Deadline: 16-Jul-23
The British High Commission in Maseru is now accepting bids to the UK’s International Programme Fund for the 2023 to 2024 period.
The British High Commission in Maseru is inviting partner organisations in Lesotho to submit bids of up to M200,000 to support any of the following aspects of Lesotho’s development:
- the promotion of freedom, democracy and shared values including women’s empowerment, girls’ education, disability rights, community-led development, and progress on Lesotho’s national reforms process
- supporting Lesotho to mitigate the negative impacts of climate change
- promotion of trade and private sector-led growth
The bidding process is competitive. Only the strongest bids will be selected.
Duration
- Selected projects will be informed by Friday, 28 July 2023. Implementing organisations will be required to attend a preparatory seminar.
- Project activity should be completed by 1 February 2024. Funding will be paid on completion of all activities and project reports.
Selection Criteria
Bids will be judged on:
- potential impact (including the scope of the project and the likelihood of achieving that impact)
- evidence that the bidding organisation has strong links with the target communities and relevant prior experience
- value for money
- sustainability, including the potential for the project to be scaled up or replicated elsewhere
- the capacity of the bidding organisation, including a track record of previous successful projects
- proper presentation of project objectives and budget
For more information, visit British High Commission in Maseru.