EUROPEAID/154836/DD/ACT/BA/ CIVIL SOCIETY FACILITY AND MEDIA ACTION FOR BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 2016-2017

 
Background

The strengths and weaknesses of the civil society in Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as the challenges faced by the civil society in the specific context of the European integration have been analysed since 2008 when the European Commission (EC) set up the 'Civil Society Facility' (CSF) to financially support the development of civil society, while the EC enlargement strategy underlined the “importance of civil society being able to play its role in a participatory democracy”. Gaps in the legal framework have a negative impact on the development of the sector and the prospects for success of interventions. The relationship between government and civil society has yet to be defined and operationalised particularly at higher levels of governments. The engagement of civil society is limited and uneven. The domestic infrastructure to support civil society remains underdeveloped. Public awareness and the image of the sector need to be improved and deepened. A strong civil society can also play an important role in social development and in the fight against corruption which continues to be widespread.

Size of grants

Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum amount of EUR 300.000 and maximum amount of EUR 500.000.

Eligibility

-be a legal person and
-be non-profit-making and
-be a non-governmental organisation and
-be established in Bosnia and Herzegovina and
-be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the coapplicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary

 
Deadline: 02 November 2017

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