Description:
The Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) funds youth-led and youth-serving initiatives across the Western Balkans (WB6), including cultural funds and Youth, Peace & Security (YPS) schemes. Calls typically support cross-border collaboration, dialogue, and youth participation.

Key Resources:
• “RYCO – Open Call Documents” – current/recent calls and templates. Rycowb
• “Guidelines for Applicants – RYCO Granting Scheme” (PDF) – objectives, eligibility, durations. Rycowb
• “YPS Granting Scheme – Call Guidelines (2025)” (PDF) – scope and requirements. rycogms.org

How It Helps Young Researchers / Youth Orgs:
• Region-specific funding that values cross-border cooperation.
• Supports pilot actions, exchanges, and evidence-based youth work.
• Natural platform to embed ORRI: inclusion, transparency, societal impact.