HR/GG: Invitation to Submit Applications for Core Funding

For Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG) NGOs

Working in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt)

 

 

 

The NGO Development Center (NDC) through the Human Rights and Good Governance (HR/GG) Secretariat 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 a group of donors as a continuation of their support to the sector by harmonizing and channeling financial and technical assistance through the Secretariat. Funding will extend from May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012.

 

 

NGOs Eligibility Criteria:

 

NGOs will qualify for core funding provided that they meet the following eligibility criteria:

 

a. Registered Palestinian or Israeli HR /GG NGO or Network.

 

b. HR/GG organizations with formal commitment, in their constitutional document, to International Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, as a basis for their work. 

 

c. NGOs abiding to non violence and nondiscrimination in their work policies.

 

d. HR/GG organizations that target in their program of work the performance of Israel and relevant Palestinian Authorities (West Bank and Gaza), or non-state actors who violate HRL and/or IHL. 

 

e. For GG applicant organizations, preference will be given to those who promote the observance of the principles of rule of law and human rights in governmental and non-governmental institutions.

 

f. Preference is given to NGOs demonstrating the following:

 

 

 

NGOs that meet the above mentioned criteria, and who wish to apply for a grant, may download the “Application for Funding” and the “Guidelines for Submission” from the links below and from the HR/GG Secretariat Website (http://www.humanrights.ps) starting Thursday, March 4, 2010.

 

 

 

The deadline for submission of the “Applications for Funding” is Thursday, March 25, 2010.

 

Applications should be submitted in hard and soft copies (CD) by courier services or at the NDC offices located at the following addresses:

 

 

 

Information Sessions:

 

NDC will conduct different information sessions in Jerusalem, Ramallah and Gaza, Nablus and Bethlehem during the period between 11-16 March, 2010.  Locations and schedules will be announced on the NDC and the HR/GG Secretariat websites.

 

NGOs interested in attending the information sessions should complete the “Registration Form” (available on the websites mentioned above) indicating the most convenient location for the organization. Registration Forms should be filled and sent not later than Monday, March 8, 2010.