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.
First call grantees
| Name of the organization | Area of work | Grant value (NOK) | Start date | End date | Related links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FemPlatz | Gender equality, safety of women and girls; prevention of gender-based violence and femicide | 550,800.00 | 25.01.2023. | 31.12.2024. | |
| Pro.Tok21 | Sustainable development, activism, citizen’s participation | 408,000.00 | 20.01.2023. | 31.12.2024. | |
| SHARE Foundation | Civil society organisation dealing with digital rights | 816,000.00 | 20.01.2023. | 31.12.2024. | |
| Institute for Urban Politics | Participatory urban planning, right to housing, just energy transition | 612,000.00 | 25.1.2023. | 31.12.2024. |
Second public call
| Name of the organization | Area of work | Grant value (NOK) | Start date | End date | Related links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent Journalists’ Association of Vojvodina | Security and stability | 816,000.00 | 01.01.2024 | 31.12.2025 | |
Center for Support of Women | Security and stability | 754,800.00 | 01.01.2024 | 31.12.2025 | |
Organization for Political Ecology | Governance | 408,000.00 | 01.01.2024 | 31.12.2025 | |
Academic Inclusive Association | Governance | 408,000.00 | 01.01.2024 | 31.12.2025 |
