News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: CSOs in WB6 operating in the fields of media, freedom of expression, digital technologies, education, human rights, or gender equality. Aim: Strengthening capacities of CSOs to promote media activism and counter disinformation and polarisation in the Western Balkans. Amount: In each country, the budget available for grants totals 46.500 EUR (except for Kosovo,
Read more →Target group: All registered CSOs and networks of CSOs, as well as informal networks Aim: To enhance citizen involvement, civil society collaboration, and media and private sector engagement in combating corruption in North Macedonia. The goal is to improve the responsiveness of state institutions and effectiveness in addressing corruption at national and local levels. Amount:
Read more →Target group: CSOs, educational institutions and independent media organizations that are 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
Read more →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,
Read more →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
Read more →Target group: Independent media organizations in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, and Romania. Aim: To support and empower independent media organizations in Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia, and Romania, as well as the civic sector in Central Europe. The overarching goal is to safeguard democratic institutions and strengthen networks of active citizens defending democratic values. Amount: 25-
Read more →Target group: CSOs in WB6 operating in the fields of media, freedom of expression, digital technologies, education, human rights, or gender equality. Aim: Strengthening capacities of CSOs to promote media activism and counter disinformation and polarisation in the Western Balkans. Amount: In each country, the budget available for grants totals 46.500 EUR (except for Kosovo,
Read more →Target group: Civil servants working in the administrations of the National Parliaments in the WB6 Aim: To contribute to EU integration-driven reforms in the Western Balkans Parliament’s administrations. The program seeks to achieve this by building the capacities of individuals working as agents of change in the public sector. These align with broader efforts to
Read more →Target group: Vulnerable groups of foreigners, state and local institutions, media, local citizens and municipalities in North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, BiH, and Serbia. Aim: To invite project proposals aligned with the “Inclusion of Foreigners in WB – Access to Social and Economic Rights (FOSTER)” initiative. Developed by seven CSOs in collaboration with the Balkan
Read more →Target group: CSOs with expertise and experience in combating violence against women and domestic violence in Serbia Aim: To fund awareness and advocacy campaigns by CSOs in Serbia, focusing on promoting the values and provisions of the Istanbul Convention—an initiative by the Council of Europe to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence.
Read more →Target group: Primary young civic educators (under 35) and young NGOs (under 3 years of existence), at least 2 partners from different European countries. Aim: To pioneer new ideas in civil society, enhance their visibility and integrate them into NECE, a growing pan-European network of civic educators. Amount: 10,000 EUR Duration: up to 12 months
Read more →Target group: CSOs and local NGOs active in youth activism, reconciliation, and human rights. Aim: Facilitate and enhance connections, as well as communication channels, among young individuals from Kosovo and Serbia to foster greater understanding, collaboration, and contribute to genuine normalization through dialogue. Amount: up to 5,000 EUR (2 LOTs) Duration: Six months Deadline: 27
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