CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR REGIONAL GRANTS for enhancing access to social and economic rights of vulnerable groups of foreigners in the Western Balkans

The Inclusion of Foreigners in the Western Balkans – Access to Social and Economic Rights (FOSTER) project, with the support of the European Union’s Civil Society Facility and Media Programme, is announcing a formal call for project proposals for regional grants to strengthen social and economic rights for vulnerable foreigners in the Western Balkans.

Despite legislative advancements that align with EU standards, significant challenges remain in ensuring equitable access to fundamental rights, particularly for marginalized communities and foreign nationals. As migration within the Western Balkans region increases, civil society organizations (CSOs) play a vital role in supporting the integration of these individuals. The FOSTER project, a collaboration among seven CSOs affiliated with the Balkan Refugees and Migration Council (BRMC) and the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), aims to strengthen CSOs’ capacities to address these challenges effectively and sustainably.

Eligible CSOs operating in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia or Serbia) are invited to submit proposals that focus on building inclusive support systems, advancing access to essential social and economic rights, and fostering sustainable regional development through integration initiatives for foreigners.

For this call for proposals its mandatory for the lead applicant to partner with at least one co-applicant. The Lead Applicant and at least one Co-applicant must be established in different WB countries.

Deadline for applications: 29 November 2024 at 23:59 CET.

An online info session will be organized online on 14 November 2024 at 10:00h.

All details and instructions regarding the application process and eligibility requirements can be found at: https://myla.org.mk/en/50782/.