Deadline: 16 September 2016
Human Rights Monitoring Institute together with OSFL Projects have launched a Call for Proposals: Fund for Bilateral Relations within the NGO Programme Lithuania with an aim to strengthening bilateral relations between the Donor States and Lithuania.
In order to achieve the goal of strengthened bilateral relations, a separate fund is formed within the framework of NGO Programme Lithuania, which is aimed at supporting bilateral initiatives (hereinafter referred to as Fund for Bilateral Relations, or FBR).
NGO Programme Lithuania is part of 2009-2014 European Economic Area Financial Mechanism (EEA Grants) funded by The Republic of Iceland, The Principality of Liechtenstein and The Kingdom of Norway (hereinafter referred to as the Donor States). NGO Programme aims to provide flexible and easy-to-use financial and capacity building support to Lithuanian NGOs.
The overall objective of the NGO Programme is strengthened civil society development and enhanced contribution to social justice, democracy and sustainable development, strengthened bilateral relations between Lithuania and the Donor States.
Focus of the NGO Programme Lithuania is on the strengthening of the NGO sector and contribution to the creation of enabling environment for this sector; thematic focus of the Programme is promotion of democracy and human rights principles, with special attention to all forms of intolerance and discrimination, and empowerment of vulnerable groups.
Areas of Support
- Democracy and good governance
- Human rights
- Vulnerable groups
- Protection of the environment and climate change
Duration
Maximum duration of the bilateral initiative is 12 months.
Funding Information
- Maximum grant size for the activities is – 4,344.30 EUR per one bilateral initiative.
- If bilateral initiative consists of a visit to Donor States, a ceiling of expenses of 1,500.00 EUR per person applies (including travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses, as well as fees for participation in conferences, seminars, courses, meetings or workshops).
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants are NGOs.
- For the intents and purposes NGO refers to a non-profit voluntary organization established as a legal entity in the Republic of Lithuania, having a non-commercial purpose, independent of local, regional and central government, public entities, political parties and commercial organizations.
- Religious institutions and political parties are not considered NGOs.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Lithuania
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.