Deadline: 8 April 2016
Europe Foundation (EPF) is seeking applications from organisations for its Strategic Grants; a new component of the Open Door Grantmaking program to acquire funding for institutional development support for implementing long-term projects (18-24 months).
EPF was established as a local organization in 2008 with a mission to empower people to effect change for social justice and economic prosperity through hands-on programs, helping them to improve their communities and their own lives. EPF engages citizens in social, economic, and political developments, in order to effect substantive and sustainable positive socio-economic change at the local, regional, and national level through both operational programs and grant-making.
The Foundation is committed to the principle of gender equality and encourages applicants to consider the different impact the project may have on female and male members of the society.
Approaches
- Citizen monitoring
- Corporate and community philanthropy
- Evidence-based advocacy and policy making
- Cross-border/cross-community cooperation
- Cross-cutting gender policy
- Youth integration
- Public-private partnerships
- Open Door grantmaking
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for Strategic Grants, organizations should satisfy all the following criteria:
- Several years of un-interrupted operations in their fields of interest and track record of attracting diverse sources of funding.
- Proven record of serving as a resource for civil society and local civic leaders in a specific region(s).
- Strong interest in and commitment to strategic organizational development.
- Access to diverse means to support their activities, such as membership fees, program income, own office space, etc.
- Interest in exploring the idea of creating social enterprise as a model to address local needs and contribute to institutional sustainability.
- Commitment to work with other leading regional CSOs to identify common issues that can be put on the national policy agenda.
- Commitment to gender equality and equity
How to Apply
Interested applicants can download and complete the application form via given website.
For more information, please visit Europe Foundation.
