Fondation Ensemble’s Small Grants Fund supports actions implemented by small organizations from any countries around the world.
Funding is provided in any one of the six intervention sectors of the foundation (except ‘Sustainable Agriculture’). The six intervention sectors are:
- Water
- Sanitation
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Renewable Energies
- Eco-habitat
- Biodiversity Conservation
Only small organizations can submit proposals. Below are the selection criteria for this funding opportunity:
- bring concrete and lasting improvement to the living conditions of its target population ;
- contribute to environment protection ;
- be driven by the demand and needs of the local populations, and those of the intervention area;
- plan appropriate and concrete actions with measurable results ;
- be participatory and in partnership : Implementation is made in conjunction with identified partners and encourages their capacity building;
- be coherent with the intervention country’s national strategy ;
- have a detailed global budget showing the split between the different funders, including the Foundation. The Foundation covers up to 10% administrative costs, inclusive of all head office support costs ;
- have a forecast funding plan showing the different donors and their expected or confirmed contributions. Even if the project is selected by the Foundation, the agreement can not be signed unless at least 75% of the funding, including the contribution of the Foundation, is confirmed by written justifications ;
Funding requests of € 3,000 to € 30,000, implemented for a project period of 2 years or less.
In 2013, the Fondation Ensemble will favour projects with an entrepreneurial approach.
The submission deadline for the 3-page concept note is the 8 February 2013. For more information, visit this link.