Deadline: 30-Nov-23
The office of the Roving Ambassador of Finland for Central Asia is seeking proposals for the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) instrument in 2023-2024.
The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) is a part of Finland’s official development co-operation. FLC is geared for local civil society actors to carry out well-targeted projects with clear goals and sustainable outcome. The FLC supports the overall aims of the development policy of Finland. The focus of the funded projects and activities should focus on the goals defined in the Finnish development policy program.
The FLC activities in Tajikistan are managed by the Office of the Roving Ambassador of Finland for Central Asia. The fund supports initiatives of Tajikistan’s non-governmental organizations.
Priority Areas
- Theme 1: Economic and social empowerment of the disabled and other vulnerable groups
- Theme 2: Gender equality, social inclusion, equal opportunities and rights as well as empowerment of women and girls and vulnerable groups
Funding Information
- The budget of the project is 20.000 € – 30.000 €.
- The preferable duration of the project is 1-1.5 years.
Geographical Location
The geographical location (with priority given to projects outside Dushanbe), innovation and environmental aspects of the projects are considered as an asset.
Eligibility Criteria
- FLC-recipient should have a genuine, credible domestic basis, registered, national or community-based organization (non-governmental and non-profit) with the preference to projects outside Dushanbe.
- The proposed activities should reach a large audience and have potential for a broad impact, capacity building and sustainability.
- Prospective applicants must provide detailed information on their organization. Funds should be used for projects only, not for core expenses of the recipient.
Ineligibility Criteria
As FLC Funding is meant for local civil society organizations and funds cannot be granted to the following entities:
- To the Government, ministries or municipalities of the host country
- To an unregistered association or organization (however, taking into consideration the special circumstances in the host country)
- To support the activities of a political party
- For basic research
- For single cultural events (that have no permanent development impact)
- For charity, humanitarian aid, or applicant’s personal use
For more information, visit Foreign Ministry of Finland.