WB6 Media – Media Development for Democracy Resilience
Category: Media / Democracy / EU integration
EU Programme: SustainMedia – GIZ / DW Akademie; co-funded by the European Union and BMZ
Deadline: 08.11.2026
Eligible Western Balkan Partners: Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Kosovo; Montenegro; North Macedonia; Serbia
Main Topics: Independent media; democracy resilience; EU integration; digital threats; green transition
Short description:
The SustainMedia call supports independent Western Balkan media through two funding tracks: media business development, and thematic journalism/content and audience development. Priorities include democratic resilience and EU integration, electoral integrity, rule of law, digital threats, climate action, environmental resilience and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans.
Why relevant for Western Balkans?
Designed specifically for independent media organisations operating in the Western Balkans and open across all six Western Balkan partners. It offers direct grant funding alongside professional support and capacity building, making it highly relevant to WeBalkans audiences.