| Austrian Development Agency Kosovo (ADA) Coordination Ofce for Techrical Cooperation Astron Embassy Austrian ‘Address: Nazim Hikmet Steet Ho 6, Dragodana, 0000 Pristina, Kosovo Development Cooperation Telephone: #38138 248151 E-mail: pishtina@ada.qv.at wow entwicklung.at Donor Summary Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) and Cooperation with Eastern Europe is a strategic component of the official development assistance of the Republic of Austria. Its priorities and principles are designed by the Federal Ministry for European and Intemational Affairs which plans Austria's development policy. ADC'sstrategies are then put into practice by ADA ADA soverarching programme objective in Kosovo isto promote economic developmentand employment with special ‘emphasison rural developmentand opportunities forthe youth, For 2009, ADA disposesin Kosovo of a core budget of €2.g milion. In addition to projects Funded by the country budget line, ADA\n Kosovo is overseeing projects financed by other ADA budget lines. Through regional projects and NGO cooperation, additional €350.000 were allocated to Kosovoin 2009. At present, there are also 4 ongoing business partnerships with a total volume of € 659.000. Further business partnershipsar®in planning. Inaddition to the core budget of the Austrian Official Development Assistance (ODA), whichisadministered byADAand the Ministry for Europeanand international Affairs, also other Austrian institutions are assigning funds to development purposes. In2007, Kosovo received a total of € 12.4 million in ODA from Austria This includes for example funds from the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (BMUKK) for technical assistance, funds rom the Ministry of Justice (BMJ), which financed jurists forthe missiontoKosove, and funds assigned to development assistance by the Austrian muricipelities and federalstates.Austrian Development Agency in Kosovo (ADA) Funding Objectives and Opportunities ‘ADA's strategy and main focus of work in Kosovo are determined by the country programme. ADA'S major goals for 2008- 2or2 are Ruraldevelopment, educationalopportunities and private sector development. ADA's cross-cutting issues gender equality, prevention of conflict and stimulation of interethniccooperation. ‘The geographical focusis Suharcka/Suva Reka (and surroundings) NGO Co-financing Scheme-ADA supports civilsociety activities andpartnerships between Austrian and local NGOsinEasten Europe througha specific co-financingscheme. Proposals are to be submitted by Austrian NGOs in the framework of a all for Proposals, taking placetwice ayear. Currently, the thematic focus of this programme is on conflict prevention and reconciliation, human rights education, combating trafficking in human beings and HIV/Aids, Projects financed by the Austrian Development Agency are exclusively implemented by third parties, ie, international organisations, private firms, NGOs or the local partners themselves, ADA disposesonly of grant financing. The decision to grant supportis made in accordance with the country programme. The local office maintainsdirect and continuous dialogue withall stakeholders to ensure that activities meet local needs and monitors the efficient use of resources. Atall stages of the project cycle, gender and environmental concerns are perceivedas integral dimensionsofa successful project. Therefore, every project proposal has toundergo gender assessment along the criteria as stipulated by the OECD aswell asanenvironmentalimpactassessment.| Balkan Trust for Democracy Please visit wmw.gmfus.org/about/contact.cfm for contacts in cferent couniries Ci te of the United States Cee) Donor Summary The Ballaan Trust for Democracy (BTD) is a so-yeay, $30-million grantmaking initiative that supports democracy, good governance, and Euroatiantic integration in Southeast Europe. This award-winning public-private partnership wascreated in 2003 by the German Marshall Fund of the United States, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. BTD is structured to allow both European end U.S. partnersto join the effort to strengthen transatlantic cooperation in the Balkans. Since its founding, additional contributions from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Belgrade, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swedich International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), the Tipping Point Foundation, Compagnia di San Paolo, the Robert Bosch Foundation, andthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark have madeBTDa true transatlantic partnership, Funding Objectives and Opportunities Operating from the German Marshall Fund's Belgrade office, 81D awards grants in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, andSerbia, including Kosovo. BTD also givesregional grants toorganizations promoting the benefits ofapan-Balkannetwork: 9Balkan Trust for Democracy | In addition to grantmaking, the Balkan Trust for Democracy continually works to accelerate the region's integration into Euroatlantic structures and to raise the profile of the Balkans. Together with GMP's Washington Headquarters and its other European offices, BTD connects local actors with European Union, American, and international individvalsand institutions in orderto build networksand consensuson Balkanissues roma broader, multi-stakeholderperspective 10| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation ‘Address: Mott Foundation Builging, 503 5. Saginaw Street, Suite 1200, ; a Flint, Michigen 48502-4852 OPN ANAN Telepivone: +2 810 236 5652 MOTT FOUNDATION Fax: +3 820 7661753 E-mail: info@mott.org ‘wovw.mott.org Donor Summary This central belief of Charles Stewart Mott was the basis upon which the Mott Foundation was established as a private foundation in 2926. While this remains the guiding principle o the Foundation’s grantmaking, we have refinedand broadened ‘our grantmakingovertime toreflectchangingnational and worldenvironment conditions. Underlyingalllof our grantmaking programsare certain valuestthat provide # basis forthe inter-relatedness of ourgrantmaking. ‘Asa foundation, we believe that learning how people can ive together most effectively is one of the fundamental needs of humanity. In doing so, people create a sense of ‘community’, or belonging, whether at the local neighborhood level or as a {global society. Building strong communitiesthrough collaboration providesa basisfor positive change. Aswe have ound, the most effective solutions often are those devised locally, where people have the greatest stake in the outcome. For that reason, strong, self-reliant individuals are essential toa well-functioning society. Moreover, individuals have a critical role to playin shaping their surroundings, There is @ fundamental need to promote the social, economic and political empowerment of all individuals. All individuals should havetthe right to workand pay their own way, the right to an education, the righttobetter themselves, and theright to a cleanandhealthyenvironmert. ‘Therein, society mustrespectindividval, humen and cv rights, and those rights should beprotectedby lew. uuCharles Stewart Mott Foundation Funding Objectives and Opportunities The mission of the Civil Society program is to support efforts to assist in democratic institution building, strengthen communities, promote equitable access to resources, and ensure respectofrights and diversity ‘The program is organized into four program areas, narmely in Central/Eastern Europe and Russia, South Africa, United Stetes and Special initiatives —International .While grantmaking objectives and strategies are tailored to the specific circumstances ofeach geographicregionin which we work, three broad themes unite grantmaking within the program: + strengtheningthe nonprofit sector, + promoting people's rights, responsibilities and participation, and + improving race andethnicrelations. Funding for unsolicited proposals is limited throughout the program. Those interested in applying for funding are strongly encouraged to submitlettersofinguiryinstead of afull proposal. 2| Embassy of France in Prishtina ‘Addras: Ismail Qemali Street No.6a, Dragadan, acoco Prishtina, Kosova _ a Telephone: +382 38 22 45 68.00 A Fax: 436238 22 458802 =, E-mail: admin-etrangers.Prishtina-ambe@diplomatie.gouv.tr Liberté «geld Frater REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Funding Objectives and Opportunities ‘The following are ways that the Embasey of France is supporting to initiatives coming fram civil saciety in between the year 2oroand 2012; + High education in France, with students as beneficiaries, through provision of individual student scholarships (accommodation travelexpenses) + Promotion of cultural and linguistic activities, with the French Cultural Centre in Prishtina and French Cultural Center in North Mitroviea as beneficiaries. + Supportto"Fétede la musique” + Supportto several music Festivals, concerts, theatre activities, exhibitions, through financial support to French artists coming to Kosovo Promotion of human rights though exchange of expertise, through invitations to France for Kosovo organisations {accommodation andtravel expenses, organization of contacts). 13Kosovo | Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherland: Address: a2, Ste Xhemaj Berizha, Velani, 29000 Prichtina, Kosova, ‘Telephone: +381 38 16202 E-mail: emmakay@minbuza.nl www. minbuza.nl Donor Summary ‘The Embassy ofthe Kingdom of the Netherlands in Prishtina was established on 3 August 2908. The Netherlands has been a long-standing donor, supporting reconstruction, macro-economic reforms, civil society development and institutional development in Kosovo since 1998. Upon Kosovo's independence, the Netherlands Government decided to continue its commitment to Kosovo and as such the Netherlands participated in the international donor's conference (uly 2008, Brussels) In 2008 the Netherlands also joined the International Steering Group that oversees the work of the Intemational Civilian Representative in Kosovo, whoisheading theICO, Netherlands policy towards Kosovoiis founded on the assumption that its economy, infrastructure, institutions and political environment are still fragile and are in urgent need of strengthening, Hence, Kosovo is one of the priority countries of the Security and Development profile of the Netherlands Minister for Development Co-operation, Bert Koenders, who visited Kosovo in June 2009, 14| Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Kosovo Funding Objectives and Opportunities (Overthe past yearsthe following priorities have been guiding the Netherlandssupportto Kosovo: + Good governance and human rights; + Socio-economic reconstruction, with a focuson sustainable economic growth through private sector development, with emphasisonenvironmental issues; + Security Sector Development; Inthe course of 2009 these priritieshavebeen given amore precise focus: + Strengthening of socio-economicstability end developmentin inparticular) Northem Kosovo; + Strenathening of civlsaciety development, particularlyby working throughNGOs, + Addcessingdonor gapsin flexible andefficient manner through small projectfuncs. Dutch interventions amountto€4- 6rillon ‘The Netherlands Embassy in Kosovo sources its funding from various budgets, under the responsibilty of the Netherlands Minister for Development Co-operation, aswellas from other meansmanaged through the MFA inTheHague. ‘Through the Civil Society Support Programme MATRA, large-scale co-operation projects between Netherlands and Kosovar NGOs or semi-governmental institutions are supported. Small scale projects on awide range of themes from health care to sports, from culture to small scale employment generation are funded by the Embassy. Instruments such as the ORIO and PSI programmes to promote Netherlands investmentsin Kosovo remain available, 25 well asprogrammes to providetechnical expertise onprivate sectordevelopment. Netherlandsinstitutions are active participants in the EU-managed assistanceprogrammesin Kosovo. The Netherlands will continue to offer training courses for Kosovar civil servants and post-graduate students in the Netherlands. 15Embassy of Sweden in Kosovo |Address: Ser Peranderi Justinian, No. ag, Pejton, 20000 Prishtine. Kozove “Telephone: +38: (0)38 245795 Fans 438 (0)38 245793 EMBASSY OF SWEDEN E-mail swedishoffce.Prishtinasida.se Funding Objectives and Opportunities ‘Sweden (including SIDA) is supporting civil society organisations througha number of Swedish organisations: Kvinna tll Kvinna /2008-2011 / Support to women’s NGOs contributing to democratisation of thesociety by advocating for * ‘respect forwomen'srights mall areaoflife Olof Palme International Center / 2008-2021/ Support to local NGOs in order to improve the democratic values in the society, inparticularasregards citizen's nvolvementin and monitoringof the democratic system. GivilRights Defenders 2008-2023/ Supporttolocal NGOs working with strengthening of rule of law, freedom ofexpression ‘and protection against discrimination. Forum Syd/ 2009-2012! Strengthen youth orgenisations and networks, community youth work and education for youth leaders. Regional Environmental Centre / 2006-2020) Support to capacity development activities ermong civil society organisations inthefieldofenvironment. The Swedish organisations are makinga selection of local NGOs to support with our funds. 16| Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) eee ee eater lse, fa snss2375 EBERT | al concep pict eve fee piston ary Address MujeUlgnaku Steet 4/9 (PetonCiy) Ss FRIEDRICH Denor Summary FES maintains officesin 33 countries of Western Europe, Central and South-East Europe, theCiS-countries, and also the USA and Japan. In these countries it fosters the dialogue between democratic forces with the aim of bringing ebout a balance of interests, resolving conflicts and drawing up policy options. It ccoperates in this process with partners from various social groups and organisations, such as trade unions, political parties, educational and research institutions, public administrations, and also city and local governments. Funding Objectives and Opportunities Friedrich Ebert Stftung-office in Prishtina aims to strengthen the process of institution bullding and advancing the democratic processesinKosove that have been initiated jointlyby the Local and Intemational Community. Our aim isto offer the Kesovar society an understanding of the democratic processes such as political party development, elections, responsibilty and transparence as wellas participation, reforms on the centralandlocallevelinvarious fields. Thisis foreseen to be achieved through the various projects and activities implemented in Kosovo with the cooperation of our local and Intemational partners a7Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) | “The office was establishedin June 2000 although the workin Kosovo hasstarted since 1999, From the beginning we focussed on certain objectives to be uffilled suchas: *+ Support to Kosovo parliamentary committeesdealing with legislation in accordance with EUIntegration Perspective + Support to center-left political parties on political debatesaroundpoliciesandprogrammaticissues + Support to Kosovo institutions (Relevant Ministries) in ensuring deeper knowledgethe domain of EU social policies + Supporting interactive debate between Kosovo Civil Society and Kosove institutions around on EU related economic and socialnormsand standards + Supportingthe debatesaroundconceptsof Good Governance, CivicParticipation and Minorityrights.at thelocallevel "Our partners in realising those aims are political, social and academic institutions end responsibles for the democratic and peacefultrensitionprocess. For moreinformationon funded activities, please visitthe Activities sectionin FES website, 18| Institute for Sustainable Communities Address: Tring Smajli34A, 10000 Prishtina, Kosove Telephone: +381 38 745 502 Fax: 438138 745 503 Email: office@isckosovo.org wnvwisekoseve.org Donor Summary ISC's mission is to help communities around the world address environmental, economic, and social challenges to build a better future shaped and shared by ll. We are in the business of unleashing the power of people to transform their communities. Our approach ensures solutions ‘emerge from within the community, rather than being imposed from the outside. By combining technical expertise and leadership trainingwith strategic investmentsin local organizations, we are sparking creativesolutionsand lasting change. Since ourfoundingin 2993 by former Vermont Governor Madeleine M. Kunin, SC has led transformative community-driven projects across the globe. We garnered early recognition for connecting civic participation with environmental problem solving, and over the years we have developed an approach that accelerates a community's ability to meet challenges head on, Whether the challenge at handis halting airand water pollution, catalyzing HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns, or training new civicleaders, ourworkismaking areal difference in millions oflives across the worid. We get people involved in shaping their future and cultivatelocaltalent—enabling people to become strong advocatesand effective leaders in their communities. 19jinable Communities Funding Objectives and Opportunities ALISC, one of our primary goalsistohelp ordinary citizens participate more ulyin allaspects of publiclife. Weoften do thisby strengthening civil society. Civilsociety isthe social febric that connects individuals, families, institutions, and business toone another. Because nonproftsare the primary way through which ordinary people canmake their voices heard, we focusmuch of our resources on strengthening nonprofits and their ability te represent and serve their constituents. At every step, We engage local partners working on local issues and local initiatives. These nonprofits address 2 broad range of issues of their own, choosing, advocating on behalf of their constituents, connectingpeople, or providing services wherethe government is not able. Social service organizations, think tanks, watchdog groups, and consumer and business associations all play @ crticalrole in helping people make theircommunitiesbetterplacesttolive. ISC gives nonprofits the tools, sills, and resources they need to get what we call a "seat at the table" alongside government: and business in decisions affecting public life. By “seat at the table", we mean that the nonprofit sector isseen as attrusted, influential, and permanent partner in publicdecision making, 20| The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Address: Klingelheferstralle 23, 10705 Berlin, Germany. Telephone: #4930 26996-0 E-Mail: zentrale-berlin@kas de www de v | Konrad + | Adenauer | Stiftung Donor Summary The Konrad Adenaver Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation. In Germany, 36 regional offices and two conference centers offera wide variety of civic education conferencesand events. Our offices abroad are in charge of more than 200 projects in more than 120 countries. The foundation's headquarters are situated in Sankt Augustin near Bonn and in Berlin. There, an ‘additional conference center, namely the Academy, was opened in 2998.As think-tank end consulting agency, our soundly researched scientific fundamental concepts and current analyses are meant to offer a basis or possible political action. The Berlin Academy is the national forum of dialogue between the spheres of politics, economy, science, and society. Our conferences and everts attract people who ‘have a say: In Germany, we offer more than 2,500 events per year which attract 245,000 participants. We provide moral and material support tointellectually gifted young people not only from Germany but also from Central and Eastern Europe and developing countries. We stay in close contact with our more than 10.000 alumni Exhibitions, readings, and awards are also distinctive elements of aur work. We promote young artists, and annually award ‘our prestigious Literary Prize. Our scholarship programs help young journalists offering them projects specifically geared to theirneeds. Since 198, we have annuallyawarded a prize forexcellentlocaljournalisr. 2The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) | Since 2002, the Konrad Adenaver Stiftung has awarded its “Prize Social Market Economy" to personalities of exceptional merit in safeguarding and developing social market economy. The Archive for Christian Democratic Politics researches and studies the history of Christian Democracy in Germany end Europe. Interested readers profit from an enormous number of documents, modern media, and a library containing more than 357,000 publications on politics and contemporary history Funding Objectives and Opportunities Germany's political foundations are very largely financed by federal and Land government funds. 97.3% of the Konrad- Adenaver-Stiftung's funds come from public remittances, while 2.3% are derived from admission charges and miscellaneous revenues. In addition, private revenues (income from funds and donations) account for another 0.4% (status: budget of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung for2004) Most publicremittances are project-related funds. Thus, project-related remittances account for 61.8% ofthe entirerevenue ofthe Konrad-Adenaver Stiftung Specifically, the followingactivites are financedon aproject related basis: + Measuresto promote internationalcooperation; ‘+ Scholarship programmesforGerman undergraduate and postgraduate students; + Scholarship programmesforforeign students; and + Editing importantarchivematerial 2| The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) Next to project-related funds, political Foundations also receive institutional subsidies, which account for 389% of the budget ofthe Konrad-Adenaver-Stiftung, Institutional subsidies form the basis on which the financing of political foundations rests; without them, it would be impossible to plan human resources and financial requirements with any degree of consistency. The Konrad-Adenaver- Stiftung, forinstance, usesthese ‘global unds'tofinance + Congresses, meetings, and seminars on oliticaleducation; ‘+ Research, consultation, and documentation relating particularly to the Christian Democratic movement and the fundamental rules of political activity, + Publications and exhibitions; and + Payrollcosts, expenditures on goods and services, and investments, In these times of shrinking public finances, the importance of supplementary funds from private sources increases correspondingly. The Stiftung has three funds originally financed by bequests. Money from the Else Heiliger Fund is used to finance cultural events and artists within the framework laid down in her wil. The yield of the Theodorand Elisa Weirnar Fund isusedby the Stiftung te finance support for students within the frameworkofits scholarship programme. Revenues fromthe Werner Hintzler Fundare employed in regionalpolitcal education. 23Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) ‘Address: Josip Rela 29, 0000 Prishtine, Kozovo Telephone & Fax: + 383 (0)38 248 636, 248643 E-ma:offee@kcsfoundation org wwwkesfoundation.org Donor Summary Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (KCSF) through the Kosovo Civil Society Grant Fund (KCS-GF) supports Civil Society Organization's (CSOs) initiatives with the aim to support continues democratic change and contributes on European integration process. KCS GF intervention aims to support civil society to play its role in the state-building and policy making process as well asin strategic initiatives between civil society and cther sectors of the society. The Grant Funds supporting ideas and projects targeting civil society development in general and activities which airn to contribute to an advancement and progress within European integration process. Overall, minority and multi ethnic groups are encouraged to apply with project proposals belonging to two above mentioned intervention areas, namely civil society development and contribution ‘toEuropean Integration process. Funding Objectives and Opportunities KCSF is supportingprojects whichaddress atleast one of thefollowingareas of intervention: 2. Support to civil society development through promotion of good governance within CSOs, creation of an enabling environment forcivil society development andactive citizen participation 3 2. Contribution to European integration process through European Integration process in general, information and awareness raising andmonitering KCS-GF within its first call for applications launched in September 2009 has received 36 applications, Out of these, only 25 have fulfilled administrative requirements forevaluation. The KCSF board of directors met on the 2nd of Nov 2009 and took a decision to support 14 projects. The following call for applications underKCS GFwil be launched in the second partofthe year 2020. 24 *Formare information and ful KCSF grant giving strategy please visit wwrw.kesfoundation.crg| Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS) ‘Address: Imzot Niképrela Street (Ulpiana),VillaNo, 23, 10000 Prshtina, eon Fondacioni i Kosovés pr Shogér 8 Hopur Ter 13013852 3s9nseas9n60 ~ Fo: 36338542357 Kosovo Foundation for Open Secity E-mail: info@kfos.org www ldos.o1g Donor Summary Kosove Foundation for Open Sccietyisa local and non-governmentel organization, being part of the international network of foundations financed by philanthropist George Soros. Since December 1999, KFOS isaleqally registered NGO under UNMIK legislation. The Network of Soros Foundations has been presentin Kosava since 2993.The Office was active inthe fields of education and youth, human rights cil socety, media, women programs, aswell as other fields. With the decision of Mr Soros, in June 1999 Pishtina Office was upgraded to an independent Foundation, supervised by aKosovar Board and with a consolidated management Currently KFOS is engagedinthe following programs: + Europeanintegration + CivilSociety + Minority andRoma + East-East Partnership Beyond Borders 25Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS) | Funding Objectives and Opportunities In the past five years, the foundation has made substantial programmatic changes to achieve a more focused approach ‘towards existing challenges, and to increase the chances for more consolidated and long-term activity through eperationel programs. Giventhe challenges as outtined above, the foundation hasfocused on three programmatic priorities: (1) Program on Good Governance and European integration; (2) Programon Minority integration, and (3)Program onCivilSociety. “The underlying priority ofthe European Integration andGood Governance (EIGG) program since its initiation in 2006 has been tofoster the accelerated integration of Kosovo into the European Union, while ensuring an inclusive and transparent process tthatis responsive to Kosovo's developmentneeds Duringthe forthcoming period of 2009-2013, and in ine with the current needs, the E1GG program willseektoaccomplishthe followingobjectives: 2. Implementation of the European Partnership Action Plan supported through provision of on-the-job capacity development 2. Education forEurepe—Suild specialized knowledge on EuropeanUnion among Kesovar civilsociety actors. 26| Office of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Pristina Address: Lagia Arberia, Metush KrasniqiN‘. 34, 1000 Prshtina, Kozovo Telephone(Fax: +382 38 22 6787 LEGOUVERNEMENT E-mal: lux kosovo @ipko.net DU GRAND-OUCHt DE LUXEMBOURG Funding Objectives and Opportunities The Office has a small grants programme which will mest probably continue in the following years, although the decision is taken ona yearly basis, depending on available budget, which is also allocated yearly. The total endowment of the small grants fundis € 50.000 per year. The maximumgrart size is € 26.000. The sectors are notlimited, howevergrass roots actionis largely preferred There is no system for receiving applications andne specific format, but the Office does not encourage random submizsion of proposals. Rather the Office would proactively and by its own initiative identify worthy projects. Spontaneous submissions are therefore notverylikely to be taken intoaccount, especiallygiven therelatively limitedamount of fundingavailableonan annualbasis. 27The Olof Palme International Center Address Box, S036 Soc Sweden & ‘elplore:be-6779770Pa ue 677072 ‘ ena vogpaimeceterse =. ¥! pe lei Donor Summary The Palme Center works in the spirit of Olof Palme for demioeracy, human rights, and peace. It cooperates with people and organizations throughout the world, in nations such as Brazil, Burme, South Africa, Palestine, and Moldova, Through development projects, it seeksto empower people to change their societies and thereby their ovilives. Women, youth, and grassroots activists are main target groups. The Swedish labour movement's extensive international network enables cooperation with globalpartners who shareCenter's values Porty-Oriented Support - Through party-oriented democracy support, the Social Democrats and the Palme Center support sister parties throughout theworld. They dothisin nationsthat alreadyhave struggling democraciesaswellasindictatorships suchas BelerusandZimbabwe. The efforts focuson training forperty leaders and party members, organizational development, and the sharing of knowledge andexperience. Their strength is the understanding of the role that popular movements’ play in democratization, Such strength has supported the organizing of people wanting to achieve changes through which all can benefit. Such experience provides Unique opportunitiestosupportothers. 28| The Olof Palme International Center Knowledge and Debate -An important task forthe Palme Canter isthe sharing of knowledge in orderto facilitate diccussion of international questions and stimulate debate. Along with publishing books and study materials, the Center organizes seminars and public meetings where cooperating partners, politicians, experts and debaters can actively participate ‘Additionally, to support those who manage our projects, the Center provides specific materials, which can be downloaded fromthe Center's Website, Funding Objectives and Opportunities The Palme Center works in the spirit of Olof Palme for demecracy, human rights, and peace. We cooperate with people and organizations throughout the world, in nations such as Brazil, Burma, South Africa, Palestine, Moldova, and the countries in ‘The Western Balkans. ‘Through our development projects, we seek to empower peaple to change their societies and thereby their awn lives, Women, youth, and grassroots activists are our main target groups. ‘The Swedish labour movement's extensive international network enables cooperation with global partners who share our values. 29Robert Bosch Stiftung | Address: Postfach 2006 28, Robert Bosch Stiftung Teapeve cst renin Donor Summary "Wis my intention, apart from the alleviation of all kinds of hardshi development of the people.” (Robert Bosch, ag35).Thiswas Robert Bosch’s message to Vermégensverwaltung Bosch GmbH (WB), the company he had founded in the course of drawing up his willing23. It wasto receive his shares in the company after his death. Bosch entrusted his entrepreneurial and philanthropic activities to the directors of Vermégensverwaltung Bosch, who were personally appointed by him and subsequently named as executors of his will. hey were to decide within the statutory period of 30 years whether, andi so when, the 86 percent of shares that devolved to his heirs after his death in 11942 should be transferredtoVermogensverwaltung sch to promote the moral, physical and intellectual Between 1962 and964, the executors founda forward-looking way of reconciling the commercialand charitable objectives of the company founder. Vermagensverwaltung Bosch acquired the sharesand simultaneously waived theconcomitant right tovote, which was transferred to the newly founded Robert Bosch Indusirietreuhend KG, which held an 0.02% interest in Robert Bosch GmbH, Vermégensverwaltung Bosch was renamed Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH in 1969. For their part, the heirs acted in the spirit of the founder, using the vast majority ofthe inheritance for their own charitable foundations. In his foundation guidelines, Robert Bosch cited examples of how his philanthropic visionshouldbe realized: 30| Robert Bosch Stiftung “Health, education, training, support for gifted children, international reconciliation and the like..." ‘The statute ofthe Robert Bosch Stiftung follows these injunctions and statesas the foundation's main purpose public health care, Other purposes include: international understanding, welfare, education, the arts and culture, and research and teachingin the humanities, socialsciences and natural sciences, Funding Objectives and Opportunities “The Rohert Bosch Stiftungis not only an operating foundation that pursuesits goals by programs ofits own, but also afunding foundation that enables others to develop and implement projects and initiatives that meet social needs in Germany and abroad. Both our own programsand the projects we fund aimto promote newdevelopmentsand bring about change. Depending on the respective theme and the strategy it requires, we decide whether to implement a program ourselves and/or look for partners whose expertise willhelpusimplementthe desired project ‘Asafunding foundation, we fund projects that either supplementour existingprograms, continue them in an innovative way, orcontribute significentiy o realizing ourobjectivesin the program area concerned. Due tothe wide range of potential projects eligible for funding bothin Germany and abroad, the methods and procedures by Which we provide funding are not subject to restrictions. We use a range of instruments to achieve our goals, such as competitions, scholarship programs, prizes, funding of pilot projects, appointment of independent committees and juries, political consulting based on scientificstudies, surveys, seminars, and colloguia EtRockefeller Brothers Fund ‘Adress: 475 Riverside Drive, Suite goo, New York, USA. CO [Rest center Brothers Fund Esal:communicaions@ybtorg Brothers Find te Donor Summary The Rockefeller Brothers Fund wes founded in 1940 as a vehicle through which the five sons and daughter of John D. Rockefellersr, could share a source of advice and research on charitable activitiesand coordinate their philanthropic efforts to better effect. John D. Rockefeller J, made a substantial gift to the fund in 1952, and in ag60 the fund received a major bequest fromhisestate. Together, these constitutethe originalendewmentof the fund. Funding Objectives and Opportunities Prospective applicants are strongly encouragedto readthrough the Rockefeller Brothers Fund's program guidelines and view recently awarded grants for examples ofthe Fund's current funding focus. Applicants may also indtthe eligibility quiz helpful indetermining whethera proposed project is compatible with the Fund's funding prioxities. ‘The REF's grantmaking s extremely limited in relation to the jarge number of worthwhile requests it receives - in 2008 the Fund receivedapproximately 2,200 grantrequests and made329 grants. The Letter of inquiry (LOI) isthe starting point for applying for a grant from the RBF. Each LOI is carefully reviewed by Fund stafffor fit within RBF guidelines and funding prionties. Staff will invite applicants to submit a full proposalwhen there is a matchbetween the RB's fundingfocus anda proposedproject 22| Royal Norwegian Embassy, Prishtina Addrest: Sejdikryetiu Street No.G, 10000 Prishtina, Kezove ‘Tei: +382 38 232.2 (ex. 03) nttpsiiwwn.norway-kesovo.no NORWEGIAN EMBASSY Donor Summary ‘The Embassy is Norway's official diplomatic representation to the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Albania. The Embassy was opened in October 2008 and currently has a team of three Norwegian diplomats, led by Ambassador Sverre Johan Kvale, andfourlocalstaff members. Besides serving as Norway's political representation to Kosovo, the Embassy also offers various consular services and is the locel contact point for Norway's development assistance to Kosovo. The Embassy also provides grants to small-scaledevelopment initiatives. Funding Objectives and Opportunities ‘Through its Embassy Small-Pot Fund (ESP), the Norwegian Embassy in Prishtina provides small grants in support of cast- efficient and practical initiatives which produce tangible and sustainable effects for individuals, local communities or wider society, Preference is given to innovative ideas and projects targeting the development of human capacities for youth and the generation of employment opportunities. The Embassy also supports wel-targeted initiatives which strive to strengthen democratic practices in Kosovoand promote socialinclusiveress.n Embassy, Prishtina | Alimitedamount of supports alse provided for cultural events. The maximumsize ofa grant cannot exceeds, 000FUR Applicants for grants can be civil society organizations, public institutions, businesses or private individvals. Applicants need to submit eithera brief concept-note or a fully developed project proposal that provides sufficient information on project objectives, activities and budget details ‘There ino official pplication form. Project proposals or conceptnotes areaccepted throughout the year. Applicantsshouldexpecttobe informed of any decision within three weeksafter submittingthe proposal ‘The concept note or project proposal should be sent to the following address: emb,prishtina@mfa.no. A mecting may be scheduled only ifthe Embassy finds the project idea to be compatible with thebroadly outlinedcriteria, 34| Schiller Helfen Leben (SHL) Telephone: +49 303083 2630 E-mail: sandra khustawi@schveles-helferleben.de ‘www.schueler-helfen-leben.de (eiman oniy) Donor Summary SHL isa non-profit organization, which contributes to the social development of children and young people through youth projects. it supports the process of building democratic civil societies in Southeastern Europe. So far, we have contributed ‘more than as million Eurosin fundingand havebeen involvedin morethanahundred projects. Funding Objectives and Opportunities Schuler Helfen Leben (SHL) has invited non-profit organizations to apply with their projects for funding generated by the Social Day. These projects should directly support children and young people intheir social development. Furtherinformation about theaimsofSHL, the applicantsandthe project fundingcan be found in the fundingguidelines. SHL has organized Social Days regular'y since 2998. The idea is simple: for one day school students do not attend school but work and donate their income from this to the work of SHL. The commitment of the young people isnot limited to this one day. Theyare also directly involvedinthe selection of those youth projects, which willbe supported. Under this Callfor Propesals, we fund projectsin the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro andSerbia. 35nal Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) ‘Adress. 205 25 Stockholm, Sweden Kt Sida ermal voice Donor Summary Sidaisa government agency of the country of Sweden with over 659 employees. Sida channels its resources through NGOs, ‘multilateral cooperation, and the EU, among others and is interested in promoting the idea of "international development cooperation” to replace the one-sided giving indicated by the term “assistance”. Supporting over 2,000 projects in over 100 countries (over 20 of them are specially designated as target countries), Sida seeks to create partnerships with companies, popular movements, organizations, universities, and government agencies forts development projects. Sida's geographic focusison countriesin Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Central and Eastern Europe. Funding Objectives and Opportunities + Economic growth -To help increase the production of goods and services.Economic and social equality. To help reduce differences between rich and poor and ensure that everyone's basic needs are met. 36| Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) Economic and political independence -To help to ensure that countries can make their own decisions on their economies and policies and create the conditions necessary for national self-determination. Democratic development -To help to ensure that people are given greater opportunities to influence developments locally, regionally and nationally, Environmental protection -To promote the sustainable use of natural resources and protection of the environment, Gender equality -To promote equality between men and women. a7‘Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) \ —= Address: Adrion Kasi Strect 32, 20000 Pristina, Kosovo ete Telephone, 38198248 o5u23 Sears eee aegis ane Emit Pishtna@edcnet meses vem swis-coopertionadmin-cfkoso¥0 Donor Summary Switzerland invests about CHF 2. billion ayearto combat poverty and promote economic development in countries ofthe developing world and€estern Europe. Two federal offices coordinate international development cooperationon behalfofthe ‘Swiss Confederation: the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDO), and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs(SECO). All official development cooperation activities aim to improve living conditions for the world's most disadvantaged people, Development cooperation focuses primarily on conflict prevention and transformation, social development, good governance, promoting economic structures and safequarding natural resources. Swiss development cooperation also strivestostrengthen the abilityofitspartner countries totake theirowninitiatives, Funding Objectives and Opportunities ‘The SDC and SECOsupport Eastern Europeand the Commonwealth of independent States (CIS) intheir transition to ammarket economy through know-how transfer and financialassistance. The SDC's Department of Humanitarian Aidand Humanitarian ‘Aid Unit (SHA) responds toemergenciessuch asnaturalcatastrophes, crises andarmed conflicts. 38| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) While emergency aid is focused on areaswith the greatest need, SDC's bilateral development cooperation takes a cifferent approach, Itconcentrates on24 priority countries andregions andon 7special programmes, SOC’s development cooperation alwaysstrivesforsustainableimpact. In Eastem Europe, the SDC’s work focuses onaocountries. TheSDC works multilaterally withUN specialisedagencies, the World Bark and regionaldevelopmentbanks.. SECO is responsible for planning and implementing economic and trade policy measures with developing and transition countries, The primary aims of SECO are to integrate partner countries into the world economy and promote sustainable economy growth, making an efficient and effective contribution to reducing poverty. SECO's priovities le in strengthening the partner countries’ competitiveness and diversifying theirtrade, mobilising domestic and foreign investments, improving the basic infrastructure and promoting stable economic framework conditions. Special attention is given to climate change, ‘energy and environmental issues, The mobilisation of private capital and know-how on-site and in Switzerland forms an important principleof SECO's developmentcooperation: 39Swiss Cultural Programme (SCP) ‘Address: Agim Ramadani 50/7, 20000 Pristine, Kosovo “Telephone 136138225439 Peas nals ee wwwsep-ksinet Funding Objectives and Oppertuni “The Swiss Cultural Programme in the Western Balkans supportstwotypesof projects: Cooperation projectsand smallactions Cooperation projects are projects with a mid-term timescale which focus on the strengthening of cuttural actors, organisations and platforms considered as agents of change and incubators for a diversified and lively cuitural scene. From 2008 all cooperation projects are conceived as regional projects fostering trans-border and inter-country as well as interethnic and intercultural collaboration. Cooperation with experts and specialized organizations from the region, Switzerland and Europe contributes to knowledge transfer and development of quality. Cooperation projects are identified on the basisof publicinvitationsto submit applications and are in the resporsibility ofthe regionalSCP officein Sarajevo. ‘The selection is madeby the Regional SteeringCommitteeofthe SCP Small Actions are short-term projects, realized by local partner organisations, to which subsidiary project-specific contributions are granted, Small actions support a great variety of different cultural actors with an emphasis on cultural diversity and accessibility foremerging artists, Small actions put aparticular focus on decentralisation and cultural mincrities ‘They contribute tothe enrichment andcapacity development of thecultural scene. 40| ‘Swiss Cultural Programme (SCP) ‘As of 2008, smallactions are being supported in Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia, They are in the responsibility of the local offices in the respective countries. The criteria for the selection of small actions are defined in the “Regional Working Guidelines" ofthe SCP. Smallactionsare selected by alocalbeard in each countryand onthe basis of applications, ‘Swiss-Balkan Cultural Exchange Projects -In addition to the activities of the SCP, the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia supports cultural exchange projects between artists from Switzerlandand programmers/institutions/organisers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Serbia. The goal sto create anetwork between variousart andccultural scenes in the region and cultural workers from Switzerland. Local organizers can apply once a year for Funding for projects which involve Swiss participants fromallthe different art disciplines and providedthey meet the formal and thematic criter’a of Pro Helvetia. atUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | ‘Addreze: Peyton Place No.ad, Prishtina 10000, Kosovo ‘Telephone: + 38138 249 056!20. Fax: + 383 (0) 38 249085 E-mail: registry ks@undp org www.kosovo.undp.org Donor Summary Since 2999 the United Nations Development Programme has earned astrongreputation as anindependent and experienced partner in the effort to rebuild Kosovo. After the inital period of post-wer reconstruction it has helped esteblish and develop local institutions. Kosovo is now entering a new phase of development. The international community is scaling down its presence, andlocalauthoritiesare taking on more responsibilities than ever before. The taskisa daunting oneasthe province triestocope with some of the toughest economic and social conditionsinthe Western Balkans. UNDPis ideally placed to help Kosovo's peopleand govermentface those challenges. ‘The organisation's support comes in numerous forms and uses experience gained from developing economies around the ‘world, UNDP helpstodevelop and researchpolicies. it providesstatisticsand advocates solutions for organizations that need ‘them. Programme managers with extensive experience of implementing projects in the field work with all the leading agenciesin the region. UNDP's primary goal is to reduce poverty by helping to promote economic growth. It also strives to improve the strengthofKasove's institutions, enhance people's everyday security and improve environmental sustainability ‘These plans are aligned with UNDP's global mandate for poverty reductionas wellas the Millennium Development Goals. All programmes emphasize the role of partnership, and the use of indigenous expertise where possible to provide solutions that suit Kosovo. a2| United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Funding Objectives and Opportunities UNDP werksin the following areas: + DemocraticGovernance andEnvironment + Social inclusion Cluster + Security andJustice + EconomicDevelopmentandPrivateSector + Policy Research + Communicationfor Development Callsfor proposals forcivil society are constantly updated. Please visit UNDP's website (cal for proposallinkatthe QuickLinks section) formoreinformation. a3U.S. Embassy Prishtina, Kosovo Telephone: +383 38 5959 3752 bhutp://pristina usembassy.gov) Funding Objectives and Opportunities Grant Opportunities The U.S. Embassy in Prishtina issoliciting grant proposals from individuals and organizationsinKosove There are two categories of grants. The first category of grants will support democratic advancement and economic reform, Grants will be awarded to organizations or individuals for democracy-related activities such as community action projects, association-building, promoting interethnic tolerance end understanding, and supporting youth programs. Organizations or individuals who apply shouldhave some previous experience with US. programs. The second category of grants will focus on University support. Grant proposals should highlight program and curriculurn development. University departments are welcome to apply. Please submit your proposals to Merita Musmurati at MusmuratiME@state.covor Faton Vetovel at VatovciF H@state gov. Grant proposals will be evaluated as we receive them, so apply early to ensure the best chances of funding. Mass Media Project -The U.S. Embassy Prishtina is accepting grant applications for a television series (drama or comedy format) that would reach a wide audience in Kosovo. The show should highlight themes of tolerance, understanding, and interethnicharmony.| U.S. Embassy Prishtina, Kosovo ‘Small Grents Pregram - The U.S. Embassy Grants Section of the Office of Public Diplomacy has a limited ongoing grants program that supports artistic, academic, and other activities with a connection to American culture or values when such suppor is of mutual interest to both the requesting organization and the Embassy. Funds are very limited, and grants awarded generally do notexceed $3,000. Examples of programs the Embassy has funded in the past include: the costs of bringing an American expert speaker or performer to Kosovo to participate in an event; conferences on American themes or issues of mutual interest; exhibitions of works by Americans or on American themes; and educational programs. These examples are merely illustrative, not exhaustive. Allproposalsare considered. Funding cannot be provided for the costs of receptions or food and érink, ongoing salary costs, or office equipment (with some exceptions). Cost-sharing by the requesting organizationisan important factorin evaluating grant requests Democracy Commission SmallGrants Program -The Embassy of the United StatesofAmerica in Kosovo is announcing the 2020 round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program. This program seeks to support development of Kosovo's democratic institutions and civil society by awarding, on 2 competitive basis, small project grants to Kosovo nonprofit, nengevernmental organizations (NGOs) and independent local media organizations. The closing date for applications is December, 2009, asUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID) | ‘Address: Arberia (Dragodan), Ismail Gemali Street No.2 10000 Pristina, Kosevo Telephone 1 En (038203 673 j ax: ++ 381(0)38.249 693 oot eects E-mail kosovousaidinfo@usaid cov www usaid.govikesove Donor Summary USAID's assistance to Kosovo started in mid-1999. During and immediately after the conflctlarge amounts of humanitarian assistance were provided to tend to the basic needs of an enormous number of displaced and newly impoverished Kesovars. ‘The humanitarian assistance was followed by a program to start the restoration of civiland economic life in Kosovo. In the five-year period, September 1999 through September 2004, over $238 million of USAID assistance was committed to the reconstruction of Kosovo. As the emergency needs shifted toward more transitional and development so did the assistance, therefore USAID's developed a program to rebuild Kosovo's vitality by supporting UNMIK, later the Provisional Institutions of Self-Govemment (PISG), and following the Declaration of Independence, the Institutions of Kosovo, The assistance expanded to help the private sector develop, encouraging the formation of democratic institutions, end rebuilding community infrastructure, Funding Objectives and Opportunities USAID's current Civil Society Strengthening Program buildson years of workwithcivilsociety that began in 2001. The implementation of USAID-supported activitieshas helped change the civil society landscape byintroducingadvocacyas acoreactivity of cvilsociety. ee 46| United States Agency for International Development (USAID) “The current program has mutually reinforcing components that work together synergistically to ensure that Kozove civil society Is an effective and influential partner to government in public decision-making contributing to an inclusive and democratic Kosovo + KosovoCivil Society Strengthening Program («-CSSP) + ProgramBeneficiary: Local NGOs, advocacy groups, NGO Registration office + ProgramStartand End Date:o9/26/2008: 09/35/2013, Sel 7World Bank Office in Kosovo Address; Mujo Ulqinaku No.3, 0000 Prishtine, Kozovo Telephone: +381 38 249 284 E-ma llepaja@werldbank org ‘wivw.worldbank.org/kosovo Donor Summary ‘The World Bank Group's mission isto fight poverty and improvethe living standards of people in the developing world. To help achieve this mission, the Bank provides grants, loens, policy advice, technical assistance and knowledge shering services to low and middle income countries to reduce poverty. The Bank also promotes growth to create jobs and to empower poor peopletotakeadvantage of economicopportunities. InKosovo, theWorld Bank has been providing direct financing since 2000, andhas committed around $230 milion. Funding Objectives and Opportunities Created in 1983, the Social Development CivilSociety Fund (CSF- formerly knownas the Small Grants Program) is one ofthe few global programs of the World Bank that directly funds civil society organizations. It is a concrete tool to aid in the advencement of the Bank's social development agenda to empower poor and marginalized groups. With funds from the Development Grants Facility, the program is administered through participating World Bank Country Offices reaching civil society organizationsthrough transparent and competitive processes. 48| World Bank Office in Kosovo The purpose of the CSF is to strengthen the voice and influence of poor and marginalized groups in the development processes, thereby making these processes more inclusive and equitable. To this end, it supports activities of civil society organizations whose primary objective is encouraging and supporting civic engagement of these target populations. By involving citizens who are often excluded from the public arena, andincreasing their capacity to influence policy and program decisions, the CSF helps facilitate ownership of developmentinitiatives by abroader sectorofscciety. ag