Core grants

Core grants are intended for CSOs that have made an important impact in the areas of security and stability and/or governance and have the potential for even greater impact in the community.

The expected period of support through the core grant is 24 months. The total amount that will be allocated through this grant line is NOK 23,886,800.00. Core grants financially support the work of civil society organizations for two consecutive fiscal years.

These grants, in addition to financial support, provide organizations with the opportunity to improve the capacities of the organization and staff through customized training and mentoring support, in order to multiply their strategic impact and be one step closer to the sustainability of the organization. This approach frees CSOs from the pressure created by short-term financing of projects, enables CSOs to focus on the priorities of users, while at the same time following their mission and working towards the achievement of defined goals. Therefore, this type of grant is intended for civil society organizations that make a significant impact in the areas of security and stability and governance and have the potential for even greater impact in the community.

Public calls for CORE grants are open for applicants during June each year. The total amount of funds available for Bosnia and Herzegovina is 4,896,000 NOK of which 2,448,000 NOK has been allocated so far.

Closed public calls: First public call; Second public call