Overview
Donor: | European Commission (EC) - International Partnerships |
Application procedure: | Full Proposal |
Donor base: | Belgium |
Reference number: | EuropeAid/178230/DH/ACT/Multi |
Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
Deadline: | 29.08.2023 |
Financial details
Grant size: | Large - more than $1,000,000 |
Minimum grant size: | 1.000.000€ |
Total available budget: | 6.036.000€ |
Funding type: | Grants |
Maximum grant size: | 1.500.000€ |
Funding ratio: | up to 90% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Governance & Democracy
Project Locations
Asia
Azerbaijan, Russian Federation
Europe
Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
Description
1) Objective
The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to inclusive, resilient and democratic societies in the Eastern Partnership region. The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals are: to increase capacities of CSOs and reinforce their role in the democratisation, reform and recovery processes in Eastern Partnership countries and the Russian Federation.
Within this call for proposals the EU is aiming to select a total of up to 10 strategic partners and conclude Financial Framework Partnership Agreements with organisations that share EU’s values and vision on development of resilient civil society as actors of governance and on a framework of enhanced cooperation with the EU based on mutual interests, common general objectives and EU’s policies.
The Financial Framework Partnership Agreements will constitute the basis for a medium term cooperation framework (four years) between the Commission and specific beneficiaries. The Commission intends to maintain a network of Framework Partners which will enable regular communication and coordination (collectively and individually) on relevant topics of mutual interest and in line with common objectives.
Amongst the selected Framework Partners, specific grants will be awarded to a limited number of organisations in order to:
– Conduct activities to strengthen the capacities of CSOs to participate in the democratisation, reform and recovery processes in Eastern Partnership countries and the Russian Federation and become better communicators of their work;
– Provide Financial Support to Third Parties in Eastern Partnership countries and the Russian Federation, and provide step-by-step support in the implementation of project, coupled with oversight of the organisations’ own development strategies and ambitions;
2) Eligibility
Eligible organisations are: (1) non-profit-making; (2) be a civil society organisation; (3) and be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action.
3) Location
Actions must take place for or in at least four countries of the Eastern Partnership and the Russian Federation; where actions cannot take place in country due to political and security circumstances, actions can take place where relevant, including in the Eastern Partnership region or the European Union. Exceptionally, some study tours, networking or other activities may be foreseen in the EU.
4) Budget
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €6,036,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €1,000,000 and maximum €1,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (55%) and maximum (90%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.
5) Application
The full application together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT. The deadline for the submission is 29 August 2023.