Deadline: 15 August 2016
The Embassy of Finland, Hanoi is accepting proposals for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) with an aim to improve the functioning of the local civil society and to enhance the cooperation and partnerships between private sector actors in Viet Nam and in Finland.
The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) complements other development cooperation efforts of the Finnish government and is available in most Finnish Embassies in developing countries.
Priorities
- The rights of women and girls
- Reinforcing developing countries’ economies to generate more jobs, livelihoods and wellbeing
- Democratic and well-functioning societies, including taxation capacity
- Food security, access to water and energy, and the sustainable use of natural resources
Funding Information
Project size will be ideally from EUR 40,000 to EUR 120,000 over a maximum implementation period of 12 months. Projects should be completed by the end of 2017.
Eligibility Criteria
The FLC’s eligible partners include local non-governmental organizations, science and technology communities, universities and other educational and research institutions, independent media, public bodies and cultural institutions (for example, museums, libraries and theatres), chambers of commerce and commercial associations, organizations engaged in the promotion of export and investment, businesses, cooperatives, interest groups of companies and employees, foundations or religious communities.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the FLC Concept Note Form via given website.
Eligible Countries: Viet Nam and Finland
For more information, please visit Fund for Local Cooperation.