Deadline: 17-Jul-23
The British High Commission in Malta (BHC) is currently accepting proposals for innovative projects, with concrete objectives and measurable policy outcomes.
The IPF supports programme activity under the framework of the UK government’s foreign policy objectives in Malta.
Scope for Proposals
- Applications for funding should be linked to the following themes:
- Security partnership: Protect the UK by working closely with Maltese partners to tackle existing and emerging threats from illegal immigration, terrorism and serious organised crime. Ensure access for a UK defence presence in the Central Mediterranean.
- Promote the UK and their values: Demonstrate UK leadership on advancing judicial reform, media freedom, opportunities for women and girls, LGBT+ and other human rights. Supporting Malta in implementing rule of law reform.
- Economic, environment and climate: Maximise opportunities for UK trade and investment. Co-operate on energy security and the green transition. Advance UK climate, environment and sustainability objectives, including through the Commonwealth Small Island Developing States initiative.
Funding Information
- The grants requested under this call must fall between a minimum of £4,000 and up to £20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The BHC will consider funding applications from civil society organizations, academic institutions, non-profit organisations and multilateral organisations. In order to be eligible, you:
- must be a legal entity, commercial company, a registered non-governmental (NGO) or governmental organisation, and provide proof of legal registration;
- demonstrate previous experience in delivering and managing projects and the ability to manage the project sum, and preferably have experience working with an international agency/organisation;
- demonstrate the capacity to deliver at least 75% of the proposed project activity by mid-December 2023.
- The BHC may request reports by auditors during its review of proposals.
- Organisations must prove that they are able to manage the project sum in a satisfactory manner. The BHC may request reports by auditors during its review of proposals.
- Projects spanning one financial year are preferred, although multi-year projects may be considered up to the Fiscal Year 2024-25. Funding from the BHC beyond 2023-24 is not guaranteed and will only be confirmed in each fiscal year.
- Project activities should be completed February 2024 in order to allow time for evaluation. All project expenses for 2023-24 must be incurred by 30 March 2024.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
Assessment Criteria
- Alignment with the UK themes.
- Project design includes a realistic timeline, clear monitoring and evaluation procedures.
- Project outcomes have a concrete deliverable with clear links to the project’s objectives.
- Sustainability, demonstrating that project benefits continue after the funding ends.
- Risk and financial accountability procedures.
- The organisation’s safeguarding policies and the protection of those involved in the project against abuse and harassment.
- Overall value for money.
For more information, visit British High Commission in Malta.