French Embassy in Kenya, Call for Proposals:  Innovative Projects for Civil Society and Coalition of Actors (PISCCA)

Deadline: 20 June 2017

The French Embassy in Kenya has launched a call for proposals for a new development fund called PISCCA (Innovative Projects for Civil Society and Coalition of Actors) that aims at contributing to poverty alleviation efforts by supporting capacity building projects. It seeks to meet the direct needs of communities, as well as to give the beneficiaries a chance to be directly involved in the development process.

Priority Areas

• Environment: this includes climate change mitigation/adaptation, food security, and waste management
• Improvement of the living conditions of vulnerable populations: this includes socio-economic integration of single mothers, support to disabled people and their families, children’s rights, integration of refugees.

Candidates from all over the country can submit a proposal. However, the following counties are given priority and highly encouraged to participate: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Uasin Gishu.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants can be CBOs, NGOs or other non-profit organizations;
• Applicants must be Kenyan;

Selection Criteria

• The requested amount must not exceed 7,6 million Kenyan Shilling;
• The duration of the project must be between 6 and 15 months;
• The project must be co-financed by at least 30% of the total cost;
• The administrative costs (including personnel costs) must not exceed 10% of the total budget and must be fully justified.
• The project must contribute to poverty alleviation and to sustainable development;
• The applicant must demonstrate organizational capacity and administrative efficiency;
• The applicant must demonstrate an established record of achievements.

Note: The grant will not cover any infrastructure-related cost.

How to Apply

Applicants can download the application form via given website.

Eligible Country: Kenya

For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.