Next generation: Inspiring Nepal’s Youth through Culture and Creativity, Digital and Sports

Description

1) Objective

The global objective4 of this call for proposals is to strengthen the European Union partnership with Civil Society actors in Nepal, as independent actors of good governance and development in their own rights in Nepal.

The specific objective of this call for proposals are:

• To support civil society initiatives that promote Nepali youth engagement through culture and creativity. (Lot 1 Youth in Culture and Creativity)
• To support civil society initiatives that enhance Nepali youth engagement and inclusion through sports, with a particular focus on girls and marginalized young people. (Lot 2 Youth in Sports)
• To support civil society initiatives that equip young women and men in Nepal with the skills and knowledge needed for success in a digital world and job market. (Lot 3 Youth in Digital)

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.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Nepal.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €3,836,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €250,000 and maximum €968,000. 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 23 May 2025.