The Call for proposals titled “Art for Reconciliation – Open Call for Socially Engaged Projects” is now launched for civil society organizations active in the fields of arts and culture in the Western Balkans.

The deadline for submission is September 2, 2025, until 23.59h (CET).

The aim of the Call is to support artistic projects that promote regional reconciliation dialogue, peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, intergenerational and interethnic cooperation through participatory and socially engaged artistic practices. This Call is intended for the civil society organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

The total available fund is €300,000, and individual projects may apply for grants ranging from €10,000 to €25,000.

This Call is a part of the Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) programme , implemented by the Local Democracy Agency – LDA Subotica in cooperation with the Novi Sad – European Capital of Culture Foundation, coordinator of the District of Reconciliation project, co-funded by the European Union through the IPA III Civil Society Facility and Media Programme for the Western Balkans.

The complete call documentation, application requirements, and all relevant details are available on the official website of LDA Subotica.

Information sessions for interested organizations will be held throughout August 2025, according to the schedule in the Guidelines for applicants.

For additional information and inquiries, please contact:
Ldasubotica@aldaintranet.org
districtofreconciliation@gmail.com