{"id":24993,"date":"2026-05-26T13:24:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kcsfoundation.org\/open-call\/institutional-grants\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T15:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:41:02","slug":"institutional-grants-2","status":"publish","type":"open-call","link":"https:\/\/kcsfoundation.org\/en\/open-call\/institutional-grants-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engagement for Joint Action (EJA Kosovo)<\/strong> is a KCSF program that supports civil society initiatives through grants and capacity building with the overall aim to contribute meaningfully to the democratic and socio-economic development of Kosovo. Designed as a pooled funding mechanism, EJA Kosovo is currently co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Sweden.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Centering citizen engagement and participation in the work of civil society, EJA Kosovo aims to contribute toward two main objectives (a) Increasing civic engagement in public life through participatory advocacy of civil society and (b) Enabling CSOs to strengthen their constituency relations and improve their organizational capacities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EJA Kosovo is based on the premise that through tailor-made systems of inclusiveness, transparency and accountability on the one hand, and better access and communication with the community, on the other hand, CSOs by involving citizens in their work, can build a stronger and more engaged base of support. This strengthens their constituency and allows them to better represent the needs and concerns of the community. Together, with improved internal governance, transparency, and citizen engagement it will contribute to increased public trust in CSOs. Citizens come to see them as a legitimate and effective platform for raising concerns and advocating for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Organizational Development Grants<\/u><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>enables organizations of different levels of capacities that have a clear direction of their intended development to apply for the development of any new or existing program, methodology or work approach within the organization or capacity building needs (initiatives exploring possibilities to diversify their resource base and\/or implement innovative solutions with a potential for sustainable alternative income for their organization, development of internal tools and systems of organizations, internal documents, strategic documents, resource diversification plans, etc.). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHO CAN APPLY?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domestic Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) registered in Kosovo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TIMEFRAME AND BUDGET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations are eligible to apply for funding for a period of <strong>minimum 6 months and maximum up to 12 months.<\/strong> The maximum budget requested for funding from this call is <strong>15,000 EUR.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must submit their completed applications through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/grants.kcsfoundation.org\/\">grants.kcsfoundation.org<\/a>. Only applications that fully comply with the call requirements as outlined in the application guidelines and the application form will be considered. The application deadline is&nbsp;<strong>28\/06\/2026 at 23:59hrs<\/strong>&nbsp;local time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For additional information, including guidelines for applications please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kcsfoundation.org\/\">www.kcsfoundation.org<\/a>. If you have any questions regarding application preparation or details about the grant application, please contact us via email at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:eja@kcsfoundation.org\">eja@kcsfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Engagement for Joint Action (EJA Kosovo) is a KCSF program that supports civil society initiatives through grants and capacity building with the overall aim to contribute meaningfully to the democratic and socio-economic development of Kosovo. 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