Deadline: 11-Nov-2025
The GIZ is implementing the Good Governance in Local Authorities Project (2024–2029) in Zimbabwe, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), which is jointly co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
The focus of this opportunity is on two key priority areas: Social Accountability and Youth Inclusion. Under Social Accountability, the call supports the promotion of accountability of local authorities through participatory processes and platforms, empowering citizens to engage constructively in local governance processes through awareness and education on rights and responsibilities, and building the capacities of community members for social accountability and human rights compliance monitoring. Under Youth Inclusion, it aims at enhancing opportunities for participation of youth in council decision-making processes, with a particular focus on intersectionality, and in cooperation with local authorities and the GGLA project, supporting local youth groups to ensure representation and participation of young people in local governance.
The grants, valued between USD 100,000 and USD 200,000, will be awarded to up to four grantees for a funding period of two years, with projects expected to begin by April 2026. The funding is designed to empower eligible organizations to advance transparency, accountability, and inclusion at the local level through practical and participatory approaches.
Eligible applicants include Civil Society Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations actively engaged in promoting public participation in local governance processes. Applicants must demonstrate at least five years of relevant programmatic experience in Zimbabwe within the identified priority areas, showing measurable impact and success.
Additionally, applicants should have experience in facilitating constructive and inclusive engagement and dialogue processes contributing to socio-economic development, and a clear commitment to collaborating with grassroots and community-based organizations, including youth organizations and residents associations.
For more information, visit European Union.
