The CGP Opportunity and Innovation Grants 2026

Overview

The Common Ground Program Opportunity and Innovation Grants 2026 is an initiative by the European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) aimed at supporting civil society organizations and grassroots initiatives throughout the Western Balkans. Designed to address social, political, and community divides, the program provides flexible project-based support for innovative ideas that strengthen trust, solidarity, and social cohesion. The 2026 call features 20 available grants for locally rooted projects that test new approaches and respond to emerging community opportunities.

Benefits

• Project funding to develop and implement innovative initiatives that enhance dialogue, trust, and social cohesion, with 20 grants included in the 2026 call.
• Resources for organizations and grassroots groups to test new methods and creatively address local challenges.
• Opportunities to advance regional cooperation and peaceful relations across the Western Balkans.
• Flexible support enabling initiatives to tailor their activities to specific community needs.

Eligibility

• Open to civil society organizations and grassroots initiatives working at local, national, or regional levels.
• Applicants must operate within the Western Balkans, specifically covering Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
• Proposed work must contribute to peacebuilding, trust-building, constructive dialogue, solidarity, or social cohesion.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online application process by submitting the required project details and outlining how their initiative aligns with the goals of the Common Ground Program.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until 2 November 2026.