Young Researchers of Serbia (YRS) inform civil society organizations working in environmental protection in Serbia that two calls for project proposals will soon be launched.
A great way to start the year – in 2026, YRS will support at least 25 projects through:
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The ECO SYSTEM Programme, funded by Sweden
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The Project Volunteers for Nature, supported by the European Union
Through capacity building and financial support, civil society will be strengthened to contribute to good environmental governance in the long term and to effectively implement environmental protection and sustainable community development activities.
Below you can find the key information about the calls:
| ECO SYSTEM Support Programme | Volunteers for Nature Project | |
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| Themes/Areas: | Biodiversity – climate change – public participation in decision-making processes – Chapter 27 | Strengthening the visibility and impact of citizens’ associations – volunteerism in protected areas – environmental protection policies – cooperation with various local environmental stakeholders |
| Project duration and implementation period: | 5 to 7 months
(no later than the end of November 2026) |
3 to 6 months (no later than the end of November 2026) |
| Grant size: | EUR 10,000 to 15,000 | EUR 10,000 to 12,125 |
| Who can apply: | CSO networks working in environmental protection and climate change;
associations engaged in environmental protection and climate change (individually or in partnership) |
Associations working in environmental protection and climate change (individually) |
