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Irish Aid: Civil Society Fund 2016 for NGOs engaged in Development Work in World’s Poorest Regions

Deadline: 9 October 2015

Irish Aid is currently inviting applications from the NGOs for its Civil Society Fund (CSF) 2016.  This grant enables NGOs to undertake innovative development projects in a range of areas including human rights, health, education, gender, water and sanitation, and food security.

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Irish Aid has a long history of supporting Irish Civil Society Organisations working in the developing world to fight poverty, achieve sustainable development, promote human rights and contribute to good governance.

Grants Available

Grants are allocated for projects and the maximum ceiling is €200,000 per year for up to 3 years. All proposals need to have a strong focus on results for individuals and communities in the poorest parts of the world.

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Areas of Interest

  • Strengthening of the voice of communities and civil society organisations to influence policy and
  • its implementation, at local national and international levels;
  • Reducing global hunger and malnutrition;
  • Improving livelihood security and the inclusion and participation of poor people in economic growth and job creation;
  • Improving access to essential services, such as education, health care and programmes of HIV prevention, care and support;
  • Improving access and control of resources for marginalised people and communities;
  • Promoting and realising human rights;
  • Promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality, including initiatives to tackle gender based violence;
  • Promoting environmental sustainability and initiatives that mitigate the impact of climate change and build people’s resilience to natural and other disasters.

Key Dates

  • Eligibility Criteria Form submission: 9 October 2015
  • Notification of Eligible status: 15 October 2015
  • The closing date for receipt of the Grant Application Form: 12 November 2015

Eligibility Criteria

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  • The CSF scheme is open to Irish-based organisations and invited International organisations only.
  • Organisations which do not meet the deadline of 9th October 2015 for submitting an Eligibility Criteria Form will not be considered in the round.
  • The applicant organisation must be either Irish-based, or a non-Irish based organisation which has received an invitation to apply for funding
  • The applicant must be a non-governmental, non-profit, civil society organisation with legal status. It must have charitable status exemption from the Irish Office of the Revenue Commissioners.
  • Applicants must have a formal decision-making structure (e.g. a board of trustees) which can take legal responsibility for the administration and use of Irish Aid funds. (All Irish applicants must have such a structure legally recognized in Ireland).
  • Applicants must submit annual accounts comprising at a minimum the Balance Sheet, the Income and Expenditure Statement, and Cash Flow statement for the two financial years prior to application
  • Income received from Irish Aid, either directly or indirectly, must not exceed 60% of the overall organisational income of the applicant. This should be calculated based on an average of the last two years accounts.
  • In 2016, applications will not be accepted from any organisation which is currently in receipt of funds from the Civil Society Fund or from the Programme Grant operated by the Civil Society Section, Irish Aid. Applicant organisations that are due to receive a payment from the Civil Society Fund in 2016 or 2017 under an existing contract are ineligible to apply.
  • Organisations who work with children and young adults under the age of 18 must have child protection policies in place that are in compliance with policy guidelines, Children First Guidance, launched by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in July 2011. An equivalent policy is required for non-Irish organisations.

Application Process

Applicants must send the completed eligibility Criteria Form by email. All applicants will be notified of their eligibility status by the 15th October 2015. If applicants are eligible, then proceed to complete the CSF 2016 application form.

For more information, please visit Irish Aid CSF.

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Comments

  1. AvatarAsu L says

    Hi, as representative of the first Plumbers Association established in the islands of the Pacific (besides NZ & Australia) ours is a NGO. Here in Samoa, the Association and its members established the Association with the hope to develop this trade. It aims develop good plumbing systems in order to supply safe drinking-water in adequate quantities, to remove liquid wastes efficiently, and to minimize risk of failure through vigilance and quality assurance. PAS or the Plumbers Association of Samoa requires good plumbers to service good-quality water for all domestic uses, provide proper sanitary transport and disposal facilities and waste treatment and most importantly to ensure that our island nation has and maintains a safe domestic and community environment.

    I believe we have missed out on this chance for funding in this area. However, as our small nation is as optimistic for any opportunities that that may arise for its plumbers to be trained or for the Association to receive help in identifying helpful donors, we would be most obliged.

    Looking forward for any response and referral.

    thank you

  2. Avatarjohn mulefu ojwolo says

    Dear sir /madam.
    i am the Executive Director of a registered NGO base in Kenya,known as Namalere forest conservation that deals with both renewable savings and renewable energy,we do these by doing forest research,establish tree nurseries,plant trees along the river banks,roads,in institutions,and conserve forest,we also make improved cooking stoves and currently we are working on 40 MW Biomass co-generation for electricity generation.

    Sir/Madam you realize that over 80 percent of people in the local communities especially in Africa,do not understand what climate change is and so they urgently and adequately requires training,mobilization on climate change adaptation/mitigation.a return flight ticket from Jo mo-Kenyatta International Airport and back is usd 1,o75
    i therefore kindly rite to request for any possible financial support to meet my flight and accommodation expenses.
    i look forward to your cooperation

  3. AvatarD. Subash Chandra says

    We congratulate from the core of our heart, to Irish Aid to be here for exercising this noble work in the world platform against poverty and believe, what the work is going on to bring smile to many lips, is only the blessing of God and only the way to establish Peace.

    Again we like to salute to the entire team of Irish Aid, those who dedicated their expression towards the mankind.
    Thanking You,

    The Chairperson,
    YIFUS HOUSE.
    Young Indian Federation Of Unorganized Sector