Deadline: 24-Mar-24
In the framework of the MAJALAT II, the project Consortium is launching a call for proposals with the aim to support CSOs from Southern Mediterranean countries in monitoring national and regional policies, conducting research, organizing events and producing key expertise to inform evidence-based policy-making and respect for human rights.
The overall goal of the sub-granting programme is to increase the participation of CSOs in policy-making processes and dialogue, including with the European Union, thereby promoting public accountability and strengthening their advocacy role.
MAJALAT II is a three-year regional initiative (2023-2025) that is part of the Civil Society Facility for the Mediterranean and is co-funded by the European Union. The project is led by a Consortium of civil society organisations and networks in the Euro-Mediterranean region: EuroMed Rights (EMR), Forum Alternatives du Maroc (FMAS) and Legal Agenda (LA).
Thematic Objectives and Priorities
- The subgranting programme will comprise up to 20 small grants to fund projects linked to the three target themes of the MAJALAT II project:
- Good governance, rule of law and human rights
- Climate change and social justice
- Independence and transparency of the judiciairy
- Over one year (June 2024-June 2025), the MAJALAT II subgranting program will aim to support the following type of actions:
- Monitoring of public authorities and private entities, as well as local, national and regional policies and legislative initiatives,
- Production of studies, reports, policy briefs (and other) that contribute to advocacy initiatives, multi-stakeholder dialogue and evidence-based policy development;
- Networking activities and events (workshops/conferences/seminars/seminars/small localized actions) that facilitate policy dialogue at local, national, regional and EU levels.
- Coalition and capacity building activities that can amplify advocacy messages and policy inputs, as well as stimulate multi-stakeholder engagement.
Funding Information
- A maximum of 20 actions in total will be selected under this Call for Proposals. Each selected CSO will be eligible for financial support from 5,000€ to 15,000€, depending on the action and the budget required to implement it.
Implementation Period
- The implementation period for the supported actions is a maximum of one year, from June 2024 to June 2025.
Geographic Scope
- This Call for Proposals covers the Southern Mediterranean countries.
Eligibility Criteria
- This Call for proposals is open to local, regional and international non-profit organizations, CSOs, and networks based in the target region. Eligible applicants must be duly constituted nationally or internationally and have legal status. At the initial stage of the project proposal, the applicants will have to indicate the type of organisation applying for the grant:
- Applicants will have to demonstrate that:
- They have a democratic structure and are independent from governments;
- They subscribe to the values of Human Rights in its universality, indivisibility and interdependence;
- Are engaged and have experience in one or the three themes listed above;
- Will be managing and implementation the Proposed Action and not acting as intermediaries.
- Excluded applicants: individuals, government bodies and for-profit organisations.
For more information, visit EuroMed Rights.
