Deadline: 13 July 2015
The Embassy of France in South Africa is accepting applications from NGOs to apply for funding for project under the Civil Society Development Fund to promote access to basic service and advance human rights.
The Civil Society Development Fund (CSDF), an initiative of the Embassy of France in South Africa, supports the participation of South African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in local governance.
The CSDF focuses on developing the CSOs’ capacity to advocate the interests of marginalized communities, to contribute to local public policies and to reinforce the accountability of local governments towards their citizens.
The objectives of the CSDF are (1) Improving the quality and access to basic services with a specific focus on sustainable development of communities and social cohesion and (2) Promoting Human rights, especially those of marginalized groups.
Project-based grants of up to €40 000 that do not exceed 70% of the total project budget and cover 12- to 18-months projects
What are our criteria? Applying organisations are registered not-for-profit civil society organisations (CSOs), networks or coalitions based in South Africa and with a 3-5 year experience in the sector. The terrain of activity is within South Africa. Priority is given to co-financed initiatives that support gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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