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Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) is pleased to present the projects selected for support under the 7th Open Call “RYCOnnecting YOUth.” The 7th Open Call, launched on 31 December 2025, attracted strong interest from civil society organisations across the Western Balkans, receiving a total of 157 applications involving 258 partners from the region. The selected

Dear Applicants, We are pleased to announce that the evaluation process for the 7th Open Call “RYCOnnecting”, launched on December 31, 2025, has been successfully concluded. This call attracted a remarkable level of interest, receiving a total of 157 applications involving 258 partners, highlighting strong engagement and collaboration across the region. Following the Administrative and Eligibility Check, 145 applications advanced to the next

RYCO invites civil society organizations across the Western Balkans to apply for the 7th RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call, supporting youth-led initiatives that strengthen reconciliation, intercultural learning, dialogue, and regional cooperation. This Open Call is a key instrument of RYCO’s Strategic Plan 2025–2027, translating our vision into concrete action by empowering young people and CSOs to build trust, cooperation,

31 Dec 2025, 10:00 Launching the Call for Project Proposals 10 Feb 2026, 23:59 Deadline for requesting any clarifications from RYCO 13 Feb 2026, 23:59 Deadline for submission of the applications 16 – 21 Feb 2026, 23:59 Administrative and Eligibility Check To be announced Assessment and Selection Process To be announced Preliminary List published on

STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL Here is a video to guide you through the application process for the open call. Watch the video 1. If an organization appears in more than two applications (e.g. as Lead Applicant in one and Partner in two others), how will RYCO assess eligibility? An organization may appear in a maximum

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The 7th RYCOnnecting Youth Open Call aims to strengthen youth-led reconciliation, intercultural learning, and regional cooperation across the Western Balkans by supporting high-quality, impact-oriented initiatives implemented by civil society organizations. The Call supports both emerging and experienced actors who contribute to fostering dialogue, trust, and cooperation among young people, and seeks to expand opportunities for

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Dear Applicants, We sincerely appreciate your interest and efforts in participating in the 6th RYCO Open Call for Project Proposals. This year, we received 137 applications involving 363 partners from across the Western Balkans, reaffirming the region’s strong potential for positive change through youth cooperation, mobility, and engagement. Following the completion of the final documentation