Support for civil society for the promotion of civic tech and social innovation

Description

1) Objective

The overall objective of the program is to contribute to strengthening the effectiveness of public action in priority sectors of the European Union in Morocco through better coordination, involvement, and effectiveness of the non-profit sector and innovative partnerships. The specific objectives (SOs) to which the program’s implementation should contribute are four:

• SO1- Strengthen civil society action and digital innovation;
• SO2- Strengthen the viability, autonomy, and financial independence of civil society organizations through the diversification of funding sources;
• SO3- Support new partnerships in the fields of research and innovation between CSOs and research/knowledge centers, capable of enhancing the credibility of advocacy actions and the quality of civil society participation in public policy cycles;
• SO4- Provide institutional support aimed at strengthening the State-Civil Society partnership provided for in the Constitution and public policies.

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 organisations, etc. 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 Morocco.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €7,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €1,200,000 and maximum €2,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (51%) 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 27 May 2025.