Deadline: 7 December 2016
The Council of Europe is seeking proposals for its thematic programme “Strengthening institutional frameworks for local governance” with an aim to deliver an added value to the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe efforts in the establishment of a transparent, reliable and efficient local self-government, in line with the provisions of the European Charter of Local Self-Government.
The grants will fund projects designed to increase transparency, accountability and integrity of local government in the targeted countries, by introducing higher ethical standards and fostering citizen participation.
Funding information
The Council of Europe is therefore seeking proposals:
- For municipalities with up to 5,000 inhabitants, a maximum budgeted amount of EUR 8,000 (eight thousand Euros).
- For municipalities with between 5,000 and 12,000 inhabitants, a maximum budgeted amount of EUR 12,000 (twelve thousand Euros).
- For municipalities with above 12,000 inhabitants, a maximum budgeted amount of EUR 18,000 (eighteen thousand Euros).
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be eligible for a grant, an applicant must:
- be a local government unit from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova or Ukraine, whose mayors have participated in the workshops “Mayors, leaders for change” organised during 2015 – 2016.
- be entitled to carry out activities described in its project proposal;
- not apply with a proposal which has been completed or shall be completed prior to 30 January 2017 phase;
- have sufficient financial capacity (stable and sufficient sources of funding) to maintain its activity throughout the period for which the grant is awarded and to participate by way of its own resources (including human resources or in-kind contributions);
- have sufficient operational and professional capacity, including Human Resources, to carry out activities described in its project proposal;
- indicate an official bank account in which the receiving entity can securely deposit the funds for the grant.
- Multiple applications are not allowed and shall lead to the exclusion of all applications concerned.
How to Apply
The application form, completed and signed, together with the supporting documents, must be submitted in electronic form (Word and/or PDF) at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.