Deadline: 30 April 2019
The British Embassy in Guatemala City is currently accepting project and activity proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (1 April 2019 – 29 February 2020).
This year, the British Embassy is seeking to support projects and activities up to $15,000 in Guatemala and Honduras that deliver real, measurable outcomes in support of development in both countries. All expenditures must qualify as Official Development Assistance (ODA), as defined by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and have the promotion of economic development and welfare of the people of Guatemala and/or Honduras as the main objective.
Thematic Areas
- Human Rights & Democracy
- In particular, strengthening democratic governance and rule of law; increasing participation of women in politics; increasing equality and reducing violence and discrimination against women and vulnerable groups; promoting girls education; tackling modern slavery; and strengthening freedom of press. Note: Strengthening freedom of press is FCO’s global priority this year.
- Economic Growth and Improving Business Environment
- In particular, business and human rights (implementing UN guiding principles); strengthening and facilitating the delivery of infrastructure, including the modality of Public-Private Projects (PPPs); increasing accountability and transparency in key economic sectors or institutions; supporting reforms and implementation of policies aimed at promoting conditions for open markets and improving the business environment, such as, but not limited to promoting competiveness, streamlining processes to facilitate trade, tackling bureaucracy, and reducing the potential for illicit trade.
- Illegal Wild Life Trade
- In particular, efforts to raise awareness, prevent, and tackle illegal wild life trade. Such as, but not limited to capacity building opportunities for key stakeholders; the implementation of best practices and experiences; and/or attendance to relevant seminar opportunities abroad.
- Disaster Risk Preparedness
- In particular, projects aiming to strengthen disaster risk prevention and preparedness (capacity building) or public awareness raising related to the causes and impacts of climate change and/or disasters.
- Beyond Plastics
- In particular, projects aiming to reduce and raise awareness of single use plastic. Including, but not limited to public campaigns and events; school teaching and raising awareness of pollution and climate change impact from single use plastic; and production of marketing and audiovisual materials in support of awareness campaigns.
Funding Information
- Minimum project budget limit $8,000
- Maximum project budget limit $15,000
Project assessment
- Project bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Achievable outcomes within the funding period and sustainability after the funding ends.
- Clear project design which includes monitoring and evaluation procedures.
- Identified risks and planned mitigation.
- The organisation’s safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries.
- Demonstrated value for money in the activity based budget.
- Administration costs for delivering a project must not exceed 10% of the total project budget.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-embassy-guatemala-city-call-for-bids-20192020