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Small Projects Program 2025-2028

Emergency Support for Civil Society and Media

Switzerland remains committed to strengthen democratic values, transparency and participation as an indispensable part of the European integration process of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to the current challenges that civil society and independent media are facing, many organizations are experiencing financial difficulties that put the continuity of their operations at risk.

In response to this extraordinary situation, the Embassy of Switzerland in Bosnia and Herzegovina is temporarily adjusting its Small Actions Programme to provide emergency support to critically affected civil society organizations and independent media.

Support to independent media

The Embassy will channel its support to independent media through the Association Umbrella. For more information, please consult Umbrella. 

Support to civil society

The amount for emergency funding is limited. Support will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Financial urgency – the severity of the organization's financial situation.
  • Impact on communities – the extent to which the organization’s work benefits society.
  • Sustainability – the organization’s ability to maintain operations beyond the emergency support.

We encourage civil society organisations to form partnerships for sharing costs and applying jointly for funding. 

Who Can Apply?

Registered, non-profit civil society organizations facing urgent financial strain.

What Can Be Funded?

  • Core operational costs (e.g., rent, utilities, office expenses, and essential staff salaries).
  • Ongoing activities.

What Will Not Be Funded?

  • New project ideas.
  • Study tours abroad.
  • Individuals.
  • Scholarships.
  • Charity events or sponsorships.
  • Organizations with religious or political party affiliations.
  • Purchase of vehicles.
  • Infrastructure projects.
  • Equipment procurement.
  • Consulting, planning, and evaluation services as standalone activities.

How to Apply?

Before applying, please carefully review the criteria (DOCX, 2 Pages, 52.8 kB, English).

To be considered for support, organizations must complete and submit the following documents:

The requested documents should be submitted to email with the subject line: Emergency Funding for Civil Society Organizations. To ensure a swift and efficient evaluation, applicants are strongly advised to submit all documents in English.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Last update 04.04.2025