Deadline: 15-Oct-2025
The Transatlantic Foundation (TF), in cooperation with the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, is launching a dedicated call for proposals for individual travel grants aimed at fostering regional networking, exchange, and cooperation among Civil Society Organization (CSO) representatives, civic activists and leaders, informal groups representatives from the six Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries.
The initiative aims to foster stronger regional connections, enhance visibility of grassroots efforts, and promote the exchange of ideas and best practices among civic leaders and organizations.
Over the next two and a half years, BST will award 50 travel grants, each valued at up to €1,500. These grants are intended to support travel costs for civil society organization (CSO) representatives, civic activists, informal group leaders, and volunteers attending regional networking events, forums, and cooperative initiatives.
The objective is to encourage active participation in events that contribute to the growth and collaboration of civil society in the region. By enabling travel to existing platforms, BST seeks to facilitate meaningful engagement, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships among civic actors.
Eligible applicants include CSO representatives, civic activists, and leaders from all six Eastern Partnership countries, including those operating in exile. Applicants must be actively involved in their organization’s activities and capable of contributing significantly to the events they attend. Their participation should align with and support the broader goals of their organizations and the development of civil society in the region.
This grant program represents an important opportunity to increase the visibility of civil society work, amplify diverse voices, and promote regional solidarity across the Eastern Partnership.
For more information, visit The German Marshall Fund of the United States.