Deadline: 1 March 2020
The British High Commission (BHC) in Belmopan is now accepting project proposals for the 2020/2021 financial year (April 2020-March 2021).
Themes
This year the BHC is seeking to support projects in Belize that focus on the following themes:
- Environment / Conservation – relating to climate change, eliminating single use plastics, maritime, tackling illegal wildlife
- Human rights – in particular to promoting girls’ education, LGBT rights, preventing sexual violence, reducing Modern Slavery, Freedom of Religion or Belief
- Security & Justice – in particular strengthening the capacity of the criminal justice system and law enforcement, improved access to justice and protection of rights for all citizens
- Economic and sustainable growth – relating to better business environments in key sectors
Note: These examples intend to give an idea of the sort of areas BHC is looking for. However, do not restrict your bids to these areas.
Funding Information
- Maximum budget limit: $26,000.00 BZD
- Projects will be funded for a single financial year running from April 2020 to 28 February 2021, with no expectation of continued funding beyond this period.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to bid, your organisation or agency must demonstrate that it has previous experience in project management (preferably working with international agencies or organisations), sufficient technical, financial, personnel and logistical capacity.
- BHC is particularly interested in project bids that will add value and impact via innovative activities to improve relationships and cooperation between all stakeholders (civil society organisations, the general public, relevant institutions and the Government of Belize).
- Projects should demonstrate how they will make a difference e.g. by covering an existing gap in the system or promoting practical change.
- Results should be clear, measurable and sustainable. Priority will be given to projects that draw on UK experience and expertise and strengthen UK-Belize co-operation.
Assessment Criteria
Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Alignment with the above mentioned thematic priorities and project outcomes (results)
- Outcomes are achievable within the funding period
- Project design includes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures
- Sustainability demonstrating that project benefits continue after the funding ends and showcasing long term impact in Belize
- Risk and financial accountability procedures
- The organisation’s safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries
- Overall value for money
How to Apply
- To bid you need to fully complete in English a Project Proposal Bid Form and an Activity Based Budget Template. Bids will not be considered if both forms are not received.
- Activity Based Budgets should list the activities needed to deliver the outcomes (results) of the project. All costs should be in Belizean dollars.
- Completed Bids must be submitted at the address given on the website.
- Projects will be examined and a shortlist submitted to the British High Commission Project Board by mid March 2020. The Project Board may request further information.
- The BHC aims to sign grant agreements with successful project implementers in April 2020.
- Unsuccessful bids will be informed.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-high-commission-belmopan-seeks-20202021-project-proposal-bids
