Deadline: 15 October 2017
The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka has announced a call for proposals of the small local development projects, which could be supported by a financial contribution within the framework of the Czech Republic development cooperation.
Small local projects are small-scale development projects that are identified by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka and that are managed directly by the Embassy after they are approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. The project implementing organization must be a local entity registered in Zambia. It can be an educational, healthcare, social or cultural institution, a non-governmental non-profit organization, a cooperative, a subject of the territorial administration, a local community, which contractually assumes responsibility for the implementation of the project towards to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka.
The aim of this bilateral foreign development cooperation instrument of the Czech Republic is not to build capacity of the implementer but to support its development activities of a smaller scale. By the Czech Republic supported a small local projects should not only bring development outputs, but should also contribute to increasing the visibility of the Czech Republic in the country. Various projects can be supported, such as projects to promote local development, improve health or medical care, eradicate poverty, make education available, educate people in rural areas, protect the environment, or improve the position of women in the society.
In this way the Czech Republic supports the necessary local initiatives that do not have enough funding and that need to contribute.
Funding Information
The financial contribution for a small local project is 200,000 – 500,000 CZK (approx. 23,000, – USD). Each organization may submit several projects, but only one project of the applicant may be supported from the funds of the Czech Republic development cooperation.
Eligibility Criteria
- A small local project can only be implemented by a local entity having legal subjectivity in Zambia. A contribution cannot be claimed by an individual.
- A project may target different spheres; health, education, social services or agriculture are recommended.
- The project must be relevant to the needs and priorities of Zambia and must be in line with the priorities of the Czech Republic development cooperation.
- The project must be cost effective and economical, for which reason all receipts must be documented. Personal costs – wage / fee, diet, accommodation, travel insurance, vaccination and other personnel costs must not exceed 25 % of the total budget. It is recommended that the contribution does not cover the overall budget of the project but to ensure its co-financing from other sources.
- The project must be implemented from the date of the contract’s signature to 31 October 2018.
How to Apply
Applications must be delivered at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Zambia
For more information, please visit Small Local Development Projects for 2018.