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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfP: UNESCO’s International Fund for Cultural Diversity (Deadline: 15 June)

Target group: Public institutions and CSOs from eligible countries, international organizations registered in countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention Aim: To contribute to the implementation and/or elaboration of policies and strategies that have a direct, structural impact on the creation, production, distribution, and access to a diversity of cultural goods and services; to

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CfP: BCSDN Regional CSDev Hub – Ad-Hoc Grants (Deadline: 1 September)

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’ urgent interventions, needed due to unpredictable changes of the conditions in which they operate or unique, time-bound opportunities for impact, and in the implementation of innovative uptakes

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CfP: (North Macedonia) Democracy Commission Small Grants Program 2022 (Deadline: 1 June)

Target group: CSOs and independent media from North Macedonia Aim: According to the Annual Program Statement, funding will be available for projects that address the following priority areas: Rule of Law and Government Accountability, Citizen Participation, Cybersecurity and Disinformation, Youth Development and Women Empowerment, and Environmental Protection. Amount: USD 1.000 – USD 24.000 Duration: up

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CfP: Call for Proposals – EU support for Enhancing Journalists Rights (Deadline: 27 April)

Target group: CSOs from Pre-Accession Countries/ New Member States Aim: The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen freedom of expression, by enhancing the role of various media associations/civil society organizations in their active promotion and advocacy for effective protection of the labor and social rights of journalists. Amount: EUR 90.000 –

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CfP: (Kosovo)  Independent Media Programming: Defeating Disinformation (Deadline: 20 May)

Target group: CSOs registered in Kosovo Aim: Strengthen and increase the audience share, self-sufficiency, and resilience of Kosovo-based independent media partners that deliver accurate, unbiased information to underserved Kosovan minority communities; Support for media literacy and critical thinking through programs designed to assist youth from underserved minority communities who are either specifically targeted by disinformation

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CfP: (Kosovo) Independent Media Programming: Cyber Security Resilience (Deadline: 20 May)

Target group: CSOs registered in Kosovo Aim: To strengthen Kosovan civil society organizations’ and independent media organizations’ capacity to counter cyberattacks, thereby strengthening their ability to better hold government institutions (national and local) accountable, increase transparency, and provide unbiased information that informs the public; To develop the capacity of Kosovo “white hat” ethical hackers and

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CfP: Call for Proposals – EU support for Enhancing Journalists Rights (Deadline: 27 April)

Target group: CSOs from Pre-Accession Countries/ New Member States Aim: The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen freedom of expression, by enhancing the role of various media associations/civil society organizations in their active promotion and advocacy for effective protection of the labor and social rights of journalists. Amount: EUR 90.000 –

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CfP: (Kosovo) Inception Study on Volunteering Ecosystem and Opportunities in Kosovo (Deadline: 27 March)

Target group: Researchers, CSOs, CSOs representatives Aim: In the framework of the ‘Citizen Engagement Activity’ program, the Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) invites experts, a team of experts, NGOs, or companies to submit their proposal for the development of “Inception study on volunteering ecosystem and opportunities in Kosovo”. Amount: N/A Duration: N/A Link to the

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