania for at least five years. Aim: Support community-based initiatives on biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, sustainable land management, pollution reduction, waste management and sustainable livelihoods. Countries: Albania Amount: Up to USD 75,000 per project; co-financing required for grants between USD 50,000 and USD

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CfP: NOREC Grant for Work Exchange Cooperation – Phase 1: Concept Development (Deadline: 1 September)

Target Group: Partnerships of two or more organisations from different countries, including CSOs, public institutions, private companies, and multilateral or global organisations. Aim: To support new international partnerships in developing reciprocal work exchange projects that strengthen institutional development, mutual learning and sustainable development, while providing young people aged 18–35 with international professional experience. Countries: ODA-eligible

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CfP: Interreg IPA Grece- Albania Open Calls For Small-Scale Project Proposals (Deadline: 30 September)

Target Group: Regional and local public bodies, bodies governed by public law, eligible non-profit organisations and European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs). Aim: Support small-scale cross-border projects on biodiversity, green infrastructure and pollution reduction, and on culture and sustainable tourism, economic development, social inclusion and social innovation Countries: Greece and Albania Amount: EUR 120,000–400,000 per

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CfP: BIRN Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants (Deadline: 5 October)

Target Group: Legally registered media organisations committed to independent, high-quality public-interest journalism. Aim: Support investigative and in-depth journalism that directly engages communities in identifying and reporting underreported issues, with particular encouragement for stories involving underrepresented groups. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Serbia and Slovakia. Amount: Up to

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