Deadline: 10-Aug-23
UN Development Programme is pleased to announce a call for proposals and invites non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in target communities Min-Kush and Mailuu-Suu to submit applications for Low-Value Grant Projects under the project “Stakeholder Engagement for Uranium Legacy Remediation in Central Asia.
The purpose of Low-Value Grant Projects is to reduce the negative impact of uranium tailings (Uranium Legacy Sites) on socio-economic and environmental aspects of pilot community life.
Areas
- NGOs are encouraged to submit applications with experience of implementing activities in the following areas:
- environmental protection (pasture management, combating land degradation, research and etc.);
- development of community infrastructure (repair or restoration works at infrastructure or social facilities, for instance buildings of schools, kindergartens, local hospitals, electricity lines and drinking and irrigation water systems and etc.);
- health care (provision of medical equipment, staff training, research etc.);
- economic development of the community (job creation, trade promotion, etc.);
- social protection (for example, groups of people with special needs, women, etc.);
- raising awareness of potential radiological risks;
- reduction of the threat of emergency situations.
Funding Information
- Grant amount: The total amount for low value grant will be no more than USD 10,000.00 (ten thousand US dollars). The contribution of NGOs to the project should be at least 20% of the grant amount. This contribution of 20% can be expressed in cash at the disposal of NGOs or as the in-kind contribution of applicants (for example, property, technical resources necessary for the implementation of the low-value grant project, physical work to be done by the applicant).
- Duration: The implementation period is not more than 3 months from the date of grant agreement signing.
Eligibility Criteria
- NGOs interested in applying for Low-Value Grant Projects should meet the following criteria:
- Availability of legal documents of the organization (legal registration in the Ministry of Justice of KR);
- NGO and/its branch working in the pilot communities (Min-Kush and Mailuu-Suu);
- Work experience in provision of implementing relevant activities in the field mentioned above at least contracts implemented over the past 3 years (provide with descriptions of the work performed and the contact details of the contracting organization);
- An expertise team to implement the low-value grant projects (organizational structure including title and role is required).
- Note: Applications will be disqualified if the budget items are intended to be used for procurement of the works and services, using UNDP funds:
- Payment of salaries, fee for consulting services of experts, employees of the local self-government bodies and public servant;
- Miscellaneous administrative expenditures;
- Procurement of food;
- Procurement of office equipment;
- Activity which is contrary to applicable legislation of KR.
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