Deadline: 6 March 2017
The British Embassy Kyiv is inviting proposals for project work to support democratic development, economic development and energy reform in Ukraine. Successful projects will be funded by the FCO’s Global Britain Fund.
Programme Categories
- Democratic development: Assisting Ukraine with key democratic reforms in line with its national reform strategy and its international obligations, including under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. Examples of areas of work that project might support include:
- rollout of the decentralisation process, including effective, transparent and open local budget management, wide engagement of local communities and developing expertise in local self-government, regeneration and urban development
- supporting public administration reform, e.g. through competence-based recruiting for a modernised, politically neutral Ukrainian civil service
- reinforcing Ukraine’s capacity for hold free and fair elections according to international standards
- supporting public broadcasting reform and enabling a professional, objective service to the public
- strengthening the institutional development of the Ukrainian parliament strengthened as an institution
- Economic development: Assisting Ukraine in its efforts to reform the economy and deliver prosperity to citizens. The outcomes of potential projects could include:
- greater deregulation and application of OECD guidelines as key components of improved investment climate and better business environment for foreign and domestic investors
- improved management of State Owned Enterprises, including wider application of OECD SOE governance guidelines
- strengthening the parliamentary oversight of economic and financial issues
- Energy reform: The outcomes of potential projects could include:
- greater energy security for Ukraine as a result of decreasing dependence on Russian hydrocarbons, coal and nuclear fuel; greater diversity of supply; improved energy efficiency; increased oil and gas domestic production; and increasing use of renewable energy
- further reform of Ukraine’s energy sector in line with EU Third Energy Package requirements resulting in: a reduction of corruption; more competition within the market; an updated system of monetized subsidies providing more incentives to save energy and reducing the strain on Ukraine’s government finances
- sharing best UK experience in anti-bribery policy and practice (in working with chambers of commerce and business associations) and promoting opportunities for Ukrainian business provided by DCFTA
Funding Information
The maximum funding for any project is £20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Prioritising bids that come from or work through civil society organisations but bids working with government bodies may also be approved where there is a strong case.
- Proposals are welcome for work in all regions of Ukraine.
- Successful projects should have sustainable outcomes and should clearly identify the change that will be brought about. They may also build on projects by other organisations, complementing their efforts.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Ukraine
For more information, please visit Call for Project Proposals 2017.