Call for Bids: China Network’s International Programme (Open Societies) Fund
Published By GOV.UK [English], Tue, Jun 15, 2021 12:24 AM
Both Official Development Assistance (ODA) and non-ODA funding is available.
All projects should aim to promote, protect, and improve human rights and the rule of law in mainland China and Hong Kong. Issues on which we welcome bids include – but are not limited to – the below:
China’s legal and judicial system
Freedom of expression, including media freedom and countering disinformation
Civil Society organisations, including those working on issues around labour, gender, LGBT rights and disability
Religious and cultural rights
Human Rights Defenders
Technology and human rights
Selection criteria
Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
Project design: Feasibility of activities and outputs including the capacity of implementing organisation to deliver outcomes
Impact: Delivering high-impact, sustainable, meaningful change to open societies and human rights in China
Viability and risks: Clear engagement/buy-in of key stakeholders. Robust analysis of key risks, and a plan of action to manage and mitigate those risks
Value for money: Comparable and reasonable costs against the number of direct beneficiaries and the scale of achievable outcomes
Bids may also be assessed against the Official Development Assistance (ODA) eligibility rules where appropriate.
We draw your attention to the below key points:
Proposals should be between £10,000 - £80,000 (105,000RMB – 840,000RMB).
The entire project must begin and complete in the period 1 August 2021 and 31 March 2022.
All funding must be activity-based (i.e. not for general staff costs, office rental etc.).
Process
Project proposals must be received by 23:59 (GMT) on Monday 12 July. Late proposals will not be considered.
Proposals must be submitted using the attached forms only (Project Proposal Form and Activity Based Budget), which must be completed in English.
Proposals must be submitted to: Based Budget
Guidance
Project Proposal Form - Guidance
ABB Form - Guidance
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