Civil society organisations (csos) as actors of change

Description

1) Objective

The global objective of this call for proposals is to enhance civil society organisations’ (CSOs) contributions to governance, development and human rights processes and outcomes. The priority(ies) of this call for proposals is/are

• Lot 1: Reconciliation, Rehabilitation and Unity – The specific objective of this lot is to support peace building and sustainable reconciliation processes in Rwanda.
• Lot 2: Voice and Accountability of Civil Society – The specific objective of this lot is to enhance citizen’s voice and effective participation in accountability mechanisms.
• Lot 3: Environment – The specific objective of this lot is to support climate and environment actions at local level, led by youth, to end the mutually reinforcing trends of climate change and ecosystem degradation.
• Lot 4: Art & Culture – The specific objectives of this lot are to stimulate creativity and free artistic expression among youth and to strengthen the cultural and creative industries in Rwanda.
• Lot 5: Anti-Discrimination – The specific objective of this lot is to protect and promote the rights of minority groups in Rwanda, including sexual minorities.
• Lot 6: Durable Solutions for Forced Displacement – The specific objectives of this lot are to strengthen the resilience and self-reliance of forcibly displaced populations and host communities, and to contribute to providing durable solutions for forcibly displaced populations in one or more of the following camps: Kigeme, Kiziba, Mugombwa, Nyabiheke.

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 civil society 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 Rwanda.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €12,800,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €600,000 and maximum €3,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (50%) and maximum (95%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

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 19 April 2024.