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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfP: National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Grants Programme (Deadline: 7 June)

Target group: NGOs, including civic organizations, associations, independent media, and other similar organizations. Aim: Supporting the projects of nongovernmental groups abroad who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries worldwide. Amount: NED gives more than 2,000 grants per year with the average grant about USD 50,000.00. Deadline:

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CfP: BCSDN CSD Hub – Ad Hoc Support to Research and Regional Knowledge Exchange for Promoting Civil Society Enabling Environment in the Western Balkans (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, platforms, organizations, and academic institutions, operating in at least one of the countries of the Western Balkan region- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and the Republic of North Macedonia. Aim: The aim of this particular call, is to support CSOs to conduct research, evidence gathering, and knowledge creation to address

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CfP: Digitalization of Sector with Growth Potential for Better Economic Opportunities (Deadline: May 26)

Target group: Researchers, businesses, and organizations with expertise in digitalization and economic growth from Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia Aim: The Reconomy Program is seeking proposals for innovative projects that aim to increase economic growth and opportunities by accelerating the digitalization of a sector with growth potential. The proposals should

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CfP: Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants (Deadline: June 12)

Target group: Journalists and newsrooms from the Western Balkans and Visegrad Group countries Aim: The grants aim to support journalists and newsrooms in producing high-quality and impactful journalism that engages with their audiences. Projects should be innovative and promote audience engagement through interactive and participatory formats. Amount: EUR 2.000 – 10.000 Duration: up to 8

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CfP: (BiH) Call for Reload2 Project (Deadline: 30 May)

Target group: CSOs registered and operating in BiH Aim: The aim of the Reload2 project is to support the development of local CSOs and NGOs in Mostar, BiH, and to promote their participation in decision-making processes. The project aims to achieve this by providing capacity-building activities, training, and mentoring, as well as by facilitating networking

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CfP: BCSDN CSD Hub – Ad Hoc Support to Research and Regional Knowledge Exchange for Promoting Civil Society Enabling Environment in the Western Balkans (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, platforms, organizations, and academic institutions, operating in at least one of the countries of the Western Balkan region- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and the Republic of North Macedonia Aim: To support CSOs to conduct research, evidence gathering, and knowledge creation to address urgent threats to the civic space or

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CfP: (BiH) Call for Reload2 Project (Deadline: 30 May)

Target group: CSOs registered and operating in BiH Aim: The aim of the Reload2 project is to support the development of local CSOs and NGOs in Mostar, BiH, and to promote their participation in decision-making processes. The project aims to achieve this by providing capacity-building activities, training, and mentoring, as well as by facilitating networking

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CfP: Journalism Grants (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: Journalists, media organizations, and freelance journalists from Europe Aim: To provide support to journalists, media organizations, and freelance journalists in carrying out in-depth investigations on topics that are of public interest and have a cross-border relevance. Amount: max. GBP 50.000 Duration: N/A Link to the original call (Journalismfund.eu)

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CfP: BCSDN CSD Hub – Ad Hoc Support to Research and Regional Knowledge Exchange for Promoting Civil Society Enabling Environment in the Western Balkans (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: CSOs, platforms, organizations, and academic institutions, operating in at least one of the countries of the Western Balkan region- Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and the Republic of North Macedonia Aim: The aim of this particular call, is to support CSOs to conduct research, evidence gathering, and knowledge creation to address

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CfP: Journalism Grants (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: Journalists, media organizations, and freelance journalists from Europe Aim: To provide support to journalists, media organizations, and freelance journalists in carrying out in-depth investigations on topics that are of public interest and have cross-border relevance. Amount: max. GBP 50.000 Duration: N/A Link to the original call (Journalismfund.eu)

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