Latest 2011 Call for proposals- EU grants in Sierra Leone

2011 call for proposals- EU grants for poverty reduction and sustainable development strategies.

Deadline for submission of concept notes:       31 August 2011

(Non state actors)
Minimum grant amount:                                 300, 000 EUR
Maximum grant amount:                                1,000, 000 EUR

(Local Authorities)
Minimum grant amount:                                 250, 000 EUR
Maximum grant amount:                                500, 000 EUR


This is a restricted call for proposals from eligible non-state actor organizations and local authorities  under the “Non-State Actors  (NSAs) and Local Authorities in Development” thematic programme.

This latest call for proposal has an objective of promoting the principles of inclusivity and independence in partner countries in order to facilitate participation of NSAs and local authorities in poverty reduction and sustainable development strategies.

Global objective of the Call for Proposals
Improvement of the Health status of the population in Sierra Leone
Specific objectives of the Call for Proposals
1.   To consolidate and strengthen the capacities and roles of NSA/LA – in particular locally based structures
2.   To take part in the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals for Health To strengthen countrywide health systems in Sierra Leone
3.   To pay particular attention for the reduction of infant Mortality and Morbidity
4.   To empower citizens to access health services by informing them of their rights
For further details visit the European Union website click here

Source Link: Funds for NGOs




Latest 2011 Call for Proposals| for World AIDS Day from African Women Dev. Fund

Deadline:- 12 August 2011


Latest Call for Proposals for World AIDS Day by AWDF


This is a call for applications for grantees to organise activities on World AIDS Day, which is marked on the 1st of December every year. In order for African Women Development Fund (AWDF) to consider your request for support in organising World AIDS Day activities, please follow the guidelines  as indicated in the website.
Maximum of grant  disbursed for this call for proposal  is US$1,000. Grantees will be expected to send in a report of your activities and expected impact.


Applications should not exceed 4 pages.


Applications should be submitted to the following addresses:
The Grants Administrator
The African Women’s Development Fund
Plot 78, Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon
PMB CT 89, Cantonments
Accra, Ghana
Tel/Fax:  + 233 302 521257
Email: awdf@awdf.org; gifty@awdf.org
Website: www.awdf.org
For Specific proposal guidelines please visit the African Women Development Fund website

2011 Call for Proposals- EU funding opportunity in Uganda

2011 EU CALL FOR PROPOSALS - UGANDA


Delegation of European Union to the Republic of Uganda has issued an open call for proposals aimed at promoting human rights and supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests in that country as a part of the European Instrument for democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR).


Objectives


The global objective of this Call for Proposals is to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, within the framework of the EU’s policy on development cooperation, and economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries, and consistent with the EU’s foreign policy as a whole.


The specific objective of this call for proposal is to contribute to the promotion of human rights and the facilitation of peaceful reconciliation of group’s interests in Uganda.


Financial Allocation


The overall indicative amount made available under this Call for Proposals is EUR 299,522. The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award all available funds.


Priority issues for this Call for Proposals


1. Pursuit of common agendas for human rights activities to promote women’s and children’s rights, and empowerment of other under privileged groups including persons with disability.


2. Initiatives to enhance the inclusiveness and facilitating peace reconciliation of group interests in the local communities


Results expected:


Improved observation of human rights and peaceful co-existence in the local communities of the target operational area


Selection Criteria
The selection criteria are intended to help evaluate the applicants’ financial and operational capacity to ensure that they:


- have stable and sufficient sources of finance to maintain their activity throughout the period during which the action is being carried out and, where appropriate, to participate in its funding;


- have the management capacity, professional competencies and qualifications required to successfully complete the proposed action. This also applies to any partners of the applicant.


Deadline for submission of proposals October 4, 2011For more information and details, please visit this link.


Source Link: More details can be found in this website  (Funds for NGOs)


2011 CALL FOR PROPOSAL FOR WEST AFRICA COUNTRIES -OSIWA

2011 CALL FOR PROPOSAL


Benin - Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana - Guinea - Lib Niger - Nigeria - Senegal - Sierra Leone.
The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grant making and ad Foundations Network. OSIWA works to see the creation of open societies in west Africa.The OSIWA strategy focuses on three broad outcomes Strong   Strong governance institutions, processes and structures transparent, accountable, and intolerant of impunity, Vigorous capacity of civil society organizations and inclusive participation in decision-making; and Robust protection of fundamental rights and citizensh exposed to discrimination. The country programs will be implemented in: Benin, Cote Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.


Planned Country Interventions for 2011 - Issues to be addressed - OSIWA seeks proposals in the following countries under the objectives: Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone
Outcome 1 - Strong governance institutions, processes and structures are transparent, accountable, and intolerant of impunity. . . . . .


Outcome 2- Vigorous capacity of civil society organizations citizen participation in decision-making including but not limited NGO and CSO participation in constitutional, electoral, judic reforms; strengthen the capacity of civil society; suppo participation in local government decision making; en access to public information and the enactment of access to inf conducting regional and international advocacy


Eligibility
OSIWA primarily awards grants to local organizations based in the nine countries in West Africa in which OSIWA works. In rare and limited circumstances commitment to transfer knowledge to local groups they partner with.


OSIWA requires all organizations seeking funding to submit a completed application form, budget and a Monitoring Evaluation plan


Submission and deadlines
Complete applications for  this call for proposal should be sent directly to: proposals@osiwa.org.
Please note that the call for proposal targets two deadlines for submission.
First Call for Proposal Application deadline: July 20th, 2011
Final Decision: August 23rd, 2011
Second Call  for Proposal Application deadline: August 31st, 2011 Final Decision: November 18-19th, 2011


For further details go to the Open Society Initiative Website


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2011 Call for Proposals from the European Commission- EIDHR

Deadline for submission of Concept Notes:         1 August 2011

Budget                                                                           21, 600, 000 (EUR)

Geographical zone                                                     All countries can apply

Ref                                                                                EuropeAid/131085/C/ACT/Multi


2011 Call for Proposals- European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)
Objective of EIDHR
The general objective of the EIDHR is to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, consistent with the European Union’s foreign policy as a whole.

This instrument is designed to help civil society to become an effective force for political reform and defence of human rights. In doing this, it aims to complement the geographical programmes that work through direct cooperation with governments and mostly focus on public institution-building.

This call for proposals is launched under Objective 2 - "strengthening the role of civil society in humanrights and democratic reform, in facilitating the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation"; and Objective 3 – "Supporting actions on human rights and democracy issues in areas covered by EU Guidelines, including on the death penalty" of the EIDHR Strategy

The specific objectives of the call for proposal are:
(1) For lot 1 - to assist civil society networks in countries outside the EU where these organisations benefit from a relatively open space to operate through transnational (regional and global) activities.
(2) For lot 2 - to support activities aiming to restrict the number of offences for which the death penalty may be imposed; to insist on the application of the minimum standards when an execution is carried out; to advocate the establishment of a moratorium on executions, with a view to the eventual abolition of the death penalty. The EIDHR will support actions which foresee an integrated approach to the fight against the death penalty.

The following indicative list of themes can be targeted by this Call:
• Death penalty
• Rights of the Child
• Children & armed conflict
• Women's rights & gender equality
• Trafficking in human beings
• Human rights & terrorism
• Human rights & business + trade
• Democracy & elections
• Economic, social & cultural rights – Millennium Development Goals
• The right to development
• Intercultural dialogue
• Racism, xenophobia, non-discrimination & respect for diversity
• Rights of persons belonging to minorities
• Persons with disabilities


More information and guidelines on how to apply can be found on this website.

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