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CfP: Media for Change: Flexi Grants in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 31 December)

Target group: Individuals, media outlets, associations, and CSOs in the Western Balkans promoting independent journalism and media development. Aim: Support innovative projects enhancing operational capacity, content production, audience engagement, and professionalism in the media sector across the Western Balkans. Amount: Grants up to GBP 4,000 for individuals and initiatives, and up to GBP 10,000 for

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CfP: Interethnic Reconciliation Small Grants Program in BiH (Deadline: 29 March)

Target group: Youth aged 14-24 from ethnically diverse communities in BiH, CSOs, educators, athletes, artists, government representatives, marginalized groups, media organizations, and the public. Aim: Foster multicultural cooperation and dialogue, promote intercommunity exchange, collaboration, and joint projects, create positive change contributing to a multicultural, peaceful, and stable BiH, and increase tolerance and cooperation between ethnically

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CfP: IJ4EU Calls for Watchdog Reporters in Europe (Deadline: 31 March)

Target group: Investigative journalists and newsrooms/freelancers eligible for funding and support from all 27 EU member states and the following non-EU countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Ukraine. Aim: To support cross-border investigative journalism projects by providing grants to journalistic teams, including newsrooms and freelance journalists, enabling

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CfP: The Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund (Deadline: 11 April)

Target group: Young cultural practitioners and youth oriented CSOs in the field of culture Aim: To support youth cultural activism and foster creative solutions for social and political issues in the Western Balkans. It seeks to provide opportunities for young individuals in the cultural and creative sectors, promote cultural cooperation within the region, and recognize

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CfP: North Macedonia: Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy 2023-2024 (Deadline: 22 April)

Target group: CSOs, journalists, researchers, and vulnerable/marginalized groups in North Macedonia. Aim: To promote and protect human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law in North Macedonia. Specific objectives include advancing rule of law and democratic institutions, protecting and empowering individuals, and safeguarding fundamental freedoms. Amount: between 90,000 and 150,000 EUR, covering 60%

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CfP: Civic Initiatives Emergency Support Fund in Serbia (Deadline: Ongoing)

Target group: Registered CSOs, informal groups, activists, and formal/informal networks operating in Serbia. Aim: To provide immediate and urgent support to individuals, groups, and organizations facing threats, challenges, or pressures due to their activist activities, with a focus on preserving civic action and protecting human rights in a constrained civic space. Amount: up to 3,000

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CfP: Public Call for Rapid Response Grants in Anticorruption in North Macedonia (Deadline: 4 March)

Target group: All registered CSOs and networks of CSOs, as well as informal networks in North Macedonia Aim: To enhance citizen involvement, civil society collaboration, and media and private sector engagement in combating corruption in North Macedonia. In this call, preference is given to proposed actions and interventions related to corruption which are directed towards

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CfP: WBF MOVE Grants for Regional Projects (Deadline: 20 March)

Target group: Individuals from the Western Balkans, part of a legal CSO, established in one or more of the Contracting Parties of the WBF. Aim: The WBF’s Mobility Grant Scheme for Individuals aims to enhance regional cooperation in the Western Balkans by providing funding for individuals in arts, culture, academia, and media. The scheme promotes

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CfP: Women’s Empowerment Small Grants Program in BiH (Deadline: 29 March)

Target group: CSOs, educational institutions and independent media organizations based and legally registered in BiH. Aim: To support NGOs, educational institutions, and media organizations. It focuses on promoting women’s equal participation in economic, civic, and political life, encouraging projects addressing themes like economic advancement, political engagement, and gender-based violence prevention. Amount: 1,000 –50,000 USD Duration:

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CfP: Civica Mobilitas Call for Civic Engagement Grants in North Macedonia (Deadline: 12 April)

Target group: CSOs registered in accordance with the Law on Associations and Foundations; Other non-governmental, non-profit, civic associations registered in accordance with the Law on Scientific Research. Aim: Strengthen the civil society sector in North Macedonia, boost civic engagement, and foster collaboration with authorities. The outcomes sought include an expanded civic space, transparent governance, and

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CfP: EU CERV Grants (Deadline Extended: 29 May)

Target group: Non-profit legal entities from EU Member States and associated countries (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, Kosovo and Ukraine), with transnational projects, meeting specified grant criteria. Aim: To combat gender-based violence and violence against children, addressing societal challenges rooted in gender inequality. It seeks proposals for projects that prevent violence, protect victims, and make

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