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  • Staff exchange opportunities now funded by the Active Citizens Fund!

    The Active Citizens Fund is now offering funding for a range of personnel exchange opportunities, including internships, job shadowing, and ...

  • Women with woman, for women: Creation of a women’s centre in Koluszki, Poland

    The “Women with Women and for Women: Time for Equality” project in Koluszki, Poland, aims to educate local women about ...

  • Call for internships, job-shadowing or secondments between Norway and Poland

    We are excited to announce an open call for secondments, internships and other activities aimed at knowledge and experience sharing ...

  • My street, my estate, my town – Polish-Norwegian cooperation

    Project partners ‘Arendal Voksenopplæring’ (Arendal adult education) , ‘Med hjerte for Arendal’ (With heart for Arendal), and Polish OWOP saw their original plans to ...

  • Call for volunteer exchange between Norway and Lithuania

    Keen to strengthen ties with Lithuanian civil society? Looking to for an intern for your NGO? Or just looking to ...

  • Active Citizens Days 2022: It’s a wrap!

    Advocacy for Social Inclusion was this year’s topic. Bringing together 80 participants from accross Europe, we looked at how organisations ...

  • Announcing Active Citizens Days 2022! Invitation to participants from Norwegian CSOs

    We are seeking Norwegian participants for a capacity building training for small/grassroots organisations working with social inclusion and/or human rights

  • ACF Estonia launches new call for proposals

    The Active Citizens Fund Estonia has just launched its final call for medium-sized grants

  • ACF Poland Regional invites you to four networking events in February

    Join the Active Citizens Fund- Poland Regional in a series of events in February to help you establish bilateral partnerships.

  • Second call for proposals for the Polish ACF regional programme

    The Active Citizens Fund Poland Regional has launched its second call for proposals.

  • Open and upcoming calls

    Want to know which Active Citizens Fund programmes have upcoming calls? 

  • ACF Latvia invites you to an online matchmaking event

    ACF Latvia invites donor state CSOs to an online matchmaking event on 8 December.

  • ACF Croatia invites you for an online matchmaking session

    Active Citizen Fund Croatia invites Norwegian organizations to a matchmaking event with Croatian CSOs on 27 October.

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    New open call for proposals in Cyprus

    ACF Cyprus has a new open call for civil society organizations.

  • Photo: Csilla Czimbalmos

    ACF Latvia invites you to matchmaking

    ACF Latvia invites organizations to “Doing democracy”, a two-day matchmaking event on 20th and 27th of May

  • A new call for project proposals launched in Slovenia

    ACF Slovenia has just published its latest call for small projects in the field of democracy, human rights, gender equality, ...

  • New call for capacity building under ACF Estonia

    ACF Estonia has newly launched a small grants call for capacity building of the NGO sector

  • Call for small projects in Croatia

    A new opportunity to seek partnership under the Active Citizens Fund Croatia

  • Matchmaking event with Lithuanian organizations

    On 26-27 May an online matchmaking event will take place within the framework of the ACF Lithuania.

  • Invitation to Let`s #getbilateral @ the Online Matchmaking Week 2nd edition

    ACF Romania invites Norwegian organizations to attend the 2nd edition of Let`s #getbilateral Matchmaking Week 22-26 March

  • Invitation to online thematic meetings with ACF Poland Regional

    ACF Poland-Regional launches a series of thematic network-meetings inviting Norwegian entities to participate.

  • New call for proposals under ACF Poland Regional

    ACF Poland-Regional is launching its first call for proposals for thematic project support.

  • “Meet your partner” Matchmaking workshop on Gender issues

    ACF Greece extends a timely invitation to Norwegian organizations working on gender issues

  • New calls for proposals launched in Romania

    Five new calls have been launched under ACF Romania today

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    Active Citizens for Human Rights

    We are seeking Norwegian participants for a capacity building training for small/grass root organizations working in human rights.  

  • Status for the ACF programmes

    Want to know which Active Citizens Fund programmes have upcoming calls? 

  • New calls for proposals in Greece

    ACF Greece has two new calls for proposals for organizations

  • New calls for proposals in Slovakia

    ACF Slovakia has a new calls for proposals covering all prioroty areas of the ACF.

  • New call for proposals in sectoral monitoring and advocacy projects in Poland!

    ACF Poland National has launched its call for civil society organisations carrying out monitoring and advocacy activities.

  • Photo: mattsmithetc

    New call for proposals in Latvia

    Active Citizens Fund Latvia has launched a new call for proposals for organizations.

  • ACF Poland invites to online thematic matchmaking meetings

    Do you want a partner but don’t know how and where to find it and start cooperation? Join ACF Polands ...

  • Second call for proposals in Poland

    The Active Citizens Fund Poland National has launched its second call for proposals.

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    ACF Estonia launches new call for proposals

    The Active Citizens Fund Estonia has just launched a new call for proposals for medium-sized and large grants

  • Call for strategic projects in Bulgaria

    The second call for strategic projects within the Active Citizens Fund Bulgaria was launched on 28 September.

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    ACF Croatia announces call for sectoral innovation projects

    Active Citizens Fund Croatia launches a call to strengthen the sustainability of the civil sector.

  • New calls launched under the framework of ACF Portugal

    Active Citizens Fund Portugal has just launched four new calls for proposals!

  • ACF Romania invites to online matchmaking cafés

    During September the Romanian Fund Operator of the Active Citizens Fund will organize a series of online matchmaking cafés for ...

  • Two new calls for proposals launched in Romania

    Active Citizens Fund Romania has just launched two new calls for proposals

  • Overview of calls for projects in Latvia

    Active Citizens Fund Latvia has published an overview of open and upcoming calls.

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    Call for proposals for COVID-19 Crisis Response Measure

    ACF Bulgaria has launched a call for proposals under the Small initiatives scheme for COVID-19 Crisis Response Measures

  • Call for proposals for micro-projects in Slovenia

    Active Citizens Fund Slovenia is launching a call for micro-projects (quick-response grants).

  • Online matchmaking event with Latvia

    The Active Citizens Fund Latvia is organizing an online matchmaking event for Norwegian and Latvian organizations on the 15th of ...

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    Online matchmaking event with Croatia

    The Active Citizens Fund Croatia is organizing an online matchmaking event for Norwegian and Croatian organizations on the 24th of ...

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    Online matchmaking event with Poland

    The Active Citizens Fund Poland is organizing an online matchmaking event for Norwegian and Polish organizations on the 23rd of ...

  • Information about Active Citizens Fund and Coronavirus

    Many projects funded by the EEA and Norway Grants have been affected by the measures taken to contain the Covid-19 ...

  • Reopen: Call for proposals in Croatia!

    Active Citizens Fund Croatia has launched its first calls for ad-hoc actions and large projects.

  • Photo: Aurora Hannisdal

    Call for small bilateral initiatives in Bulgaria!

    Active Citizens Fund Bulgaria announces funding scheme for small bilateral initiatives promoting co-operation with donor countries.

  • Conference on Human Rights in Portugal

    Due to Covid-19 outbreak in Europe, the conference has been cancelled. Portuguese, Polish and Bulgarian regional cooperation on the role ...

  • Call for proposals in Poland!

    The Active Citizens Fund – National has launched its first call for proposals.

  • ACF events across Europe!

    See which event is the most interesting for you and sign up!

  • Six calls for proposals in Lithuania!

    These inforgraphics will guide you through the Active Citizens calls that are now open.

  • Photo: Aurora Hannisdal

    Calls for proposals in Greece!

    NB! Extended deadline! The Active Citizens Fund Greece has launched new calls for proposals for citizen participation and support for ...

  • Calls for proposals in Romania!

    The Active Citizens Fund Romania has launched eight open calls for proposals in a number of fields such as human ...

  • Launch and Matchmaking Event of Active Citizens Fund National Poland

    The Active Citizens Fund National in Poland is launched with a matchmaking event in January 2020.

  • Join Romanian organizations for a matchmaking event in Sandefjord

    The Romanian Fund operator of the Active Citizens Fund is organizing a matchmaking event in Sandefjord in January 2020.

  • Photo: Adam Rostkowski

    Call for proposals in Slovakia!

    The Active Citizens Fund Slovakia has launched its second call for proposals for projects in human rights, active citizenship, empowerment ...

  • Call for proposals in the Czech Republic!

    The Active Citizens Fund Czech Republic has launched open calls for proposals for medium sized projects, systemic projects and bilateral ...

  • Call for proposals in Malta!

    The Active Citizens Fund Malta has launched an open call for proposals in human rights, social inclusion and active participation.

  • The Active Citizens Fund – the importance of civil power

    Opportunity for NGOs to implement ambitious activities in Lithuania

  • Call for proposals in Slovenia!

    The Active Citizens Fund Slovenia has launched an open call for proposals for medium and large projects in democracy, human ...

  • Photo: Hospice Casa Sperantei

    Call for proposals in Estonia!

    The Active Citizens Fund Estonia has launched an open call for proposals for small capacity building grants.

  • Invitation to matchmaking event in Romania!

    The Active Citizens Fund Operator in Romania is hosting a matchmaking event that will take place on 9-11th October 2019 ...

  • Photo: Adam Rostkowski

    Information meeting about the Active Citizens Fund in Poland

    Interested entities attended an information meeting in Oslo.

  • Invitation to matchmaking event in Lithuania!

    The Active Citizens Fund Operator in Lithuania is hosting a matchmaking event that will take place on 23rd October 2019 ...

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    Strong message from civil society to new EU leaders

    Representatives of more than 150 civil society organisations and platforms from 28 European countries gathered in Bucharest for the International ...

  • Matchmaking event in Portugal

    Norwegian organisations are invited to apply for the Active Citizens Fund matchmaking event which is to take place in May

  • Forging their own destinies

    Roma women in Slovakia find ways to take charge of their lives

  • Ønsker du å være partner i prosjekter i Hellas?

    Kom på vårt informasjonsmøte 12. mars.

  • Active Citizens Fund launched with calls for proposals in Greece!

    Calls for proposals for the new Active Citizens Fund 2014 – 2021 in Greece have been announced!

  • New and better website

    The Active Citizens Fund’s website has been upgraded with a new layout and design to inspire and promote cooperation.

  • Photo: Hilde Sandvær

    Active Citizens Fund launched in Slovakia!

    The Active Citizens Fund Slovakia, amounting 9 mill euro was lanched in Košice.

  • Photo: Hospice Casa Sperantei

    Call for proposals in Bulgaria!

    The first call for proposals under the Active Citizens Fund in Bulgaria is launched!

  • Photo: Eva Karlsdottir/FMO

    Active Citizens Fund matchmaking event in Bulgaria!

    Norwegian organisations are invited!

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    Portuguese Active Citizens Fund launched with calls for proposals!

    Calls for proposals for the new Active Citizens Fund 2014 – 2021 in Portugal have been announced!

  • Webinar om Active Citizens Fund

    Har du gått glipp av informasjonsmøte om EØS-midlene?

  • Active Citizens Fund Launched in Bulgaria

    Official launching of the Active Citizens Fund in Bulgaria; Sofia, 7 June, 2018. On the photo: Tomislav Donchev, Deputy Prime ...

  • Informasjonsmøte i Oslo

    Vil du lære mer om hvordan din organisasjon kan bruke EØS-midlene? Nå har du sjansen!

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  • Continued support to civil society in Latvia

    €8.5 million allocated to the Civil Society programme in Latvia. Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway have signed a new cooperation agreement ...

  • Strengthening cooperation on Civil Society with Greece

    Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway have signed a new cooperation agreement with Greece under the EEA Grants 2014-2021. In the agreement ...

  • NGO-programmene – The Active Citizens Fund 2014 – 2021

    Under EØS finansieringsmekanismen, sivilsamfunnsprogrammet Active Citizens Fund har som overordnede mål å styrke utviklingen av det sivile samfunn i Europa, ...

  • Norge og Estland signerer samarbeidsavtale om EØS-midlene

    Norge og Estland er sammen om et grønt, konkurransedyktig og inkluderende Europa. 68 millioner euro skal styrke norsk-estisk samarbeid og ...

  • Avslutningskonferanse for NGO-programmet i Latvia

    9. mars 2017 arrangeres avslutningskonferansen for NGO-programmet under EØS-midlene i Riga, Latvia. Programoperatøren inviterer interesserte norske organisasjoner til å delta ...

  • The Norwegian Helsinki Committee, contact point for organizations under the 2014 – 2021 programming period of the EEA and Norway Grants

    Through an open competition the Norwegian Helsinki Committee has been selected to fulfill the responsibilities of a contact point for ...

  • Closing event of the NGO-program in Greece

    More than 3500 participated in the closing event of the “We are all Citizens” program in Greece.

  • Countering Shrinking Civil Space – The Story and Results of the NGO programme in Hungary

    The workshop Countering Shrinking Civil Space – The Story and Results of the NGO programme in Hungary took place on ...

  • Invitation to Central and Eastern Europe Civil Society Forum 2016 in Bucuresti

    Central and Eastern Europe Civil Society Forum 2016 will take place in Bucuresti on the 25th of November, organized by ...

  • Norge og Romania inngår historisk samarbeidsavtale

    Næringsutvikling, forskning, energi og justissamarbeid er viktige satsingsområder for samarbeidet mellom Norge og Romania i årene fremover. Gjennom EØS-midlene er ...

  • Ferdigstilt Blåbok for EØS-midlene 2014 – 2021

    Den endelige versjonen av Blåboken som inneholder de prioriterte sektorene og programområdene for EØS-midlene 2014-2021 er nå tilgjengelig. Les her ...

  • NGO Programme Lithuania: Closing Conference

    On 23 September 2016 the Human Rights Monitoring Institute will be hosting its final event as the operator of NGO ...

  • Countering Shrinking Civil Space – The Story and Results of the NGO programme in Hungary; an invitation

    Ökotárs – Hungarian Environmental Partnership Foundation, Autonomia Foundation, Foundation for the Development of Democratic Rights, Carpathian Foundation-Hungary in cooperation with ...

  • Evalueringsrapport: EØS-midlene styrker samarbeidet mellom Norge og mottakerlandene

    En ny evaluering av bilateralt samarbeid under EØS-midlene konkluderer med at EØS-midlene er et effektivt virkemiddel for å styrke forbindelsene ...

  • Åpen høring om EØS-midlene

    Har du eller din organisasjon synspunkter om hvordan EØS-midlene skal brukes frem til 2024? En åpen høring om Norges bruk ...

  • ONGFest 2016 in Romania

    The ONGFest, Romania’s National Fair for Nongovernmental organizations, has become one of the most anticipated annual events for nongovernmental organizations ...

  • Closing event of the NGO-program in Slovakia

    Ekopolis Foundation together with The Open Society Foundation, as program operators of the NGO-program in Slovakia, is inviting participants to ...

  • Rapport om sivilsamfunnet i Spania

    Den spanske programoperatøren for NGO-programmet har nylig avholdt et seminar i Madrid, i anledning lanseringen av en studie om sivilsektoren ...

  • Conclusions of the Regional Conference on Roma and discrimination held in Cluj, Romania

    The Regional conference on Roma and discrimination, A quarter century after, analysed constructively but also critically the last 25 years ...

  • Hungarian NGOs in Norway

    19 NGOs supported by the Hungarian NGO Programme were on a study trip to Oslo between the 6th and 10th ...

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    An Appeal from Central Europe

    Organizations and prominent figures from Central and Eastern European countries have come together to make an appeal to their governments ...

  • EEA Grants Annual Report 2014 – 2015

    Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein are contributing to future growth and development in Europe through the EEA and Norway Grants. The ...

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