Deadline: 21-Feb-2022
The Embassy of France in Nigeria is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals to support projects from local Civil Society Organizations through the development fund called “Innovative Projects from Civil Societies and Coalitions of Actors” (PISCCA).
PISCCA fund is an instrument from the Embassy of France in Nigeria to support projects from Nigerian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). It aims at funding small-scale, medium-scale and innovative projects and local initiatives carried out by civil society organizations.
Objectives
- Major specific objectives:
- Gender: combatting gender-based violence and promoting the socio-economic integration of women.
- Environment: environmental protection and the fight against climate change.
- Transversal objective:
- Capacity building: strengthen local civil society organization and foster synergies.
Activities
- The following activities will be key priorities during the selection process:
- Activities aimed at reducing gender inequalities, promoting combat against gender-based violence and gender stereotypes;
- activities aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of climate change and environmental degradation;
- The following activities would represent a strong asset during the selection process:
- Activities presenting a capacity-building component, supporting training and education needs and methods of civil society actors.
- Activities led in partnership between several local civil society organizations.
Funding Information
- The contribution by PISCCA should be between 40 000 € and 70 000€ (between 45 100 USD and 78 900 USD)
- The timeframe for the project should be maximum 6 months (from April to September 2022);
- The expected contribution of the applicant should be at least 10% of the total cost of the project;
- Co-funding of the projects by other partners/donors is possible and strongly encouraged. They must be secured before the project is signed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants to this Fund must be member of a Nigerian Civil Society Organization (associations, NGOs, cooperatives), especially organizations supported by women or young people, or any non-profit-making legal person governed by private law, officially registered for at least 24 months by the Nigerian authorities;
- Entities that have already carried out concrete activities in the sector for which this grant is requested;
- The programme strongly encourages synergies, partnerships and coalitions of actors.
For more information, visit https://ng.ambafrance.org/Call-for-proposals-2022-PISCCA-Fund-for-Nigerian-Civil-Society