10/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2024 05:43
The Council of Europe's Democratic Institutions and Civil Society Division has launched a grant for non-governmental organisations (NGOs). It aims to foster democratic culture and strengthen the engagement of citizens in decision making in their countries, and to enhance the mutual engagement between the Council of Europe and civil society organisations.
The total budget of 120,000 euros will be divided into three separate grants. This call for proposals aims to co-fund projects designed to strengthen the interaction, dialogue and exchanges between the Council of Europe and European civil society. The deadline for submitting offers is 1 December 2024. Project proposals must meet two main criteria:
The projects shall be carried out by an international non-governmental organisation (INGO), umbrella non-governmental organisation or coalition or network of NGOs with strong expertise and experience in advocacy, policymaking, and representation of interests in the areas of democracy, human rights and/or the rule of law and with expertise in the Council of Europe standards and/or with experience in cooperation with the Council of Europe.
The tender documents can be found here.