EU Peacebuilding Initiative (EUPI) 2023

Description

1) Objective

The global objective of this call for proposals is to achieve greater public and political support for the two-state solution among specific constituencies and groups in Israel and Palestine through civil society’s positive engagement. The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are:

• Specific objective 1: Civil society’s leverage on public discourse in support of a just and negotiated two-state solution in Israel and Palestine is fostered.
  • Expected outcomes
    1.1 Civil society’s national and transnational cooperation in favour of a just and negotiated two-state solution is fostered.
    1.2 Civil society’s advocacy efforts with decision makers on the policy level in favour of a just and negotiated two-state solution are enhanced.
    1.3 Inter-group and intra-groups participation in dialogue on policy /advocacy issues in support of a two-state solution on the societal level is fostered, particularly with constituencies/groups who oppose or are not supportive of a just and negotiated two-state solution.
• Specific objective 2: Societal changes in Israel and Palestine conducive to a climate favourable to peacebuilding and supportive of a just and negotiated two-state solution are promoted by civil society.
  • Expected outcomes
    2.1 A culture of peace and human rights (including mutual understanding, tolerance, and trust) as a set of values conducive to peaceful societies and co-existence is fostered.
    2.2 Inter-group and intra-groups dialogue aimed at building trust both at national and transnational level is fostered.

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: non-governmental organisations. In addition, education and training institutions (schools, universities, research centres), think tanks and not- for-profit media can also participate 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 Palestine and Israel.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €5,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €400,000 and maximum €1,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (60%) 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 7 March 2024.