Overview
| Donor: | European Commission (EC) - International Partnerships |
| Application procedure: | Concept Note |
| Donor base: | Belgium |
| Reference number: | EuropeAid/183551/DD/ACT/BW |
| Eligible applicants: | Non-Profit Organisation |
| Deadline: | 26.09.2025 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Medium - up to $1,000,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | 180.000€ |
| Total available budget: | 1.476.000€ |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | 246.000€ |
| Funding ratio: | up to 90% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Economic Development
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Research, Technology & Innovation
Project Locations
Africa
Botswana
Description
1) Objective
The global objective of this call for proposals is: “to enhance civil society’s contribution in the development of the green and digital transformation in Botswana”. The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:
(1) Improve civil society active involvement in policy development and advocacy to support green transformation in Botswana and/or support the transition to a circular economy through community based innovation and entrepreneurship (Lot 1 – Support to green transformation in Botswana).
(2) Enhance civil society contribution to digital transformation in Botswana by strengthening citizens’ awareness, readiness and participation in the digital transformation process. (Lot 2 – Support to digital transformation in Botswana).
2) Eligibility
Eligible organisations are: (1) non-profit-making; (2) a non-governmental organisation, or public sector operator, or a local authority; (3) established in a Member State of the European Union or Botswana.
3) Location
Actions must take place in Botswana.
4) Budget
The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €1,476,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €180,000 and maximum €246,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (50%) and maximum (90%) 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 26 September 2025.

