Deadline: 25 March 2019
The British Embassy Kyiv under the FCO Bilateral Programme 2019-20 is seeking proposals for project work in support of reform of decentralisation, human rights and awareness about NATO in Ukraine.
In 2019-20, they will prioritise work through civil society organisations as well as with working with government bodies, in all regions of Ukraine. Successful projects should have sustainable outcomes and should clearly identify the change that will be brought about. They may also build on projects by other organisations, complementing their efforts.
Focus Areas
- Support to reform of decentralisation
- They will seek project proposals aimed at contributing to the successful rollout of the decentralisation process in line with international standards of transparent and accountable budgeting process, capable local self-government and active communities. This work will also contribute to a wider focus on anti-corruption by increasing transparency at the local level, as well as effective communication between government and society, and civil society’s ability to form effective networks and coalitions. In addition, they will seek bids in support of fair and transparent local elections.
- Human rights
- They will seek proposals aimed at supporting Ukraine’s successful implementation of her National Human Rights Strategy, increasing respect for equality and non-discrimination for all members of society, in particular, LGBT people and people with disabilities; supporting human rights defenders and strengthening HR monitoring mechanisms in illegally annexed Crimea, as well as keeping the illegal annexation of Crimea on the international community’s agenda, including project input in the OSCE and Council of Europe.
- Ukraine – NATO
- They will seek bids which would raise awareness and understanding of NATO in Ukraine, its values, policies and activities; improve the public perception of NATO among target groups, in particular in the South and East of Ukraine and among young people; and increase the level of debate on peace and security issues. Projects should focus on aspects of NATO’s current agenda in Ukraine, the benefits of NATO-Ukraine relations, and the promotion of NATO in schools and universities across the country, including through conferences, seminars, workshops, and digital, multimedia or online activities.
Funding Information
The maximum funding for Reform of Decentralisation and Human Rights projects is £70,000, and £10,000 for Ukraine-NATO projects.
Evaluation criteria
Proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:
- fit to programme objectives – the extent to which the proposal addresses the issues
- quality of project – how well defined and relevant the outcome is and how outputs will deliver this change
- value for money – the value of the expected project outcomes, the level of funding requested and institutional contribution
- strength of risk analysis
- previous experience of the project team – evidence of the project team’s understanding the issue and of its regional activities, ability to manage and deliver a successful project, through work done to date in the area or in related fields
- bids that contribute to the Embassy’s public diplomacy efforts are especially welcome
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-project-proposals-under-fco-bilateral-programme-2019-20