The Swiss Cultural Programme in the Western Balkans invites cultural organisations, initiatives, networks and/or associations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia, both from the non-governmental and governmental sector, for submission of concepts for Regional Cooperation Projects.

Cooperation projects are projects with a mid-term timescale and focus on the strengthening of cultural actors, organisations and platforms considered as agents of change and incubators for a diversified and lively cultural scene.

The submitted Project Concepts should be aligned with SCP thematic priorities. These include youth, gender equity and the creation of structures for broad cultural participation . The project should also:

•  Be relevant to the regional context of the Western Balkans
•  Have a regional orientation by involving organisations from at least two of the above mentioned countries
•  Contribute to the development of culture and arts in the field in which they are operating
•  Offer innovative approach and diversified services and products
•  Aim at improving the situation in the region by strengthening culture and cultural life as an essential element of a participatory, open and dynamic civil society.
• Aim at involving other donors public or private, bilateral or multilateral as much as possible. A minimum of 25% co-financing is required.

For more information and project templates:

http://www.scp-ba.net/cooperation_projects/how_to_apply/

Deadline for applications : 15th June, 2010.