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1 re Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Contact Details: Web: Phone: Contact person: Sangram S. Lama, Governance Specialist Address: P.O.Box 20242, Kathmandu, Nepal Contact details: Web: and Phone: /6 Fax: Contact Person: Shiva Bandari (EIDHR) & Diana Garcia Alcubilla (NSA) Contact details: Web: Phone: Fax: Contact person: Pustak Raj Ojha, Program Coordinator Physical Address: RDIF/ESP, Kiran Bhawan Sanepa-2, Lalitpur. Contact Details: Web: Phone: ext Fax: Contact person: Sailja Shrestha Giri Physical Address: P.O.Box 798, Yak and Yeti Complex, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu Grants for CSOs in Nepal

2 Published by Program for Accountability in Nepal (World Bank)/ The World Bank for Program for Accountability in Nepal (PRAN) Date of Publication: October, 2011 Copyright PRAN/World Bank The contents of the publication may be reproduced for non-commercial purpose with the prior consent of PRAN/World Bank. Design & Printing Mindshare Communications Pvt. Ltd.

3 Grants for CSOs in Nepal 1 Grants for CSOs in Nepal We, the four organisations who have decided to produce this brochure, are enthusiastic to support sincere and committed civil society organisations to do valuable development work in Nepal. We work in different ways and have different objectives, and this may not always be so clear to those of you in more remote places. We thought that it would be useful to inform you about our different funds so that you can apply to the organisation that fits your objectives and do not waste your time applying to the wrong organisation. These four organisations provide other services than just grants (as you will see from their entries in this booklet), and they are not the only providers of grants to CSOs. They are, however, the largest bilateral and multilateral donors to CSOs with decisions on the grants made in Nepal.

4 2 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Local Governance and Accountability Facility (LGAF) LGAF - Pre-bidding orientation meeting with CSO representatives

5 Grants for CSOs in Nepal 3 1. Background to the Agency r Name Local Governance and Accountability Facility (LGAF) r Governance (e.g. decision making body) LGAF is a component of the Local Governance and Community Development Program (LGCDP). At the central level, LGAF functions under the direction of LGCDP s National Advisory Committee (NAC). The NAC is the principal body for overall coordination, policy advocacy and supervision of the program, and it provides general guidance to LGAF through its decisions at periodic meetings. LGAF is managed by a National Committee (NC) comprised of representatives from MoLD, National Planning Commission, Development Partners, CSOs and Local Body Associations, and is chaired by a chairperson appointed by the NC. The NC serves as the governing board for the LGAF and reports to the NAC periodically. To administer the LGAF, the NC has appointed a private Implementing Agency (IA) for LGAF and it is responsible for the funds management. Working under the direction of the NC, there are 5 cluster level Local Committees (LCs). The LC s principal responsibility is to approve grant awards (up to a level specified by NC) and recommend grant awards to the NC on applications above the specified threshold. In addition, they have a remit to feed into the policy development process to inform the strategic and operational direction and management of the LGAF and its programs.

6 4 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Each LC is chaired by the Cluster Coordinator of LGCDP and comprised of the CSOs and LB associations/representatives selected through competitive processes and interested to work in governance areas. r Source of Funds Joint funding from the Government of Nepal and various development partners (DPs). Those supporting LGAF are ADB, CIDA, DFID, DANIDA, GIZ, Govt. Of Norway, SDC, UNDP, UNICEF, UNCDF, UNFPA, UNV and UNIFEM. How long has the Fund been working in Nepal: From 1 October 2010 Track record of previous work in Nepal : Not applicable 2. Mission and purpose of grant making The mission and purpose of grant making of LGAF are to: Build on the government s interest and commitment, as expressed in LGCDP, in fostering greater participatory democracy and including citizens voices in the development process. Develop the capacity of citizens, especially of marginalized, vulnerable and women, and civic organisations to enhance transparency and accountability of local governance through CSOs. Support CSOs advocating for easy and equitable access to better public services. Support citizens critical engagement in monitoring of local bodies independently and tracking down financial transactions. Improve the coordination and linkages among citizens and between CSOs and local bodies. Provide feed-back to the MoLD, and local bodies in relation

7 Grants for CSOs in Nepal 5 to citizens participation and downward accountability in local governance. 3. Who do we want to work with? LGAF works with CSOs to promote the demand side of governance through the critical engagement of the grassroots organizations and people. 4. What kinds of work do we want to support? LGAF provides grants to undertake good governance activities particularly in three areas in the initial phase: LB Grant Expenditure Review & Community Engagement Survey, Public Hearing and Compliance Monitoring and Community Based Monitoring of Public Goods and Services. It also provides capacity development assistance to CSOs in order to: hold local governments accountable for the utilization of the grants (including internal resources) that they receive. advocate for easy access to better public services, in particular by marginalized groups of society. monitor the quality and management of public service delivery at the local level. monitor the representative s role in local governance. 5. Where we would like to work? 75 districts across the country as mandated by MoLD s LGCDP document.

8 6 Grants for CSOs in Nepal 6. What we have to offer Size of grants: Up to Approx US$ 13,000 Period of grants: 3 months to 1 year Application process Call for Expression of Interests (EoIs), Request for Proposals (RfPs). LGAF uses both local and national FM and Community Radios to inform people about the grants including the local and national daily newspapers. It uses both websites and networks for wider information dissemination. Approval process The LCs evaluates the proposals received with the assistance of two external technical and financial experts using the evaluation guidelines prepared by LGAF. The final outcome of evaluation is endorsed by the LCs in each region and forward to the LGAF-NC with recommendations for its approval Grant making process Upon receipt of approval from LGAF-NC, LGAF s regional offices sign contracts with the selected CSOs and request LGAF-NC for fund disbursement to the contracted CSOs. Monitoring and evaluation process Regional program officers and staff from LGAF Secretariat, NC Board members and officials from the MoLD carry out regular monitoring and evaluation of the LGAF activities. Also the regional program officers submit quarterly progress report comprising of both narrative and the financial reports to the LGAF-IA and LGAF Secretariat, Kathmandu. 7. Exchange Rate US$ 1.00 = NRPs 71.00

9 Grants for CSOs in Nepal 7 8. Contact Details Web: lgafianepal@gmail.com Phone: Contact person: Sangram S. Lama, Governance Specialist Address: P.O.Box 20242, Kathmandu, Nepal Regional Offices Central lgaf.hetauda@gmail.com Phone/Fax: , Contact: Sovita Paryar Western lgaf.pokhara@gmail.com Phone/Fax: , Contact: Prem Prasad Dawadi Eastern lgaf.biratnagar@gmail.com Phone/Fax: , Contact: Prakash Tiwari Mid West lgaf.nepalgunj@gmail.com Phone/Fax: , Contact: Manju Singh Rana Far West lgaf.dhangadi@gmail.com Phone/Fax: /523039, Contact: Birendra Prasad Parajuli

10 8 Grants for CSOs in Nepal European Union Programs WFP: James Gambione

11 Grants for CSOs in Nepal 9 1. Background to the Agency r Name Delegation of the European Union to Nepal r Governance (e.g. decision making body) The European Union (EU) is a supranational organisation representing 27 European countries. The EU implements its external policies, including its development cooperation policies through its offices or delegations in partner countries. The Head of Delegation, our Ambassador to Nepal, is the authorising officer for any grant managed by the EU delegation to Nepal. r Source of Funds The EU has two grant programs, managed by the EU Delegation to Nepal, to support CSO organisations: 1. The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) 2. The Non-State Actors in Development Program (NSA) Other important sources of funding are our thematic programs managed by by EU headquarters in Brussels. These programs are very diverse and cover areas such as health, education, migration and asylum, environment, promotion of private sector, or gender. These programs are implemented through call for proposals, and normally they award bigger grants than the local programs. This brochure focuses on the programs managed locally. For more information on the programs managed by EU Headquarters, please visit our website

12 10 Grants for CSOs in Nepal How long have we been working in Nepal The EU has been working in Nepal since However, our locally managed grant programs, the EIDHR and NSA, started in 2003 and 2007 respectively. Track record of previous work in Nepal Since 2003 EIDHR has funded 67 projects in the fields of protection and promotion of Human Rights and Consolidating Democracy with a total EU contribution commitment of EUR 8 million. Since 2007 the NSA program has funded a total of 16 projects in the fields of education/ vocational training and good governance/peace building for a total of approximately EUR 8 million (NRP 800 million) 2. Our mission and purpose of grant making EIDHR The purpose is to support civil society in Nepal in working on human rights and democratization so as to pursue a common agenda for human rights and political reform; work towards consensus on disputed or controversial areas of policy; enhance political representation and participation; enhance the inclusiveness and pluralism of civil society; and support the implementation of EU guidelines on human rights at local level. NSA The purpose is to build the capacity of Nepalese Non-State Actors to participate in defining sustainable development strategies and implementing actions aiming at poverty reduction.

13 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Who do we want to work with? Nepalese NGOs, EU NGOs (with local NGO partners) and coalitions will be eligible to receive EU grants 4. What kinds of work do we want to support? Specific priorities in line with the general mission and purpose of each program are defined every year in annual calls for proposals. For guidance, see below a description of actions that have been part of our calls: EIDHR Actions to support community groups and other local institutions and mechanisms for enhancing inclusiveness and political pluralism, actions to protect and promote cultural rights of indigenous communities; actions to document cases of Human Rights violations and support the victims to get justice, actions to strengthen safety nets and support mechanisms for the victims of conflict and human rights violations as well as to protect Human Rights Defenders; actions or sensitisation of the authorities about their role and responsibilities; actions for protecting/promoting Human Rights, the Rule of Law and Democracy and also for enhancing accountability; actions to promote freedom of expression, independent media and the security of journalists. NSA Actions against corruption; actions for voter education and preparation for election observation; actions to improve prisons conditions; actions to develop trade skills relevant to exports; actions to improve vocational and technical training

14 12 Grants for CSOs in Nepal and to provide trainees with relevant skills for the job market; actions to enhance access to justice systems (formal or informal). 5. Where we would like to work? Across the country. No specific geographical boundary. Priority to remote and excluded areas. At present, there is outreach to many districts of the country with larger interventions in Mid-western and far-western regions of Nepal. 6. What we have to offer Size of grants Not fixed (decided each year) Current grants sizes are: EIDHR starting from EUR 50,000 to EUR 300,000 NSA starting from EUR 300,000 to EUR 500,000 Co-financing is required from the applicant NGO (10% of cofinancing for Nepalese NGOs or 25% co-financing for EU NGOs) Sub granting is possible when the implementation of the action proposed by the applicant NGO requires financial support to be given to a smaller NGO (e.g. Community Based Organisations). Period of grants 2-4 years in general Application process Each year two calls for proposals are launched (one for each program). The calls are normally published as from the month of March. A call for proposal consists of two steps: i) submission of concept notes and ii) pre-selected concept notes are invited to present a full application.

15 Grants for CSOs in Nepal 13 Approval process The proposals received are assessed by an evaluation committee, constituted by the Head of Delegation and composed of 5 members: chairperson, secretary and 3 evaluators. All evaluation committee members are staff of the EU Delegation to Nepal. The guidelines for applicants and templates are posted in our website. Grant making process A grant contract is signed between the EU delegation and the selected NGOs. Funds are released normally once a year: exce[ptins are made if justified by the NGO. Monitoring and evaluation process EU delegation staff carries out regular monitoring. Occasionally an external monitoring company is brought in to carry out a result-oriented monitoring mission. Annual progress report along with financial report are mandatory from the NGO. 7. Exchange Rate Euro 1.00 = NRPs Contact details Web: shiva.bandari@eeas.europa.eu and diana.garcia-alcubilla@eeas.europa.eu Phone: /6 Fax: Contact Person: Shiva Bandari (for EIDHR) & Diana Garcia Alcubilla (for NSA)

16 14 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Rights, Democracy and Inclusion Fund Street drama against social vices: HRPC Mahottari

17 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Background to the Agency r Name Rights, Democracy and Inclusion Fund (RDIF) - a joint initiative of DFID, AusAID, SDC and DanidaHUGOU r Governance RDIF consists of a steering committee, three thematic subcommittees (one each for the themes of human rights, democracy, and inclusion), and an administrative subcommittee all of which have representation from the four contributing donors. On behalf of DFID, GRM International Ltd. manages RDIF within broader framework of the Enabling State Program (ESP). RDIF has four regional units located at Biratnagar, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Dhangadi. The secretariat is in ESP, Sanepa, Kathmandu. r Source of Funds DFID, AusAID, SDC and DanidaHUGOU How long been working in Nepal First phase ( ), Second phase ( ) Track record of previous work in Nepal The first phase of RDIF has contributed significantly towards many positive outcomes that were conceived during the planning phase. Within a short period of time, RDIF was able to show encouraging results, particularly in the areas of increasing political empowerment and inclusion of the historically marginalised and excluded groups, including women; building awareness and capacity of the voting population in regards to the constitutional options available, the Constituent Assembly as well as its electoral process; and enhancing the capacity of the

18 16 Grants for CSOs in Nepal political activists and the general public on issues of advocacy and rights regarding land and identity among others. Additionally, RDIF pioneered human rights training for the former combatants of the United Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). 2. Mission and purpose of grant making Intra-party democracy, inclusion, and inter-party cooperation. Awareness raising and capacity-building among women, youth, and other marginalised and excluded groups, about opportunities for participation in and influencing the political processes. Increase in knowledge and constructive engagement of civil society for the civil, political, and cultural rights of the people. Capacity strengthening of partner organisations to effectively implement projects on democratisation process, inclusion, and human rights. 3. Who do we want to work with? NGOs, INGOs (with local NGO partners), coalitions of civil society organisations (CSOs), academic institutions and professionals will be eligible to receive RDIF grants to work on the areas set out in the program document of RDIF. 4. What kinds of work do we want to support? Generate awareness among and provide training to leaders and cadres of political parties on intra-party democracy and inclusion, and monitor the corresponding role and function to reinforce democratic and accountable behavior.

19 Grants for CSOs in Nepal 17 Facilitate political parties to monitor their progress towards adopting more inclusive and democratic practices and adherence to their constitutions,, statutes and manifestos and to proactively hold dialogue with other parties and CSOs. Establish linkages with political parties and advocate for constructive representation and engagement of marginalized and excluded groups to address issues affecting these groups. Facilitate dialogues between the marginalized groups and political decision makers on issues affecting the former using existing networks and organizations. Provide awareness/training on human rights to human rights defenders, and organizations of marginalized and excluded groups. Support joint and coordinated actions by CSOs for promotion and protection of civil, political and cultural rights of people. 5. Where we would like to work? Across the country. No specific geographical boundary. Priority to remote and excluded areas. At present, outreached to 67 districts through 45 partner organisations. 6. What we have to offer Size of grants: Not fixed. Current grant size are starting from GBP 13,000 to 202,000 (approx) Period of grants: Up to 2 year in general Application process: Call for proposal/concept paper in national and local papers. The same will be posted on

20 18 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Approval process: Thematic sub-committee reviews and approves (below GBP 100,000) and/or recommends (above GBP 100,000) proposals to the RDIF Steering Committee for approval. Proposal/concept paper guidelines and templates are provided upon request. They are also posted on the website. Grant making process: Grant agreement between ESP and Partner NGOs. Fund releases on quarterly instalment basis. Monitoring and evaluation process: Regional program officers and staff from secretariat carry out regular monitoring and evaluation. Quarterly progress report along with financial report is mandatory from a partner organisation. Independent consultants are also commissioned to evaluate individual projects, or to review RDIF as a whole. 7. Exchange Rate: (approx) GBP 1.00 = NRPs

21 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Contact details Web: Phone: Fax: Contact person: Pustak Raj Ojha, Program Coordinator Physical Address: RDIF/ESP, Kiran Bhawan Sanepa-2, Lalitpur. Regional Units Biratnagar Phone/fax: Contact: Basanta Karki, Regional Program Officer Pokhara Phone/fax: Contact: Anshu Gurung, Regional Program Officer Nepalgunj Phone/fax: Contact: Govinda Chapagain, Regional Program Officer Dhangadi Phone/fax: Contact: Madhu BK, Regional Program Officer

22 20 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Program for Accountability in Nepal (World Bank) Public hearing taking place in Rupandehi as part of Pro-public s Civil Society Anti-Corruption Project.

23 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Background to the Agency r Name Program for Accountability in Nepal (a World Bank project) r Governance (e.g. decision making body) PRAN works in 4 areas (Training, Grant Making, Knowledge Management, and Monitoring and Research). For PRAN s Grant Making the World Bank has appointed CECI (a Canadian INGO) to be responsible. CECI has in turn set up an independent 9 person Grant Making Committee which is responsible for decisions on Grant Making. The World Bank is not involved in decision making about grants. r Source of Funds The State and Peace Building Trust Fund through the World Bank How long been working in Nepal Since Sept.2009 Track record of previous work in Nepal (field, area, impact) The World Bank has not worked in this field in Nepal before. 2. Mission and purpose of grant making: The overall purpose of Grant making in PRAN is to allow CSOs interested in Social Accountability to participate in Action Learning about the subject. There are two kinds of grants: Tool Development and Action Learning These grants are for CSOs which have learnt about Social

24 22 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Accountability and would like to practice what they have learnt Extending and Expanding Pilot Projects These grants are for CSOs who have already had some pilot projects in the field of social accountability, and would like to extend and expand this work. 3. Who do we want to work with? CSOs which are interested in using social accountability tools and mechanisms to have more impact on demanding accountability from government, and government officials who are convinced of the value of social accountability and would like to further support it in government programs 4. What kinds of work do we want to support? Social Accountability refers to the broad range of tools and mechanisms that citizens and their organizations can use to hold those who have power (particularly the state) to account for their actions and programs. In Nepal this is mostly known through Public Audits, Social Audits and Public Hearings. There are many other possibilities and Pro-Public has been in the forefront of this work. Many CSOs, particularly those that have been trained by INGOs like Water Aid, Action Aid, OXFAM, CARE, Helvetas, SDC, SNV, are interested in such work. PRAN is particularly interested to use social accountability mechanisms to work on problems with Public financial management Municipal governance Public service delivery

25 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Where we would like to work? PRAN wants to work throughout Nepal, emphasising CSOs outside the Kathmandu Valley. It is PRAN s belief that the poorer and more isolated the areas, the more likelihood there is of poor accountability, and the greater need for CSOs to learn how to use the tools of social accountability 6. What we have to offer Size of grants The Tool Development and Action research grants are for up to $15,000 The Extension and Expansion grants are for up to $50,000 Period of grants up to 1 year in general Application process Requests for Expressions of interest are made in local newspapers in Nepali, and circulated through websites. For the smaller grants a proposal is requested (and the guidelines for the proposal are shown in the Requests for Expressions of Interest). For the larger grants a Concept Note is requested first, and, if this is accepted, this is followed by a request for a Proposal. Approval process The proposals and concept Notes are screened by CECI, and then presented to Thematic sub-committees for review and approval. If a CSO s proposal is approved, the CSO and CECI enter a period of negotiation about the details of the Grant.

26 24 Grants for CSOs in Nepal Grant making process A Grant agreement is signed between CECI and the CSO identified and funds are released on a schedule agreed in the Grant Agreement. Monitoring and evaluation process CECI staff carry out regular monitoring and evaluation and require Quarterly progress and financial reports. Other components of PRAN are available for coaching and mentoring on social accountability techniques. 7. Exchange rate: (approx) US$ 1.00 = NRps Contact Details Web: PRAN@worldbank.org Phone: ext Fax: Contact person: Sailja Shrestha Giri Physical Address: P.O.Box 798, Yak and Yeti Complex, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu