Apply Now: 7th Call for the WBF Move Grant Programme

Deadline: 05-Oct-2026

The Western Balkans Fund (WBF) has opened the 7th Call for Proposals of the WBF Move Grants, its flagship programme supporting individual mobility, professional development, and regional exchange across the Western Balkans. The programme provides financial support to individuals who want to undertake a clearly defined mobility activity in another Western Balkans Fund Contracting Party. By supporting cross-border exchanges, the initiative aims to strengthen professional, academic, cultural, and other regional connections. Selected applicants may receive up to €3,000 to support eligible mobility activities, including research, education, training, cultural and artistic cooperation, professional events, networking, knowledge exchange, and the development of new regional partnerships.

About the WBF Move Grants

The WBF Move Grants programme is designed to foster regional cooperation and mobility among individuals in the Western Balkans. The programme enables participants to travel to another WBF Contracting Party to pursue an activity that contributes to their education, research, professional development, creativity, or regional networking. Through cross-border mobility, the programme seeks to create stronger connections among people and organizations across the region. What Is the Purpose of the Grant? The WBF Move Grants aim to help individuals develop their skills and build meaningful relationships across the Western Balkans. The programme supports activities that can contribute to: - Regional cooperation. - Individual mobility. - Professional development. - Academic exchange. - Research. - Education and training. - Cultural cooperation. - Artistic collaboration. - Knowledge exchange. - Professional networking. - Development of regional partnerships. - Cross-border collaboration. How Much Funding Is Available? Selected applicants may receive a grant of up to €3,000. The funding is intended to support a clearly defined mobility activity undertaken in another WBF Contracting Party. Applicants should therefore demonstrate a clear purpose for their mobility and explain how the proposed activity will contribute to their professional, academic, educational, artistic, research, or other relevant development. Who Can Apply? The WBF Move Grants are open to individual applicants who are at least 18 years old. Applicants must meet the following key requirements: - Be at least 18 years old. - Be a citizen of one of the WB6 countries. - Be a resident of one of the WB6 countries. - Undertake the proposed mobility activity in another WBF Contracting Party. - Be affiliated with a legal public or non-public organization or currently enrolled as a student. - Have no criminal record. - Be able to communicate and report in English. Which Countries Are Included in the WB6?

The eligible WB6 countries are:

- Albania. - Bosnia and Herzegovina. - Kosovo. - Montenegro. - North Macedonia. - Serbia. Applicants must be both residents and citizens of one of these countries. Who Can Benefit From the WBF Move Grants? The programme is open to individuals from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds.

Eligible applicants may include:

- Students. - Researchers. - Academic staff. - Civil society activists. - Journalists. - Artists. - Athletes. - Public employees. - Young professionals. This broad eligibility allows individuals from different sectors to use regional mobility as a way to gain knowledge, develop skills, exchange experiences, or establish new partnerships. What Activities Can the Grant Support? The WBF Move Grants can support a wide variety of mobility activities.

Examples include:

- Knowledge exchange. - Professional training. - Research activities. - Educational activities. - Cultural cooperation. - Artistic cooperation. - Participation in professional events. - Networking activities. - Development of regional partnerships. - Cross-border professional exchanges. - Academic exchanges. The proposed activity should be clearly defined and connected to the applicant’s professional, academic, educational, cultural, artistic, or research objectives. Research and Academic Mobility Students, researchers, and academic staff can use the programme to develop cross-border academic and research connections. A mobility activity could provide opportunities to: - Exchange knowledge with peers. - Participate in research-related activities. - Develop academic connections. - Learn from institutions in another Western Balkans country. - Participate in educational or professional activities. - Establish new regional academic partnerships. Professional Development and Training The programme also supports mobility for professional development. Applicants can undertake activities that allow them to: - Develop professional skills. - Participate in training. - Exchange expertise. - Attend professional events. - Build professional networks. - Establish regional partnerships. - Gain experience in another Western Balkans country. This makes the grant relevant to young professionals as well as established individuals working across different sectors. Cultural and Artistic Cooperation Artists and cultural professionals can use the mobility opportunity to strengthen regional cultural connections. Supported activities may include cultural or artistic cooperation, exchanges with professionals in another country, and participation in relevant professional activities. The programme encourages cross-border interaction that can contribute to stronger cultural and creative relationships within the Western Balkans. Networking and Regional Partnerships An important element of the WBF Move Grants is the opportunity to establish meaningful connections with people and organizations in other WBF Contracting Parties. Applicants can use their mobility activity to: - Meet potential collaborators. - Exchange professional knowledge. - Develop new partnerships. - Strengthen existing regional relationships. - Identify oppor