- Program Civil Society
- Program Area Strengthening Civic Space
- Grant Amount $125,000
- Grant Period September 1, 2009–January 31, 2011
- Location Pristina, Kosovo
- Geographic Focus Kosovo
About this grant
The project goal is to strengthen local-level democracy and civil society in Kosovo. To this end, this grant supports the organizational and programmatic development of the Foundation for Democratic Initiatives, an indigenous grantmaking organization in Kosovo focused on community-led development initiatives. Over the next two years, the grantee will focus on consolidating its grantmaking programs around its core mission; diversifying its funding base; and strengthening staff, board, and management capacities. During the last two years, the grantee awarded more than 30 grants supporting a range of community initiatives and provided networking and training opportunities to its grantees. The foundation also engaged expert consultants to conduct an extensive strategic review and planning process. The foundation works throughout Kosovo and recently relocated its offices to Pristina, the capital of Kosovo.