German Marshall Fund / Black Sea Trust
Grants of up to USD 25,000 for NGOs and independent media in Ukraine (Relief, Resilience, Recovery).
About the fund
The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) is a grant programme of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF), established in 2007 with an office in Bucharest. GMF itself was founded in 1972 as Germany's tribute for the Marshall Plan.
The Black Sea Trust supports the development of civil society, regional cooperation, dialogue and stability in the Black Sea region. The programme covers Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine.
After Russia's full-scale invasion, BST launched dedicated project competitions to support Ukrainian civil society, help displaced people and refugees, and facilitate experience-sharing.
Focus areas
- Regional cooperation in the Black Sea region
- Civil society development
- Cross-border ties and dialogue
- Active civic participation
- Conflict resolution and stability
- Support for Ukraine and displaced people
Interesting facts
Founded in 2007 with support from USAID, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Romanian government and the Latvian Ministry of Defence.
Since 2008, the programme's average annual grant budget has been planned at around USD 2 million.
GMF, its parent organisation, was declared an 'undesirable organisation' by Russia in 2018.
How to apply
NGOs from Black Sea region countries, including Ukraine, can apply. Current competitions are on gmfus.org.
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