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MATRA 2023 Open Call for Proposals
https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/web/bosnia-and-herzegovina/w/matra-2023-open-call-for-proposals-3
Overview
| Donor: | Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
| Donor base: | Netherlands |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 01.10.2023 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Medium - up to $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | - |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | - |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Governance & Democracy
- Human Rights
- Media & Journalism
- Religion & Faith
- Social Inclusion
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Europe
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Description
1) Objective
The objective of MATRA is to contribute to social transformation, leading to a sustainable relationship between government and the citizens in the areas of plural democracy, the rule of law and human rights, using Dutch experience where possible. With this objective in mind, support is provided to civil society organizations to promote constructive dialogue between government and civil society through demand-driven projects. The aim is to increase accountability and transparency of BiH authorities, influence policies and legislation, and/or monitor their implementation in the following fields:
- Rule of Law, including reform of the judiciary and public administration, and fight against corruption and organised crime;
- Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, with a special focus on human rights defenders, equal rights for
- LGBTI persons and freedom of religion and belief;
- Freedom of expression and independent media, including a safe working environment for journalists in traditional and digital media.
- Social and economic reforms in light of EU accession path of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Stability and security, with a focus on migration, counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism.
2) Eligibility
MATRA is open for applications by local non-governmental organizations.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
4) Budget
Amounts may range from BAM50,000 to BAM200,000.
5) Application
The embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands publishes at the beginning of the year a MATRA open call for proposals. Applications can be submitted after this publication, throughout the year. Submitted proposals will be assessed in three rounds (1st round by April 1st; 2nd round by July 1st; and 3rd round by October 1st). Proposals must be submitted both on paper and in electronic form (in Word, PDF or Excel format), state the name(s) of the applicant(s), the date and be signed by an authorized person from the organization with ultimate responsibility. Proposals must be written in English.