Deadline: 5-Jun-25
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is pleased to inform that the revised Call for Proposals (CfP) for the Operational Management and Maintenance of Sioufi Garden has now been officially re-launched under the Sustainable Integrated Municipal Actions (SiMA) Project, funded by the German government through KfW Development Bank.
Objectives
- UNOPS is seeking to engage one consortium for (minimum 2 NGOs, CSOs, foundations, and academic institutions) with one organisation as a lead entity, through the provision of grants under one grant contract agreement. Applicants may decide how to structure their roles and activities based on their expertise to attain the below objectives:
- Objective 1: Alleviating tension among vulnerable communities and marginalized groups, and increasing their resilience, through organizing and implementing social activities (e.g. tournaments, community-led events, etc..); and
- Objective 2: Supporting the MoB in reactivating and improving the quality of the public services and establishing an accessible, safe and clean public spaces, through the provision of sustainable operational management and maintenance of the garden leading to attracting visitors, active community members and groups, including local community groups and sports clubs, students, scouts, and grassroots artists, etc.
Scope
- The scope of the grant/funding covers the following:
- Organizing and implementing of social cohesion activities;
- Provision of operation and basic maintenance of all the garden facilities and installations;
- Provision of ancillary equipment; and
- Provision of capacity building and training activities/sessions for the Municipality and the target community, to ensure the continuation of the performance of all the activities in a sustainable manner beyond the grant period.
Funding Information
- Total amount of grant/funding available: USD 280,000 to 310,000
Duration
- The expected duration of the grant/funding is one year.
Eligible Activities
- Activity 1: Organizing and implementing of social cohesion activities
- The Applicant shall conduct social cohesion and youth-led activities, taking into consideration the context of the garden, its features and the surrounding neighborhoods’ social needs. The activities should align with the general objectives of the grant and be conducive to attaining its outcomes and the targeted impact.
- Below are some ideas for social cohesion and economic activities that could lead to improved inter- and intra-communal relations:
- Gardening and Environmental Initiatives: Develop and implement community- led gardening and environmental activities (e.g. garden clean-ups, plants and tree planting, tree trimming, grass mowing, etc.) where all residents can actively participate, cooperate and share responsibilities.
- Local Business and Entrepreneurship Exhibition (Arts & Crafts): Organize activities showcasing local businesses and entrepreneurs (e.g. artisanal crafts, clothing, food, etc..), promote economic activities and support the entrepreneurial spirit within the community, especially the youth, and encourage cultural exchange and celebrating diversity.
- Storytelling Circles: Arrange storytelling circles where individuals from diverse backgrounds can share personal stories, challenges, and successes, create empathy and understanding, fostering connections beyond stereotypes.
- Art as a Medium: Conduct art workshops that allow individuals to express their feelings and experiences through various art forms.
- Activity 2: Provision of operation and basic maintenance activities
- The Applicant shall carry out the relevant necessary operation and basic maintenance activities needed to ensure that the facilities and the garden remain sound and good operational conditions, functional and clean throughout the period of the grant. These activities include, but are not limited to:
- Garden Grounds Maintenance
- Weeding and Lawn Mowing
- Plant Care
- Plant Management
- Gardening Equipment Maintenance
- Minor maintenance works
- The Applicant shall carry out the relevant necessary operation and basic maintenance activities needed to ensure that the facilities and the garden remain sound and good operational conditions, functional and clean throughout the period of the grant. These activities include, but are not limited to:
Targeted Impact of the Grant
- The targeted impact of the grant is to enhance the social cohesion of the target beneficiaries’ community through performing the activities to attain the below outcomes:
- Introduce and strengthen positive relations between various individuals and groups who participate in the planned activities;
- Foster social connections and economic links, actively contributing to community engagement and development;
- Mitigate individual stress factors and facilitate community-building efforts, thereby diminishing inter-and intra- communal tensions;
- Bolster the sense of safety and security of the community members in public spaces and cause a ripple effect on the surrounding areas; and
- Improve perceptions by the community of the role of local authorities.
- strengthen public trust, encourage citizen engagement, and foster greater cooperation, which ultimately enhances service delivery and sustainability of local initiatives.
Target Beneficiaries
- The target beneficiaries of this grant are the population living in the nearby neighborhoods and beyond. The initial number of 2,000 direct beneficiaries represent the estimated participants in the activities planned in the garden. The grant also has an estimate of 80,000 indirect beneficiaries representing the estimated users of the garden.
Eligibility Criteria
- The following categories of applicants are eligible to apply under this Call for Proposals:
- Eligibility to apply is limited to NGOs, CSOs, foundations, and academic institutions that are officially registered and have legal status with the Ministry of Interior
- Eligibility is limited to Lebanese-registered Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). International organizations operating locally are not eligible to apply.
- No affiliation to political parties.
- Organizations can apply as a consortium as per the Instructions to Applicants- Article 2: Joint Venture, Consortium or Association. An entity participating in a consortium is not eligible to submit an additional, independent proposal.
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