News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Target group: CSOs registered and operating in North Macedonia Aim: The overall objective of the EU-funded project “Technical Assistance for improving the enabling environment for Civil Society Organisations in the Republic of North Macedonia” is strengthening the civil society effectiveness by improving the enabling environment for civil society, at central and local level, and by
Read more →Target group: CSOs, national and regional centres for disaster management, national parks and monitoring and other public organisations for nature protection; formal and public education and training institutions, including research, development and innovation centres; centres for development of planning regions (in North Macedonia); public central and local cultural institutions such as museums, libraries, institutions for
Read more →Target group: Registered legal entity in the territory of the City Mostar, part of the City’s List of Youth Associations Aim: To encourage young people to write projects and introduce them to the process of applying to Public Calls. Amount: Should not exceed KM 1500 (EUR 759) Duration: 30.9- 31.12.2022 (3 months) Link to the
Read more →Target group: The applicant must be registered in North Macedonia under the Law on Associations and Foundations; Open to CSOs with democratic values, beliefs, and attitudes. Aim: To support democratic and credible election processes that facilitate political participation and social integration by enabling voters to freely select their representatives and hold them accountable. Amount: Up
Read more →Target group: Based in at least two EU member states, or in at least one EU member state and at least one official EU candidate country (Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, or Ukraine). Third-country team members from further afield are welcome, but they must be part of teams that fulfil the core geographical
Read more →Target group: Applications must be sent by teams of journalists and/or news organisations based in at least two EU member states, OR based in at least one EU member state and one official EU candidate country (Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey or Ukraine) , or third-country team members from further afield are welcome
Read more →Target group: Media outlets, CSOs working in the field of media from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, or Serbia. Aim: The Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants support media outlets that want to engage their audiences in reporting by providing them with training and mentorship in engagement journalism and using the B-engaged tool (BE tool) developed
Read more →Target group: CSOs in Albania Aim: Enhancing social cohesion to help communities and their members maintain harmony during societal change (such as interventions that leverage socio-cultural, sportive, and recreational activities that promote social engagement, tolerance, volunteerism, wellbeing, and inclusion); strengthening community agency through promoting active citizenship. Interventions that will enhance mobilization, organization, and representation of
Read more →Target group: individuals, freelancers, and professionals who are passionate about media, such as journalists, editors, CSO representatives, IT developers Aim: The Media Innovation Lab is an annual event that provides a creative, collaborative space where media professionals, designers, technologists, and others can come together to develop localized tools and projects that will help tackle challenges
Read more →Target group: Media outlets, CSOs working in the field of media from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia or Serbia. Aim: The Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants support media outlets that want to engage their audiences in reporting by providing them with training and mentorship in engagement journalism and using the B-engaged tool (BE tool) developed
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 groups: Informal or registered organizations from the Western Balkans Aim: Providing rapid funding (in the form of expert support or direct funding for regional actions) for CSOs’ immediate needs or innovation whenever they need to address some challenging situation and protect civic space. Amount: max EUR 10.000 (total funding available EUR 340.000). Duration: up
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