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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfP: Interreg Europe: Restricted Call for Partnership Extension to EU Candidate Countries (Deadline: 7 June)

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, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) and facilitate collaboration and funding opportunities, subject to availability of IPA funding and approval by the

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CfP: Empowering Regional Cooperation Grants: Support to the Promotion of Civil Society Regional Actions in the Western Balkans (Phase II) (Deadline: 17 June)

Target group: CSOs, business associations, media associations, educational and cultural associations, and sport associations in the Western Balkans region. 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

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CfP: Cross-Border Programme North Macedonia – Albania: IPA III Allocations 2022 (Deadline: 26 June)

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 Union integration, and supporting socio-economic development through joint initiatives. Amount: The overall indicative

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CfP: Ecumenical Women’s Initiative: EU CERV Programme (Deadline: 2 May)

Target group: Grassroots CSOs led by women and/or with women in decision-making roles, operating in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, or Serbia, focusing on preventing and combating gender-based violence. Aim: To support projects that address gender-based violence with an innovative and intersectional approach, particularly targeting organizations with limited previous access to EU funding and those

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CfP: Partners Albania: Third Call for NGO Exchange Program (Deadline: 3 May)

Target group: Non-profit organizations (NPOs) interested in participating in the “Exchange Program of NPOs” in Albania. Aim: To strengthen the capacities of NPOs, increase access and collaboration between NPOs and public/private institutions, and enhance advocacy initiatives to address the needs of beneficiary groups. Amount: N/A Duration: N/A Deadline: 3 May Link to more information (Partners

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CfP: Good Story Fund 5 (MEA) (Deadline: 8 May)

Target group: Locally registered media organizations and individual content creators from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Aim: The USAID Media Engagement Activity (MEA) aims to support the production of content related to topics significant for the upcoming local elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, fostering credible and innovative reporting that engages marginalized communities and encourages public dialogue. Amount:

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CfP: Fund Local Youth Initiatives (Deadline: 8 May)

Target group: CSOs registered in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Aim: Youth Fund for Local Youth Initiatives provides grants to support CSOs for projects that will improve and develop participatory youth policies in communities of the Western Balkans by supporting youth initiatives and fostering active citizenship and participation of young people

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CfP: European Civic Micro-Grants (Deadline: 13 May)

Target group: Member organisations of the European Civic Forum Aim: Support projects that enhance advocacy, capacity building, and engagement in European network building and policies. Amount: Grants between 5,000 and 10,000 EUR per project Duration: Activities must be completed by 31 December 2024 Deadline: 13 May Link to more information (European Civic Forum)

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CfP: EC IPA CSF: Support to CSOs in Albania in the field of Environment, Culture and Food Safety and Consumer Protection (Deadline: 15 May)

Target group: A legal person, non-profit-making, a non-governmental organisation established in Albania or in a Member State of the European Union or in another IPA III beneficiary or in one of the members of the European Economic Area covered by CIR. Aim: The global objective is to strengthen the role and capacity of civil society

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CfP: U.S. Embassy in Albania: Democracy Commission Small Grants (Deadline: 30 April)

Target group: Albanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. Aim: The aim of the Democracy Commission Program, Round 2 FY2024, facilitated by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, is to support initiatives that promote democracy, good governance, human rights, and other related areas in Albania. The program

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CfP: Youth Fund Local Youth Initiatives (Deadline: 8 May)

Target group: CSOs registered in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Aim: Youth Fund for Local Youth Initiatives provides grants to support CSOs for projects that will improve and develop participatory youth policies in communities of the Western Balkans by supporting youth initiatives and fostering active citizenship and participation of young people

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CfP: EC IPA CSF: Support to CSOs in Albania in the field of Environment, Culture and Food Safety and Consumer Protection (Deadline: 15 May)

Target group: A legal person, non-profit-making, a non-governmental organisation and established in Albania or in a Member State of the European Union or in another IPA III beneficiary or in one of the members of the European Economic Area covered by CIR. Aim: The global objective is to strengthen the role and capacity of civil

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