Invitation for Submission of Applications for Core Funding
for Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG) NGOs
Working in the Occupied Palestinian Territory
The NGO Development Center (NDC) entrusted to establish and manage the Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG) Secretariat by Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands, is announcing the availability of funding to support the programs of Palestinian and Israeli HR/GG NGOs operating in the oPt. The funding has been made available by the donors as a continuation of their support to the sector by harmonizing and channeling financial and technical assistance through the NDC. The overall development objective of the support is to improve HR/GG in the oPt. Funding will extend from July 2008 through December 2009.
General Eligibility Criteria:
NGOs will qualify for funding provided that they meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. Registered Palestinian or Israeli HR /GG NGO or Network.
2. HR organizations must have a specific formal commitment, in their constitutional document, to International Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, as a basis for their work.
3. HR organizations must target in their program of work the performance of relevant authorities (Israel and the PA), or non-state actors who violate HRL and/or IHL.
4. GG organizations must promote the development of principles of integrity, transparency, responsibility, participation, equity, legality and accountability in governmental institutions.
5. Both HR and GG organizations must promote the observance of the principle of the rule of law and human rights in governmental and non-governmental institutions.
6. Strong reference is given to NGOs demonstrating the following principles:
- Good governance, transparency and democratic principles
- Clear strategic direction and orientation towards tangible results,
- Clear coordination and cooperation with other NGOs in the sector,
- Efficiency, cost effectiveness.
Application:
NGOs that meet the above mentioned criteria, and who wish to apply for a grant, may pick up the “Application for Funding” and the “Guidelines for Submission” from the NDC offices listed below starting Saturday, July 26, 2008. The “Application for Funding” and the “Guidelines for Submission” may also be downloaded from our website at www.ndc.ps
Submission:
The deadline for submission of the “Applications for Funding” is Thursday, August 28, 2008. Applications should be submitted by courier services or at the NDC offices located at the following addresses:
NDC Central Office
Al Ram Mujahid Building, Al Ram
P O Box 2173, Ramallah,
Palestine
NDC Gaza Office
Al Haitham Building,
3Rashid Street,
Al Rimal, Gaza
Applications for funding should also be submitted electronically to the following address: [email protected]
Information Sessions:
NDC will conduct different information sessions in Jerusalem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, and Gaza during the period between 7-11 August, 2008. Locations and schedules will be announced on the NDC website.
NGOs interested in attending the information sessions should complete the “Registration Form” (available on the NDC website) indicating the most convenient location for the organization. Registration Forms should be filled and sent not later than Thursday, July 31, 2008.
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