Deadline: 15-Sep-24
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Small-Scale Development Projects for 2025.
The Small Scale-Project (SSP) is one of the instruments of the Development Cooperation of the Czech Republic. SSPs are identified by the respective Embassies of the Czech Republic (through applications submitted by potential implementers) and approved by the HQ of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). SSP aims to contribute to the local community through small-scale development activities in accordance with the country’s national development priorities.
Funding Information
- Czech financial contribution for the project is 200,000 – 500,000 CZK (co-financing from other sources is arbitrary and desirable).
Implementation
- Implementation of the project may commence only after signing of the contract.
- The project must be implemented and the funds fully accounted for by 15 October 2025.
- Administrative costs of the implementer cannot be funded.
Eligible Countries
- Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
- The implementer of the SSP is a non-governmental and non-political organization with legal personality in the country of the project implementation.
- The implementer must be eligible to sign a contract with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (MFA CZ) that establishes jurisdiction of Czech laws and courts.
- The focus of projects should be aligned to the development priorities in the particular country with emphasis on skills and community development and job creation.
For more information, visit Embassy of the Czech Republic in Pretoria.