UNDP Project “No to Gender Violence” announces Small Grants (Tajikistan)

Deadline: 17-Jan-25

The United Nations Development Programme has launched the USAID-funded Stop Gender-Based Violence in Tajikistan Project.

This five-year Project aims at preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and discrimination against women and girls and to promote gender equality, foster inclusive economic growth, and contribute to peace and democracy in Tajikistan. At the forefront of protecting GBV victims are Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), which provide services to women and girls affected by GBV. Hence, it is essential that the Project closely cooperate and support CSOs in their endeavors to prevent and address GBV issues in the country.

The Project recognizes the critical role of advocacy in raising awareness about gender and GBV issues, promoting policy reforms that prioritize the needs of GBV victims, and providing a supportive environment where GBV victims can access essential services. CSOs are well positioned to use advocacy and communication strategies to foster social change, protect GBV victims, and contribute to building healthier communities.

The UNDP’s USAID Stop Gender-Based Violence (GBV) project is calling for proposals for low- value grants to be awarded to two CSOs, one in Sughd and one in Khatlon. This initiative aims to:

• Support an advocacy and communication campaign using existing laws against gender-based discrimination and GBV to advocate for gender equality and protection against GBV, and
• Support CSOs with capacity development on GBV-related advocacy.

Objective

• The objective of this grant program is to enhance the capacity of civil society to develop and implement advocacy and communication strategies for addressing GBV issues in Tajikistan.

Beneficiaries

• Local CSOs that work on gender equality and GBV, national stakeholders and also those that provide services to GBV victims.
• Local population:
  • Community leaders
  • Religious leaders
  • Youth
  • Men
  • Women
  • People with disabilities
  • GBV victims

Funding Information

• If the CSO proposes a methodology and budget for a total of $40,000, it must ensure that it has the authority to conduct activities in the Khatlon and Sughd regions.
• With up to $20,000 awarded to each of two CSOs or $40,000 to one CSO that has a republican registration.

Eligible Activities

• The Grantees are expected to:
  • Participate in the workshop and/or consultation meetings with a national consultant: UNDP will engage a national expert who will support the Grantees in developing advocacy and communication campaign plans based on the identified issues. Additionally, the Expert will also support the CSOs in developing the content of the workshop which will be delivered to other CSOs focusing on gender and GBV issues. The CSO shall cover all the expenses related to attending at least two meetings with the national consultant in Dushanbe.
  • Develop and deliver advocacy and communication campaign plans: In consultation with the national expert, the grantees shall design and deliver effective advocacy and communication campaigns which should include production of advocacy and communication products such as:
    • Printed materials (banners, flyers, brochures, booklets),
    • Digital media (videos, websites, blogs),
    • Media engagement (TV and Radio appearances),
    • Public engagement (workshops, meetings, awareness campaigns).
  • Develop and deliver a workshop for CSOs: in close collaboration with the national expert design the content of the advocacy and communication workshop for peer CSOs and conduct the workshop with at least 15 different CSOs in attendance from their designated region.
  • Report Results: Compile and submit a detailed final narrative and financial reports.

Eligibility Criteria

• To qualify for this grant, applicant CSO must meet the following criteria:
  • Legal Registration
    • The CSO must be legally registered in Tajikistan and the registration must demonstrate that the CSO has the legal capacity to work in the region it proposes to work in.
  • Relevant Experience
    • At least two years of demonstrated experience in promoting gender equality, or women’s and girls’ rights, or work on domestic violence/GBV.
    • Experience in conducting advocacy and communication campaigns, including for example during the global 16 Days of Activism Against GBV Campaign.
    • Experience in conducting workshops and trainings for civil society or community members.
  • Qualified Team
    • The CSO must demonstrate in its application paperwork that it has a team with the capacity to conduct this scope of work.
  • Collaborative Experience
    • Experience working with international organizations.
  • Community Engagement
    • Established connections with the local population in the CSO’s area of operation.
  • Regional Familiarity
    • Strong understanding of the region or area where the campaigns will be conducted. Preference will be given to CSOs that either operate directly in the targeted region or have established partnerships with other CSOs in the area.
    • Strong understanding of gender related and GBV issues in their target areas.
  • Financial Integrity
    • No outstanding financial debts that could impact the CSO’s financial integrity.

Application Requirements

• Grant proposal should contain:
  • Duly filled and signed grant application form in Russian
  • Copy of the legal registration documents of grant applicant
  • Availability of financial and/or audit reports for the years 2023-2024
  • A CSO profile outlining its experience in managing projects related to
    • Gender, gender equality, women and girls’ rights, GBV including DV,
    • Conducting advocacy and communication campaigns on gender-related, GBV including DV issues
    • Partnering with CSOs and INGOs
    • Conducting workshops and trainings (a template is provided).
  • CVs of the key employees with their proposed positions in the work to be involved in grant activities.
  • Any other documents as applicable.

For more information, visit UNDP.