The first two calls for Croatian civil society organizations are now published. Through the Active Citizens Fund Norway has made available 8,5 million EUR for strengthening civil society in Croatia.
The Active Citizens Fund is part of the EEA and Norway Grants in Croatia. Its objective is to strengthen civil society and to empower vulnerable groups by focusing on capacity building, democratic participation, active citizenship and human rights.
Strengthening relations between civil society organizations from Croatia and Norway via joint projects is another important objective of the fund. A number of matchmaking events will be organized, with the first taking place in April, in order to help establish contact between NGOs in Croatia, Norway and other donor countries. The Norwegian Helsinki Committee is tasked with facilitating contacts with Norwegian CSOs.
The Active Citizens Fund is based on common values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and the respect for human rights including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.
The objective: support building organizational and programmatic capacities of Croatian CSOs, capable of developing complex, multi-year project interventions, targeting the social problem or needs in a comprehensive manner
Project duration:24-36 months
Requested contribution of ACF funding: between 90.000 and 150.000 EUR
Deadline for submission of concept notes: May 11, 2020, 12:00
The objective: support for initiatives that respond to an emerging situation or detected problems connected to Programme’s Priority Areas, and that require immediate action.
Project duration:1 – 3 months
Requested contribution of ACF funding: between 1.000 and 5.000 EUR
Deadline for application: on-going call until August 24, 2023 (or until funds are depleted)
