Enhancing the role of Civil Society as Governance and Development Actors in Zambia (EGDAZ)

Description

1) Objective

LOT 1: PROMOTE CIVIC RIGHTS AND CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENT
The global objective of this lot is to strengthen a democratic space that is inclusive, participatory and empowered, as well as to reinforce a viable, independent civil society in Zambia. The specific objective of this lot is to nhance public participation and free and independent engagement in the definition and implementation of the country’s development agenda with a special focus on promoting transparent and accountable governance.

LOT 2: SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHILDREN’S CODE ACT
The global objective of this lot is to promote and protect rights of children in Zambia. The specific objective of this lot is t promote grassroots participation, including interfaces between local level challenges and national policies on the implementation of the Children’s Code Act.

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: 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 Zambia.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €2,857,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €600,000 and maximum €714,250. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (75%) and maximum (95%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

5) Application

The full application together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 10 February 2025.