Deadline: 9-May-25
The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), in cooperation with the Government of North Macedonia and the National Coordinator for CVE/CT office, is pleased to announce a call for expressions of interest from local CSOs in North Macedonia to form a consortium and serve as a Principal Recipient (PR) of GCERF funding.
The programmes offer direct support to returnees from conflict zones, addressing medical, psychosocial, educational, administrative, and livelihood needs to facilitate their reintegration. In addition to practical assistance, they also work to reduce stigma and promote inter-religious and ethnic tolerance. Together, these efforts create a sustainable, community-led approach that prioritises both individual well-being and collective resilience in North Macedonia.
Objectives
- Aligned with GCERF’s Investment Strategy in North Macedonia 2024 – 2027, this funding will support CSO consortia in achieving the following objectives:
- Sustain and strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration (R&R) efforts in North Macedonia.
- Build community resilience against all forms of radicalisation.
- Enhance collaboration between institutions and NGOs to counter all forms of VE including ethno-nationalist violent narratives.
- Empower local communities and organisations by strengthening their capacity to lead and sustain R&R and P/CVE programmes.
Funding Information
- GCERF intends to sign grant agreements with CSOs (Principal Recipients) during Q3 2025. GCERF plans to fund up to 2 grants.
- The total available budget for this call is USD 800,000. Therefore, the expected grant size is up to USD 400,000.
Duration
- The grants will be for at least 18 months and no more than 24 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Through grants to civil society organisations (CSOs), GCERF will support:
- Relevant national/local institutions and frontline workers as identified in North Macedonia Strategy on P/CVE and R&R.
- Local and community based CSOs across the country that currently or plan to work in P/CVE and R&R.
- Children and youth, including returnees.
- Returnees and their family members or legal guardians.
- Note: This funding is only available to North Macedonian not-for-profit organisations. International organisations are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit GCERF.