Promoting and Protecting Human Rights, and Supporting CSOs in Their Actions in Tajikistan

Description

1) Objective

This call for proposal combines the funds available under the Thematic Programme on HR&D (Lot 1) and the CSO Thematic Programme (Lot 2). The general objective of the call is to contribute to reducing inequalities in Tajikistan in the context of sustainable development, in particular by pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), therefore improving the quality of life in a more equitable and democratic society. The specific objective for the Thematic Programme on HR&D (Lot 1) is to support CSOs in their capacities as recognized actors in the process of democratic governance, and promotion and protection of human rights.

Priority will be given to proposals:
– Building the managerial and technical capacities of local NGOs, especially those active at grass- root level;
– Drafted and implemented by/with the coalition/consortium of local CSOs
– Demonstrating a good intervention logic and providing for a rigorous results’ monitoring system Actions that use the Global Europe Results Framework in their logical frameworks of submitted proposals; Applicants are strongly recommended to get familiarized with OPSYS – European Commission’s new operational system – that will be used for reporting on the results and monitoring of the actions.

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 (NGO) or network of non-governmental organisations 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 Tajikistan.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €3,070,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €200,000 and maximum €600,000. 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. The initial planned duration of an action may not be lower than 24 months nor exceed 36 months.

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 29 May 2023.