National Foundation for Civil Society Development 2023-2025

Project summary

Biom Association is a recipient of institutional support from the National Foundation for Civil Society Development, which is granted to organizations that actively contribute to democratization and social development in the Republic of Croatia. The support is aimed at strengthening the sustainability, resilience, and organizational development of the association through a series of strategic investments and activities, including:

• Investing in human resources, primarily through the retention of existing employees, professional training, and encouraging and expanding the volunteer base.
• Improving organizational development by optimizing internal processes, digital transformation, and adapting to new working conditions to enhance the organization’s effectiveness and resilience to change.
• Increasing financial sustainability through the development of self-financing activities, stronger connections with citizens and the private sector, and active applications for EU and international funds.
• Strengthening social impact through the implementation of projects and programs, participation in the shaping and monitoring of public policies important for the development of civil society and the association’s areas of activity.
• Expanding membership through active communication and raising public awareness about the social issues addressed by the association.
• Developing partnerships and cross-sector cooperation with other civil society organizations, institutions, and local community stakeholders, with the goal of jointly contributing to the development of the local environment.

This support enables Biom to operate in a more long-term and stable manner and increases its capacity to create positive social change.

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