News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: CSOs and private sector entities from North Macedonia and Moldova Aim: The objective of the Slovak Challenge Fund is to facilitate the transfer of Slovak know-how and innovative solutions that would address development challenges identified by the respective UNDP Country Offices and contribute to the SDGs’ achievement. Amount: USD 20.000 – 40.000 Duration:
Read more →Target group: non-profit CSOs and academic institutions (universities and research institutions), non-profit companies that have a registered office in Germany at the time of the grant approval Aim: To strengthen civil society actors and their international networks, by enabling Germany-based CSO to work in collaboration with local partners in selected ODA-eligible implementing countries to put
Read more →Target group: CSOs working within the areas of judiciary, fundamental rights, media freedom, fight against corruption, public procurement, and financial control in Serbia Aim: The Netherlands Fund for Regional Partnership MATRA (‘MAatschappelijke TRAnsformatie’ is Dutch for ‘societal transformation’) is a program aimed at supporting activities in the areas of democracy, the rule of law, and
Read more →Target group: CSOs with the possibility for private entities as project partners Aim: Planning Grants aim to catalyze the development of landscape restoration plans across Europe. Funding could support the work needed to build alliances, establish baselines for biodiversity, prepare landscape restoration plans, and/or draft funding proposals. Amount: up to USD 100.000 Duration: 24 months
Read more →Target group: national and local media outlets, and other media actors operating in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) Aim: To enhance conditions for sustainability of quality reporting and increased audience trust and outreach, notably through piloting and/or developing innovative media products and content formats. Amount: up to
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered and operating in North Macedonia Aim: To strengthen the participatory democracy and the EU integration and approximation process in North Macedonia by empowering civil society to contribute actively to the decision-making and improving the enabling environment for civil society work and freedom of expression. Strengthening the civil society networking for the
Read more →Target group: Local CSO with the exclusion of the type of CSOs noted in the Guidance document published within the Call Aim: Strengthening civil society’s role in drafting and implementing policies affecting the communities and public through the promotion of joint activities with partners, providing financial support for regional/international representation of CSOs. Amount: N/A Duration:
Read more →Target group: CSOs with the possibility for private entities as project partners across Europe Aim: Planning Grants aim to catalyze the development of landscape restoration plans across Europe. Funding could support the work needed to build alliances, establish baselines for biodiversity, prepare landscape restoration plans, and/or draft funding proposals. Amount: up to USD. 100.000 Duration:
Read more →Target group: non-profit and CSOs, community groups and other entities engaged in development activities in Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro. Aim: The program aims to support projects with a strong development focus that complement Australia’s broader aid program, contribute to sustainable economic growth and lead to poverty reduction. DAP supports projects that provide direct benefits
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered and operating in North Macedonia Aim: To strengthen civil society effectiveness by improving the enabling environment for civil society, at the central and local level, and by structured CSO’s cooperation with public institutions and the business community in the country. Amount: up to EUR 180.000 in-kind support Duration: min. 3 months,
Read more →Target group: CIVICUS members Aim: Enhance solidarity within the alliance, fostering a sense of belonging to a global movement for change; Support civil society diversity and resilience, especially among smaller, non-formal actors; Create opportunities where they do not exist for change-seeking actors to contribute to a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world. Amount: up to
Read more →Target group: CSOs registered and operating in North Macedonia Aim: To strengthen the participatory democracy and the EU integration and approximation process in North Macedonia by empowering civil society to contribute actively to the decision-making and improving the enabling environment for civil society work and freedom of expression. Strengthening the civil society networking for the
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