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Open Society Fund Prague is a Czech foundation with a 30-year history. Our mission is to nurture democracy in the Czech Republic. We support and educate civil society and encourage the state to develop into a place where everyone has equal chances and participates in various activities in their surroundings. We open up sensitive and neglected topics and together with donors we seek trailblazers who will carry them forward. Over the last 30 years, we have supported more than 10,000 projects done by Czech non-profit organizations and individuals with more than 2 billion Czech crowns.
Stronger Roots Grant Call: We will double the proceeds of your crowdfunding campaign
A strong civil society forms the essential foundation for a healthy democracy, mutual solidarity, and systemic change. That is why we are opening a new grant call under the Stronger Roots program, which aims to support crowdfunding campaigns as a…
Explore New Case Studies from the Stronger Roots Program
We are excited to present a series of inspiring case studies from 23 organizations and networks that participated in the latest round of the Stronger Roots program which is jointly implemented by Open Society Fund Prague (Czechia), Glopolis (Czechia), Open…
The Stronger Roots Program will support 84 organizations and networks with 2,9 million euro
Altogether, 63 civil society organizations and 21 networks in Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland will receive financial grants amounting to more than 2,9 million euro from the Stronger Roots Program, starting in January 2026. The supported organizations and networks will…
Looking back at Stronger Roots Conference and the second round of the program
The two days of the International Stronger Roots Conference in Prague were filled with inspiring discussions, insightful workshops, and meaningful connections. More than 100 international representatives of civil society organizations reflected on the program's accomplishments and looked back at what…
23 organizations and 9 networks advance to the second round of the Stronger Roots program call.
The evaluation committee of the Stronger Roots program decided to invite these 23 organizations, which aim to build communities of supporters with the support of the OSF Prague, and 9 networks, which will strengthen cooperation with public institutions, to submit…
Together We Make a Difference: Celebrating the Power of the Stronger Roots Program Community
The May meeting at Café Louvre offered a space for inspiration, sharing experiences, and reflecting on the journey of the Stronger Roots program community. Nearly a hundred representatives of civil society organizations looked back on what long-term cooperation, trust, and…
Civil society organizations and networks can apply in the Stronger Roots Call for Proposals now
The Stronger Roots consortium has announced an open Call for Proposals targeted at civil society organizations and their networks from Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Poland who comply with and protect, promote or raise awareness of the EU values and principles…
Stronger Roots: Strengthening Civil Society with €3 million – Now Expanding to Poland!
Unique educational activities and grants worth over €3 million will be provided to civil society organizations in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland. This is a result of the significant support that we have received for the second time…
Crowdfunding and building communities. We will support organizations in the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia with 150,000 euros
In the Stronger Roots program, we will support 50 crowdfunding campaigns across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary with nearly €150,000. The selected campaigns will receive funding, expert consultation, and mentoring. (more…)
Civil society organizations and networks can apply in the Stronger Roots Call for Proposals: Matching Grants for Crowdfunding Campaigns
The Stronger Roots consortium has announced an open Call for Proposals: Matching Grants for Crowdfunding Campaigns targeted at civil society organizations from Czechia, Slovakia and Hungary who comply with and protect, promote or raise awareness of EU values and the…