Civil Society Fund for Roma Integration 2020

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Deadline: 25 July 2016
Open to: Roma and pro-Roma organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey
Grants: support to civil society networks and coalitions to contribute to the fulfillment of the commitments made by national governments within Roma Integration 2020.

Description

Roma Integration 2020, is being started in 2016. It will be implemented within the framework of the Regional Cooperation Council and co funded by the European Union and the Open Society Foundations. This initiative provides for a regional structure for Roma inclusion in the Western Balkans and Turkey. It aims to contribute to closing the socioeconomic gap between Roma and non-Roma and to strengthen the institutional obligations of governments to incorporate and deliver specific Roma integration goals within mainstream policy developments. The initiative is grounded in the EU accession process, complementing and feeding the activities of the European Commission. Roma Integration 2020 is not intended to integrate Roma communities but rather to assist national governments with integrating Roma-specific policy measures into: mainstream socioeconomic policies and public service delivery; and national budget planning and service delivery processes.

Eligibility

Applicant organizations must fulfill the following criteria:

  • The Roma Initiatives Office will provide only one grant in each of the countries covered. National coalitions are expected to develop projects that take into consideration national contexts and policy priorities, and to work within the structure of the overall aims and objectives of Roma Integration 2020. Coalitions must demonstrate a commitment to Roma inclusion and be democratic and transparent;
  • Coalitions must demonstrate Roma leadership or partnership with a Roma organization on an equal footing in all phases of the project. Roma should also benefit from the policy change targeted by the project;
  • Coalitions must include at least one partner with a strong track record in budgetary processes, including budget planning and monitoring of spending at the national and local levels;
  • Coalitions must demonstrate that they work through broad and diverse membership bases. They are expected to demonstrate substantial involvement of Roma women and youth in project management and activities as well as geographic coverage that is as wide as possible;
  • Projects must take place in the eligible countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey.

 Grants

The Civil Society Fund for Roma Integration 2020 will provide support to civil society networks and coalitions to contribute to the fulfillment of the commitments made by national governments within Roma Integration 2020. The initial project timeline is 12 months. However, applicants need to design projects with a three-year horizon and expect funding for a total of 36 months, subject to a review of the initial year by the Roma Initiatives Office.

How to apply?

In order to apply fill the Open Society Foundations Grant Portal.

A complete application consists of a:

  • Narrative proposal of no more than 10 pages;
  • Budget, and all relevant appendices;
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered;
  • The budget must be submitted in the template provided and must strictly follow the accompanying budget guidelines.

If you encounter problems during the application process, please contact us at: roma@opensocietyfoundations.org

For more information please read the Full Application Guidelines.

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