Deadline: 08-Oct-20
British Embassy Manila is accepting proposals for CSSF projects to support community engagement with the new parliamentary system in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
This year, the British Embassy Manila has formally launched a dedicated programme, as part of the UK government’s commitment to providing support on the Mindanao peace process.
Objectives
The programme is focused on three elements:
- capacity building programmes for officials in the BTA to strengthen its democratic functions and governing capability
- strengthening inclusion and representation of women in political decision making / supporting women’s participation in post-conflict governance
- strengthening community engagement through public awareness campaigns about the new Parliamentary system and voting rights (including marginalized and excluded groups from political processes – youth, women, IPs)
Funding Information
- Bids are now being accepted up to a maximum of £300,000 to support projects aimed to deliver the third element – strengthening community engagement through public awareness campaigns.
Exemptions
We regret that we are unable to fund:
- academic courses
- charitable activities
- commercial activities
- infrastructure or construction projects
Co-financing
- a partnership framework to support the broader engagement of a project can strengthen your bid
- other sources of funding should be specified.
Evaluation of project bids
- the aim of the project should be concise, feasible and sustainable
- the expected outcomes should be measurable and
- the target group should be clearly defined and involved in project implementation
Eligibility Criteria
- Any organization can apply for funding. They do not accept project bids submitted by individuals.
- Organizations must prove that they are able to manage the project sum in a satisfactory manner; the Embassy may request reports by auditors.
Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria will be based on the following:
- financial and operational capacity
- relevance
- methodology
- sustainability
- value for money
- impact
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/manila-conflict-stability-and-security-fund-cssf-calling-bids-for-202021