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CfP: Reporting Democracy Grants for Journalists (Deadline: 30 January)

Target group: Journalists from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Aim: This grant opportunity is designed to support analytical and investigative journalism, champion media freedom, and amplify voices addressing issues such as social justice, the rule of law, minority rights, equality,

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CfP: Visegrad/Visegrad+/Strategic Grants (Deadline: 1 February)

Target group: Non-governmental, legal entity, and CSOs from the WB region Aim: To support projects that contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries of the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions. The grant program focuses on seven key areas: Culture and Common Identity; Education and Capacity Building; Innovation, R&D, Entrepreneurship; Democratic

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CfP: Enhancing Economic and Social Rights for Vulnerable Foreigners (Deadline: 20 January)

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: This call aims 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

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CfP: Civic Innovation Fund 2024 (Deadline: 25 January)

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

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CfP: Cross-border Youth Dialogue- Small Grants Scheme (Deadline: 27 January)

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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CfP: Reporting Democracy Grants for Journalists (Deadline: 30 January)

Target group: Journalists from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Aim: This grant opportunity is designed to support analytical and investigative journalism, champion media freedom, and amplify voices addressing issues such as social justice, the rule of law, minority rights, equality,

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CfP: Western Balkan Fund 6th Call for Regional Projects (Deadline: 27 December)

Target group: CSOs in the Western Balkans; Local/Regional Entities; Business Associations; Educational Institutions; Media Associations; and Culture/Sports Institutions Aim: To actively involve CSOs in the Western Balkans region, encouraging their participation in regional projects focused on enhancing good neighborly relations, fostering people-to-people connections, and promoting reconciliation. Amount: up to 15,000 EUR Duration: 3 – 10

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CfP: EU Civil Society Facility and Media Programme in Favour of the Western Balkans and Turkey for the 2021-2023 (IPA III) (Deadline: 29 December)

Target group: CSOs working on different thematic areas relevance to this Call for Proposals and be established in an IPA III Beneficiary country Aim: Empower CSOs in the Western Balkans, focusing on thematic areas covered by the Economic and Investment Plan and enhance the professional capacity of journalists and media institutions, promoting freedom of expression

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CfP: Civic Innovation Fund 2024 (Deadline: 25 January 2024)

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

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