Support to Civil Society and Local Authorities to contribute to local development in Sierra Leone

Description

1) Objective

The global objective of this call for proposals is: Empowering Civil Society Organisations and Local Authorities for enhanced governance and more effective development outcomes.

The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
1. Strengthening Civil Society Organisations, and notably youth organizations and organisations focusing on youth economic empowerment and political participation.
2. Increasing Youth participation in governance, accountability and public policy processes.
3. Promoting young people’s economic empowerment and contribution towards a more inclusive and sustainable growth.
4. Empowering Local Authorities for enhanced governance and more effective development outcomes

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: be a Civil Society Organisation and/or their associations 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 Sierra Leone.

4) Budget

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €6,939,500. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €250,000 and maximum €1,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (50%) and maximum (95%) 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 30 April 2024.