The project Advancing Environmental Justice in North Macedonia is provided by the UNDP Global Programme on Strengthening the Rule of Law, Human Rights, Justice and Security for Sustainable Peace and Development.

The overall objective of the project is to build strong narrative and advocacy on the need to protect and fulfill the right to a clean and healthy environment to tackle environmental crime in North Macedonia through whole of society and transformative approach that enables for strong civic engagement and access to justice. 

Specifically, the project aims to enhance the capacity of national institutions, including the legal system, to establish people-centered and efficient systems that advance environmental rights and deliver environmental justice. It also aims to increase public participation, access to information, access to justice, and legal empowerment in environmental matters, particularly for women and vulnerable groups. By building the capacity of key stakeholders, advocating for a people-centered approach to environmental justice, and increasing public awareness of environmental justice issues, the project expects to foster greater understanding of environmental justice issues and promote actions that promote environmental protection and justice.

Under the auspices of the project, a re-granting mechanism is envisaged to cooperate with CSOs in order to enhance public participation, improve access to information, and facilitate access to justice and legal empowerment in environmental matters. By funding community engagement initiatives, capacity-building programs, legal aid services, and advocacy efforts, CSOs can empower communities, especially women and vulnerable groups, to actively participate in environmental governance. The re-granting mechanism can also support the dissemination of accessible information, documentation of legal violations, and public debates to raise awareness regarding environmental justice.

Deadline for application process: July 26, 2024

Minimum amount per grant is USD 5,000 and the maximum amount per grant is USD 12,000

Duration of the proposed project: Three (3) months.

More information on the submission requirements and selection criteria, as well as application form and supporting documents, is available at the following links:

Public Call for Civil Society Organizations to Submit Project Proposals

Annex 1  - Project proposal 

Annex 2 - Budget proposal

Annex 3 - Declaration of double financing 

Annex 4 - Declaration of partnership 

Guidelines for applying