Deadline: 12-Jun-22
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is offering grants for organizations to develop capacity for the implementation of the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women in LAO PDR.
Grant aims to support national civil society organizations working on gender equality. This grant will support organizations in their efforts to contribute to the country-level implementation of CEDAW and domestic legislation and policies for gender equality.
Objectives
- Empower CSOs for gender equality and women’s empowerment to participate in decision-making affecting women;
- Facilitate networking and coordination among CSOs and other NGOs working in the area of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Focus Areas
Proposals may address one or several specific provisions of CEDAW, including but not limited to:
- Law and legal frameworks,
- Stereotypes and cultural practices,
- Education,
- Employment , social protection, and vocational training, women in rural areas, etc.
UNDP also welcomes proposals on other activities contributing to advancing the rights of women, including those focused on coordination with governmental and non-governmental organizations on gender equality.
Funding Information
UNDP in Lao PDR is awarding a grant of up to USD 25,000.
Expected Duration: 9 months
Eligibility Criteria
- The UNDP Grant will be provided to one Lao PDR-based (national) non-governmental organization.
- According to the UNDP Program and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP), the Grant can be awarded to non-governmental organizations, including non-governmental academic or educational institutions.
- The private sector, commercial entities, and governmental organizations, such as regional governments, municipalities, National and Provincial Universities, etc. are currently not eligible to receive this Grant.
Selection Criteria:
The selection criteria will involve the following elements:
- Capacity of Applicant Organization;
- Experience and existing partnerships in the area of gender equality and women’s empowerment
- Simplicity and ease of implementation, yet adopting innovative or unconventional approach;
- Effectiveness and measurability of impact; and
- Time frame.
For more information, visit https://www.undp.org/laopdr/news/call-proposals