A new call for project proposals is open under the Human Rights, Democracy and Civil Society Programme for Serbia 2024–2025, with a total budget of EUR 7,550,000. This programme is part of the European Union’s long-term support to strengthening fundamental rights, the rule of law, and participatory democracy in Serbia.

Objective of the Call

  • To promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, justice, good governance and democracy, as well as to support the process of EU integration and alignment in Serbia through enhanced engagement of civil society organisations.

Call Priorities

  • To contribute to expanding the space for civil society by providing holistic support to human rights defenders and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms;
  • To strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations in advocacy and addressing issues related to the right to a fair trial, transitional justice, reconciliation, anti-corruption, access to justice, protection of personal data, legal aid, and freedom of assembly;
  • To enhance the capacity of civil society organisations to engage in public policy reforms and Serbia’s EU accession process by addressing topics such as good governance and democracy at central and local levels, digital surveillance, artificial intelligence, transparency, accountability, public participation, youth development, enabling environment for CSOs, social entrepreneurship, election monitoring, civic participation, active citizenship, and culture.

Type of Call: Action Grants

Deadline for Submission of Project Proposals: 15 July 2025 at 14:00 CET

Budget: 7,550,000 EUR

Who Can Apply?
Legal entities, non-profit organisations, and specific types of organisations such as non-governmental organisations, including civil society organisations. (For more information, please consult the Guidelines for Applicants document.)

If you have any further questions, you can contact: DELEGATION-SERBIA-FCS@eeas.europa.eu

Info Session
An information session regarding this call for proposals will be held on 11 June 2025 at 10:00 hrs in an online format. During the session, applicants will also have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the electronic submission system. (For more information, please consult the Guidelines for Applicants document.)

Address: Avenue 19a, Vladimira Popovića 40/V, 11073 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

More Information on the EU Opportunities portal

This programme is part of the European Union’s continued support to the advancement of fundamental rights, the rule of law, and participatory democracy in Serbia. By supporting civil society organisations, the EU contributes to strengthening institutions, protecting vulnerable groups, and encouraging greater citizen engagement in decision-making processes. Human rights, freedoms, and responsible governance are core values on which the European Union is founded.