Deadline: 15 November 2018
Voice is seeking applications for its Philippines Empowerment Grants program to raise awareness, develop transformative leadership, build confidence and skills and work against stigmatization of marginalized and discriminated groups. This is a small-scale grant with at least a one-year timeframe, accessible for informal groups through partnering with registered/accredited organizations.
Funding Information
Empowerment grants are available from €5,000 to €25,000 or approximately ₱265,000 to ₱1,300,000, with a maximum timeframe of 24 months.
Kind of Projects
Voice accepts proposals that work towards:
- Increasing access to productive resources (finance, land and water) and employment;
- Increasing access to social services, health and education in particular; and
- Strengthened space for political participation.
Activities
For the Empowerment Grant, applicants are particularly recommended to integrate any of the following in their proposals:
- Organizing the sectors/groups, especially women facing exploitation and abuse and/or violence, LBTQI groups, persons with disabilities and age-discriminated and vulnerable groups;
- Capacity development of small organizations and their members;
- Awareness raising and education of families and communities; and
- Promotion of positive image of the marginalized sectors.
Eligibility Criteria
- Informal groups through partnering with registered/accredited organizations.
- Small or large organizations with legal registration/local permit or accreditation and a bank account under the applicant’s name.
- All applicants should be led and represented by at least one of the Voice target groups:
- Persons with disability
- Age-discriminated groups, notably the children/youth and the elderly
- LGBTQI+ community
- Indigenous peoples
- Women facing exploitation, abuse and violence
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form via given website.
Eligible Country: Philippines
For more information, please visit Philippines Empowerment Grants.