Programma Kleine Activiteiten

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dakar

INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAMME FOR SMALL PROJETS

THE PROGRAMME

The main objective of the programme for small projects of the Dutch Embassy is to contribute to better living conditions of disadvantaged people and to support local initiatives generating development. Also, a budget is available for cultural projects with a visibility for The Netherlands.

The programme has the possibility to contribute to local projects in the following countries :

• Senegal

• Cape Verde

• Mauritania

• The Gambia

• Guinea Bissau

CONDITIONS

The Programme for Small Projects is open to applications of recognized local organisations (NGO’s, associations …). Occasionally, financial support is provided to a non-governmental organisation from The Netherlands for a project that profits the local population of one of the countries mentioned above.

The maximum duration of a project is one year. The financial contribution of the Embassy is at most € 25.000 (FCFA 16.400.000) and can only be attributed once per activity. The contract should enable the project to become self sufficient or it should involve a once-only activity.

The Programme for Small Projects cannot support:

• Isolated activities (expert missions, travelling, etc.)

• Equipment costs or operating costs of organisations.

The grant will be paid in two instalments.

FIELDS OF INTERVENTION

The fields of intervention are:

• Human rights

• Gender

• Education

For more information about the grants for cultural activities with a visibility for the Netherlands, please contact the Embassy.

APPLICATION

The applications for a grant in 2012 can be submitted as from December 2011 until latest 31 January 2012. They will be examined at the beginning of the year, taking into consideration the following 5 criteria:

• Eligibility of the request

• Technical and financial implication of the beneficiaries

• Risks associated with the success of the project

• Structure of the budget

• Project relevance with respect to the needs of the beneficiaries

The allocation of the budget of the programme in the 5 countries mentioned above is taken into account.

The grant application should include the following information :

Information about applicant :

Name of agency

Legal status

Address and place of residence

Telephone number

E-mail address

Aims of the agency

Date of creation

Name and contact of manager of the project

Description of the project:

Name of project

Short description

Region and place

Target group and involvement of target group in the realisation of the project

Objective of project

Results to be achieved

Project activities

Planning of activities
Means to be mobilized (detailed budget included)

Expected follow-up

An application form can be used to introduce the request.

INFORMATION

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Programme for Small Projects

37, rue Jaques Bugnicourt

B.P. 3262 Dakar

Tel.: (221) 338490360

Fax: (221) 338217084