Common Ground Program (CGP)

Description

1) Objective

Numerous organizations across the Balkans are working quietly and persistently to maintain, build and strengthen channels of trust, cooperation and dialogue despite persistent political polarization, instability and divisive environment. European Fund for the Balkans established the Common Ground Program to support these long, patient efforts of bridging divides and helping people stay connected across differences.

This call offers core organizational support of up to €20,000, awarded for a 12-month period. It’s intended to help organizations maintain or strengthen what already works: their people, their structure, their programs, and their ability to stay present in communities. The goal isn’t to create new projects, but to ensure that what you’ve built continues to have a lasting impact.

2) Eligibility

You can apply if you are: A non-profit organization with a provable track record in bridging divides within and across communities, which must submit three concrete examples from the last 18-24 months showcasing its contribution to trust-building, dialogue, social cohesion, and/or cooperation across divides; Legally registered, non-profit organization based and operating in one of the eligible countries—Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Western Balkans.

4) Budget

Maximum amount is up to € 20,000.

5) Application

The application deadline is 19 December 2025.