Deadline: 13 July 2017
The French Embassy to Sudan has launched a new call for proposals to support Sudanese civil society in the framework of a new grant program entitled “PISCCA (Innovative projects from civil societies and coalitions of actors)”, which takes over the “Civil society support” fund set up by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and implemented in Sudan since 2014.
This new funding is aimed at empowering civil society’s organizations by strengthening their capacities and supporting the creation of thematic networks. Through direct support to projects and provision of capacity-building support, the support also aims at encouraging local civil society efforts to gain better leverage in society while addressing critical issues.
Priorities
The new call for proposals opening for 2017-2019 is based on the following priorities:
- Developing prevention and protection measures and mechanisms for vulnerable, excluded and underserved women subject to violence;
- Providing direct services to victims of GBV (access to justice, legal aid, psychosocial support, medical and health services);
- Providing capacity-building support to service providers working to address GBV ;
- Advocating for legal reform and/or the implementation of current legislation to address structural causes of the different forms of GBV;
- Engaging different actors who have a critical but untapped role to address GBV and supporting the creation of thematic networks to enhance coordination and efficiency of stakeholders working to address GBV.
Eligibility Criteria
- Officially registered Sudanese civil society organizations (associations, NGOs, CBOs, associations’ network, self-help organizations, etc.)
- Profit-based organisations and international NGOs are not eligible.
- Requirements:
- The projects funded cannot include religious or political activities of any type, nor favour any community on the basis of religious, political, or ethnic criteria.
- The duration of the project should not go beyond 31st December 2018.
- The expected nominal requested amount of the grant should be around 10 000 to 30 000 Euros, even though lower or greater budget could be considered.
- The beneficiaries are expected to contribute at least to 20% of the total cost of the This participation can take the form of financial contribution and/or provision of human resources, land, premises, equipment or materials in kind.
- Projects are likely to be co-funded by other donors, but this extra contribution may not replace the mandatory contribution of the applicant.
How to Apply
The concept notes should be filled in English and sent via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Sudan
For more information, please visit French Embassy to Sudan.