Calls for proposals
[OPEN] Support Measures for Civil Society: Towards sustainable, equitable and inclusive green growth in Namibia
Dear partners, our new call for proposals is out!!!!
The EU Delegation to Namibia has just published its latest call for proposals for Civil Society Organisations. The topic of the call is “Support Measures for Civil Society: Towards sustainable, equitable and inclusive green growth in Namibia”.
The call for proposal has an overall budget of EUR 2,3 Million. It aims to enhance CSO participation, free and independent engagement in the definition and implementation of the country’s development agenda with a special focus on sustainable, equitable and inclusive natural resources management within a transparent and accountable governance.
An information session will be organised on Thursday, 14th March 2024.
For further information, please refer to the full guidelines for applicants of the call for proposals which can be found here: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/online-services/#/ (search by reference: 180701).
[OPEN] Grants for implementing Access to Information (ATI) and community awareness - New Voices, New Narratives in Public Policy Discourse
Dear CSO and Media partners, greetings once-again!
Here is your chance to get your ATI related project going.
The ’New Voices, New Narratives in Public Policy Discourse’ project, is offering support to civil society and media actors in the execution of ATI campaigns that aim to inform the Namibian public on key ATI issues.
For detailed information, click on the following link: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2024/4/A-EUNA01_FSTP-2_A1.2.5_Call-for-Application_V02_2024-04-05_IpiEli.docx.pdf
We look forward to receiving your proposals!
Applications must be submitted by April 26th 2024. Late submissions cannot be considered.
For inquiries and the submission of applications, please contact: info@nmt.africa
[CLOSED] Grant Opportunity - New Voices, New Narrative in Public Policy Discourse
Dear Civil Society Organizations and Media Partners,
Greetings!
We are delighted to extend this invitation to apply for another round of grant opportunities. This time, the focus of the 'New Voices, New Narratives in Public Policy Discourse' project is on policy influencers and implementers. If you or your organization falls into this category, we encourage you to review the attached document for further details.
This initiative is made possible through the collaborative efforts of DW Akademie, Namibia Media Trust (NMT), and the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), with generous support from the European Union.
Best of luck with your applications. We eagerly await your proposals!
Deadline for submission: March 31, 2024.
Click on the following link for more information: https://www.civic264.org.na/images/pdf/2024/3/A-EUNA01_FSTP-3_A1.1_2.1_Call-for-Application_VFD_2024-02-16_SchHag.pdf
Click on the following link to access the application documents: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1i9-8Y3mbyitsFnYB4rXch-fzFDKzA602
For inquiries and the submission of applications, please contact: dw-akademie.namibia@dw.com
[CLOSED] The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Namibia (2024)
The High Commission of Canada in South Africa is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The purpose of this process is to select approximately 3-4 projects to be implemented in Namibia starting in or around July 2024.
Program description
The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with Global Affairs Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. The program is directed at projects conceived and designed predominantly by local partners. Projects are selected and approved by the relevant Canadian embassy or high commission. The CFLI also serves to support positive bilateral relations between Canada and recipient countries and their civil societies, by deepening contacts and supporting local endeavours.
The average CFLI contribution in Namibia is $50,000 Canadian Dollars (CAD$100,000 is the maximum allocation amount for a project eligible under CFLI). Consult the currency converter for local currency equivalents. Please note that all contributions are made in Canadian dollars and then converted to the local currency.
All project activities must normally be completed between the date of signature of the Contribution Agreement and February 28, 2025. In exceptional circumstances, projects may be approved for an additional year of funding, depending on the project’s objectives and complexity.
How to apply
- STAGE 1: Expressions of Interest will be accepted and shortlisted on a rolling basis until April 1, 2024. Interested organizations are encouraged to apply early. Expressions of Interest must be submitted using the electronic form provided by the High Commission of Canada. To request an Expression of Interest form, please contact the CFLI Coordinator by email at PRETCFLI-FCIL@international.gc.ca. Applicants should submit no more than one Expression of Interest.
- STAGE 2: Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email no later than April 15, 2024, and will be invited to submit a more detailed Project Proposal and Budget.
- For more information on the types of activities and costs that are eligible for CFLI funding, please refer to the list of CFLI approved activities and costs.
- All application materials must be completed in English or French.
- Applicants must explicitly answer all questions on the application forms provided, including the required gender-based analysis. The proposed project budget should summarize the proposed activities and associated costs.
- Applications will be assessed for approval on their merits by a selection committee, which will consider applications on the basis of concision and clarity; feasibility; impact; innovation; and alignment with CFLI priorities.
- Due to the large number of applicants, only the successful candidates will be contacted. plications are kept on file at missions in accordance with Global Affairs Canada’s information management policies.
- Two-year programming:
- Projects spanning 2 fiscal years (April 2023 to March 2025) may be permitted depending on the project objectives and the complexity of activities.
Organizations eligible to apply for CFLI funding
Eligible recipients include:
- Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations,
- Local academic institutions working on local projects,
- International non-governmental organizations working on local development activities,
- Intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities,
- Municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects, and
- Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.
The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations may be eligible for funding, provided they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional and national government institutions may receive funding, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature. The CFLI is always looking to fund innovative projects that deliver measurable results.
Thematic priorities
All projects must align with at least 1 of the following CFLI thematic priorities:
- Inclusive governance, including diversity and 2SLGBTQI+, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
- Growth that works for everyone, including women's economic rights, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, investing in the poorest and most vulnerable, and safeguarding economic gains.
- Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
- Human dignity, covering health, education and nutrition.
Click on the following link for more information: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/2024/namibia-namibie.aspx?lang=eng
[OPEN] Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund: Rapid Response Window, Call for Proposals: Short-Term Grants
This Call for Proposals is for short-term grants. Rapid grants are disbursed to support short-term civil society-led projects – lasting a maximum of six months – that address women’s meaningful participation in Track 1 and Track 2 peace processes and the implementation of peace agreements. Projects will be implemented by the lead civil society organization and any implementing partners and should increase women’s representation and leadership in formal peace process or the implementation of peace agreements.
There is no deadline for submissions. Applications are received on a rolling basis as needs and opportunities arise. Application packages should be emailed to: WPHF-RRW@unwomen.org.
Examples of the types of initiatives or projects include but are not limited to:
- Advocacy and lobbying campaigns for women’s inclusion in peace and political processes;
- Advocacy and lobbying campaigns for women’s inclusion in the implementation and monitoring mechanisms of peace agreements;
- Evidence-based advocacy and collection of data to feed into a process;
- Preparatory sessions and capacity-building for women participating in decision-making processes;
- Consultations and community engagement to feed into a specific process;
- Coalition building and strategizing to influence a specific process;
- Advocacy events and meetings, cross-border dialogues;
- Strategic planning projects to identify entry points and stakeholders, to strategize, access support and connection with key stakeholders for bilateral meetings/consultations/dialogues and more;
- Organizing and drafting participatory declarations/demands to influence decision-making processes.
Read/Download the full Call for Proposals by clicking here.
Read/Download the proposal template by clicking here.
[CLOSED] EU - Global Call for Proposals: NDICI-Global Europe Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy - 31 January 2024
New call for projects on Business and Human Rights, and discrimination based on gender or religion: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/online-services/#/ - Information Session: 9 November 2023 - Send an email to register to INTPA-G1@ec.europa.eu indicating: name, surname, nationality and email address of the persons who are going to participate and their organisation (max. two participants per organisation)
Deadline for concept notes: 31 January 2024
[CLOSED] Africa Philanthropy Network (APN) Catalytic Grants 2023
[CLOSED] Strengthening Democracy through civic education in Namibia - Local publication for call for proposals
The European Union Delegation to Namibia is seeking proposals for “Civic Education” in Namibia with financial assistance from the Human Rights and Democracy Programme. The full guidelines - reference 176308 - for applicants are available for consultation on the following internet site:
AND/OR
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1673251876238&do=publi.detPUB&searchtype=QS&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&nbPubliList=15&page=1&aoref=176308
The deadline for submission of proposals is 11 April 2023.
An information session on this call for proposals will be held from 1 February at 10-12 am at the EU Delegation to Namibia.
Should you be interested in this session, please send an email by Friday, 24 January 2023 to delegation-namibia-cfp@eeas.europa.eu, indicating: name, surname, nationality and email address of the persons who are going to participate as well as their organisation (max. two participants per organisation).
No costs incurred by the applicants for attending this information session are reimbursable.
[CLOSED] SADC CHALLENGE FUND FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
This Call for Proposals will close on 12 August 2022 at 12:00 AM/midnight (GMT+2, SAST):
The Challenge Fund is implemented under the SADC Project on Industrialization and Women Economic Empowerment (IWEE) and is funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The competition is open to Non-profit-making organisations (NPOs) registered in SADC Member States. Up to 16 subsidies will be offered at the value of up to EUR 20,000 each (ca. 320,000 NAD). Support can be provided to NPOs capacitating women enterprises that aim to establish new business activities or expand their existing services and products.
Click on the following link to find out more information about the relevant criteria and the application process: https://www.sadc.int/procurement-opportunities/sadc-challenge-fund-non-profit-organizations-supporting-women-economic?fbclid=IwAR1GvU7dY0gSFStDvOpbuFFyP2TMOFawKLgv_fEp-Gc2mi0Jc7Qa6MZvu3c
Enquiries:
Christina Pfandl
Advisor Development Cooperation
Business and Cooperation Desk Namibia
Business Scouts for Development
Private Sector Cooperation
Economic and Social Development, Digitalisation
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Mobile: +264 81 4678 294
Email: christina.pfandl@giz.de
[CLOSED] Fund for Local Cooperation: Call for Proposals 2022-2024, Finnish Embassy
The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) of the Embassy of Finland in Windhoek is an instrument for funding non-profit projects in Namibia. The call for proposals for project implementation in 2022-2024 is now open. Proposals must be submitted by 16:15 (GMT/UTC+2) on May 16, 2022.
Eligibility criteria for FLC partnership
The support is intended for project-based support, meaning that the FLC cannot be used for core funding.
The budget of the proposal must be between EUR 50 000 - 100 000. Project length must be between 12 to 24 months. Between 4-6 projects will be selected according to the eligibility and evaluation criteria at the Embassy’s discretion.
Eligible partners for the FLC include, for example, local civil society organisations, science and technology communities, universities and other institutions, cultural institutions (museums, libraries, theatres, etc.), businesses, cooperatives or foundations, registered in Namibia.
The applicant must have:
- a sound financial record
- sufficient human resources for the implementation of the project
- proof of previous donor-funded activity OR self-funded of a similar size to applied grant
- proof of projects/activities within the previous 12 months
Please note: applicants and projects that do not fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned above will not be considered.
Evaluation criteria
Thematic areas:
- Human rights and equality
- addressing inequality and advancing the rights of people belonging to marginalized communities
- protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls
- Youth employment and entrepreneurship
- creating opportunities for young people, especially in education and livelihood creation
- Climate resilience and adaptation
- contributing to sustainable development and protecting communities from negative effects of climate change
- creating solutions that contribute to climate change adaptation
Project selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Alignment with Finland’s development policy, SDGs and a human-rights based approach
- Contribution to the above-mentioned thematic areas
- Clearly defined project outputs and targeted outcomes supported by adequate indicators, baseline data and risk assessment
- Realistically planned project activities that contribute to the desired outcomes
- Project budget that is in line with the activities
- Experience and capability of the applicant in terms of project management
How to apply?
The Embassy only acknowledges this APPLICATION FORM: https://finlandabroad.fi/documents/6681355/0/Hakulomake+2022.docx/8f12a042-fa34-1b11-097f-f25fb5f72c20?t=1649939463518. Please fill in this form on the computer and print it out. The form must be signed and dated.
To accompany the form, the following attachments are required:
- The organisation’s latest annual report accompanied with a financial report
- The resumes of the project manager and project coordinator or other key project personnel
- Project budget in Namibian dollars (please note: the budget must include a budget line for project audit)
The proposals should be sent via email to the Embassy’s address sanomat.win(a)formin.fi and cc’d to the Programme Coordinator hannele.hupanen(a)formin.fi.
All questions and enquiries about the call for proposals should be sent via email only directly to the Programme Coordinator. Please note it may take some days to answer the questions.
More details:
https://finlandabroad.fi/web/nam/current-affairs/-/asset_publisher/h5w4iTUJhNne/content/fund-for-local-cooperation-call-for-proposals-2022-2024-is-open-1/384951
[CLOSED] "Building resilience of communities living in landscapes threatened under climate change through an ecosystems-based adaptation approach in Namibia" (SAP006-EbA Project) Small Grants Facility
The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) currently has an open Call for Proposals; approved for funding by the Green Climate Fund entitled “Building resilience of communities living in landscapes threatened under climate change through an ecosystem-based adaptation approach’’ (SAP006-EbA Project). The EIF is the accredited entity for the project. Deadline for applications: 13 May 2022 at 17h00.
There are two funding windows, namely
- (Ecosystems) Restoration and Climate Proofing
To build community capacities in climate change resilience and improve adaptation planning intervention areas: Strengthen ecosystem-based adaptation and planning to enhance resilience of biodiversity and ecosystem functions. Apart from planning, this window will support concrete ecosystem management and conservation measures such as restoration of degraded rangelands, community gardening, tree plantations, restoration of riparian areas. - Eco-Enterprise Adaptation Investments
This window focuses on financially supporting community-level locally owned small to medium enterprises that are based on natural resources. It also involves supporting communities to access local, regional, and international business platforms.
Eligibility
Please be informed that the following eligibility criteria are applicable in accessing the funding under the SAP006-EbA Project and that the Small Grants Facility is limited to the entities below:
- Namibian dedicated taxpaying institutions, organizations and agencies undertaking activities within these landscapes
- Community-level locally-owned small to medium enterprises
- Registered communal conservancies and community forests
- Community-based organizations
- Community-support organizations
- Farmer’s associations
- Basin water management committees
- Waterpoint committees
- Community cooperatives
- Agencies implementing projects with communities, women groups and youth groups.
- Eligible community-based entities will be required to hold some form of legal status to be able to enter into legally-enforceable agreements with the EIF.
No individuals or other entities apart from those specified above may apply for such funding.
Useful links
- EbA webpage: https://eba.eif.org.na/downloads
- EIF website:https://www.eif.org.na/documents/procurement
Enquiries can be directed to -
- Mr Bryan Gaomab at 061 431 7739 or by e-mailing
- Ms Charity Sihope at 061 431 7739 or by e-mailing
[CLOSED] Call for Proposals, Canada Fund for Local Initiatives
The 2022 call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) in Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, Madagascar and Mauritius is now open. Interested organisations are invited to submit an expression of interest by 6 May 2022 at 17:00 SAST. The expression of interest can be submitted online using the following web form: https://forms.gle/hMqxhCcapn6zTx586.
Each organisation may submit a maximum of one expression of interest. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email no later than 27 May 2022 and invited to submit a detailed project proposal.
For more information about the CFLI, including eligibility requirements, please consult the CFLI's website: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/index.aspx?lang=eng.
Enquiries:
Michele Kay
CFLI Coordinator for the High Commission of Canada in South Africa
canadafundsa@gmail.com
+27 (0)83 389 8667
[CLOSED] Call for Applications from Youth-led and Youth-focused Groups and Organisations, Spark Fund
The Spark Fund has an open call for applications from youth-led and youth-focused groups and organisations from Namibia, Lesotho and Zimbabwe that are working to create transformational change and improve the lives of young people and their communities. Applications close on 30 April 2022.
What is the Spark Fund?
The Spark Fund invests in youth-led and youth-focused groups tackling injustice and inequality, driving transformational change, and building a more inclusive post-pandemic world by harnessing the power of digital technologies.
Spark Fund grants will be administered by the Global Fund for Children.
What does the Spark Fund offer?
The Spark Fund will distribute grants of between $1,000 and $15,000 USD per year for two years. This grant will be paid in two annual grants - one in June 2022 and another in June 2023. They anticipate funding up to 15 organizations or groups within the region in this funding round.
Spark Fund grants can be spent on whatever the organisation/group needs.
What is the Spark Fund looking to fund?
The Spark Fund panel is looking for applicants that demonstrate a commitment to youth-led change within the region. Applications are invited from organizations/groups that:
- Are non-profit organizations or groups, including social enterprises
- Are registered and unregistered groups
- Are located and working in Namibia, Lesotho, or Zimbabwe
- Are youth-focused and youth-led (under the age of 35)
- Focus on at least one of the Southern Africa Spark Fund interests:
- Mental health
- Quality education and innovation
- Reducing inequalities including disability and gender inequalities
The deadline for applications is 30 April 2022, 23:59 CAT/SAST.
Please follow the link for more information regarding the fund here: https://spark.globalfundforchildren.org/pages/spring-2022-applications
Additionally, please find the link for the online application by following the link here: https://vqd068iiq00.typeform.com/to/Jesr1jk4
If you still have questions, please email them at sparkfund@globalfundforchildren.org.
[CLOSED] EU Call for Proposals for CSOs in Namibia - Strengthening Civil Society as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right - EuropeAid/173820/DD/ACT/NA
The following is a link to a new EU Call for Proposals for CSOs in Namibia: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome&nbPubliList=15&orderby=upd&orderbyad=Desc&searchtype=RS&aofr=173820
An organisation can apply alone or in/as a coalition of CSOs.
There will be an Information Session on 18 March 2022, to be organised by the EU Delegation - <https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/namibia/area/jobs-funds_en>.
Potential Applicants or organisations interested in the Information Session can send an email by 14 March 2022 to the address: delegation-namibia-cfp@eeas.europa.eu, indicating: name, surname, nationality and email address of the persons who are going to participate as well as their organisation (max. two participants per organisation). Please note that no costs incurred by the applicants for attending this information session are reimbursable.
The Deadline for submission of the Concept Note Application is 18 April 2022 at 09:00 am Windhoek Time.
Click here to read/download the Guidelines for grant applicant restricted _Namibia_CSO Thematic Programme - <https://www.civic264.org.na/images/2022/3/Guidelines_for_grant_applicant_restricted__Namibia_CSO_Thematic_Programme_FINAL.pdf>.
[CLOSED] REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): Community needs assessment, SOS Children’s Villages Namibia
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS for gender sensitive community needs assessments to be conducted in three SOS Children’s Villages locations i.e. Ondangwa, Tsumeb and Windhoek.
DEADLINE for both the technical and financial proposals: 02 July 2021, by end of the day.
Read/Download the full request for proposals document by clicking here.
[CLOSED] Call for proposal by EU Member State / For CSOs in Angola and Namibia
Please find below a link to a call for proposal for local CSOs in the area of education and more. The minimum and maximum amount of funding would suggest that this could be attractive for smaller and even grassroots organisations.
https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/southafrica/news/29554
The deadline is 28 June 2021.
Priority Areas for Project Implementation on the territories of Namibia and Angola:
- Providing inclusive and high-quality education;
- Assistance in addressing the health, economic and social consequences of the COVID 19 pandemic;
- Promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
1. Objectives and Scope of the Projects:
- Provision of access to modern, quality and inclusive education;
- Tackling the health, economic and social consequences of the COVID 19 pandemic;
- Ensuring equal participation of women and young girls in the economic, social and cultural life;
- Reaffirmation of Bulgaria's reputation and positive image as international donor.
2. Target Groups:
- university and adolescent students, researchers and lecturers at different educational institutions;
- representatives of various social and minority groups, different categories of vulnerable people (disabled children, migrants, elderly people);
- young women entrepreneurs, having the ambition to start up own businesses;
- civil society and NGO representatives.
3. Outputs/Results:
- improved access to high-quality education;
- increased capacity to deal with the COVID 19 pandemic;
- affirmation of Bulgaria's reputation and enriched positive image;
- conditions created for sustainable and inclusive economic growth;
- diminished poverty levels and increased well-being.
[CLOSED] AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA) Call for Applications: "Show Us The Money For Health!"
The AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA), with the support of the Robert Carr Fund, has an open call for applications to "Show Us The Money for Health!"
ARASA is inviting interested partners and allies who are led by or work within Inadequately Served Populations (ISPs) to apply for a small grant (maximum ZAR140 000) to engage in advocacy for increased allocation of resources to community-led responses and human rights programming in southern and east Africa.
Grant applications looking at domestic resource mobilisation and inputting into national budget processes will be prioritised.
Grant period:
15 June – 15 December 2021
How to apply:
Please submit a concept note and budget in the prescribed format (download the application form) to nyasha@arasa.info and cc sorayam@arasa.info by no later than 18h00 (SAT), Sunday 6 June 2021.
[CLOSED] Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - 2021 Call for Proposals for Namibia is Now Open
The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is currently seeking applications from Namibian Civil Society Organisations in response to our 2021 Call for Proposals which is now open.
Interested organizations are invited to submit an expression of interest by May 27, 2021, at 23:59 SAST (GMT+2). The expression of interest can be submitted online using the following webform: https://forms.gle/ubbFnBgPtNstEZtt8
Each organization may submit a maximum of one expression of interest. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email no later than June 14, 2021, and invited to submit a detailed project proposal.
For more information about the CFLI, including eligibility requirements, please consult our website: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/funding-financement/cfli-fcil/index.aspx?lang=eng.
Enquiries:
Michele Kay
CFLI Coordinator for the High Commission of Canada in South Africa
Coordinatrice FCIL pour le Haut-commissariat du Canada en Afrique du Sud
+27 (0)83 389 8667
canadafundsa@gmail.com
[CLOSED] Local publication for call for proposals: Support to the Livestock Sector in the Northern Communal Areas of Namibia
The European Commission is seeking proposals for the Agriculture & Livestock sector in Namibia in one or more of the following region(s): Kunene, Omusati, Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Kavango-West, Kavango-East and Zambezi with financial assistance from the 11th European Development Fund.
The full guidelines for applicants are available on the following internet site: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1617120368555&do=publi.welcome&userlanguage=en (reference 171554). The deadline for submission of proposals is 14 May 2021 at 23:00 (Brussels time). An information session on this call for proposals will be held online on 14 April. Details in the Guidelines for applicants.
Regions: Kunene, Omusati, Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Kavango-West, Kavango-East and Zambezi
Date for Online information session: 14 April 2021
Closing Date for Proposals: 14 May 2021
Opportunity from: European Commission (Brussels, Belgium)
Click here to access the full call for proposals document
[CLOSED] Special call for proposals open: combating GBV and strengthening the rights of women and girls
The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) of the Embassy of Finland in Windhoek is an instrument for funding non-profit projects in Namibia. A thematic call for project proposals, specifically aimed at combating gender-based violence (GBV) and/or advancing the rights of women and girls is now open and will be closed on 30 April 2021 at 16:15 local time (GMT/UTC+2).
As a development policy instrument, the FLC supports the goals and principles of the Finnish development policy and its priority areas.
This special thematic call for proposals is intended to address gender-based violence and/or the rights of women and girls. The main focus of the proposed project should be one of the two areas.
The projects should be implemented with a human rights-based approach. The Embassy also values projects that are in line with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Eligibility criteria for FLC partnership
The size of the Embassy's FLC portfolio is dependent on the annual budget of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The support is intended for project-based support, meaning that the FLC is not meant for core funding.
Selected projects will receive a grant between 30 000-80 000 EUR. Between 1-3 projects will be selected according to the Embassy’s discretion. The projects must be implemented within a one year-period from the signing of the agreement.
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2021 at 16:15 local time (GMT/UTC+2)
Opportunity from: Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) of the Embassy of Finland in Windhoek
Click here to access the full call for proposals notice
[CLOSED] “Local Authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities”: New Call for Proposals
The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Namibia is pleased to inform you that a call for proposals has been launch on the EuropeAid website. Around EUR 16 Million are reserved for Southern Africa.
171273 - Local Authorities: Partnerships for sustainable cities 2021
Priorities of the call:
- Strengthen urban governance by supporting the capacity of the local authorities as an autonomous policymaker, better access to services by the citizens (including e-governance) and promoting a “territorial approach” to local development.
Plus one of the 3 following objectives (each proposal need to specifically address at least one of them):
- Ensure social inclusiveness of cities: by preventing both the causes and effects of inequality, marginalisation and segregation, including tackling the needs of women, children, youth, and marginalised and vulnerable groups such as disabled people, migrants and displaced people.
- Improve resilience and greening of cities by increasing the quality of life, fostering urban green growth and making cities more resource-efficient through sustainable modes of production and consumption;
- Improve prosperity and innovation in cities by fostering sustainable local economies including circular economy, promoting digital transition and creating employment.
Deadline for applications: 23/04/2021 at 16:00 (Brussels date and time), as per the Guidelines
Opportunity from: European Commission (Brussels, Belgium)
