Deadline- 30 October 2013
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Cyprus are invited to apply funding from the NGO fund. The goal of this program is to promote broad public interests such as environment, health, gender equality and education are weaker since organisations active in these fields are generally new.
Thematic areas-
- Democracy and participatory democracy
- Human rights, including minority rights (ethnic, religious, linguistic and sexual orientation)
- Good governance and transparency
- Combat racism and xenophobia and promoting anti-discrimination
- Social inequalities, poverty and exclusion, including in rural areas
- Gender equality and combating gender-based violence
- Provision of welfare and basic services
- Provision of key services to vulnerable groups
- Protection of the environment and climate change
- Awareness-raising and civic participation
- Develop umbrella organisations and/or new networks on biodiversity/climate change
- Mobilising local involvement to protect biodiversity
- Environmental educational activities and training for teachers
Eligibility & Criteria-
Eligible applicants are NGOs established as a legal entity in the Republic of Cyprus. NGOs operating in the areas not under the control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus are eligible as partners. Religious institutions and political parties are not considered NGOs. End-beneficiaries of projects are wider groups in society ranging from the general public to civil servants, disadvantaged groups and media. Bi-communal cooperation is promoted. Children and youth are also targeted.
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