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Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

SMART Balkans Project: Regional Grants Program

Last update: Jun 2, 2023 Last update: Jun 2, 2023

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Location:Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ...
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia
Funding agency:
Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
Grantmaking entity: Centre for Civil Society Promotion (CPCD)
Grantmaking entity type:NGO
Status:Closed
Budget: EUR 1,695,705
Award ceiling: EUR 188,400
Award floor: EUR 89,400
Sector:Community Development & NGOs, Public Sector Governance
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations
Eligible applicant countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ...
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia
Date posted: Jun 2, 2023

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SMART Balkans Project: Regional Grants ProgramThe SMART Balkans Project is seeking concept notes for the Regional Grants Program. Strengthening the capacity of CSOs in the region, through enhanced cooperation between civil society and government and throu
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About the Funding Agency

NORAD - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - is a directorate under the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Its task is to ensure effective foreign aid, with quality assurance and evaluation. NORAD both finances NGOs, and does its own research and projects.

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About the Sectors

Community Development & NGOs

Focuses on initiatives that support community empowerment, civic engagement, and the work of non-governmental and civil society organizations at local, national, and international levels.


Key areas:
  • Community development and social inclusion initiatives
  • Civil society and NGO programmes
  • Civic engagement and citizen participation
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Public Sector Governance

Covers initiatives that strengthen public institutions, improve service delivery, and support transparent, accountable, and effective governance systems.


Key areas:
  • Public administration and civil service reform
  • Decentralization and local government strengthening
  • Anti-corruption and integrity frameworks in public bodies
  • Democratic processes, elections, and political institutions
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Locations

Albania

Albania focuses on road modernization, rail upgrades, port expansion, and energy infrastructure to improve regional integration and support economic growth. EU cohesion and pre-accession funds are a major source of infrastructure financing. Investments aim to strengthen trade links with neighboring countries and enhance tourism accessibility. Governance reforms, fiscal capacity, and project implementation efficiency remain critical challenges.

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Nr. of grants: 2782
Nr. of donors: 513
Nr. of jobs: 19
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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia & Herzegovina invests in road and rail networks, energy infrastructure, and water systems to improve regional connectivity and economic cohesion. EU pre-accession and structural funds provide significant financing support. Projects aim to modernize aging infrastructure and integrate the country with European transport corridors. Governance fragmentation, fiscal constraints, and complex administrative structures pose implementation challenges.

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Nr. of jobs: 23
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