Deadline: 11-Jul-22
The International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is inviting non-profit, non-governmental civil society organisations working on migration matters in Georgia.
STREAMinG is designed to contribute to further cooperation between the EU and Georgia in order to unlock the positive impact of human mobility for the development processes in Georgia, as well as minimise the potential negative consequences of migration.
Objectives
The general objective of the Call for Proposals is to support and engage non-profit, non-governmental civil society organisations in Georgia in order to implement programmes and initiatives to benefit the population of Georgia in multi-thematic areas related to migration.
The specific objectives of the Call for Proposals is to engage CSOs in Georgia in initiatives undertaking the following priority areas:
- Regional outreach and awareness raising on irregular migration focusing on prevention of trafficking in human beings (THB);
- Assistance and support provision to one or several groups or persons in vulnerable situations on local community levels who are, affected by migration (such as: left behind family members including children, youth, women, or other; returnees; eco-migrants; and more);
- Building networks among regional/local CSOs and Georgian diaspora organisations abroad, in order to support reintegration of retuning Georgian migrants through entrepreneurship initiatives, with a special focus on women and gender equality, particularly in rural areas;
- Support to returned migrants in participating in national grant programmes on social initiatives (projects related to income generating and livelihood) through advice and training;
- Assistance and support provision to foreigners, integration and inclusion in the Georgian society, including their participation in vocational training programmes;
- Provision of various support mechanisms in terms of integration, reintegration, and recovery initiatives in order to address the specific needs for: Ukrainian refugees arriving in Georgia, Ukrainian citizens stranded in Georgia before the invasion;
- Establishment of cooperation among civil society organisations active in the field of migration and related fields in the capital as well as other regions of Georgia through creation of CSO network in Georgia and (online) platform for Georgian CSO network in order to empower CSOs to implement and participate in migration-related activities in Georgia.
Scope of Actions
- Applications should target the priority areas, with the implementation benefiting those residing in Georiga, especially in rural areas of the country.
- Actions can be implemented by an organisation or in a consortium of maximum two organisations, jointly implementing a project; diaspora organisations are encouraged to apply. Actions should be based on specific, clear, and achievable objectives, a realistic work-plan and achievable timeline as well as measurable outputs and outcomes.
- All actions must be based on a clear sustainability analysis and demonstrate a possibility of duration beyond the timeline of the action (for example, complementarity with ongoing initiatives).
- The following projects are particularly encouraged:
- Initiatives that are based on close cooperation with local authorities and private sector organisations; diaspora networks and diaspora cooperation projects and capacity-building activities;
- Initiatives that focus on gender equality and empowerment of women, especially in rural areas;
- Initiatives that are carried out in regions outside of Tbilisi
Funding Information
The requested grant amount for actions shall be:
- Minimum EUR 18,000;
- Maximum EUR 23,000 in case of sole applicants i.e. single organisation applying for a grant; or
- Maximum EUR 46,000 in case of multiple applicants i.e. Lead Applicant is applying with one co-applicant.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be eligible the Lead Applicants shall be non-profit-making legal entities registered in accordance with the legal requirements of the Government of Georgia, and in case of diaspora organisations, legal entities registered in one of the EU member states, or in Ukraine according to relevant national legislation and be one of the following type of organisations:
- Civil Society Organisation;
- Non-Governmental Organisation;
- Diaspora Organisation.
- Consortia of different types of organisations are recommended. Consortia of maximum two (2) applicants (i.e. Lead applicant plus maximum 1 co-applicant) are eligible.
- Collaboration with local authorities (or local government organisations) and private sector organisations in the Action is recommended and highly encouraged but no grant will be given to local authorities and private sector organisations.
- Co-applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the lead applicant.
- The applicants shall:
- Have financial and operational capacity to undertake the proposed Action.
- Have necessary professional competences and qualifications to complete proposed Action.
For more information, visit https://www.icmpd.org/work-with-us/grants/open-calls-for-proposals