BST Grantmaking
The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) promotes regional cooperation and good governance in the Wider Black Sea region; accountable, transparent, and open governments; strong, effective civic sectors; and independent and professional media.The Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) promotes regional cooperation and good governance in the Wider Black Sea region; accountable, transparent, and open governments; strong, effective civic sectors; and independent and professional media.
The Black Sea Trust runs the following programs: Regional Programs and Civic Participation. Prospective applicants can apply on a rolling basis for these two programs.
BST accepts project proposals under thematic Calls for Applications section.
For any inquiries, please contact the BST at [email protected].
Open Call for Applications
Expand AllCivic Resilience During and After the Coronavirus
In response to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) is launching a new call for project proposals which aims to strengthen civil society organizations (CSOs) and independent media in countering the negative impact of the outbreak on society and promote universal access to immunization.
Strengthening Regional Links and Transition Sharing in the Wider Black Sea Region
In response to the democratic challenges in the Wider Black Sea region, the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) is launching a new call for proposals that aims to increase the efficiency of civil society to promote an open, transparent, and inclusive system of governance.
This call is part of the Strengthening Regional Links and Transition Sharing in the Wider Black Sea Region action run by the Transatlantic Foundation and funded by the European Union. The project aims to support civil society groups, independent media outlets, and journalists from the countries in the Wider Black Sea Region and the new EU member states.
COVID-19: Civil Society Resilience and Sustainability – Ukraine
In response to the challenges imposed on the Ukrainian society during the coronavirus outbreak, the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) is launching a new call for proposals which aims to strengthen the capacity of Ukrainian civil society organizations (CSOs) and independent media in countering the negative impact of the outbreak on society. This call is part of the COVID-19: Civil Society Resilience and Sustainability regional action run by IREX/ERIM Europe and funded by the European Union. The project aims to support civil society, independent activists, and independent media to continue their work throughout and after the coronavirus pandemic.
Empowering Civil Society Organizations to Contribute to National Immunization
In response to the challenges posed on Bulgarian society and media landscape, the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) is launching a new call for proposals which aims to strengthen the capacity of Bulgarian CSOs to act as key players in achieving the goal of universal immunization in Bulgaria.
Past Calls for Applications
Expand AllResilience Through Innovation
In response to the challenges posed on Bulgarian society and media landscape, the Black Sea Trust for Regional Cooperation (BST) is launching a new call for proposals which aims to amplify the capacity of Bulgarian CSOs and media actors counter the negative impact of the coronavirus outbreak on society, free media and rule of law.