Deadline: 25-Nov-21
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for proposal for Grants to Youth led Nonprofit organization (CSO/NGO/Foundation) to provide support to 300 vulnerable youth living in slums or on the streets from Western Urban with social services including psychosocial support, and life skills to improve their knowledge and develop values.
UNDP has initiated interventions aimed at contributing to the implementation of the Government Response Plan and Quick Action Economic Recovery Programme (QAERP) with focus on supporting the most vulnerable youth and women affected by the pandemic.
Objectives
The main objective of this grant selection process is to identify a suitable Youth led Nonprofit organization (CSO/NGO/Foundation) with operational presence and specialized expertise to support 300 COVID-19 affected youth living in slums or on the streets from Western Urban with social services including psychosocial support, and life skills to improve their knowledge and develop values.
Funding Information
- The grant amount is US $30,000.
- The grant is not able to fund provision of direct services or operating/running costs unrelated to proposed activities as outlined in this call.
- The grants must be executed within a period of not more than one month.
Eligibility Criteria
- Youth led Non-profit organizations (CSO/NGO/Foundation)
- Eligible Youth Organizations should have specialized expertise in provision of social services including psychosocial support, and life skills proven experience. Experience in implementing initiatives with similar scope and nature is required.
- Organizations should have operational presence in the targeted area – Western Urban.
- Organizations should be registered in accordance with the legal requirements of the Government of Sierra Leone.
- Organizations may submit joint proposals as coalitions. In this case, main applicants must provide support letters from relevant co-applicants specifying their respective role. In case of joint proposals, the main applicant shall have proven experience in the proposed area of programming for the grant.
For more information, visit https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=85956