Deadline: 15-Jan-2025
EUDiF’s Diaspora 4 Development (D4D) Grants aim to promote sustainable development by supporting diaspora-led initiatives in their countries of origin in the areas of climate, economy, education and health.
D4D Grants provide financial support for diaspora organisations to undertake small-scale projects that generate tangible improvements in the well-being of the target community.
Areas of Intervention
- The project proposed promotes sustainable development in the country of origin in one or more of the following areas:
- Climate: Projects that address climate change by promoting environmentally friendly practices, such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and conservation efforts.
- Economy: Initiatives that focus on boosting local economies by creating job opportunities, supporting entrepreneurship, investment, and fostering sustainable business practices.
- Education: Projects that aim to improve educational outcomes, enhance skills development, and provide technical and vocational education and training to enhance expertise.
- Health: Efforts that are directed towards improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes, addressing public health issues, and promoting wellness and preventative care.
Funding Information
- The overall amount made available under D4D Grants is €580,000. Applicants can request an amount from €25,000 to €60,000 depending on the scope of the project and the capacity of the applying organisation to manage the grant.
Duration
- The planned duration is between 6 months to 18 months.
- The implementation of activities ends before 31 December 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- The lead applicant is a legally registered entity in an EU member state, Switzerland, or Norway and operating for over 18 months at the moment of the general deadline for application submission.
- Entities may include, but are not limited to, DOs, civil society organisations, community-based organisations, associations and social enterprises. The entity should be not-for-profit and should represent diasporas from countries listed in the NDICI regulation.
Ineligibility Criteria
- ICMPD excludes from participation applicants which were found in situations of:
- Bankruptcy, insolvency or winding-up procedures.
- Breach of obligations relating to the payment of taxes or social security contributions.
- Grave professional misconduct, including misrepresentation.
- Fraud.
- Corruption.
- Conduct related to a criminal organisation.
- Money laundering or terrorist financing.
- Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities.
- Child labour and other trafficking in human beings.
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