Support for civil society engagement for senegalese youth

Description

1) Objective

The general objective of this call for proposals is to support the engagement of civil society for Senegalese youth in their social, entrepreneurial, participation, inclusion and governance dynamics.

The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
1. Support the actions of civil society organizations contributing to the emergence of an entrepreneurship ecosystem for sustainable and inclusive endogenous development through young people in rural and peri-urban areas.
2. Support responses to the social challenges and aspirations of youth (public participation, leadership, access to sport, culture, etc.), particularly young girls and women.

2) Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must: (1) be a legal person and (2) be a specific type of organisation such as: civil society organisation and (3) 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 can take place in Senegal.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €6,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €950,000 and maximum €2,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (90%) 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 4 February 2025.