The Norwegian Embassy in Belgrade is seeking applications for grants aimed at Strengthening Civil Society Program in Serbia (SCS-Serbia). The SCS-Serbia program aims for social and political development in Serbia by strengthening participation of the people of Serbia. The program intends to achieve this goal through advocacy work and monitoring of political and public institutions’ performance.
Objectives
The objectives of SCS-Serbia are:
– Supporting initiatives that will contribute to improvement of the situation in the selected priority areas
– Strengthening the capacity and competence of civil society Organizations to conduct advocacy and fulfil their role as watchdogs of public priorities, performance and reform
Priority Areas
– Security sector and justice sector reform
– Environment and climate change
– Minority rights
Priority areas will be given advantage in the selection process but the support will not be limited to these areas.
Gender
The SCS aims at contributing to gender equity in the Western Balkans, both through mainstreaming of gender issues and gender specific programs and projects. Funded partners should pursue gender equality in all project related activities. This aim is expected to be realised through active recruitment strategies and gender perspectives, both in the administration and implementation of projects.
Minority representation
The SCS aims at contributing to enhance minority participation. Funded partners should pursue minority inclusion in all program related activities. This aim is expected to be realised through active recruitment strategies, both in the administration and implementation of the project, and formation of partnerships.
Eligibility
Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) with permanent residency in Serbia are eligible to apply. The Organization may be national, regional or international. Regional and international Organizations may apply under the same conditions as national Organizations, but will have to legitimise their added value to attaining the aim and objectives of SCS in relation to national Organizations.
Organizations consisting of representatives of the target group, as well as Organizations working on behalf of the target group are eligible to apply for support. Organizations working on behalf of the target group will have to elaborate on the inclusion and participation of the target group in the proposed project(s).
Last date for submitting the applications is October 15, 2011.
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