Within the framework of the joint European Union and Council of Europe programme “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” (Horizontal Facility III), and its Action “Combating hatred and intolerance in Montenegro”, a new call for proposals has been launched to support civil society organisations (CSOs) in addressing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The call aims to co-fund local projects and initiatives implemented by CSOs in Montenegro. It seeks to strengthen concrete responses to discrimination affecting LGBTI persons, while promoting equality, inclusion, and respect for human rights at the local level. Selected projects will contribute to the implementation and follow-up of key recommendations issued by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), as well as other relevant standards of the Council of Europe.
Proposed actions may address a range of priority areas, including the development and implementation of inclusive local strategies for LGBTI persons through participatory democratic processes, the creation of counter-narratives to combat hatred and intolerance, and the promotion and protection of LGBTI rights in key sectors such as health, education, mental health, free legal aid, media, sports, and public administration.
The deadline for the submission of applications is 11 June 2026 (at 23:59 CEST). Applications should be sent to the following e-mail address: [email protected]
For more information, please consult the files below:
Applicaton form, Provisional budget and Template grant agreement
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