Deadline: 9-Jun-21
As part of its Promoting Resilience in the Maldives (PRIME) program, Transparency Maldives invites Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) registered in the Maldives to submit Expressions of Interest to develop and conduct community projects to support reintegration of prisoners back into the society.
These projects should aim to address issues that challenge reintegration, especially social stigma arising from negative attitudes and stereotypes towards former inmates, and that reduce discrimination towards these individuals.
Scope
Projects can include (but are not limited to):
- Capacity building of families and communities through sustainable interventions
- Activities promoting and supporting bridging prisoners or drug dependent persons with their families and communities
- Programs for employers to create employment opportunities and trainings, and assist in providing gainful employment for those leaving prison or rehabilitation centers
Funding Information
- Grant Value: minimum USD 10,000 – maximum USD 20,000 per grant, per year
- Number of grants available: up to 3 grants or more (depending on value of proposals received)
- Grant Duration: 12 months to 24 months
Target Beneficiaries
The program is broadly targeted towards communities, however, Concept notes may include specific target audiences depending on the interventions and activities.
Eligibility Criteria
CSOs shall meet the following criteria to be eligible to participate in this program:
- Must be a registered Civil Society Organization (CSO) of the Maldives under the Ministry of Youth, Community Empowerment and Sports.
- Must have at least a basic accounting and reporting system in place.
- Currently active in the community with existing programs
- Commitment and flexibility to work in partnership with TM
- Credibility and proven relevant experience
- Must not have affiliations with a religious or political party, and must not utilize funds for religious or political purposes
- Must NOT subgrant the funds to a third party
- Must not be a government entity or a politically elected individual/entity, or an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO).
- Must demonstrate an ability to manage funds and have a designated person to manage finances of this grant.
- Must submit a completed application including all requested supporting information.
For more information, visit Transparency Maldives.
For more information, visit https://transparency.mv/v16/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Activity-2-2-2-Develop-and-conduct-community-programs-for-reintegration-2.pdf
