Apply now for GCERF Grant Program in Mozambique

Deadline: 11-Aug-23

The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) is currently accepting applications to provide grants to prevent further violent extremism in Mozambique.

GCERF investment envisions supporting the resilience of Northern Mozambique communities to violent extremist groups’ recruitment and radicalisation practices, by building social cohesion and providing economic alternatives so that VE groups cannot exploit, radicalise and recruit.

As per GCERF’s Investment Strategy for Mozambique and in support of the Cabo Delgado Reconstruction Plan of Areas Affected by Terrorism (2021-2024) and the Northern Mozambique Integrated Resilience and Development Programme (PREDIN, 2022-2027), the focus of the funding will be as follows:

• What
  • Support the resilience of Northern Mozambique communities to violent extremist groups’ recruitment and radicalisation practices, by building social cohesion and providing economic alternatives.
  • It will be done by:
    • Identifying local CSOs and other community-based organisations (CBOs) with existing capacity for PVE or potential to develop capacities in PVE
    • Awarding Grants to CSOs to support the implementation of interventions that contribute to the PCVE sections of the Northern Mozambique Integrated Resilience and Development Programme (PREDIN)  and the Cabo Delgado Reconstruction Plan of Areas Affected by Terrorism (PCRD)
    • Building or reinforcing the capacity of local stakeholders to implement PVE initiatives and projects.
    • Contributing to the creation and coordination of a National PVE Network
  • They intend to fund CSO and CBO-led programmes that will:
    • Promote Social Cohesion in the communities affected by violent extremism,
    • Provide economic opportunities for vulnerable children and youth to prevent them from joining non-state armed groups.
  • Applicants can choose to propose interventions in one of these to technical sectors, or in both.
  • In this first call, they will also accept proposals that will include the launch of an evidence-based assessment of NGOs working in PCVE in Northern Mozambique.
• Who
  • Applicants’ proposals should seek to target the following categories:
    • Socio-professional groups:
      • Unemployed youth between 15-35 years old, including:
        • unemployed fishermen, miners, farmers, sellers, herders, service providers
        • unemployed women with missing children or husbands who have been part of the VE groups
        • unemployed host communities’ members (HCs), including those who lost access to their farms due to the presence of IDPs
        • Vulnerable youth populations: Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and HCs, including those who lost access to their farms due to the presence of IDPs; persons with disabilities; child-headed households (orphans); persons with chronic diseases
    • Local and Influential Authorities
      • religious leaders
      • traditional leaders
      • influencers (within the communities)
    • Supporting structures for PCVE
      • CSOs with existing capacity for PVE or a potential to develop capacities in PVE
      • Public Institutions of the District, Provincial and National Administration
  • Applicants should show an understanding of the local dynamics in Northern Mozambique, especially on how to engage with the local communities.
  • The organisations are encouraged to propose a consortium, bringing members with expertise in the different areas outlined above.
  • Proposals should demonstrate how engaging individuals will also bring about broader community or institutional benefit or change – i.e., how your proposed activities with direct programme beneficiaries will also result in wider changes amongst indirect beneficiaries within the specific geographic location, for example, changes in behaviours or perceptions.
• Where
  • Organisations must work in up to 6 districts in Cabo Delgado, 2 districts in Nampula and 2 districts in Niassa. The selected districts are the following:
    • Cabo Delgado Province – Districts: Pemba, Metuge, Ancuabe, Chiure, Montepuez, Mocimboa da Praia, Macomia, Quissanga, Palma, Meluco, Mueda
    • Nampula Province– Districts: Meconta, Erati e Memba
    • Niassa Province-Districts: Lichinga, Marrupa e Mecula

Funding Information and Duration

• They intend to issue a maximum of three grants for up to 2,5 million USD, no more than 1 million USD each, over the duration of the grant period.
• This amount may increase, subject to grantee performance and availability of funds.
• Proposed projects should cover a period of between 3 and 4 years – 36 to 48 months.

Criteria

• Grantee
  • The potential grantee needs to be locally registered in Mozambique, preferably with an office either in Cabo Delgado, Nampula or Niassa.
• Prerequisites
  • Appropriate legal registration.
  • Willingness to accept and fulfil the role of a Principal Recipient if applying in consortium.
• Required Capabilities
  • Established relationships and credibility with the communities and population groups identified in the proposed geographical locations.
  • Previous experience and current capacity in project design and management.
  • Previous experience and current capacity to manage and account for international donor funding.
  • Previous experience and current capacity to work within a consortium and/or managing sub-recipients – for those choosing to form a consortium.
  • Previous experience and current capacity to deliver community-level initiatives that address the local drivers and strengthen resilience against violent extremism.

For more information, visit Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF).