Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN) and Civic Alliance (CA) announce a new opportunity for local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and media outlets in Montenegro. Funded by the US State Department, the initiative seeks to combat corruption, a major impediment to establishing the rule of law in Montenegro.
Background:
Montenegro faces significant challenges related to corruption, impacting its economy and human rights. Despite the government prioritizing the fight against corruption, results are often inadequate, contributing to political instability and societal divisions. The project aims to bridge the gap between citizens, civil society and local media, empowering them to collaboratively identify, report and combat corruption, particularly in healthcare, education and the environment.
Objectives:
Strengthen capacities of local media, civil society and citizens to identify and report corruption in education sector.
Empower civil society and media to report and counter corruption at national and local levels.
Improve constructive engagement between civil society, government and private sector on policies related to education.
Outputs and Activities:
For Media Outlets: Cases of corruption in education sector throughout Montenegro identified and revealed though developing factual and objective in-depth articles on education based on the needs of local communities
For CSO’s: Improved anti-corruption policies, laws and/or practices in education through developing anti-corruption policy papers based on the needs of local communities
Increased public awareness in Montenegro regarding the significance of anti-corruption efforts and the mechanisms for public interaction through enforcing anti-corruption campaign via mainstream and social media
Eligibility and Grants:
- Maximum grant amount: $12,430.00
- Number of grants: 6
- Total estimated amount: $74,580.00
- No co-financing required from applicants.
Application Process:
- Eligible entities: Registered CSOs and media outlets in Montenegro.
- Eligible activities: Development of anti-corruption stories/policy papers, implementation of promotional campaigns, participation in capacity-building initiatives.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Relevance of proposed story/policy paper
- Capacity
- Financial proposal
- Potential and social impact
Timeline:
- Call issued: October 30, 2024
- Deadline for submission: November 30, 2024
- Information session: November 11, 2024 at 11:00 (CET) – attend HERE (Meeting ID: 880 6829 7577, Passcode: 082466)
- Notification to successful applicants: December 2024
To read the full call to apply, click HERE.
For more details, download the application form and budget template.
Join the fight against corruption in Montenegro – Apply now!
Contacts: Vuk Maraš and Hatidža Gušić at [email protected]
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