Deadline: 19 August 2018
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations for a programme entitled “Grant Initiative to Strengthen Cooperation with Civil Society Organizations in Conflict Mitigation”.
This Call for Proposals seeks to provide funding support to not-for-profit organisations working in the area of democratic citizenship, conflict prevention and mitigation, human rights, countering violent extremism, preventing radicalization and recruitment, intercultural dialogue, peace building and inclusive societies, education, social entrepreneurship and innovation in the North Africa and Sahel region, with particular focus on Morocco, Libya, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Mauritania.
Objectives
The main objectives of this Grants programme are:
- Strengthen the capacity of civil society and non-state actors to deliver innovative actions aimed at conflict mitigation in the Maghreb-Sahel region;
- Strengthen the capacity of media to contribute to a responsible and pluralistic media environment;
- Support innovative projects in the field of conflict mitigation and disseminate lessons learned and best practices.
Grant Information
Proposals with budgets ranging from 30,000 USD to 60,000 USD will be considered for award.
Priority Issues
- Promoting democratic citizenship
- Conflict prevention and mitigation
- Communities empowerment
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to be eligible for a grant, applicants must:
- be a non-profit making organisation (CSOs including NGOs, CBOs) registered under the relevant Laws of the country where it is registered;
- have been registered not less than two (2) years;
- be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the project, i.e. not acting as an intermediary;
- demonstrate prior experience of at least two years implementing activities in one of the areas;
- have a bank account.
- The main target groups and beneficiaries will be civil society organizations, media, cultural and religious associations, women and youth organizations and local communities.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit UNOV/UNICRI Grant Initiative.