PURPOSE

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN) has, within clearly defined conditions, the possibility to give financial support to small projects directly benefiting and improving the well-being of poorer groups of people in society.

The programme is intended to be an incentive for NGO’s and non-profit organisations to implement their community development activities that are focussed on poverty alleviation and improvement of livelihoods.

The Embassy will assess project proposals using the following guidelines:

CONDITIONS

1.The required assistance can not exceed the equivalent of EURO 25,000.

2.The project duration cannot exceed 12 months. The support by the Embassy should result in the completion of the project or a project component.

3.The organisation should be officially registered as an NGO or a non-profit making organisation. A copy of a recent and updated certificate of registration should be enclosed.

4.The project proposal should give a clear statement/explanation of the policy and objectives of the organisation.

5.The target group has to be actively involved, and has to make contributions to the project in the form of funds, labour, transport and/or otherwise.

6.A project should benefit the community at large.

7.A project should be financially sustainable in the sense that after the completion of the project the target group can meet the recurrent costs.

8.A detailed budget that is clearly linked to the activities planned and expected results should be presented.

9.The organisation should have its own bank account.

RESTRICTIONS

10.The Embassy will give priority to projects from the following districts: Kaabong, Kotido, Abim, Moroto, Nakapiripirit, Kapchorwa, Bukwa, Nebbi, Arua, Maracha, Koboko, Yumbe, and Moyo.

11.Utility costs such as salaries (labour) and running office costs should be met by the project itself.

Consumables such as petrol, fertilizers, animals, animal feed and seeds are not covered by the programme.

12.The following type of project proposals do not qualify for funding by the programme:

§ activities in support of an election campaign

§ a handout for immediate consumption e.g. food aid

§ emergency relief

§ airfares, transport costs and allowances

§ support for individuals

§ salaries and other recurring costs

§ scholarships

§ savings & loan schemes

§ private commercial initiatives

CONTRIBUTION

13.The Embassy’s contribution will be paid in 2 instalments, 80% after signing of the contract and the remainder after successful completion of the project.

14.After having received funds from the Embassy, the applicant is expected to present:

§ A final report, stating the impact of the project.

§ A financial report, accounting for the utilisation of the assistance. All original invoices as well as original receipts must be enclosed with the financial report.

15.Any unspent and unaccounted funds should be reimbursed to the Embassy unconditionally as they cannot be used for other activities without the written approval of the Embassy.

Applications should be submitted before 31 July 2008 to the following address:

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Attn: Program Officer PKP

P.O. Box 7728, Kampala