Deadline: 24-Mar-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) kindly requests you to submit a call for proposals for Grant Competition for Development of Digital Transformation Support Projects for Rural SMEs.
The primary objective of the call is to support rural SMEs in digital transformation to enable their increased growth in the municipalities of Keda, Khulo, Borjomi, Tetritskaro, Akhalkalaki, Kazbegi, Lagodekhi and Dedoplistskaro.
Priorities
The priority will be given to the proposal ideas that:
- Are foc used on the needs of vulnerable groups, esp. women.
- Are driven by preliminary analysis of the digitalization needs, with factual evidence.
- Are aimed to deliver solutions that are collaborative (with private and public actors) and sustainable.
Funding Information
Any funds requested for the grant(s) under this Call for Proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts:
- minimum amount: USD 10,000.
- maximum amount: USD 25,000
Implementation Location
Activities of Digital Transformation support grants should be implemented within administrative boundaries of municipalities of Keda, Khulo, Borjomi, Tetritskaro, Akhalkalaki, Kazbegi, Lagodekhi and Dedoplistskaro. In at least 2 municipalities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Georgian Non-profit (non-commercial) legal entities are invited to apply for this Call for Proposals. These entities should be registered in accordance with the legal requirements of the Government of Georgia, must be able to provide organization’s statute and the debt certificate.
- All applicant organizations must demonstrate proven experience and capabilities in carrying out rural development interventions, including but not limited to: needs appraisal, business development, digital transformation, community mobilisation, socio-economic development actions, measures related to social inclusion and support of disadvantaged groups .
- Coalitions ( based on co-application) with NGOs and private sector is encouraged. Note: Co-applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the primary applicant.
For more information, visit https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=88666