Deadline: 11 June 2019
The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is now accepting project proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (April 2019-March 2020).
This year the British Embassy Nur-Sultan is seeking to support projects that focus on promotion of freedom of media in Kazakhstan.
The Embassy is particularly interested in project proposals aiming towards the following outcomes:
- Increased knowledge of local authorities, NGOs, journalists, media experts and general public on Kazakhstani and international media legislation, especially on libel norms.
- Local authorities, NGOs, journalists and media experts’ greater familiarity with, and application of, international best practice in media legislation and greater awareness of media regulations globally.
- Measurable improvements/changes to Kazakhstani media regulations through provision of policy recommendations for local authorities aligned with international best practices and standards.
- Measurable improvement in cooperation among local authorities, local and international NGOs, which work on media freedom and pluralism.
- Independent journalists and newsrooms’ enhanced awareness of their rights and strengthened capacity to defend them.
Funding Information
- Projects are funded for a single financial year running from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, with no expectation of continued funding beyond this period.
- Maximum budget limit: £30,000.
Assessment
Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Alignment with the above mentioned thematic priorities and outcomes.
- Outcomes are achievable within the funding period.
- Project design includes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures.
- Sustainability demonstrating that project benefits continue after the funding ends.
- Risk and financial accountability procedures.
- The organization’s safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries.
- Overall value for money.
How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-bids-in-kazakhstan-promotion-of-media-freedom