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Common Ground Program – Opportunity & Innovation Grants 2026

Reference: EFB-CGP-OI-2026

Small rolling grants of up to €4,500 for civil society and grassroots initiatives that strengthen dialogue, trust and social cohesion in the Balkans.

Funding source
European Fund for the Balkans
Programme
Common Ground Program
Funding call
Common Ground Program – Opportunity & Innovation Grants 2026
Opening date
12.07.2026 18:00
Deadline
02.11.2026 17:59
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About this opportunity

The European Fund for the Balkans supports small-scale opportunity and innovation actions under its Common Ground Program. The grants are intended for timely, experimental or pilot initiatives that bridge societal divides, respond to emerging community needs and strengthen peace, dialogue and social cohesion. A total of 20 grants are available in 2026.

Objectives

Incubate promising approaches, bridge community divides, build trust and dialogue, and enable civil society to respond rapidly to emerging needs and opportunities.