[December 2022]
Call for Proposals to Strengthen Global CSO Umbrella Organisations
Deadline Date: 27-Feb-2023
For the purpose of this call for proposals, actor-based global umbrella organisations are understood as associations/federations of regional and/or national networks/platforms of CSOs, and/or individual CSOs, which aggregate and work together to coordinate activities and/or pool resources. These umbrella organisations gather civil society organisations belonging to the same family of actors, such as, inter alia, non-governmental organisations, cooperatives, trade unions, women’s organisations, employers’ organisations, foundations, etc.
European Commission: Thematic Framework Partnerships for Human Rights and Democracy
Deadline Date: 27-Feb-2023
The thematic programme on human rights and democracy (2021-2027) (hereafter the thematic programme) under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe (NDICIGlobal Europe) is a flagship tool for promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide.
Grants to Support EU System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society
Deadline Date: 13-Mar-2023
The specific objectives for Lot 2 that should contribute to the Global Objective of the EU SEE are:
- To strengthen civil society’s ability to adapt and react to changes in their operating environment, prevent further deterioration of, and contribute to upholding and improving, an enabling environment
- To contribute to and actively support a coherent and comprehensive EU funded, CSO led, system for an enabling environment.
European Commission Grants to protect Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
Deadline Date: 10-Feb-2023
The European Commission (EC) is inviting call for proposals for the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and rule of law worldwide through support to civil society initiatives.
European Commission CFPs: Civil Society Actor of Governance and Development
Deadline Date: 31-Jan-2023
The general objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) in Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe to contribute to the process of governance and development and to the monitoring of public policies for the benefit of the entire population, especially the most vulnerable strata.
The specific objective is to increase the capacity of civil society as a recognized actor in the promotion of good governance.
Global Europe Thematic Programme on Human rights and Democracy
Deadline Date: 27-Mar-2023
The specific objective of this call for proposals is to fight impunity by building the knowledge base for accountability, and developing comprehensive strategies and tools to address knowledge, capacity and commitment gaps. The initiative will (i) facilitate coordination, access to and sharing of information and knowledge by all relevant actors; and (ii) support their capacity to collect and use evidence and knowledge – for advocacy and accountability at the global, regional and national levels.
Grants to Strengthening the role of Civil Society in Digital Multilateral and Multistakeholder Models
Deadline Date: 14-Feb-2023
The global objective of this call for proposals is to promote EU values-based human-centric digital transformation through the multilateral system, whilst supporting the EU’s vision of multi-stakeholderism as a model to help shaping the global narrative.
Boosting Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change Programme
Deadline Date: 22-Feb-2023
The European Commission is inviting applications for the BREACH: Boosting Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change programme to address the issues by investing in climate change adaptation and climate risk mitigation while simultaneously boosting resilience and contributing to improved social inclusion among displacement affected communities and people particularly at risk of disasters.
Arctic Youth Dialogues Grant Programme
Deadline Date: 31-Jan-2023
This call seeks to foster cooperation with likeminded partners on sustainable approaches to overcome challenges and promote a fair and inclusive management of opportunities. The EU will consolidate further its presence and visibility on the global scale and in international processes on different Arctic strategic priorities, while promoting European interests, standards and values, and enhancing the role of the EU as a key actor in matters of importance for the Arctic.
Grants to Enhance Meaningful Participation of Women, Youth, and Marginalised Groups in Political Processes (Malawi)
Deadline Date: 31-Jan-2023
The call seeks to contribute towards past and future efforts by various players, aimed at addressing these challenges. To be eligible, all proposals must significantly demonstrate specific components relating to inclusion and participation of both women and youth. Proposals must further demonstrate specific actions aimed at targeting an especially vulnerable and marginalised group(s).
Grant Call for Civil Society Organizations in Uruguay
Deadline Date: 15-Mar-2023
The purpose of this call in Uruguay is to strengthen the commitment of civil society organizations (CSOs) as actors of good governance and development at the national level. It seeks to promote an informed, inclusive and constructive participation of organizations in the design, implementation and monitoring of development policies, plans and programs, representing and expressing the concerns of people, particularly those who are in situations of vulnerability, affected by phenomena of environmental deterioration, climate change or loss of biodiversity.
CFPs: Support CSOs as Actors of Governance & Development in Partner Countries – Mongolia
Deadline Date: 15-Feb-2023
The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen CSOs in Mongolia as independent actors of good governance and development in their own right, to contribute to an inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent civil society and democratic space in partner countries and an inclusive and open dialogue with and between Civil Society Organisations.
European Union: Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations (Israel)
Deadline Date: 05-Jan-2023
The specific objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen the capacities of CSOs to engage in policy dialogue at the national and local level, by improving their ability to monitor the implementation of government decisions, programmes and legislation relating to human and social development in Israel.
European Commission invites Proposals to Support CSOs and HR&D (Cambodia)
Deadline Date: 06-Jan-2023
The specific objective of this call for proposals is: To strengthen civil society capacity, participation and environment for functioning as independent actors of good governance and development. The priority of this call for proposals is: Improved capacity and ability of civil society to uphold and promote an enabling environment and civic space while having regard to the areas of intervention.
Grants to Support CSOs Promoting Rights of the Child and Good Governance in Mauritius
Deadline Date: 28-Feb-2023
The Global Europe Human Rights and Democracy programme is a global instrument of the EU and complements the bilateral MIP. It has been launched worldwide in 2021, and its global objective is to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law. It relies on active and strong Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), as well as human rights defenders and other stakeholders.
Grants to Support Civil Society in Lesotho
Deadline Date: 15-Feb-2023
The European Commission (EC) has announced the call for proposals to strengthen CSOs as independent actors of governance and development in their own right.
The action aims to contribute to an inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent civil society and democratic space in Lesotho and an inclusive and open dialogue with and between Civil Society Organisations.
Grants to Support Senegalese CSOs for the Engagement of Young Actors in Governance & Development
Deadline Date: 13-Feb-2023
The general objective of this call for proposals is: To support the engagement of local civil society organizations (CSOs) as actors of governance and socio-economic development of women and young people.
The specific objectives is to support the structuring, capacity/skills building, and development of civil society organizations committed to the socio-economic development of the territories.
Grant Scheme for Supporting the Implementation of Smart Specialisation Strategy through Projects in Montenegro
Deadline Date: 30-Jan-2023
The specific objective of this call for proposals is to improve competitiveness of MSMEs by providing funding support for development and co-creation of innovations, within the quadruple helix model (business, academia, government, wider society). Main contribution to strengthening competitiveness will be made by supporting business sector activities in Smart Specialization Strategy (2019-2024) priority areas.
Open Call: Boosting Food Production in Rwanda “KUNGAHARA”
Deadline Date: 10-Jan-2023
The specific objective of this call for proposals is to promote sustainable food production of socially and environmentally inclusive agriculture value chains targeting local markets in Rwanda. The priority of this call for proposals is to promote actions aiming at enhancing food production and availability by Rwandan local producers and cooperatives, including women farmers and women cooperatives.
Call for Proposals: Enhancing Accountability in South Africa
Deadline Date: 26-Jan-2023
The Programme aims to contribute to Sustainable evelopment Goal (SDG) 16 to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels, and supports achievement towards SGD 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development.
Open Call: Civil society Organizations Such as Governance and Development Actors in Cuba
Deadline Date: 24-Jan-2023
The Overall Objective of this call for proposals is to strengthening the role of civil society organizations in Cuba as actors in the governance and sustainable and inclusive development of the country. The specific objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen the work and effectiveness of CSOs in Cuba in promoting the physical and mental integrity, progress and empowerment of Cuban women and youth.
Human Rights and Democracy Grant for Uganda
Deadline Date: 12-Jan-2023
This is a call for proposals under the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy(HR&D), the successor of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) . It is one of the thematic programmes funded under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI – Global Europe). The HR&D is a European Union programme that aims to promote democracy and human rights worldwide through support to civil society initiatives.
European Commission invites Proposals from CSOs in Gambia
Deadline Date: 15-Feb-2023
The European Commission (EC) is now inviting proposals to strengthen the local Civil Society Organisations’ (CSOs) engagement as actors of governance and development at country level.
The specific objectives of this call for proposals are: The research, the promotion, the production, the marketing, the vulgarisation/extension and the use of organic fertilisers in the Gambia are strengthened, and the consumption of diversified food items produced using those is promoted.
Grants to Support Program for Sustainable Food Systems in Côte d’Ivoire
Deadline Date: 17-Feb-2023
The general objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to strengthening the resilience and sustainability of the food system in Côte d’Ivoire.
The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals is to ensure the availability of food products (in particular market gardeners, cassava and its by-products, and plantain) on national and international markets as well as the accessibility of these food products to consumers.
Call for CSOs working on Human Rights and Democracy (Costa Rica)
Deadline Date: 28-Feb-2023
The European Commission (EC) is inviting proposals to strengthen the meaningful participation of civil society in the protection of democracy and human rights in Costa Rica and strengthen their role as key actors for good governance and sustainable and inclusive development, focusing on the protection of vulnerable groups.
Open Call for Civil Society Organisations in South Africa
Deadline Date: 10-Feb-2023
The European Commission (EC) has announced a call for proposals to strengthen the capacity of local and national CSOs, particularly women’s and youth organisations, to engage in gender equality and youth inclusion.
The current Thematic Programme for Civil Society Organisations (the CSO programme), financed under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) builds on the achievements and lessons learned of the Civil Society Organizations and Local Authorities (CSO-LA) programme 2014-2020.
Grants to Support Rights-Based CSOs Working on Social Inclusion and Youth in Turkey
Deadline Date: 07-Feb-2023
The European Commission (EC) has launched the call for proposals to strengthen participatory democracy as well as to contribute to the advancement of human and fundamental rights in Turkey by supporting rights-based civil society organisations.
The priorities of this call are:
Fostering a more inclusive democracy by supporting CSOs working on human and fundamental rights, and especially on the thematic priorities defined by the lots.
European Commission inviting Proposals from CSOs in Cape Verde
Deadline Date: 30-Jan-2023
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals from Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) to support and strengthen civil society as a promoter of sustainable tourism in protected areas as a factor in generating income for local communities, contributing in the long term to environmental sustainability and the improvement of socioeconomic conditions in Cape Verde.
Open Call: CSOs as Actors in Governance and Development (Bhutan)
Deadline: 2-Feb-23
The European Commission (EC) is seeking proposals under the thematic programme for Civil Society Organisations and aims to strengthen CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development.
The global objective of this call for proposals is to strengthen Bhutanese CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development in order to contribute to an inclusive, participatory, empowered, and independent civil society.
