Small-scale projects from German Embassy Namibia

Description

1) Objective

The German Embassy itself undertakes so-called Small-Scale Projects (“Kleinstprojekte”) in its administrative district which includes Namibia. The micro-project fund is a small-scale program available for projects which aim at improving the living conditions of the poorest and most disadvantaged population groups and the promotion of gender equality. The fund is managed directly by the German Embassy in Windhoek. The ultimate goal is “helping people to help themselves”, i.e. people are assisted and directly involved in improving their livelihoods in order to guarantee sustainability. Projects/items that cannot be funded include:

• (1) partial-funding of projects, e.g. lager projects with several donors;
• (2) projects that have already commenced (i.e. reimbursement of costs already incurred);
• (3) funding of commodities/consumables (such as foodstuffs, medicines, etc.);
• (4) ongoing and recurring costs such as salaries, daily expenses, administrative and travel costs (overhead costs);
• (5) the fund cannot be used for land acquisition, ongoing rental payments or vehicle purchase;
• (6) non-eligible are projects aiming at supporting individuals or already privileged groups as well as those relating to humanitarian aid during disaster and crisis situations or food aid.

2) Eligibility

Eligible are local non-governmental organisations, self-help groups and recognized associations.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Namibia.

4) Budget

Grant amount for small-scale projects may not exceed €25,000. Implementation and completion of the project shall be during the same year in which the funding agreement has been signed and the funds were made available.

5) Application

Generally, project proposals should be submitted to the Embassy by the end of each year to be considered for funding the following year. The announcement for the successful applications is usually within the first quarter of the following year. The proposal should include: (1) detailed description of the project; (2) detailed information of the applying institution/group, complete address, telephone and e-mail address, its legal form etc., if applicable documentation of the registration of the organization; (3) if financing is requested for purchasing of goods, quotations of three independent suppliers must be submitted; (4) list of total costs according to the most cost-effective quotation; (5) own contributions, in money or labour; (6) if building activities of any kind are involved: proof of ownership for the land and planning permission (if already granted) has to be submitted; (7) estimated project time frame (project needs to be finished within the same year); and (8) declaration, that possible follow-up costs can be covered by beneficiary.