Civil Society Organisations as Actors for inclusive development and equality

Description

1) Objective

The global objective of this call for proposals is to enhance the capacity and resilience of Armenian civil society organisations as trusted, independent and effective actors. The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals focus on:

• LOT 1: Freedom of Media
  • Outcome 1. Media organisations are managed and perform professionally, independently and sustainably
  • Outcome 2. Media organisations and actors develop more reader-relevant, analytical, reliable and responsible content
  • Outcome 3. Media regulatory and professional reforms are progressed through participation of civil society, media and public authorities
• LOT 2. Mental health
  • Outcome 1. Evidence-based policy-regulatory framework, including policy instruments for mental health is adopted and implemented
  • Outcome 2. Affected population has access to psychosocial-support services
  • Outcome 3. Citizens are informed on and take an interest in mental health issues
• LOT 3: Disability rights
  • Outcome 1. Evidence-based policy-regulatory framework, including policy instruments for disability assessment and individual service provisions adopted and implemented
  • Outcome 2. ICF assessment and post-assessment follow up services are available and accessible for people with disabilities
  • Outcome 3. Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs)participate effectively in policy dialogue and monitoring of services for people with disabilities

2) Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be non-profit-making and (3) be a specific type of organisation, such as a non-governmental organisation and (4) be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Armenia.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €3,400,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €400,000 and maximum €2,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (60%) and maximum (90%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action. The initial planned duration of an action may not be lower than 36 months nor exceed 48 months.

5) Application

The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 2 May 2023.