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 the face-to-face information meetings for the competition under the Success Code Fund and learn how to turn your ideas into real initiatives.
What you will learn at the meetings:
- Eligibility criteria – which organizations can apply according to the definition of small community-based organizations.
- Application form – how to properly prepare and submit your project proposal.
- Practical advice – step-by-step application process, good practices and common mistakes.
- ‘Democracy and EU Values’ – a thematic capacity-building session that will enable you to enrich knowledge and gain ideas for initiatives that strengthen democracy and civic participation.
Schedule of face-to-face meetings:
- 23.02, 13:30 – 17:00, Sofia, SOHO, ul. 4 Iskar Street
- 09.03, 14:00 – 17:00, Stara Zagora, Regional Library “Zahariy Knyazheski”, blvd. 44 Ruski Street
- 11.03, 14:00 – 17:00, Burgas, Regional Library “Peyo Yavorov”, ul. “St. St. 41 Cyril and Methodius Street
Register now to reserve your place here.
There are also two webinars dedicated to the application guidelines, which will be held on February 24 and 27, register for the webinars here.
Competition under the “Code Success” Foundation
From February 16, 2026, civil society organizations and community centers have the opportunity to turn their ideas into real and sustainable initiatives through the Code Success Fund. Small community-based organisations working to promote democracy, human rights and EU values are particularly encouraged.
With a total budget of €450,000, the fund provides a chance for local organizations to implement projects that have a real impact and strengthen civic participation in the community.
More about the competition 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.