Funding for local initiatives on circular economy

In 2025, the Embassy aims to finance one or two local initiatives that promote a circular economy. The focus should be on raising awareness of the circular economy, and build capacities of communities, local organisations, authorities and companies to implement circular economy practices.

The Embassy of Finland invites potential partners to submit concept notes for Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC). The FLC, managed by the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi, is part of Finland's development policy and it aims at eradicating poverty through economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development. FLC supports projects that seek to strengthen the promotion of human rights, and the promotion of democratic and accountable societies.

In 2025, the Embassy aims to finance one or two local initiatives that promote a circular economy. The focus should be on raising awareness of the circular economy, and build capacities of communities, local organisations, authorities and companies to implement circular economy practices. The preferred geographical area is the Northern region in Vietnam, but proposals focusing on other regions are also welcome. The project(s) should support gender equality and empowerment of women and girls, and vulnerable groups in the target communities, especially persons with disabilities.

The concept notes with a reference “Proposal for 2025 FLC funding” should be sent preferably in soft copy to huong.le[at]gov.fi and cc Maija.H.Seppala[at]gov.fi or in hard copy to the Embassy of Finland in Hanoi (24th Floor, Lotte Center, 54 Lieu Giai Street, Hanoi) and must be received before 17:00 on 29 April 2025 (Hanoi Local Time). It shall remain your responsibility to ensure that your concept note will reach the correct email address above before the deadline. The concept notes that are received by the Embassy after the deadline indicated above, for whatever reason, shall not be considered for evaluation.

The Embassy will review the proposals and the Ambassador makes the funding decisions. Applicants that are considered for further steps will be contacted by the Embassy.