- Program Civil Society
- Program Area Strengthening Civic Space
- Grant Amount $300,000
- Grant Period January 1, 2018–December 31, 2020
- Location Sofia, Bulgaria
- Geographic Focus Bulgaria
About this grant
The mission of the Workshop for Civic Initiatives Foundation is to support the development of local communities and grassroots organizations in Bulgaria. During the grand period, the grantee will provide tailored training and small grant support to various local stakeholders for grassroots activities; build the capacity of grassroots organizations to raise local resources; and promote local philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. In addition, the grantee will provide software products and expert advice in new technologies to local and national nonprofits. The grantee will also strengthen its own organizational capacity and increase its permanent assets. During the past grant period, the grantee provided $1.3 million in grants to 435 projects in over 50 different locations in Bulgaria, developed individual and corporate philanthropy, and strengthened its organizational capacity and financial sustainability. The grantee is based in Sofia, Bulgaria.