The Western Balkans Fund (WBF) is pleased to announce the opening of the Fifth Call for WBF Move Grants, aimed at fostering regional cooperation and mobility within the Western Balkans Region. This initiative seeks to empower individuals across various sectors by providing financial support for projects that promote collaboration and exchange.

The WBF Move Grants offer a maximum amount of 3,000 Euros in grants to eligible applicants. The grants are open to diverse individuals, including academic staff, researchers, students, civil society activists, public employees, journalists, artists, athletes and more.

WBF Move Grants is a grant scheme launched by the Western Balkans Fund in 2023. In the four previous Calls for Proposals (March, June, October 2023 and February 2024), WBF provided 107 grants to regional stakeholders.

Key details of the Fifth Call for WBF Move Grants include:

Application Period: The application period will last 30 days, providing interested individuals with ample time to submit their proposals (16 October – 15 November 2024).

Application Process: Applicants must apply through the Online Grant Management System, which can be accessed via the official webpage of the Western Balkans Fund at www.westernbalkansfund.org.

Eligibility: All citizens holding the nationality of one of the Contracting Parties of the WBF are eligible to apply.

The WBF Move Grants Scheme is part of the institutional strengthening and diversification of the grant portfolio of the Western Balkans Fund, supported by the Swiss Government.

For more information and detailed guidelines on the Fourth Call for WBF Move Grants, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official website of the Western Balkans Fund. For media inquiries or further information, please contact [email protected].