Bulletin XXXIX

GRANTS FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS:

NOTIFICATION: The Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs, Republic of Austria awards successful projects of inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue in the fields of art/culture, youth, human rights, education for global citizenship, integration, and gender equality!

The Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs has defined the “Dialogue of Cultures” as a clear international policy priority. Austria is building a long tradition of intercultural dialogue, which is deeply rooted in the history of diversity and pluralism and strengthened through multilateral and bilateral dialogue initiatives.

Since 2007, the working group Dialogue of Cultures has supported partner organizations in implementing intercultural and interreligious projects and is in charge of designing, financing, and implementing initiatives.

The Intercultural Achievement Award (IAA) was launched in 2014 as a key Project of Intercultural Dialogue. Its aimed to identify and reward innovative solution-oriented projects of intercultural dialogue in Austria and globally.

 Thematic priorities according to the Austrian strategic focus facilitate the compatibility of submitted projects. Therefore, the intercultural projects applying for the IAA must be active in at least one of the following areas:

• Art/culture

• Youth

• Human rights

• Global civic education

• Integration

• Gender equality

Eligibility Criteria:

Organizations and/or individuals whose projects mainly focus on intercultural and interreligious dialogue and contribute to its success are eligible.

Selection and Awarding of Awards:

The Working Group will check whether the applications received at the latest by April 30, 2025, are complete.

An independent jury in Vienna consisting of experts in the field of intercultural dialogue will then make the final selection. There will be one winner per category.

• Sustainability category: monetary prize of EUR 10,000

• Recent events category: monetary prize of EUR 6,000

• Technology category: monetary prize of EUR 6,000

• Innovation category: monetary prize of EUR 6,000

• Media category: monetary prize of EUR 6,000

• Religious freedoms category: monetary prize of EUR 6,000

• Special prize “Integration in Austria”: monetary prize of EUR 6,000,

(applications can be made only from projects based and active in Austria).

The awards ceremony is scheduled for autumn 2025. Winners will be invited to attend the ceremony.

For more information, please see the following link: https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/european-foreign-policy/international-cultural-policy/iaa/call-for-applications

Applications are to be sent to the following email address:  dialog@bmeia.gv.at.

Deadline for applying: April 30, 2025.

NOTIFICATION:  EU Program for Civil Society and Media for Kosovo* 2024-2025: 2024 Allocation EuropeAid/183890/DD/ACT/KSK!

The  European Union Office in Kosovo is seeking proposals to strengthen participatory democracy, social cohesion, and the process of integration and approximation with the EU in Kosovo through the increased contribution of civil society to the implementation of the Green Agenda in the Western Balkans.

Complete instructions for candidates are available at the following websites:

https://vebgate.ec.europa.eu/online-services/#

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/calls-for-proposals?status=31094501,31094502&framevorkProgramme=111111&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSizetBi50

The deadline for submitting the concept is 19th May 2025.

NOTIFICATION:  KCSF provides grants for small projects!

Project grants are intended to achieve specific results within a specific time frame. Beneficiaries of these grants can be individuals, unregistered initiatives, and non-governmental organizations with the most effective and innovative ideas that have real potential to advance the Program’s goals and objectives.

 Project grants will support specific activities of civil society initiatives and individuals dealing with specific issues, more systematic or limited in scope and duration;

In addition, they aim to support the initiatives of individuals, unregistered initiatives, and non-governmental organizations for more focused and short-term projects. Civil society initiatives must operate in their local communities.

WHO CAN APPLY?

• Individuals (citizens of the Republic of Kosovo);
• Unregistered initiatives;
• Domestic non-governmental organizations (NGOs) registered in Kosovo.
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TIMELINE AND BUDGET

Applicants are entitled to apply for funding for a maximum period of 12 months. The maximum budget that can be requested for funding from this call for one grant should not exceed EUR 10,000.

You can find more information about how to apply at the following link: https://kcsfoundation.org/sr/open-call/grantet-e-vogla-per-projekte/

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

NOTIFICATION: Open competitions for Executive Director and Project Coordinator in the non-governmental organization ARTPOLIS in Prishtina/Priština!

introduce fresh ideas, organize artistic activities, and amplify voices that challenge the norms!It is also looking for an Executive Director.Persons speaking both official languages and from non-majority communities are encouraged to apply.

For more information about vacancies, see the following link: https://artpolis-ks.com/2025/?cat=338

Deadline for applying: April 16, 2025.

VACANCIES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:

• Vacant position for a Youth and Sports Officer, and an Administrative Assistant and a Public Services Officer in Zvečan/Zveçan Municipality. The Call is open from 4^th April to 3^rd May 2025. For more information, please see the following link: https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/jobs?servant=1&functionalCategory=1&status=2 
• An opening for a Financial Officer in Lipjan/Lipljan Municipality .
   The call is open from 3^rd April 3 – 2^nd May 2025. For more information, please see the following link: https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00017547. A call for a Senior Project Management Officer and a Human Rights and Integration Officer in Lipjan/Lipljan Municipality has also been launched. The call is open from 5^th April – 4^th May 2025. For more information, please see the following link: https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00017559
• Open competitions for a Citizen Services Officer and a Civil Status Officer in Gjilan/Gnjilane Municipality. The call is open from 8^th April to 7^th May 2025. For more information, please see the following link: https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/jobs?servant=1&functionalCategory=1&status=2
• Open competitions for a Health Officer and a Construction Inspector in Mamushe/Mamuša Municipality. The call is open from 28^th March- – 26^th April 2025. For more information about the competitions, please see the following link: https://konkursi.rks-gov.net/advertisement/details?refNumber=RN00017517

Citizens’ proactive participation through filing complaints and reporting problems occurring at both municipal and central levels makes the work of the reported institutions and their employees better and, thus, contributes to the improvement of their performance and the better life of all citizens. Protect your rights by using the addresses below:

• Any form of discrimination is prohibited, exercise your right to report discrimination, publicly or anonymously, at the following link: http://www.raportodiskriminimin.org
• If your linguistic rights are being violated by any institution, report it via e-mail at: info-zkgj-kpj@rks-gov.net
• If your rights have been violated by police officers, report the instance to the Police Inspectorate of Kosovo by calling the toll-free number 08000333 or through the complaints section on the official PIK website: //ipk.rks-gov.net/Reporting/Reporting
• If you have a problem and need a professional lawyer’s assistance, you can get free legal aid in your municipality, for more information and consultations call the toll-free number 0800 11 777, visit the website https://anjf.rks-gov.net/page.aspx?id=3,1 or contact the NGO Advancing Together via this email address: info@advancing-together.org and the toll-free number 0800 200 20.

VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS OFFERING EMPLOYMENT IN INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• SUPERPUNA: subsidized jobs for youth aged 18-29, more information and registration at the following link: https://superpuna.rks-gov.net/
•   KOSOVOGENU: three-month internship for youth aged 16-24, more information and registration at the following link:  https://kosovogenu.com/
• Follow job openings in institutions across Kosovo, at the following link: https://aprk.rks-gov.net/Job/Index
• Be a part of positive changes by taking part in public consultations, all information can be found at the following link: https://konsultimet.rks-gov.net/index.php
• Follow grant calls for non-governmental organizations at the following link: https://www.kosovofunding.org/
• For more information and employment opportunities for the Serbian-speaking communities, follow job vacancies at the following portal: http://www.posaonakosovu.com/