Working across the region, ReLOaD2 enhances the capacities of local governments and civil society organisations (CSOs) to engage in productive partnerships and contribute to improved service delivery and realization of local priorities in line with development strategies.

ReLOaD2 works with 62 partner local authorities and is focused on the institutionalization of interactions between local governments and CSOs. It incites partner local governments to use public funding for CSOs in a transparent and development-oriented manner, recognizing local needs and embracing a project-based approach. Also, the Action promotes youth engagement and supports the implementation of youth initiatives and helps the improvement of youth economic perspectives.

The duration of the Action is 48 months (2021 – 2024) with a total budget of EUR 12.63 million (USD 15.06 million). More details about the ReLOaD2 programme you can find on this link: https://www.undp.org/bosnia-herzegovina/projects/regional-programme-local-democracy-western-balkans-reload

The goal of the Regional Public Call for CSOs is to further support youth (young women and men) and their needs respecting identified regional similarities and challenges. General thematic areas that are the focus of the Regional Public Call for CSOs are: youth volunteering services, intra- and inter-community engagement, regional youth cooperation and exchange and youth mobility.

Project proposals should be related to community actions and volunteering, building capacities of young women and men, awareness raising, experience exchange, informal education, and trainings. The cross-cutting elements relevant to this Regional Public Call include social cohesion, gender equality, environmental protection and human rights.

This is an opportunity to invite CSOs from all participating IPA beneficiaries, namely Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia to submit project proposals.

Priority areas for this the Regional Public Call are:

•     Youth cooperation and mobility through cultural, sports and recreational activities and events,
•     Youth cooperation and community engagement,
•     Youth engagement and volunteering actions related to environmental protection and green agenda,
•     Youth skills development and youth economic empowerment.

Each project proposal should have respect for diversity and gender equality principles incorporated into project design. The funds will be allocated to those CSOs whose projects contribute to at least one or more priorities, observing cross-cutting elements while meeting the criteria and other conditions of the Regional Public Call.

The total amount available for the Regional public call is 240,000.00 EUR.  

UNDP reserve the right not to award all available funds in case the submitted CSO project proposals do not meet the specified criteria.

The amount of funds for the approved projects will be from EUR 30,000.00 to EUR 60,000.00.

Interested CSOs are allowed to participate on this call with two project applications (one as the Lead applicant and one as the partner organization).

The duration of each project should last from eight (8) to twelve (12) months. The selected projects will be implemented in the period from October 2023 to October 2024.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Regional Public Call for CSOs is open to all CSOs formally registered as non-profitable entities in accordance with the regulatory frameworks in six WB IPA beneficiaries (where the CSO (applicant) and partners are registered). Branches/offices of international organizations, associations or foundations, and other international non-profit entities – not established in one of the IPA beneficiaries, are not eligible to the Regional Public Call.

DOCUMENTS:

All information and electronic version of the entire package of application documents can be found and downloaded at the following address: (https://www.undp.org/bosnia-herzegovina/procurement).

Documents for the Regional Public Call for CSOS can be obtained from 25 July 2023.

Deadlines for Applications

The deadline for submitting applications is 11 September 2023 at 16:00 hours. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration. The message body must contain the name of the Regional Public Call for project proposals, the full name and address of the applicant, the full name of the project. The UNDP ReLOaD2 team will keep records of all received CSO project proposals and will issue pertinent reply messages confirming receipts.

For more information about the information sessions (open days), how to submit your proposal, FAQs, details and instructions, the Guidelines for Applicants, etc. please refer to the source page of this announcement: https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=97918