Dear Applicants,
We extend our sincere appreciation for the effort, dedication, and enthusiasm you have demonstrated in applying to the YPS Granting Scheme, supported by the German Government through the German Federal Foreign Office, implemented within the framework of “RYCOgnizing YPS: Meaningful Youth Participation in the Western Balkans.” Your engagement reflects a strong commitment to advancing the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agenda, and to building a region where young people are empowered as active contributors to peace, dialogue, and cooperation.
We are pleased to share that RYCO received 91 project proposals, bringing together more than 122 partners including local authorities from across the Western Balkans. The high level of interest also demonstrates the ongoing need for initiatives that enable young people to shape inclusive, peaceful, and resilient communities.
We highly value the energy you invested in developing impactful proposals under the 5 pillars of the YPS agenda. Your work demonstrates how youth-led initiatives can bridge divides, empower voices, and contribute to long-term stability and cooperation in the region.
We encourage you to remain engaged with RYCO and to continue advancing youth empowerment and peacebuilding. We are particularly encouraged by the fact that many applicants chose to address multiple thematic areas, reflecting a deep understanding of the interconnected youth, peace, and security issues on the local context.
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Below, you will find the preliminary list of the seven highest-ranked project proposals. The final selection of supported projects will be confirmed upon completion of the documentation review and budget clearance procedures. Depending on budget availability in the upcoming period, additional proposals from this list may also be included among the final supported projects.
We thank you once again for your valuable contribution to strengthening youth cooperation, reconciliation, and peacebuilding in the Western Balkans.
Please see below the preliminary list of the top-rated project proposals.
Sincerely,
The RYCO Team