Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation Kenya is looking for applications for the 2nd Round of Financial Support to Third Parties for “CSOs’ Integrity Clubs” Program under the Strengthening capacities of local Civil Society to fight Corruption: Tupigane na Ufisadi (TUNU) Project.
This initiative is driven by Konrad Adenauer Foundation Kenya in partnership with Transparency International Kenya and TISA, with support from the European Union and the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development. Its aim is to empower CSOs to work with universities and colleges, nurturing student-led groups committed to civic engagement and the fight against corruption.
The selected CSOs will play a pivotal role in guiding these Integrity Clubs, fostering platforms where young people can deepen their understanding of corruption, accountability, and social justice. Through mentoring and engagement, the clubs will offer students skills and confidence to become active defenders of transparency within their communities.
Each selected CSO will receive a small grant of KES 700,000 to implement their proposed activities. The funds will be disbursed in three installments—50 percent as pre-financing, followed by 30 percent and then 20 percent—each subsequent payment released after full accounting of previous expenditures. This financial support will be provided as lump sums and aligned with the activity workplan submitted by the organization and approved by KAS.
The full duration of the grant implementation is limited to twelve months from the signing of the sub-granting contract. All selected projects are expected to begin in September 2025 and conclude within this timeframe, ensuring focused and time-bound delivery of results.
To qualify for this opportunity, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. They must be Kenyan civil society organizations registered under national law and based in one of the eleven target counties: Kiambu, Makueni, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Isiolo, Meru, Wajir, Kisumu, Kakamega, Siaya, or Homa Bay. Additionally, they must be part of the TUNU CSO network and be solely responsible for both the preparation and implementation of their proposed activities.
Eligible organizations must also demonstrate active engagement in areas such as democracy, human rights, the rule of law, public participation, transparency, accountability, or anti-corruption. Applicants are required to have experience in financial tracking and reporting, hold a functioning bank account, and have a strong background in youth-focused programming. Moreover, organizations must not be listed on the EU sanctions list to be considered for financial support.
This initiative reaches across the country, with activities envisioned in clusters of counties including Kakamega, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Wajir, Isiolo, Meru, Kiambu, and Makueni. Each region brings its own dynamics, empowering CSOs to tailor their approaches to local needs while promoting nationwide impact through shared objectives.
By centering youth voices and leveraging institutional partnerships, this sub-granting scheme offers CSOs an inspiring platform to drive meaningful change. It invites dedicated groups to elevate academic environments into active arenas of civic awareness and anti-corruption leadership, fostering a generation ready to uphold integrity and accountability in Kenya’s future.
For more information, visit Konrad Adenauer Foundation Kenya.
