In mid-March, a series of online meetings for civil society organizations will be held, dedicated to the new competition under the program “Parenthood 2.0, more than care”. The meetings are aimed at organizations from all over the country – both working at the local level in communities and organizations with a national reach, which plan initiatives to prevent the separation between children and parents.
Two information meetings are planned, during which participants will receive detailed information about funding opportunities, application conditions and priorities of the program. Eligible activities, types of grants and evaluation criteria will be presented, and organizations will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on the preparation of their project ideas.
The information meetings will be led by Iliana Nikolova – Executive Director of the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation. She has many years of experience in the management of grant programs and in working with civil society organizations from all over the country.
In addition to the information sessions, a practical training meeting will be held dedicated to filling out the application forms. Participants will receive specific guidance on setting objectives, planning activities and budgeting, as well as examples of common mistakes in the preparation of project proposals.
The training will be led by Monika Pisankaneva – Program Director at the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation, who has been working at the foundation since 2009 and has extensive experience in trainings for capacity building of civil society organizations.
Schedule of meetings:
• 11 March 2026, 16:00 – information meeting for the competition for civil society organizations
• March 16, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – training meeting to fill out the form
• March 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – information meeting for the competition for civil society organizations
Participation in the meetings requires pre-registration, which is open until March 16, 2026, 17:00.
Register for the meetings to learn more about funding opportunities and get practical guidance on preparing a successful project proposal.
Competition for civil society organizations
The competition for civil society organizations started on March 4 and is open to non-profit legal entities registered under the Non-Profit Legal Entities Act, as well as under the Law on Community Centers.
Two types of funding are provided – for local and for national projects. The maximum amount of funding is up to €15,000 for local initiatives and up to €30,000 for national projects, lasting between 12 and 24 months.
Local initiatives should address specific challenges in the community – such as the risk of separation of children from their families, lack of support for parents, discrimination or limited access to services. National projects can be aimed at vulnerable children and families, as well as specialists and institutions in the fields of education, health care and social support. Applications are made through the WCIF electronic system until May 4, 2026.
Parenting 2.0, more than caring
The “Parenthood 2.0, More than Care” program is implemented by the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation with the support of the “Tanya’s Dream” Fund.
Its main goal is to establish parents as an active and sustainable force for raising children in a family environment. The program encourages their participation as full partners in decision-making processes, as well as in the creation and change of policies, programs and practices affecting children and families in Bulgaria.
By supporting local and national initiatives, the program puts parents at the center of social justice efforts, recognizing their expertise and voice as a key resource for sustainable change. You can learn more about the program here.