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CfP: International Fund for Cultural Diversity (Deadline: 21 May 2025)

Target Group: Public authorities and institutions from eligible developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 UNESCO Convention; non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from eligible countries that meet the definition of civil society; and international NGOs (INGOs) registered in countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention, with projects impacting developing countries at sub-regional, regional, or inter-regional

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CfA: Civil Dialogue Award 2025 (Deadline: 15 July)

Target Group: EU Institutions, Agencies, and Bodies (including committees, units, and directorates), as well as civil society organizations involved in civil dialogue initiatives since 2022. Location: EU-wide Short Description: Civil Society Europe (CSE) has launched the Civil Dialogue Award’s first edition, recognizing outstanding meaningful engagement practices between EU institutions and civil society. Civil dialogue—rooted in

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CfA: Read Japan Project (Deadline: 3 July)

Target Group: Institutions recommended by a Japanese diplomatic establishment (embassy, consulate, or permanent mission), such as universities, libraries, and research centers interested in receiving Japan-related, English-language books. Location: Global Short Description: The READ JAPAN PROJECT invites eligible institutions to apply for Japan-related, English-language books. Applications are only accepted from institutions that a Japanese diplomatic establishment

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CfA: Second Call Launched: Western Balkans – Visegrad Fellowship (Deadline: 15 June)

Target Group: Open to PhD holders or doctoral students from the Western Balkans and V4 countries Short Description: Following the success of last year’s inaugural edition, the Western Balkans – Visegrad Fellowship is back! In partnership with the International Visegrad Fund, the programme supports academic exchange and regional cooperation between scholars from the Western Balkans

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CfA: Japan Youth Summit 2025 JYS 2025 (Deadline:15 June 2025)

Target Group: Students, young professionals, and youth leaders aged 15–40 from all nationalities and academic backgrounds. Location: Osaka, Japan Short Description: The Japan Youth Summit 2025 invites young changemakers from around the globe to Osaka for a transformative experience under the theme “Pioneering Innovation for Sustainable Futures.” Organized by the Youth Break the Boundaries Foundation,

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CfA: Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies (Deadline: 28 May)

Target Group: Aspiring and current practitioners, civil servants, climate advocates, and civil society organisations interested in public participation and deliberative democracy. Location: Warsaw, Poland Short Description: Join the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies in Warsaw to gain practical, hands-on experience in designing and running citizens’ assemblies. Organized in collaboration with the Shipyard Foundation, Field

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CfA: WeBalkans Photo Competition is launched (Deadline: 24 May)

Target Group: Young people aged 18-29 from the Western Balkans Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia Location: Online Short Description: Launched by the WeBalkans initiative, funded by the European Commission, the Regional Youth Photo Contest invites young people across the Western Balkans to capture the unifying power of sport. Running

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CfA: Protest Lab – Innovation for Peaceful Protest (Deadline: 23 May 2025)

Target Group: Human rights defenders, student leaders, trade union leaders, journalists, academia, artivists, digital activists, and changemakers passionate about transforming protest movements. Location: Global (Online and In-Person) Short Description: The Protest Lab, a new initiative under the CIVICUS Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (FoPA) Workstream, is inviting applications from individuals with experience in peaceful protests and

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Quality Standards and Quality Compliance Frameworks for Civil Society Organisations

Civil Society Europe, with the support of CoQuality members, implemented the survey “Quality Standards and Quality Compliance Frameworks for Civil Society Organisations” to assess the level of knowledge regarding quality management within the European third sector, its integration into the agenda of Systems of Quality Certification (SGC) entities, and the extent of implementation of SGC

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