Deadline: 31-Jan-24
The Swiss Embassy in Cameroon is seeking applications to support small local initiatives in the field of local development.
Objective
- Small projects intended to support civil society actors, especially women, youth and minorities.
- Through targeted actions, small projects should contribute to innovative and sustainable solutions in the fields of development and human rights protection.
Funding Information
- CFAF 6 million – CFAF 10 million.
- Expected award date: 1st March 2024
- Maximum duration: 6 months
- Implementation period: between 1st April and 31st October
Criteria
- Organisers: Switzerland supports initiatives of groups (not individuals) with legal status in the country of implementation. The project leaders must have local ties (roots) and represent a non-governmental organisation. (Exceptions for cooperation with public institutions may be considered at the municipal level).
- Beneficiaries: Switzerland supports initiatives that mainly aim to promote dynamic actors of civil society, with a particular focus on women, youth and members of minorities.
- Thematic areas: Swiss international cooperation aims to reduce poverty and promote peace and sustainable development. Special attention is given to fragile and conflict-affected regions. For the years 2021-2024, Switzerland’s thematic priorities will include issues such as jobs, climate change, and the prevention of irregular migration and the rule of law. Particular attention will be given to projects that focus on innovation, sustainability, vocational training and the promotion of human rights.
- Multiplier effect: Priority is given to projects that provide the initial impetus for activities that can then develop and expand on their own.
- Sustainability: Priority is given to projects that are designed to ensure sustainable results over time.
- Effectiveness: Priority is given to projects that are simple and clearly defined, that do not duplicate objectives and activities, and whose implementation and impact can be monitored effectively.
- Verifiability: Project managers must convincingly demonstrate who benefits from the project, to what extent and in what way, exactly where and for how long the project will be implemented with reachable beneficiaries.
- Autonomy: The Swiss Embassy is not involved in the design of projects, it is the responsibility of the organisers to present a structured idea using the template.
Ineligible
- Types of projects that cannot be funded:
- Projects that deal with topics that do not fall within the mandates of Swiss development cooperation.
- Projects by organisations that are already partners in a Swiss development cooperation project
- Commercial or semi-commercial projects for profit
- Charitable events (fundraising, sponsorships, etc.)
- Contributions to individuals
- Travel (flights or other transport) to/from abroad
- Material deliveries (books, clothes, vehicles, medicines, etc.)
- Scholarships for study visits or study tours in Switzerland
For more information, visit Swiss Embassy in Cameroon.
