Call for Bids for FY 2022/23: Rights of Human Rights Defenders in the Philippines

Deadline: 31-Jul-22

The British Embassy in Manila is seeking proposals that support the promotion of a safe environment for human rights defenders in Philippines.

Objectives

The UK supports the right of human rights defenders to carry out their work and voice their opinions freely and safely. The following objectives are:

Promote a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders
Increase access to justice and legal support of human rights defenders

Funding Information

All bids should be in pounds sterling (GBP). The British Embassy are accepting bids from a minimum of £15,000 to a maximum of £40,000 to support projects in this area.
Proposals covering more than one objective are welcome. Please keep bids within the limits set out above.

Eligibility Criteria

Any organisation can apply for funding. The British Embassy do not accept project bids submitted by individuals
Please note that payment will be made in arrears. The British Embassy cannot make pre-payments; successful bidders should make payments and be reimbursed by the Embassy. The implementer must have an active bank account in the name of the organisation to which The British Embassy can transfer reimbursements electronically
Organisations must prove that they are able to manage the project sum in a satisfactory manner; the embassy may request reports by auditors.

Exemptions

Academic courses
Charitable activities
Commercial activities
Infrastructure or construction projects

Evaluation of Project Bids

The aim of the project should be concise, feasible and sustainable. The expected outcomes should be measurable and the target group should be clearly defined and involved in project implementation.

The assessment criteria will include the following: