Regional

The European Union supports civil society organisations and independent media in all seven IPA beneficiaries in the Western Balkans and Türkiye. Below are the open calls, analysis and stories from across the region.

Event Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Montenegro Republic of North Macedonia Regional

Interreg Euro-MED Call 8 - information session on thematic projects

Transnational online information session on Call 8, the call of around EUR 20 million for thematic projects.

22 September 2026

Funding call Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Montenegro Republic of North Macedonia Regional

Interreg Euro-MED 2021-2027 - eighth and final call (thematic projects)

Around EUR 20 million for about ten projects ready for rapid implementation and pilot activities, on air and water pollution, plastic pollution, ecosystem restoration, biodiversity resilience, urban…

Deadline 13 November 2026

Published 13 October 2026

Funding call Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Kosovo* Montenegro Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Regional

Perform Europe - third call for international touring

EUR 1.4 million for at least 25 partnerships touring existing performing arts works in at least three countries.

Deadline 22 October 2026

Published 13 October 2026

Funding call Türkiye Regional

CIVICUS Crisis Response Fund 2026

Rapid and flexible funding for civil society organisations and activists responding to sudden threats, closing civic space or emergencies, covering protection, continuity of operations and advocacy.

Rolling

Published 16 September 2026

Funding call Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Kosovo* Montenegro Republic of North Macedonia Serbia Regional