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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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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 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:

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

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

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CfP: Civica Mobilitas: Call for Civic Engagement Grants (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,

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CfP: EU CERV Grants (Deadline: 24 April)

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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CfP: Central Europe Media Resilience Grants Programme (Deadline:15 February)

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-

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CfP: Promoting Media Activism and Countering Disinformation and Polarisation in the WB (Deadline: Multiple)

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,

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