Deadline- 12 July 2013
NGOs in Malta are invited to submit proposals for funding to strengthen civil society platforms and networks and for projects covering thematic areas like democracy, human rights and sustainable development. The purpose of this program is to foster an enabling environment for the sector, strengthen its capacity and enhance its contribution to social justice, democracy and sustainable development. NGO Fund in Malta is established with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Donor States and the Republic of Malta.
The calls for proposals will cover two priority axes-
- Strengthening of civil society platforms and networks in Malta for the effective representation of civil society organisations at local and national level.
- Thematic calls for proposals covering focused thematic areas
Eligibility & Criteria-
The call for applications is aimed at associations and foundations established in Malta meeting the following criteria-
- Non-profit, being organisations that have not been created nor operate to generate personal profit. Although they may have paid staff and may engage in revenue-generated activities they do not distribute profits to their members, nor to their board. Where revenue-generating activities are undertaken, these should not represent the purpose of the NGO but solely a means to support its missions and values
- Have members who do not have any direct commercial interests in the outcome of the work of the organisation or of its commercial activities and should not pursue the commercial or professional interests of their members. The requirement therefore excludes trade and professional associations, where the aims and purposes of the associations are to further the specific interests of its members only
- Are voluntary in nature, formed voluntarily by groups or individuals and usually involving an element of voluntary participation in the organisation
- Act in the public arena and for the public good on concerns and issues related to the well-being of people, groups or society as a whole
- Have some degree of formal or institutional existence, unlike informal or ad-hoc groups, involving formal statutes or other governing documents defining their mission, objective and scope
- Are membership-based, with transparent structures and an elected chair/board, and are accountable to their members and donors
- Are independent of local, regional and national government and other public authorities
- Are independent of political parties and commercial organisations.
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