Centrifuga/Centrifuge

Centrifuga is the first BCIF’s Donation Program which has been realized in partnership with the representative of business sector – Erste Bank, Novi Sad. This program is a successful example of cooperation and mutual implementation of profit and nonprofit sectors on providing support for local initiatives.

Centrifuga program supports youth groups on launching creative and innovative cultural content in their communities, with active participation of their contemporaries and relying on local potentials. Projects are realized through broad specter of activities, and they furthermore deal with the young generations’ topics of interest. With the aim of cultural decentralization and involvement of young people who live outside of urban centers on starting up cultural contents, this program enables donations up to 400,000 dinars (4,000 euros) for projects in towns where Erste Bank has its offices (except in Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš).


The procedure of granting donations

BCIF has distinct rules and procedures for donation grants for all programs. During public selection for Centrifuga program, project proposals are reviewed on the following levels:

1. BCIF’s office
2. Local counselors
3. Centrifuga Board

Found out more about Centrifuge in Stories From Local Communities and Frequently Asked Questions.