civic engagement

Support for Policy Reform Civil Society Cooperation in the field of Youth (Erasmus+ Programme)

2 months ago 4 weeks ago

Applications Due 19.11 2019. Grants to provide structural support, referred to as operating grants, to European non-governmental organisations (ENGOs) and EU-wide networks active in the field of youth. Open to ENGOs) which operate through a formally recognised structure, active in the field of youth work, experienced running activities that support the implementation of the core areas of the EU Youth Strategy, and that involve young people in the management and governance of the organisation. Informal EU-wide networks are also eligible if they comprise legally autonomous …

Calls for Awards

The Good Lobby Awards 2019

2 months ago 1 month ago

Due Date: 3.11 2019. Annual celebration of projects, initiatives and campaigns led by citizens committed to lobby for change. The awards recognize the most successful citizen-driven projects and advocacy collaborations between citizens – be they professionals or volunteers – companies, civil society organizations, political representatives, academics and/or foundations. Award Categories Citizen Lobbyist of the year: The most impactful action by a private citizen in the European space. Pro bono lawyer of the year: The most impactful pro bono project entailing the participation of law firms, …

Calls for Awards

Soutěž Společně otevíráme data [Open Society Fund Praha]

2 months ago 2 months ago

31.10 2019 – uzavření přihlášek. Smyslem soutěže je rozvoj a zkvalitnění služeb pro společnost a zviditelnění přínosu Otevřených dat a Open-Source technologií prostřednictvím příkladů dobré praxe. Soutěž je otevřena všem zájemcům z řad veřejnosti, neziskových organizací, veřejných institucí i byznysu. Kategorie soutěže Transparentnost: pro aplikace, které využívají digitální stopu činnosti veřejných institucí k veřejné kontrole, případně tuto stopu vizualizují a usnadňují tak přehled o jejich činnosti Participace: pro aplikace podporující zapojení občanů do rozhodování a výkonu veřejné správy a samosprávy (partner kategorie: Y Soft) Data …

Grant Notices

ACTION Project grants (Participatory science toolkit against pollution)

2 months ago 4 weeks ago

Applications Close 31.10 2019. ACTION is looking for new and ongoing citizen science projects related to any form of pollution in Europe and worldwide. Successful applicants will receive €20,000 to help deliver a six-month pilot with the help of the ACTION team. The funding can be spent on salaries, equipment, consumables, travel, subcontracting to other entities, and indirect expenditure (calculated as 25% of the total direct costs), in accordance with Horizon 2020 guidelines. Open to (1) ongoing citizen science projects looking for support, financial and …

Grant Notices

2019 Visegrad+ Grants Program [International Visegrad Fund]

4 September 2019 3 months ago

Closing Date: 1.10 2019. Visegrad+ Grants support projects which contribute to the democratization and transformation processes in selected countries and regions, especially non-EU member states in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership countries. Projects must develop meaningful cooperation and ensure active involvement of at least three V4 countries and; and at least one entity from the EaP region or the Western Balkans countries. Projects must be implemented in either the EU Eastern Partnership region or in the Western Balkans. Grants cover up to 100% …

Grant Notices

2019 Visegrad Grants Program [International Visegrad Fund]

4 September 2019 1 September 2019

Closing Date: 1.10 2019. Grants support regional partnerships among NGOs and civil society organizations, public institutions and municipalities, private companies and nonprofit organizations as well as education and research centers that contribute to cooperation in the Visegrad region. Projects must develop meaningful cooperation and active participation of organizations from at least three V4 countries. Cross-border cooperation of at least 2 organizations from 2 neighboring V4 countries also qualify for support with projects taking place within a 40-km radius from the border. Projects must clearly address …

Fellowships

Stanford-ICNL Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders

1 August 2019 25 August 2019

Applications Due 1.9 2019. Tech Camp for Civic Space Defenders, organized by Stanford’s Global Digital Policy Incubator and the International Center for Not-forProfit Law. The camp will be held from February 2 – 4, 2020 at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. The curriculum will include: An introduction to AI, machine learning, and other digital technologies; Discussions on how digital technologies can be used to enable or restrict civil society and philanthropy, as well as the freedoms of association, expression, and assembly (“civic space”); Analysis …

Fellowships

Abe Fellowship [Social Science Research Council + Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership]

31 July 2019 25 July 2019

Applications Due: 1.9 2019. Fellowship encourages international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program seeks to foster the development of a new generation of researchers who are interested in policy-relevant topics of long-range importance and who are willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network built around such topics. Applications are welcome from scholars and nonacademic research professionals. Open to citizens of the United States and Japan as well as to nationals of other countries who can demonstrate …

Grant Notices

Civil Society Projects [Europe for Citizens]

28 July 2019 23 July 2019

Closing Date: 1.9 2019. Support for projects promoted by transnational partnerships and networks directly connecting citizens from different horizons, in activities directly linked to EU policies at local and European levels. This includes notably: agenda-setting activities, advocating during the preparation phase and negotiation of policy proposals, providing feedback on relevant initiatives that are implemented. Civil Society projects must include at least two of the following types of activities: Promotion of societal engagement and solidarity: activities promoting debate/campaigns/actions on themes of common interest in the framework …

Grant Notices

Networks of Towns [Europe for Citizens]

28 July 2019 1 August 2019

Closing Date: 1.9 2019. Support available for municipalities and associations working together on a common theme with a long-range perspective to develop and sustain cooperative networks of towns. These networks will be expected to: Integrate a range of activities around the subject(s) of common interest to be addressed in the context of the Programme’s objectives or multi-annual priorities; Define target groups for which the selected themes are particularly relevant and involve community members active in the subject area (i.e. experts, local associations, citizens and citizens’ …