Deadline: 09/06/24
The Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is currently accepting applications for the Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC).
The instrument is primarily used to support initiatives of local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), but funding can also be provided to science and technology communities, universities and other educational and research institutions, independent media, public corporations and cultural institutions (e.g. museums, libraries and theatres), chambers of commerce and commercial associations, organisations in the area of export and investment promotion, businesses, cooperatives, interest groups of companies and employees, foundations and religious organisations.
In Cambodia, the Embassy is currently prioritizing projects related to protection of human rights defenders, and promotion of good governance and democracy. FLC serves the Embassy as an important tool to broaden its networks and increase its impact in key areas of Finland’s foreign and development policy. The aim is to establish partnerships with a limited number of organizations. Funding proposals will be assessed based on their relevance to local needs and priorities, and taking into account the relevance of a project in relation to the vision and the mission of the applying organization. The funding from FLC is project-based and as a principle, the Embassy prioritizes projects with a long-term impact over once off activities such as seminars or similar events. In assessing funding proposals, the Embassy also takes into account the level of professionalism demonstrated by the applicant, including proven record of sound financial administration and cooperation with international partners.
Funding Information
- In 2024, the Embassy has a budget of approx. EUR 100,000 for FLC in Cambodia, which the Embassy foresees granting to 2 projects (max. EUR 50,000 each), each for a duration of preferably maximum 1 year.
Expected Outcomes
- The expected outcomes of the projects are:
- Promoting a rights-based approach to development in Cambodia.
- Supporting the development of an active and impactful local civil society including human rights defenders.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be legally registered civil society organizations, or other organizations listed. For those applications shortlisted for final selection, the Embassy will assess the applicant organization’s financial and administrative capacity.
- FLC Partners are requested to apply key elements of Finnish development policy and quality standards, namely the Results Based Management (RBM), Human Rights Based Approach to Development (HRBA) and Cross-Cutting Objectives (CCOs) in their project plans. They are an important part of the selection criteria for FLC applications, and projects, which are assessed as Human Rights blind, cannot be funded. If needed, a capacity development plan can be part of the Project Plan for a systematic integration of the quality standards throughout the project cycle. See attachments for further details on Results Based Management, Human Rights Based Approach to Development and Cross-Cutting Objectives.
Ineligible
- FLC Funding cannot be granted:
- To Finnish Non-Governmental Organisations (separate applications through the MFA unit in question)
- For projects of friendship associations in Finland (separate applications through the MFA unit in question)
- To Finnish Government agencies or public bodies (separate applications through the ICI instrument)
- To Finnish municipalities (separate applications through the Association of Finnish Local and Regional Authorities)
- To Finnish businesses
- To the Government, ministries or municipalities of the host country
- To an unregistered association or organisation (however, taking into consideration the special circumstances in the host country)
For more information, visit Embassy of Finland in Bangkok.