Deadline: 31-Jul-22
The British Embassy in Manila is seeking proposals that support the protection and promotion of medial freedom in the Philippines.
Objectives
The UK supports the global Media Freedom Coalition and aspires to support efforts in promoting media freedom locally as a global public good and be more proactive in defending and supporting journalists in the Philippines. The British Embassy Manila is seeking a proposal which supports the following objectives:
- Strengthen the legal and regulatory environment in which freedom of the press is protected and respected on a national and/or regional scale.
- Empower and increase access to justice and legal support of journalists to ensure media safety and promote an inclusive media sphere.
Funding Information
- All bids should be in pounds sterling (GBP). The British Embassy is accepting bids from a minimum of £15,000 to a maximum of £40,000 to support projects in this area.
- Proposals covering more than one objective are welcome. Please keep bids within the limits set out above.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any organisation can apply for funding. The British Embassy do not accept project bids submitted by individuals
- Please note that payment will be made in arrears. Embassy cannot make pre-payments; successful bidders should make payments and be reimbursed by the Embassy. The implementer must have an active bank account in the name of the organisation to which the British Embassy can transfer reimbursements electronically
- Organisations must prove that they are able to manage the project sum in a satisfactory manner; the embassy may request reports by auditors.
Exemptions
- Academic courses
- Charitable activities
- Commercial activities
- Infrastructure or construction projects
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.
The assessment criteria will include the following:
- financial and operational capacity
- Relevance
- Methodology
- Sustainability
- value for money
- Impact
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/manila-call-for-bids-for-fy-202223-media-freedom