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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfP: Call for Financial Support of Youth Initiatives / Actions (Deadline: 31 December)

Target group: Informal group of young people and Associations of citizens and foundations from North Macedonia Aim: To increase youth activism through volunteering to ensure social inclusion of local communities. The action will support youth participation in the creation and implementation of municipal youth policies through volunteering and various action events. Amount: The total indicative amount made

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CfP: SMART Balkans – Regional Grants (Deadline: 30 June)

Target group: CSOs from all 6 countries, applying in consortiums of minimum 3 CSOs from 3 countries can apply for Regional Grants. Also, already formed regional networks are eligible to apply. The applicants must have experience in working in the Western Balkans region and with various stakeholders (state and non-state). Aim: Overall objective of the

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CfP: (North Macedonia) Open Call for Financial Support of Youth Projects and Actions (Deadline: 30 June)

Target group: Youth organizations and individuals involved in youth projects and actions from North Macedonia Aim: To provide financial support to youth projects and actions that promote personal and professional development, social inclusion, and active citizenship among young people. Amount: 5.000 – 8.000 EUR Duration: N/A Link to the original call (CID)

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CfP: Western Balkans Fund Move Grants (Deadline: 5 July)

Target group: Organizations and individuals in the Western Balkans Aim: The Western Balkans Fund (WBF) is inviting proposals for projects that promote regional cooperation and integration in the Western Balkans. The aim of the call is to support initiatives that contribute to strengthening cooperation, fostering dialogue, and enhancing mutual understanding among the countries of the

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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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