News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: Local CSOs in specified municipalities of Bosnia and Herzegovina Aim: To improve the effectiveness of local CSOs in engaging local processes, strengthen partnerships with the local community, and increase citizen involvement in local governance. Amount: Up to 2,600 USD per project Duration: Projects must be completed by 15 November, 2024. Deadline: 3 August
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia Aim: Support cybersecurity capacity-building efforts Amount: 20 000 – 30 000 EUR Duration: 12 months Deadline: 9 August Link to more information (EGA)
Read more →Target group: Digital rights advocates, pro bono lawyers, and litigators in Europe Aim: Support strategic litigation for digital rights advancement in Europe Amount: The average litigation track support grant is around 50 000 EUR, while pre-litigation research support is around 30 000 EUR Duration: Depending on case complexities Deadline: Eligibility check request – 15 July;
Read more →Target group: CSOs in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia), particularly grassroots and youth organizations. Aim: Strengthening CSOs’ capacity to engage in anti-corruption efforts and policy advocacy, promoting transparency and good governance. Amount: 7 000 to 10 000 EUR per grant application Duration: N/A Deadline: 1 August Link
Read more →Target group: Individuals, media outlets, associations, CSOs, and content creators from the Western Balkans, especially underrepresented and marginalized groups, youth CSOs, women-led organizations, and niche media platforms. Aim: To support the validation and development of innovative media business ideas through financial grants, mentorship, and a structured acceleration program. Amount: N/A Duration: 5 months Deadline: 1
Read more →Target group: CSOs, business associations, media associations, educational and cultural associations, and sport associations in the Western Balkans. Aim: To strengthen regional partnerships, enhance CSO involvement, and promote democracy and active citizenship in the Western Balkans. Amount: 30 000 EUR per project (overall indicative amount of 360 000 EUR) Duration: 3 – 7 months Deadline:
Read more →Target group: Applicants interested in participating in the Cross-Border Programme North Macedonia – Republic of Albania under the Instrument of Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) Allocations for 2022. Aim: To facilitate cross-border cooperation between North Macedonia and Albania, promoting good neighborly relations, fostering EU integration, and supporting socio-economic development through joint initiatives. Amount: The overall indicative
Read more →Target group: Civil society organizations, citizens’ associations, networks of organizations, trade unions, foundations, and endowments registered before June 1, 2022, in Serbia. Aim: To provide financial and expert support to civil society organizations advocating for public policy reforms that contribute to socio-economic development and the EU accession process. Amount: Up to 15 000 EUR per
Read more →Target group: Digital rights advocates, pro bono lawyers, and litigators in Europe Aim: Support strategic litigation for digital rights advancement in Europe Amount: The average litigation track support grant is around 50 000 EUR, while pre-litigation research support is around 30 000 EUR Duration: Depending on case complexities Deadline: Eligibility check request – 15 July;
Read more →Target group: Individuals, media outlets, associations, CSOs, and content creators from the Western Balkans, especially those from underrepresented and marginalized groups, youth CSOs, women-led organizations, and niche media platforms. Aim: To support the validation and development of innovative media business ideas through financial grants, mentorship, and a structured acceleration program. Amount: N/A Duration: 5 months
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered and operating in Türkiye. Aim: To support women’s access to justice, increase legal awareness, empower women to claim their rights, and provide legal remedies and services, particularly for vulnerable groups of women. Amount: 15 000 EUR max Duration: 1 year (1 July 2024 – 1 July 2025) Deadline: 3 June Link
Read more →Target group: Organizations involved in the 150 projects approved during the first and second calls of the Interreg Europe programme. Aim: To extend project partnerships to eligible organizations from EU candidate countries (Albania, BiH, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) and facilitate collaboration and funding opportunities, subject to availability of IPA funding and approval by the European Commission.
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