Name of ODA agency/Ministry
German Federal Foreign Office
Name of grant programme
Small Scale Embassy Projects
Background
The Federal Government provides embassies and consulates with
small budgets for supporting small scale
projects in the field of technical cooperation. In 2009 the Federal
Foreign Offices supported nearly 1,000 micro-projects with a total of €7.1
million
Types of grant
This scheme is especially targeted at local organisations and self-help
initiatives working at the grassroots level.
Grant size
As a rule, the grant size does not exceed €25,000.
Own contribution
Own contribution is desired, but not a prerequisite for funding.
Funding Priorities
The aim of the micro-project scheme is to improve the basic needs
of the poor and most vulnerable population groups in a non-bureaucratic and
efficient manner. Rural development is prioritised, in particular food
security, power supply, protection of natural resources, education and training.
Moreover, measures aimed at the enhancement of democratic structures and human
rights, as well as women’s rights may be sponsored. The project’s positive
impact on the local population should be clearly demonstrated. Personnel costs
or costs for salaries, administration and travel cannot be funded.
Eligibility Criteria
• Projects will not be funded if the applicant is receiving funds
from other sources
•
Projects must not already be benefitting from part of development aid
activities of the German government
•
Projects do not create additional costs after being funded once.
• Projects should be completed within the same fiscal year in
which funding has been provided
Guidelines
To obtain the correct guidelines for your country, please consult
your local German embassy for more information.
The following costs can not be funded through this funding:
• Salaries of your organisation’s workers
• Administration and travel expenses
• Operational and recurring costs in general
• Acquisition of land
• Allocation of loans
Project Duration
The maximum project duration is one year (January 1st –December
31st).
Deadline
No deadline applies, but it is advisable to contact the embassy,
consulate or German representative at least a few months before the end of the
calendar year.
Application forms
The specific application procedures may differ from country to
country. Please send a request to the nearest German embassy or representative
for information on sponsorship of small-scale projects for technical cooperation.
Application procedures
The embassies, consulates and representatives are responsible for
making the grant decision. The German
institutions will consider the quality and reputation of the NGO
or institutions looking for support, evaluate the project, its layout and
target group, check whether additional costs might arise after completion of
the project, and evaluate the quality and outcomes of the project.
Languages
German or
English
Tips
• Contact the embassies, consulates and representatives before
officially applying for funding. Annual themes,
regional preferences and budget limitations may impact the current
funding priorities
• Make sure that representatives from the German institutions
within your country are aware of activities and plans for your projects in the
fields for which support is sought before you ask for funding.
• Cooperation with a German NGO or institution is not a
prerequisite to be eligible for funding, but this
may offer additional help to establish the necessary contacts with
the German representatives and may
assist in avoiding procedural difficulties or other obstacles VENRO
can also be contacted for more general information on development cooperation
and on accredited NGOs.
Contact
In India
Official name
German Embassy, New Delhi
Phone
+ 91 11 44199153
Email
Website
Address
6/50 G, Shantipath,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi
110021.
