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The Arts and Culture Funders Forum will bring foundations and practitioners together in Paris on 21–23 October 2026 to explore how impact in arts and culture can be understood beyond quantitative indicators. As foundations face growing pressure to demonstrate results, conventional measurement approaches can narrow artistic practice into predefined outputs and fail to capture learning,
Read more →Target Group: Civil society and not-for-profit organisations, including NGOs, charities and grassroots organisations working on cultural heritage. Aim: To support heritage-led civil society projects that build CSO capacity, contribute to green, digital and social transformation, strengthen democracy, rule of law and fundamental rights, and promote peace, stability, intercultural dialogue and reconciliation. Countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Read more →Target Group: Nongovernmental organisations, including civic organisations, associations, independent media and other similar organisations working to advance democratic goals. Aim: To support nonpartisan initiatives that advance democracy, including human rights and rule of law, independent media, accountability and transparency, stronger civil society, democratic institutions and processes, civic education, freedom of association and democratic conflict resolution.
Read more →Target Group: Legally registered not-for-profit organisations, CSOs, research institutions, international organisations and consortia. Applications involving local Albanian organisations and institutions are strongly encouraged. Aim: To support the sustainable reintegration of Albanian nationals returning from the United Kingdom by strengthening reintegration pathways, improving access to opportunities and support, and building the capacity of Albanian institutions to
Read more →Target Group: Cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists and/or independent local or national news outlets from at least two different European countries. At least 80% of the requested budget must go to journalists or media from EU countries. Aim: To support independent, in-depth cross-border investigative journalism on topics relevant to European audiences, including
Read more →Target Group: Legally established for-profit startups and scaleups in the Cultural and Creative Sectors and Industries (CCSI) developing tech-enabled, market-driven and IP-leveraged solutions. Aim: To accelerate the growth, investment readiness and international expansion of high-potential creative ventures through the Shape Acceleration and Scale Post-Acceleration programmes. The 2027 cohort focuses on fashion, architecture and audiovisual media.
Read more →Target Group: Early-stage, high-impact social enterprises and nonprofit organisations with innovative approaches to addressing social challenges, strong leadership and the potential to scale their impact. Aim: To support organisations developing innovative solutions to social problems, particularly those benefiting underserved populations, with demonstrated early results and a clear strategy for scaling their impact and achieving longer-term
Read more →Target Groups: University graduates, eligible vocational education and training graduates, and early-career professionals interested in EU institutions and policymaking. Short Description: The European Commission’s Blue Book Traineeship offers university graduates and eligible vocational education and training graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience within the European Commission and other participating EU services, agencies and bodies.
Read more →Target Groups: CSOs in Kosovo and their management, finance and administrative staff responsible for financial management and organisational systems. Short Description: KCSF and Community Building Mitrovica invite local CSOs in Kosovo to join the Financial Academy, a capacity-building programme focused on strengthening financial management and internal organisational systems. The Academy covers financial planning and risk
Read more →Target Groups: Young women aged 18–35 from across Bosnia and Herzegovina interested in democracy, civic engagement, gender equality and community action. Short Description: Žene za Žene International invites young women aged 18–35 from across Bosnia and Herzegovina to join the 11th generation of the Democracy Academy for Young Women. The programme combines training on democracy,
Read more →Target Groups: Peacebuilders, CSOs, practitioners, researchers, activists and other actors working on conflict prevention, peacebuilding and community resilience. Short Description: PeaceCon 2027 invites peacebuilders worldwide to propose interactive sessions exploring practical approaches to preventing violent conflict and building sustainable peace. Proposals should address one of three themes: reimagining peace and security structures; transforming approaches through
Read more →Target Groups: Young changemakers, social innovators and community leaders working on social and environmental challenges. Short Description: The Global Changemaker Fellowship is a six-month virtual leadership programme for young changemakers working on social and environmental challenges in their communities. Fellows continue developing their own initiatives while taking part in workshops, mentorship and peer learning focused
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