News, 26.1.2023

Call for proposals for Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) 2023-2024

The Embassy of Finland Addis Ababa is seeking proposals for its Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) 2023-2024 to support local civil society organizations. The FLC complements bilateral development cooperation projects of Finland in Ethiopia. Deadline for submission: 30th March, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. (GMT/UTC+02:00)

The FLC is expected to contribute towards the four goals of Finland’s development policy:

  • The rights and status of women and girls have strengthened.
  • Developing countries’ own economies have generated jobs, livelihood opportunities and well-being.
  • Societies have become more democratic and better-functioning.
  • Food security and access to water and energy have improved, and natural resources are used sustainably.

FLC projects should be implemented with a human rights-based approach. The rights of women and girls, children, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups of the community should be taken into account in all activities. Moreover, to the extent possible activities should be geared towards climate change adaptation and mitigation.

Thematic Areas

The following thematic areas have been selected for the 2023-2024 call for proposals:

  • Gender Equality,  Human Rights & Democracy
  • Empowerment of women, girls and persons with disabilities (PWDs)
  • Peace & Security

Funding Information

Approximately 10-15 projects will be financed in 2023-2024 with a total budget(Link to another website.) available for all the projects of approximately €369,000.00 (Euros Three Hundred Sixty Nine Thousand only).

Duration

Projects are funded for the duration of one to two years. Projects funded earlier from the FLC may be considered for additional years of financing but funding for the same project can’t exceed five years.

Eligibility Criteria

Local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which have been registered with the Agency for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) are eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

Project selection will be based on the following selection criteria:

  • Alignment with Finland’s development policy and the above FLC 2023-2024 thematic areas.
  • Project outputs are clearly defined, with indicators, baseline data and risk management.
  • Project activities are relevant, realistic and contribute to the desired outputs.
  • Project budget is in line with the activities.
  • Experience and management capabilities of the applicant.

How to apply?

  • The deadline for submitting applications within this round of call for proposals is 30 March 2023 by COB at 4:00pm (GMT/UTC+02:00)

Late applications will not be accepted. The application should include the attached Application Form duly filled in.

The applications must be signed, stamped and dated. A certificate of registration from the  Agency for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), the latest annual audit and activity reports of the CSO, & resum`e/CVs of the project staff need to be attached to the application.

 FLC committee at the Embassy will evaluate the applications. Shortlisted applicants may be requested to provide additional information, including budget details. The evaluation process may take up to two months. After that, a decision will be communicated to selected applicants only.

The applications may be

  • Sent by post to the office address:  Embassy of Finland, P.O. Box 1017, Addis Abeba, or
  • Hand delivered to the Embassy, or
  • Sent by email to [email protected] and [email protected]  Please note that email applications without scanned signed and stamped documents will not be accepted.
  • All applications should reach the respective Embassy personnel mentioned above by 30 March, 2023 by COB at 4:00pm (GMT/UTC+02:00)

For further clarifications, applicants may contact the Embassy through Mrs. Meseret Mengistu by email: [email protected] or [email protected]