Background

ReLOaD2 is a continuation of a regional project effort funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme in six following Western Balkans countries and territories: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. 

Civil society organisations in Western Balkans act as an important component in the context of local governance, due to their contribution towards inclusion, participation in public affairs, and reducing disparities within public service delivery. However, there is insufficient cooperation between local governments and civil society organisations and low capacities of NGOs. Civil society organisations remain largely dependent on financing by foreign donors, which is due to a combination of factors including limitations in public funding and lack of transparent mechanisms for funds disbursement.  

ReLOaD2 works across the region to enable better collaboration of local governments and civil society organizations, establish concrete partnerships and improve service delivery, all in line with local priorities and development strategies. It emphasizes local needs and helps local governments adopt a more project-based approach. ReLOaD2 also focuses on encouraging the participation of young people and supports the implementation of youth initiatives and strives to improve the economic prospects in their respective communities. 

In Montenegro, five clusters of local self-governments are chosen to participate in ReLOaD2 through transparent Public calls. 

Central region - Podgorica, Cetinje, Golubovci and Danilovgrad 

Coastal Mates - Budva, Herceg Novi, Kotor and Tivat 

Tara - Mojkovac, Kolašin and Pljevlja 

Together for North - Andrijevica and Berane 

Together Nikšić and Plužine - Nikšić and Plužine.

List of NGOs grants from the First Public Call can be downloaded here.

List of NGOs grants from the Second Public Call can be downloaded here.