Deadline: 30 June 2016
European Union is seeking proposals from organisations for a country based support scheme (CBSS) with an aim to support the proper implementation of human rights and anti-discrimination legislation, in the wider context of Kosovo consolidating the functioning of its democratic institutions.
The objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation.
Priority Issues
- Monitor the work of the Kosovo Ombudsperson and support the implementation of human rights legislation in Kosovo.
- Support Youth engagement and participation in democratic processes.
- Support the rights of the child.
- Offer legal and psychological support to those wishing to enforce their rights under anti-discrimination legislation.
Size of Grants
Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following [minimum and] maximum amounts:
- Grants under Lot I:
- Minimum amount: EUR 125,000
- Maximum amount: EUR 300,000
- Grants under Lot II:
- Minimum amount: EUR 110,000
- Maximum amount: EUR 250,000
- Grants under Lot III:
- Minimum amount: EUR 110,000
- Maximum amount: EUR 250,000
- Grants under Lot IV:
- Minimum amount: EUR 75,000
- Maximum amount: EUR 250,000
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
- be a legal person and
- be non-profit-making and
- be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation and
- be established in a Member State of the European Union or in a countries covered by Article 19 of IPA regulation and
- be registered in Kosovo and to use management and financial capacities of the office based in Kosovo and
- be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary and
- have a proven background and a minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 3 years in the field of the application
- Potential applicants may not participate in calls for proposals or be awarded grants if they are in any of the situations.
- The applicant may act individually or with co-applicant(s).
- The applicant may financial support to other organisations.
How to Apply
- The application procedure consists of two phases:
- Concept notes
- Full applications
- In the first instance, only concept notes must be submitted for evaluation. Thereafter, lead applicants who have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a full application
Eligible Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
For more information, please visit Europeaid and download the guidelines.