Deadline: 22 February 2019
Fondation CHANEL has launched its 2019 call for expression of interest from local, national and regional social purpose organizations (SPOs) including associations, networks, implementing foundations, international organizations and social businesses with innovative and high-impact gender equality programs focusing on women empowerment.
Thematic Priorities
- Access to economic resources and entrepreneurship: promote access to employment and entrepreneurship as a way to reduce discrimination and to foster the financial independence of women and girls.
- Education and training: promote access to education, vocational training, and communication and information technologies as basic requirements to obtain employment and to durably improve women’s social and economic situation.
- Leadership and decision-making: strengthen the self-confidence, the capacity for expression and for action of women and girls as key success factors and means to promote gender equality.
- Health and social protection: secure access to healthcare and social protection as a crucial prerequisite to autonomy.
Funding Information
- Minimum amount for a funding request is 70 000€ per year;
- Projects should be co-financed for at least 25% of the total project budget;
- Grant request should not exceed 30% of the organization’s global budget;
- Administrative costs should not exceed 10% of the grant request.
Eligibility Criteria
- Type of organization: associations, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, social enterprises, national or regional funds.
- Legal status: must have a non-profit legal status with the competent national authority.
- Date of creation: The structure has been in activity for at least two years.
- Important note: Each organization may only apply once;
Eligible Project Proposals
- An overall thematic focus on women’s empowerment, according to the Foundation’s thematic priorities (see Thematic Priorities).
- A 3-year implementation schedule, starting no earlier than July 1st 2019.
- Geographic implementation only in eligible countries:
- Belgium
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- The Netherlands
- The United Kingdom
- Multi-country programs are highly appreciated.
- Gender equality focus: the applicant must demonstrate willingness, capacity and/or experience in implementing programs on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- Consortiums of organizations are welcome to submit a joint proposal.
Non-Eligible Projects
The following are NOT eligible to apply for a grant from the foundation:
- Cultural and sporting events with promotional or commercial purposes;
- Individual grants;
- Project led by organizations with religious or political purposes.
Requirements
- Drafting: a short program description with an outline of budget is to be submitted via online platform. Selected organizations will be invited to complete a broader application emphasizing the essential aspects of the project.
- Relevance of the proposal: vision for social change in a relevant thematic area.
- Quality of the context analysis and gender assessment.
- Sustainability: projects should carry a long-term vision and demonstrate sustainability.
- Transparency: information on the project should be available, financial and technical reports are regularly requested.
- Good governance and organizational strength: prospective grantees are requested to submit information on management, financial and operational capacity as well as a reputational track record as appropriate.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Countries: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom
For more information, please visit https://rfpeu2019fondationchanel.optimytool.com/en/
