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Each year the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) makes direct grants to hundreds of CSOs worldwide working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions. NED is interested in proposals from local, independent organizations for nonpartisan programs that seek to: Promote and defend human rights and the rule of law; Support freedom of information and
Read more →The specific objective of this call for proposals is to enhance intercultural dialogue between civil societies in Turkey and Europe in the area of culture and art, along with collaboration, development and implementation of long-term multinational / multilateral joint cultural initiatives and communication and promotion activities. Any grant requested must fall between minimum EUR 300.000
Read more →UN Women is seeking proposals for its programme entitled “Ending Violence against Women: Implementing Norms, Changing Minds” to empower women and girls (including those from disadvantaged groups) who have experienced discrimination or violence to advocate for and use available, accessible and quality services. The focus Areas are: Promotion of the use of services among women from minority and disadvantaged
Read more →Within this CfP (concept phase), regional cross-border and transnational project ideas focusing on soft measures like knowledge-sharing, the exchange of good practice and capacity building within all priority areas of the EEA and Norway Grants will be considered for funding. The Fund seeks innovative project ideas that propose new solutions to common challenges. The available
Read more →The specific objective of the CfP (concept-phase) is to support the implementation of the Multi-annual Action Plan of the Regional Cooperation Council for a Regional Economic Area in the Western Balkans (MAP REA). Under the priority ‘Support to implementing SEE 2020 Strategy through flagship approach’, eligible activities will be structured in four components: trade, investment,
Read more →CSO alliances in Macedonia, comprised of at least 5 members, are invited to apply for Partnership Grants (PGs) under the USAID Civic Engagement Project (CEP). PGs aim to support CSO alliances that work in the following priority areas: Good Governance and/or Anti-Corruption; Rule of Law and/or Human Rights; Economic Growth and/or Local Economic Development; Public
Read more →The purpose of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program of the US Embassy in Serbia is to award grants for specific projects that support democracy and the development of democratic institutions in the Republic of Serbia. Grants will be primarily awarded to CSOs and other non-profit organizations with projects in the regions outside of Belgrade.
Read more →Approximately 25-30 small grants will be awarded to CSOs from Macedonia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo to promote good governance and rule of law. Two types of grants will be awarded, in the range between EUR 6.000 to EUR 8.000 per grant, namely: 1) Support to local CSOs to perform initiatives within
Read more →This call for proposals covers the following strands and measures of the “Europe for Citizens” programme: 1) European remembrance (European Remembrance projects) and 2) Democratic engagement and civic participation (Town Twinning, Networks of Towns, Civil Society Projects). The total budget earmarked for this call for proposals is estimated at EUR 16,3 million. More information is
Read more →The US Embassy offer grants to CSOs in Slovenia for projects strengthening the civil society sector and addressing societal concerns. Eligible topics are broadly defined to include democracy and human rights, security and foreign policy issues, economic and civic development, and support for regional stability in Southeast Europe. Typically, grant awards range from USD 3.000
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