Deadline: 05-Oct-20
The International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) is pleased to invite proposals for grants as part of its project to counter COVID-inspired restrictions on civic freedoms and protect civic space during the pandemic.
In this context, the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) seeks to support civil society organizations (CSOs) registered in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan to carry out short-term, high-impact activities to protect civic space and resist restrictive governmental responses to COVID-19.
Proposals may seek to support civic space during the COVID-19 pandemic by addressing topics including, but not limited to, improving procedures for online consultations and public participation on draft legislative initiatives; strengthening regulation of the collection, storage, and use of personal data through use of artificial intelligence; and improving incentives and benefits for civil society during a pandemic or other public health emergency.
Funding Information
- Grants of up to $7000 are available for projects meeting the criteria.
- The activity funded by each grant is expected to last approximately two months.
Activities
The applicant may select from a broad range of activities designed to achieve the grant’s objective, including, but not limited to:
- Monitoring implementation of COVID-19 regulations and legislation affecting CSOs; developing legal analyses, white papers, and policy briefs; and proposing legal and policy recommendations to protect civic space.
- Developing new tools, strategies, activities, and alliances to advocate for greater protections of fundamental freedoms in responses to COVID-19.
- Conducting roundtables, seminars, or informational campaigns to raise awareness on specific topics related to civic space constraints during COVID-19.
Content of Proposal
In two pages or less , please describe your proposal. The proposal should address the following topics:
- Identify a clear challenge for CSOs or civic space resulting from government responses to COVID-19 that the proposed initiative will address.
- Provide an overview of the proposed initiative to overcome, ease, or navigate the challenge, including specific activities and anticipated outcomes.
- Describe applicant’s experience implementing similar activities proposed in this call.
- Identify other CSOs, government bodies, and other stakeholders that will be engaged in the activities outlined in the application.
- Provide a proposed activity plan with specific goals and a timeline, recognizing that grant activities must be completed no later than December 31, 2021.
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to any noncommercial organization registered in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Ukraine, or Azerbaijan.
Selection Criteria
- Compliance with eligibility requirements and application procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment of the applicant to improving civic space.
- Quality of proposed project, including the project’s innovations, the proposed methodology/design, and feasibility of the project (e.g., activities are targeted to achieve stated results, and anticipated results are realistic and attainable).
- Likelihood that the proposed project will enhance civic space.
- Proposed budget and value for money.
- Inclusion of reasonable indicators to measure project success.
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