Target group: Young cultural practitioners and youth-oriented CSOs in the field of culture Aim: To support youth cultural activism and foster creative solutions for social and political issues in the Western Balkans. It seeks to provide opportunities for young individuals in the cultural and creative sectors, promote cultural cooperation within the region, and recognize cultural practitioners contributing to peacebuilding through Peace Champion awards. Amount: 3,000 – 6,000 EUR (depending on the LOT) Duration: 2-6 months (different LOTs) Deadline: 11 April Link to more information (Western Balkans Youth Cultural Fund)
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Target group: CSOs, journalists, researchers, and vulnerable/marginalized groups in North Macedonia. Aim: To promote and protect human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law in North Macedonia. Specific objectives include advancing rule of law and democratic institutions, protecting and empowering individuals, and safeguarding fundamental freedoms. Amount: between 90,000 and 150,000 EUR, covering 60% to 90% of the total eligible costs of the action Duration: between 18 to 30 months Deadline: 22 April Link to more information (European Commission)
Target group: ALDA members in EU Member States, CSOs Aim: Fund projects fostering EU engagement and awareness, aligned with ALDA’s thematic hubs, with a focus on EU values and the 2024 EU elections. Amount: Grants up to 20,000 EUR per project, totaling 153,500 EUR overall. Duration: 10 May – 22 October Deadline: 5 May Link to more information (ALDA)
Target group: Individuals, media outlets, associations, and CSOs in the Western Balkans promoting independent journalism and media development. Aim: Support innovative projects enhancing operational capacity, content production, audience engagement, and professionalism in the media sector across the Western Balkans. Amount: Grants up to GBP 4,000 for individuals and initiatives, and up to GBP 10,000 for media outlets/organizations. Duration: 1 – 6 months Deadline: Ongoing call until December 31, 2024, with two cycles: April 2024 – August 2024 and October 2024 – February 2025 Link to more information (British Council)
Target group: Early-career scholars and practitioners in the fields of law, political sciences, social sciences, philosophy, and related disciplines, focusing on issues related to democracy and/or the rule of law in Europe. Countries: Residents of the European Union, non-EU EEA countries, EU candidate countries, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom Short Description: The re:constitution programme aims to strengthen the rule of law and democratic principles in Europe by awarding fellowships to early-career scholars and practitioners. Through pan-European mobility, debate, and networking, fellows engage in research projects related to democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Duration: October 2024 – July…
Target group: Young policymakers, public servants, and civil society actors Countries: Baltic Sea Region, the EU’s Eastern Partnership, and the Western Balkans Short Description: Lund University offers three distinct programs under the Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) in 2024. These programs aim to provide capacity-building opportunities for young professionals in areas such as Multi-level Governance, Decentralization, Human Rights, and Green Transition for Low-Carbon and Resilient Societies. The programs foster knowledge sharing, networking, and discussion on relevant public governance issues. Each program is designed to encourage active participation, critical thinking, and experience sharing among participants. Duration: Pre-module (independent studies…
Target group: European foundations actively supporting the social, green, and digital transitions, as well as art and cultural funders seeking collaboration and innovation. Countries: European countries Short Description: The “European Philanthropy for a Just Triple Transition” event gathers European foundations and funders to discuss support for social, green, and digital transitions. It fosters collaboration and innovation across Europe’s arts and culture sector, aiming to address contemporary challenges through creative solutions. Duration: 17-18 April Link to more information (Philea)
Target group: Civil society actors, government officials, journalists, lawyers, bar associations, trade unions, and relevant stakeholders. Countries: BiH Short Description: Invitation for inputs regarding the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association for the Special Rapporteur’s visit. Topics include challenges, good practices, and emerging issues. Duration: Inputs accepted until April 15, 2024, with the visit scheduled from April 15 to April 22, 2024. Link to more information (Mreza Mira)
Target group: Innovators, developers, and individuals interested in utilizing open data for innovative solutions. Countries: ReSPA Members – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The Regional Open Data Challenge 2024 (RODC 2024) is a collaborative initiative between ReSPA and UNDP Serbia aimed at promoting the innovative reuse of open data. It encourages participants to develop mobile or web applications that utilize open datasets published by public sector bodies across ReSPA members. The challenge seeks to enhance transparency, accountability, inclusiveness, and effectiveness in service delivery and design by leveraging data-driven innovation. Duration: May – July Link…
BCSDN’s 18th Annual Council Meeting took place on March 20th in Vienna, Austria. Members and the Executive Office got together to review last year’s achievements, plan for the future and agree on new BCSDN Strategy 2024-2027 to address upcoming challenges. We are grateful to Peace Nexus and their support in creating inclusive space for strategic discussions, leading to a more focused approach on monitoring, evidence-based advocacy and enhancing stakeholder awareness and support for a more enabling environment. The meeting started with presentation and adoption of BCSDN Annual repot noting significant milestones being achieved, notably enhancing the effectiveness of the Monitoring…