Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in-country call for proposals for Uganda 2024

Description

1) Objective

This CfP will draw from past experience of implementing previous CSO programs, consultations with CSOs and youth as part of the preparation and mid-term review of the 2021-2027 multi-annual indicative programme. In line with the objectives of the multiannual action plan (MAP) of the thematic programme for Civil Society Organisations for years 2021-2024, the global objective of this call for proposal is to enable local civil CSOs to engage as actors of governance and development in their own right.

The specific objectives of this CfP are:
(i) To promote youth’s empowerment opportunities and participation in policy and development processes and
(ii) To prevent and respond to teenage pregnancies.

Proposed actions should target only one specific objective. This CfP is organised into two lots aligned with the two specific objectives:

• Lot I: Youth empowerment opportunities and participation in policy and development processes
• Lot II: Prevention and response to teenage pregnancies.

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 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 Uganda.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €4,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €400,000 and maximum €600,000. 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 14 May 2024.