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https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/prospect/external/publishedcalls.htm?callId=184589

Grant Analysis

Purpose & Target

This grant aims to support Civil Society Organisations in Albania. Its core objective is to foster initiatives in critical areas such as Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, Good Governance, Justice, Freedom, and Security, and Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence. This is a SECTOR-SPECIFIC grant, focusing primarily on social and governance issues. The target recipients are Civil Society Organisations of unspecified size, operating exclusively within Albania. Key filtering criteria include the organization type (Civil Society Organisation), geographic location (Albania), and thematic alignment with the specified social and governance fields. The grant's frequency is not specified in the provided materials, but it is part of an ongoing effort to support civil society development in the region.

Financial Structure

Funding Details
  • Total Funding Amount: The total budget allocated for this call is 7,200,000 EUR.
  • Minimum/Maximum Grant Amount per Application: The grant materials do not specify a minimum or maximum amount that individual projects can request or be awarded.
  • Currency: All funding amounts are in Euros (EUR).
Financial Requirements
  • Matching Fund Requirements: The grant materials do not specify any mandatory matching funds or co-financing requirements from the applicant's side.
  • Eligible and Ineligible Costs: Information regarding specific eligible and ineligible cost categories is not detailed in the provided JSON. However, the presence of an 'Annex B - Budget' in the supporting documents implies that detailed guidelines on budgeting and cost eligibility will be provided within those documents.
  • Payment Schedule and Mechanisms: The payment schedule and disbursement mechanisms are not specified in the provided overview. These details are typically outlined in the grant contract (referred to as 'Annex G - Standard grant contract' in the documentation).
  • Financial Reporting and Audit: While not explicitly stated, standard financial reporting and potential audit requirements are implied by the nature of a grant agreement and the inclusion of a 'Standard grant contract' in the documentation. Details on financial guarantees or security requirements are not provided.

Eligibility Requirements

Who Can Apply?
  • Eligible Organization Types: The grant is specifically for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). While not explicitly defined, this typically includes non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations, foundations, and similar non-profit entities engaged in public benefit activities. The grant materials do not provide further definitions regarding 'startup,' 'SME,' or other specific organizational legal forms, but reference is made to 'public law bodies' and 'private or public with legal form' in the identification forms, suggesting a broad scope for CSOs.
  • Geographic Location: Applicants must be based in and conduct their activities within Albania.
Other Considerations
  • Organizational Size and Capacity: No specific requirements for organizational size (e.g., number of employees, annual turnover) or capacity are detailed in the provided grant information.
  • Qualifications and Certifications: Specific qualifications or certifications are not mentioned.
  • Track Record: Requirements for an organization's track record or experience are not specified.
  • Partnership or Consortium: The grant materials do not explicitly state a requirement for partnerships or a consortium, though collaborative projects are often encouraged in such grants.
  • Exclusion Criteria: No specific exclusion criteria are listed in the provided information.

Application Process

Application Timeline
  • Application Deadline: The final deadline for submitting proposals is 2025-09-04 at 14:00:05 UTC+0000.
  • Grant Duration: The expected duration of projects or the overall grant program is not specified in the provided information.
Application Process and Required Materials Applicants will need to prepare and submit several key documents: * Concept Note Application Form (Annex A1) * Full Application Form (Annex A2) * Budget (Annex B) * Logical Framework (Annex C) * Identification Forms (Annex D) for public law bodies, private/public with legal form, and natural persons. * Declaration of Honour on Exclusion and Selection Criteria (Annex H) * PADOR offline registration form (Annex F) - PADOR is a European Commission database for applicants. Submission Format While the specific submission platform is not detailed, the listing of various annexes (RTF, XLSX, DOCX, PDF, ZIP) indicates a structured submission process. The reference to 'webgate.ec.europa.eu' in the URL suggests an online portal for application and document management. Support Offered This grant primarily offers financial support (funding) to eligible organizations. Other types of support such as mentorship, training, or resources are not explicitly mentioned as part of this grant call in the provided summary.

Evaluation Criteria

The grant materials provided do not detail the specific evaluation criteria or a scoring system that will be used to assess applications. Typically, such grants consider factors like project relevance, methodology, expected impact, sustainability, budget efficiency, and the applicant's capacity. However, these are not confirmed for this specific opportunity.

Compliance & Special Requirements

Regulatory Compliance
  • The grant materials refer to an 'Annex J - Information on the tax regime applicable to grant contracts,' indicating that applicants must adhere to relevant tax laws and regulations within Albania. Other regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., permits, authorizations) are not detailed but are generally expected for project implementation.
Ethical and Environmental Standards
  • An 'Annex L - Self-evaluation questionnaire on SEA-H' is listed, which might relate to self-assessment on environmental or ethical standards, but specific requirements are not elaborated.
Data Protection and Intellectual Property
  • Details on data protection, privacy regulations, or intellectual property policies are not specified in the provided grant information.
Unique Aspects
  • The grant has a very specific thematic focus on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Good Governance, Justice, Freedom and Security, and Gender Equality and Gender-Based Violence. Applicants must ensure their proposed projects align strongly with these areas. The geographic specificity to Albania is also a key unique aspect.
  • Risk Management: Specific risk management expectations are not detailed, but general project management principles would apply.
General Considerations
  • Applicants should anticipate compliance with standard EU grant contract terms, as indicated by 'Annex G - Standard grant contract'.

Grant Details

civil society organisations albania diversity equality inclusion good governance justice freedom security gender equality gender based violence social human rights non-profit ngo capacity building rule of law democracy civil rights
Support to Civil Society Organisations in Albania in the field of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Good Governance, Justice, Freedom and Security and Gender Equality and Gender Based Violence
184589PROSPECTSEN
Not specified in grant materials.
NGO OTHER
AL
SOCIAL OTHER
OTHER
OTHER
SDG5 SDG10 SDG16
FUNDING
None
7200000.00
None
None
EUR
None
Sept. 4, 2025, 2 p.m.
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