Monthly Newsletter No: 86 | November 2025
November 2025 is a landmark month for the Western Balkans Fund. The closing of the WBF Move Grants and WBF Matching Grants, the launch of a new WBF Matching Grant.
News/Events
The Secretariat
7th Call for Proposals
News/Events
Partner
The Secretariat
WBF receives high award from Japan
Yesterday, at a special reception in Tirana, the Western Balkans Fund proudly received a Certificate of Commemoration celebrating and recognizing the achievements of our long-standing cooperation. The certificate was presented.
News/Events
The Secretariat
Regional Cooperation for All: Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 
On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm a simple truth: regional cooperation is only real when it is accessible to everyone. At the Western Balkans Fund, we.
7th Call for Proposals
News/Events
Podgorica
The Secretariat
From Niksic, boosting business opportunities
The Municipality of Nikšić, together with regional partners, has embarked on a mission to help local businesses grow through regional partnerships. This project combines awareness-raising about opportunities, the facilitation of.
News/Events
The Secretariat
WBF-RYCO to strengthen cooperation
Today, the Secretariat of the Western Balkans Fund had the pleasure of welcoming the Secretary General of the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), Mr. Vladimir Obradović, accompanied by Deputy Secretary.
MOVE Grants
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The Secretariat
WBF Move (6th Call) deadline expires with 183 applicants
The application deadline for the WBF Move Grants has now expired. With 183 applicants, this sixth Call for Proposals became the most successful yet, a clear demonstration of the impact.
News/Events
Podgorica
The Secretariat
Marija Ražnatović joins WBF as Program Coordinator
Meet Marija Ražnatović, the new Program Coordinator in our Team. Marija joins with extensive, over 20 years of experience in government and international cooperation. Most recently, she served as Director.
Education & Research
Matching Grants
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The Secretariat
Balkan Economic Forum 2025
Yesterday, the Balkan Economic Forum 2025 took place in Belgrade. Supported through the WBF Matching Grants scheme, the Forum reinforces a regional platform for growth and collaboration. Its mission: expand.
Belgrade
News/Events
The Secretariat
Info Session at Europe House in Belgrade
Translated from EU Mogucnosti On 23 October, the Western Balkans Fund (WBF), together with our grantee Dah Theatre and the EU Opportunities Team, held an informative and interactive event at.
Lead Balkans
News/Events
The Secretariat
PRESS RELEASE | WBF and Japan to cooperate for a seventh year
Tirana – On the 28th of October 2025, Ambassador of Japan to Albania, H.E. Ms. KATO Kikuko, and the Executive Director of the Western Balkans Fund (WBF), Mr. Gjergj Murra,.
Matching Grants
The Secretariat
WBF Matching Grants: Autumn Season closing in 30 November
The first deadline of the WBF Matching Grants, 30 November 2025, is approaching fast. Even though the Matching Grants Scheme is a rolling mechanism, open throughout the year and everyone.
News/Events
The Secretariat
Good news from London: WBF establishes the Gender Equality Fund
Participants of the Western Balkans Summit on the Berlin Process welcomed the decision by the WB6 that 15% of funds through the Western Balkans Fund will now be earmarked for.