If you are a civil society organization or a community center and work to strengthen and promote the values of the European Union, you can apply for the competition of the Partnership Fund, part of the project “Partnership between Civil Society Organizations for Impact on Rights and Values” (PACT). The fund is managed by the Open Society Institute – Sofia Foundation (EIA).
What does the competition offer?
Support for partner initiatives of up to 60,000 euros for civil society organizations and community centers that work for:
- Raising awareness of EU rights and values;
- Strengthening and protecting democratic principles and the rule of law;
- Strengthening the influence of civil society organizations in public dialogue;
- Promoting transparency, good governance and social engagement.
Partnership initiatives between civil society organisations working mainly at national level and local organisations with the necessary infrastructure to reach local communities to raise awareness of EU rights and values, strengthen, protect and promote EU values will be supported.
It is expected that approximately 40 initiatives lasting from 6 to 18 months will be supported. Approved initiatives will receive 100% financial support. No co-financing is required by applicants.
Who can apply?
Civic organizations and community centers meeting the requirements described in the Guidelines for Application. An organization can apply for up to three initiatives and can be a lead partner in only one initiative.
How to apply?
Detailed information about the competition and practical advice can be obtained by interested organizations during the upcoming information days and webinars. Applicant organisations will have access to various forms of partnership-building and practical trainings organised by the European Citizens’ Action Service (ECAS) project partners and the Workshop for Citizens’ Initiatives Foundation (WCIF).
Information days in connection with the competition will be held in the period April 28 – May 29, 2025 in the cities of Pleven, Plovdiv, Sofia, Veliko Tarnovo, Varna and Burgas. Detailed information about them can be found HERE. To participate in the information days, you can register HERE.
You can find the Application Guidelines and more information on the website of the PACT project: https://pact.osis.bg
The deadline for submission of proposals is 17:00 on 15. 10. 2025
Don’t miss the opportunity to implement your initiatives and contribute to building a stronger civil society!
The competition is implemented within the framework of the project “Partnership between Civil Society Organizations for Impact on Rights and Values” (PACT), implemented in partnership by the Open Society Institute – Sofia, the Workshop for Citizens’ Initiatives Foundation and the European Civic Action Service. The PACT project is co-funded by the European Union under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme.