Deadline: 20 November 2019
The Permanent Secretariat for the Pacific has launched a call for applications for Pacific Fund 2020.
The Fund for economic, social, cultural and scientific cooperation in the Pacific, referred to as the “Pacific Fund”, is a tool for regional cooperation for France in the Pacific. It was created in 1985 and is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
New Zealand partners are invited to submit their applications for projects contributing to the regional insertion of French collectivities: New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna.
Funding Information
- The Pacific Fund allocates € 30,000 on average per project.
- The projects must be jointly financed for at least 50% of the total sum of eligible expenses.
- This contribution must not include management fees and costs associated with salaries.
- In-kind valorisation, such as loans of premises or equipment, made by beneficiary organisations must not exceed 20% of the total amount of the project.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible, projects must fall under at least one of the following categories:
- Projects must be submitted by the New Zealand partner and must involve at least one partner from New Caledonia, French Polynesia or Wallis and Futuna.
- Preference will be given to projects highlighting planned efforts for communication.
How to Apply
- Applicants must download the application form and the budget form via given website.
- Additional files include:
- Detailed description of the project
- Commitment letter from financial partners
- Bank account details
- Applications must be submitted electronically at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://nz.ambafrance.org/Call-for-application-Pacific-Fund-projects-starting-in-2019