Deadline: 30 October 2016
The Bodossaki Foundation, in its capacity as the Fund Operator for the EEA Grants NGO Programme in Greece “We are all Citizens”, is currently inviting applications for its Bilateral Initiatives under measure with an aim to support the networking, exchange, sharing and transfer of knowledge, technology, experience and best practice between non-profit organizations established in Greece and entities in the Donor states and international organizations.
The NGO Programme “We are all Citizens” is part of the implementation of the EEA Financial Mechanism 2009-2014 by which the Donor states, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, contribute to reducing social and economic disparities and to strengthening bilateral relations with the Beneficiary countries in Europe.
The overall objective of the Programme is to strengthen civil society and to enhance the contribution of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to social justice, democracy and sustainable development.
Funding Information
The maximum grant size is five thousand Euros (€ 5,000) per initiative.
Geographical Scope
Activities may take place in the Donor state where the entity involved in the initiative is established, or the country where the international organizations is established in case there is an international organization also involved in the initiative. Activities may be held in Greece, where the NGO is established, but this has to be justified.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants are NGOs that are established in Greece and fall within the following definition:
- “A non-profit voluntary organization established as a legal entity, having a non-commercial purpose, independent of local, regional and central government, public entities, political parties and commercial organizations. Political parties and religious institutions are not considered NGOs”.
- More specifically, eligible candidates must meet the following general conditions:
- Are non-profit organizations that have not been created nor operate to generate personal profit. Although they may have paid staff and may engage in revenue- generating activities they do not distribute profits to their members nor to their board. Where revenue-generating activities are undertaken, these should not represent the purpose of the NGO but should be solely a means to support its mission and values;
- Have members who do not have any direct commercial interest in the outcome of the work of the organization or of its commercial activities and should not pursue the commercial or professional interests of their members. This requirement therefore excludes trade and professional associations, where the aims and purposes of the association are to further the specific interests of its members only;
- Are voluntary in nature, formed voluntarily by groups or individuals and usually involving an element of voluntary participation in the organization;
- Act in the public arena and for the public good on concerns and issues related to the wellbeing of people, groups or society as a whole;
- Have some degree of formal or institutional existence, unlike informal or ad hoc groups, involving formal statutes or other governing documents defining their mission, objectives and scope;
- Are membership-based, with transparent structures and an elected chair / board, and are accountable to their members and donors;
- Are independent of local, regional and national government and other public authorities;
- Are independent of political parties and commercial organizations.
How to Apply
The application and budget forms are available on the given website.
Eligible Country: Greece
For more information, please visit 3rd Call for Bilateral Initiatives.