Deadline: 31-May-21
The British High Commission (BHC) in Belmopan is now accepting project proposals for the period June 2021 – February 2022.
Themes
This year the BHC is seeking to support projects in Belize that focus on the following themes:
- democracy, human rights, and media freedom
- climate and biodiversity
- COVID-19, vaccines, recovery and global health security
Funding Information
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic they have limited funding available this year so they are looking for projects bids with a range of budgets between BZ$8,000 and BZ$27,000. Maximum budget per project bid is BZ$27,000
- At least 85% of the project funding should be spent by December 2021
- There are no pre-payments. Reimbursements will be made three months in arrears once activities have taken place and all receipts submitted
What you cannot bid for?
The project fund cannot be used to pay for:
- recurrent monthly costs (staff salaries, rents, bills or consumables)
- projects that are purely of a political, military or religious nature
- computers, sports equipment or text books
- flights at any class other than Economy
- gifts or fund infrastructures like a fence
- consultancy fees where these form the majority of the funds. Any consultancy fees included in a project must be less than 10% and will be closely monitored to ensure value for money
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to bid, your organization or agency must demonstrate that it has previous experience in project management (preferably working with international agencies or organizations), sufficient technical, financial, personnel and logistical capacity.
- They are particularly interested in project bids that will add value and impact via innovative activities to improve relationships and cooperation between all stakeholders (civil society organizations, 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 organization’s safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries
- contribution to gender equality
- overall value for money
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-high-commission-belmopan-seeks-20212022-project-proposal-bids