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CfP: Administrative Social Justice Initiative – Grants for Local CSOs in North Macedonia (Deadline: 16 March)

Target Group: Local CSOs, particularly smaller NGOs outside Skopje, working directly with vulnerable and marginalized communities to improve access to social and administrative justice. Aim: To support projects that provide legal assistance, raise awareness, educate communities about their rights, and advocate for improved administrative services, strengthening local capacity and citizen access to justice. Countries: North

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CfP: Investigative Journalism and Research on Media Freedom and Journalists’ Safety in Albania (Deadline: 16 March)

Target Group: Journalists and researchers from Albania with previous experience in media freedom, investigative reporting, or related research fields. Aim: To support evidence-based investigations, analytical reports, and in-depth research examining structural, legal, technological, or social factors affecting media freedom and journalists’ safety in Albania. Countries: Albania Amount: EUR 1,500 gross per selected project (minus personal

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CfP: Connecting the Dots – Economic, Gender and Climate Justice Grants (Deadline: 26 March)

Target Group: Small and medium CSOs, grassroots movements, youth and student groups, and local organisations across EU member states, EU candidate countries and eligible partner countries working on economic, gender, climate, or social justice. Aim: To support initiatives that mobilise and engage citizens—especially young people—in advocacy, awareness-raising, and coalition-building around interconnected economic, gender and climate

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CfP: Civil Society, Media, Human Rights and Democracy Programmes for Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025–2026 (Deadline: 20 May)

Target Group: CSOs, media actors, human rights organisations, and democracy-focused stakeholders operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Aim: To support actions that strengthen civil society, independent media, human rights protection, and democratic development across Bosnia and Herzegovina through EU-funded action grants. Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Amount: Total programme budget: EUR 5,700,000 Duration: 36–48 months Deadline: 20

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CfP: ReLOaD3 Civil Society Project Grants in BiH (Deadline: 25 February)

Short Description: The Municipality of Han Pijesak, in partnership with the EU-funded ReLOaD3 project implemented by UNDP, invites civil society organizations to submit project proposals that strengthen collaboration with local government, improve community services, and promote participatory democracy, inclusion, EU integration, and sustainable development. Target Group: CSOs Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Amount: Up to 120,000

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CfP: Think Tank Grant Program 2026 – Progress and Bridges III (Deadline: 28 February)

Short Description: Small grants that support collaborative initiatives to strengthen resilient democracies, advance human rights, and promote environmental sustainability across the Western Balkans. Target Group: CSOs working on democracy, human rights and environmental issues. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia Amount: Up to 5,000 EUR per project Duration: Up to 8

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CfP: Journalism Science Alliance Grants 2026 (Deadline: 23 March)

Short Description: To support cross-sector collaborations between journalists and scientists to produce investigative journalism grounded in scientific evidence on topics of public interest relevant to European audiences. Target Group: Media outlets (as lead applicants) and research or academic institutions (as co-leads), including staff journalists, scientists, freelancers, NGOs, and additional partners engaged in journalism or scientific

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CfP: 7th RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call – Strengthening Youth-led Reconciliation and Regional Cooperation in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 13 February)

Target Group: CSOs in the Western Balkans (WB6) engaged in youth-led initiatives that foster dialogue, trust, reconciliation, intercultural learning, and regional cooperation. Both emerging and experienced actors are encouraged to apply. Aim: To support high-quality, impact-oriented youth initiatives that promote regional youth exchange, dialogue, peacebuilding, and sustainable cooperation, while strengthening partnerships among CSOs, educational and

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CfP: Europe – Civic Innovation Fund (CIF) 2026 – Financial and Economic Literacy (Deadline: 16 February 2026)

Target Group: Startups in civic education, youth-led organisations, and other European-based organisations developing projects that link financial and economic literacy with civic education, democratic participation, and social resilience. Aim: To support innovative educational initiatives that strengthen financial and economic literacy, foster democratic competencies, promote inclusion and cohesion, and pilot or scale new approaches across Europe.

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CfP: Montenegro & Kosovo –BIRN Sub-Grants to Combat Corruption (Deadline: 21 February)

Target Group: Registered CSOs and media outlets in Montenegro and Kosovo. Aim: To strengthen anti-corruption efforts by empowering local CSOs and media to identify, report, and counter corruption, particularly in sectors such as environment, education, and healthcare, while fostering transparency, public engagement, and institutional accountability. Countries: Montenegro, Kosovo Amount: Up to 12,430 USD per grant

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CfP: DIGITAL SPARK – Call for Grants (Deadline: 23 February)

Target Group: CSOs, activists, and informal groups working on digital democracy, digital rights, civic participation, media integrity, and human rights. Institutional Stability Grants are open only to legally registered CSOs, while Strategic Growth Small Grants are open to CSOs, informal groups, and individual activists. Aim: To strengthen inclusive and resilient civic space by supporting digital

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CfP: L’Oréal Fund for Women – Supporting Vulnerable Women and Girls Worldwide (Deadline: Ongoing)

Target Group: Local and international NGOs, UN agencies, and CSOs working to support highly vulnerable women and girls, including those affected by extreme poverty, gender-based and sexual violence, armed conflict, displacement, and lack of access to education. Aim: To provide emergency assistance, psychosocial support, legal aid, access to education and employment opportunities, and other resilience-building

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