Background
This action is in line with the EU commitment to increase support to Armenian civil society as specified in the Single Support Framework (SSF) 2014-2017, the EU Roadmap for Engagement with Civil Society in Armenia, endorsed in 2014. The revised European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) places a special emphasis on increased engagement with civil society through a partnership with societies, helping CSOs to develop their advocacy capacity, their ability to monitor reform and their role in implementing and evaluating EU programmes. Commission Communication (2012) "The roots of democracy and sustainable development- Europe's engagement with Civil Society in external relations" prioritises overcoming capacity constraints of local CSOs ranging from limitations in technical management and leadership skills, fundraising, to results management and issues of internal governance. More generally, the EU is committed to reinforce its support to the capacity development of CSOs, particularly of local actors, as part of a long-term, demand-driven and flexible approach, giving particular consideration to constituency building and representativeness. This also includes support to building long-term and equitable partnerships for capacity development between local and European CSOs. Therefore, tailored funding constitutes an important component of the EU's engagement with CSOs and should allow better access for local organisations.
Size of grants
Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts:
Lot 1: Improve organisational capacities of CSOs to better respond to citizen's needs
- minimum amount: EUR 2,000,000
- maximum amount: EUR 2,000,000
Lot 2: Improve capacity of civil society to engage in policy formulation/monitoring
- minimum amount: EUR 2,000,000
- maximum amount: EUR 2,000,000
Eligibility of applicants
In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:
- be a legal person
- be non-profit-making
- be a specific type of organisation such as: civil society organisations, including non-governmental non-profit organisations and independent
foundations, think tanks and networks at local, national, regional and international level.
- be established in Armenia or a Member State of the European Union or of the European Economic Area
Deadline: 15 June 2016