NDICI – Strengthening of Civil Society Organisations (GUYANA) – 2023

Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Strengthening of Civil Society Organisations (GUYANA) aiming at consolidating and supporting democracy, the rule of law and human rights, supporting civil society organizations, consolidating stability and peace, and addressing other global challenges, including migration and mobility, at the global level.

Appeal framework

Call reference EuropeAid/177829/DD/ACT/Multi

Program Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument

Institution European Commission

Sectors Citizenship & Human Rights Cooperation & Development Environment & Climate

Beneficiaries Association & NGO

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Call reference

EuropeAid/177829/DD/ACT/Multi

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Priorities and funded actions

Objectives

To strengthen CSOs in Guyana as independent actors of good governance and development in their own rights and to contribute to an inclusive, participatory, empowered and independent civil society and democratic space and an inclusive and open dialogue with and between Civil Society Organisations

LOT 1- Gender Equality and Women’s Rights

To protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law
To strengthen and increase participation of CSOs to promote Gender Equality & Women’s Rights in Guyana

LOT 2- Good Governance and Community Development

To strengthen local civil society organisations including small and grassroots CSOs, engagement as actors of good governance and development in their communities

LOT 3- Natural Resources Management

Preservation and Sustainable Natural Resources Management in Region No. 1, as it relates to Biodiversity, conservation and development

Priorities

LOT 1- Gender Equality and Women’s Rights

Priority 1: empowering CSOs to contribute to full enjoyment of all human rights and to deliver key and relevant activities that will enhance Women’s rights and empowerment, prevention of gender-based violence and countering Trafficking in persons
Priority 2: to provide empowering capacity-building to CSOs/CBOs and Grassroots organisations to promote and support Gender Responsive Budgeting in relation to gender mainstreaming and women’s rights
Priority 3: to support Civil Society Organisation’s role in promoting women’s health, and wellness education in Guyana

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LOT 2- Good Governance and Community Development

Priority 1: increased capacity of community-based and grassroots organisations to promote inclusivity and participatory approach in decision-making process at all levels
Priority 2: to promote economic, social and political empowerment of women and girls in community development.

LOT 3- Natural Resources Management

Priority 1: increased participation of local civil society organisations including small and grassroots CSOs, in promoting conservation and protection of the bio-diversity in Region 1
Priority 2: strengthening Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the environmental field, by supporting small-scale environmental and livelihood projects and capacity building actions
Priorirty 3: build the administrative, financial and technical capacities of CSOs via training actions and support the implementation of small-scale projects

Among financed actions

Actions that will promote Gender Programming and Responsive Budgeting at the regional and community levels
Actions that will lead to an increase of Women’s participation in decision-making
Actions that will prevent illegal logging and illegal mining
Actions that will promote conservation

Additional information

This call for proposals is a restricted call for proposals. In first instance, only concept notes will be evaluated.
Initial duration of the action: between 24 and 36 months

Eligibility

Be a legal person or a natural person
Be non-profit-making entity
Be a non-governmental organisation/civil society organisation

Financement

Total budget of the call: 1.248 million euro
Total budget of the topic:
- LOT 1: 340.000 euro
- LOT 2: 421.000 euro
- LOT 3: 487.000 euro
Amount of the grant:
- LOT 1: between 300.000 and 340.000 euro
- LOT 2: between 350.000 and 421.000 euro
- LOT 3: between 300.000 and 487.000 euro
Co-financing rate: between 60% and 95% of the total eligible costs

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