Deadline: 30 August 2018
Strengthening Resilience to Violence and Extremism STRIVE-Global, funded by the European Union (EU) under the financial Instrument Contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), is currently seeking proposals for a program entitled “Support of Civil Society Initiatives to P/CVE in Central Asia, Western Balkans & MENA region” to strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations to counter violent extremism, with increased engagement of the Government.
The objective(s) of this call for proposals is to support the design and implementation of Civil Society initiatives to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism.
Priorities
- Education and Countering Violent Extremism. Protecting schools and universities as a safe space, both physically and intellectually to increase the resilience against radicalisation and recruitment. Involving parents and family members on values-based education.
- Youth civic engagement and leadership. Building the resilience of vulnerable youth and providing a sense of belonging to their communities/ society.
- Society/Community resilience to Violent Extremism. Promoting inclusive peace and reconciliation, encouraging tolerance and respect of religious and/or ethnic minorities.
Program Lots
Indicative allocation of funds by lot/geographical distribution:
- Lot 1. Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan). EUR 280,000.
- Lot 2. Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia). EUR 300,000.
- Lot 3. MENA Region (Jordan). EUR 100,000.
Size of Grants
Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between EUR 40,000 and EUR 80,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
- be a legal person established in any of the countries mentioned above and
- be non-profit-making and
- be a civil society organisation, including non-governmental non-profit organisations and interdependent political foundations, community based organisations, private sector non-profit agencies, institutions and organisations and networks at local, national, regional and international level; public sector, non –profit agencies with headquarters in any of the countries mentioned above and
- be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant (s) and affiliated entity (ies), not acting as an intermediary and
- have a strong background working at grass roots level.
- Potential applicants may not participate in calls for proposals or be awarded grants if they are in any of the situations.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must download the application form via given website.
For more information, please visit STRIVE-Global.