Deadline: 29-Apr-22
The German Embassy Gaborone is seeking applications for Small-Scale Projects for Development and Cooperation 2022.
Scope
Preference is generally given to projects in the sectors of poverty reduction, public health & sanitation improvement, income generation and basic education. There has to be a direct, concrete and sustainable impact for the beneficiaries
Funding Information
For each selected small-scale project funding is available ranging from 5,000 – 10,000 EUR.
General Guidelines for Application
Federal budgetary regulations require the following conditions to be observed:
- The implementing agency must be an experienced, qualified and reliable organization, preferably a non-governmental organization (NGO) registered under the Societies Registration Act;
- Personnel, administrative and running costs (overhead costs, fuel, airtime, etc.) cannot be financed;
- The implementing agency must be in a position to finance running costs (if applicable);
- A counterpart contribution in cash or kind is required from the implementing agency;
- Project proposals should be accompanied by a financial plan and at least two competitive quotations/estimates (in Pula) for each item for which the grant is requested;
- Implementation of the project without delay after conclusion of the project agreement.
- The project needs to be concluded and all funds accounted for in the same calendar year;
- It is not possible under German law to finance a project which is co-sponsored by any other organization that receives contributions from the Federal Budget (e.g. European Union, United Nations).
Eligibility Criteria
Under this scheme swift and direct financial assistance can be provided to NGOs, local communities, state institutions and religious institutions for the implementation of a micro-project for the benefit of disadvantaged groups of society. Particular consideration will be given to the gender equality policy of the project (e.g. providing equal access to resources such as education, information, income, energy, drinking water and infrastructure, as well as tangibly improving women’s lives in the project area).
For more information, visit https://gaborone.diplo.de/bw-en/themen/weitere-themen/wz-kleinstprojekte/1602100?openAccordionId=item-1602082-0-panel&fbclid=IwAR3aXrqH3oHEMVn8ZLKms_PQ2xAs0kW-VbDIGx6vlA96-D5dV8K9xlRtGEc
