Call for proposals for Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) 2023-2024

Description

1) Objective

The Embassy of Finland Addis Ababa is seeking proposals for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) 2023-2024 to support local civil society organizations. The FLC complements bilateral development cooperation projects of Finland in Ethiopia. Deadline for submission: 30th March, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (GMT/UTC+02:00)

The FLC is expected to contribute towards the four goals of Finland’s development policy:

• The rights and status of women and girls have strengthened.
• Developing countries’ own economies have generated jobs, livelihood opportunities and well-being.
• Societies have become more democratic and better-functioning.
• Food security and access to water and energy have improved, and natural resources are used sustainably.
• FLC projects should be implemented with a human rights-based approach. The rights of women and girls, children, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups of the community should be taken into account in all activities. Moreover, to the extent possible activities should be geared towards climate change adaptation and mitigation.

The following thematic areas have been selected for the 2023-2024 call for proposals:

• Gender Equality, Human Rights & Democracy
• Empowerment of women, girls and persons with disabilities (PWDs)
• Peace & Security

2) Eligibility

Local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which have been registered with the Agency for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) are eligible to apply.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Ethiopia.

4) Budget

Approximately 10-15 projects will be financed in 2023-2024 with a total budget available for all the projects of approximately €369,000 (Euros Three Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand only).

5) Application

The deadline for submitting applications within this round of call for proposals is 30 March 2023 by COB at 4:00pm (GMT/UTC+02:00)