News and updates from BCSDN and the region
The U.S. Embassy Democracy Commission Grants Program awards grants to non-profit and non-governmental organizations and independent media in North Macedonia for projects that support the development of democratic institutions. The Democracy Commission Grants Program will hold two rounds of competition in fiscal year 2019. Projects in the First Round will be focused on Citizen Participation
Read more →The Delegation of European Union to Albania is organizing three information sessions about the call for proposals Supporting Human Rights through Country-Based Support Schemes – EIDHR. The specific objective of this Call is to support organizations active in the field of human rights in Albania, targeting actions under the following thematic priorities: 1) Promoting of LGBT rights in
Read more →Civil society organisations around the world are often faced with threats to their work. While some threats develop gradually, others are swift and require an immediate advocacy response. The CIVICUS Crisis Response Fund, established in 2007, helps to defend civic freedoms and democratic values. It presents a way to mobilise quick, principled and effective advocacy
Read more →Internews is implementing regional project “Strengthening Independent Media in Europe and Eurasia” which supports cross-border content production, including regional multimedia packages titled “Neighbors.” “Neighbors” provides audiences new opportunities to see how their neighbors are dealing with similar challenges. We are looking to partner with authors from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Caucasus to create stories for
Read more →The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) has announced a call for proposals to increase use of the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association (UNSR) in civic space awareness raising and advocacy campaigns at the national and sub-national levels. Grant amounts are not fixed,
Read more →MacArthur launched a new round of its 100&Change competition for a single $100 million grant to help solve one of the world’s most critical social challenges. 100&Change remains open to organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world. Proposals must identify a problem and offer a solution that promises significant and durable change; they will be
Read more →The global objective of the 2nd CfP is to promote/strengthen good neighborly relations and socioeconomic development of the border regions, through an environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive economic development, with respect for its common cultural and natural heritage. The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is EUR 2.890.000. The call is
Read more →The specific objective of this call are: to facilitate interaction and collaboration between state actors and non-state actors (civil society, think tanks, social partners, media, researchers etc) and support structured and evidence based policy dialogue in reform processes; to establish a capacity development platform to support non state actors in areas related to public policy
Read more →A new Call for proposals was published by Civica Mobilitas, with the overall goal to support societal changes led by a strong civil sector, active citizens and good cooperation with the authorities, resulting in more transparent, accountable and socially inclusive governance at national and local level. Project proposals should contribute to an enabling environment for civil soceity,
Read more →The specific objective of this Call for Proposals is to develop innovative ideas in business, academy and civil sector in Montenegro that will be applied through implementation of innovative projects, with the aim to contribute to the smart and sustainable economic growth. he priority of this call for proposals is engagement of young researchers, in
Read more →The Southeast European Leadership for Development and Integrity through its grants coordinator the Centers for Civic Initiatives (CCI) is seeking proposals for Support to Local Civil Society Organisations in Pursuing EU and Regional Anti-Corruption Agenda in IPA countries from the Western Balkans. The grant scheme is kindly supported by the European Commission through financial assistance
Read more →The overall objective of this Call is to support the CSOs and improve their role in the accession of the Albania in the EU. A total of EUR 700.000 will be allocated through two lots: 1) Support to CSOs to increase awareness and knowledge on European integration process, and 2) Support to CSOs to engage
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