Type of Project: Connecting People, Ideas, and Institutions for a Democratic Western Balkans. Travel grants enable activists and group members to step out of their local silos and engage with the broader regional or international community. Eligible costs include travel, accommodation, and participation fees for conferences, high-level advocacy meetings (e.g., in Brussels or regional capitals), and specialized training workshops. These grants aim to build the social capital of movements by connecting them with peers and decision-makers.
Location: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia
Eligibility: Individuals from formal NGOs or informal movements may apply.
Grant size: $1,500 per project
Deadline: 3 September
Apply: https://www.balkanfund.org/applications/response-hub-travel
