Open call for project applications

Description

1) Objective

The Call for Proposals will be publicised with the overall objective of increasing the influence of CSOs on media reporting shaping perceptions of ethnicity, religion and gender in the Western Balkans. The specific objectives of the Call will be to:

• strengthen the position of local CSOs in safeguarding their beneficiaries’ rights in media
• provide opportunities for local CSOs to influence public perceptions and respond to hateful and harmful narratives contributing to polarisation.
• increase the number and quality of messages conveyed to the audience to diminish the effect of polarising narratives
• improve visibility and media representation of women and minority rights’ issues
• contribute to positive perceptions of the others and tolerance and inclusion in the region

2) Eligibility

They welcome applications from diverse type of civil society organisations: grassroot organisations, members of the larger-scale networks acting nationally or regionally, media established as CSOs.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

4) Budget

The overall budget for the programme is €30,000 per country. Five projects per country will be supported, while the envisaged size of grants is minimum €5,000 and maximum €7,000.

5) Application

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2025.