Do you have ideas that can strengthen democracy, EU values and human rights in your community? If you are a civic organization or a community center, do not miss the opportunity to join a face-to-face information meeting under the Success Code Fund and learn how to turn your ideas into real initiatives.
The meeting will be held on 09.03 from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Regional Library “Zahariy Knyazheski”, blvd. “Russki” 44.
What you will learn at the meeting:
✔ Eligibility criteria – which organizations can apply according to the definition of small community-based organizations.
✔ The application form – how to properly prepare and submit your project proposal.
✔ Practical advice – the step-by-step application process, good practices and common mistakes.
✔ “Democracy and EU Values” – a thematic session on capacity building with ideas for initiatives that promote democracy and civic participation.
During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to ask your questions personally to the program team. Book your place by pre-registering here.
Competition under the “Code Success” Foundation
The competition under the Code Success Fund is aimed at local organizations with an annual turnover of less than 50,000 euros. Funding for one initiative is up to €15,000 and the total budget of the fund is €450,000, with around 30 projects expected to be supported. The application is carried out online through the EUSP, and the procedure includes two stages: submission of a concept: by April 20, 2026 and submission of a full project proposal: by August 3, 2026.
Detailed guidelines and required application documents can be found here.
PACT Project
The Code Success Fund is part of the PACT project, which is implemented with financial support from the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) program in the amount of EUR 4,264,112.97, equal to 90% of its budget. The funding institution is the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), according to the powers delegated to it by the European Commission.
The project is implemented by a consortium including: 1) Open Society Institute – Sofia Foundation (EIA), 2) Workshop for Citizens’ Initiatives Foundation (WCIF), 3) The European Citizen Action Service, in Bulgarian: International Non-Governmental Association “European Citizen Action Service” (ECAS). The members of the consortium co-financed the implementation of the Project with EUR 258,588, equal to 10% of its total value.
More about the project here.