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1 Contracting Authority: Delegation of the European Union to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) 2011 Country Based Support Scheme (CBSS): Strengthening the Role of Civil Society in Promoting Human Rights and Democratic Reform Guidelines for Grant Applicants Budget line: Restricted Call for Proposals Reference: EuropeAid/ /L/ACT/MK Deadline for submission of Concept Note: 25 th May 2012 January 2012

2 IMPORTANT OTICE This is a restricted Call for Proposals. In the first instance, only Concept Notes must be submitted for evaluation. Thereafter, applicants whose Concept Notes have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a Full Application Form. Further to the evaluation of the Full Applications, an eligibility check will be performed for those which are provisionally selected. This check will be undertaken on the basis of the supporting documents requested by the Contracting Authority and the signed "Declaration by the Applicant" sent together with the application. January

3 Table of Contents 1. EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCARCY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (EIDHR) COUNTRY-BASED SUPPORT SCHEME 2011:STRENGHTENING THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC REFORM Background Objectives of the programme and thematic priorities Financial allocation provided by the contracting authority RULES FOR THIS CALL FOR PROPOSALS Eligibility criteria Eligibility of applicants: who may apply? Partnerships and eligibility of partners Eligible actions: actions for which an application may be made Eligibility of costs: costs which may be taken into consideration for the grant How to apply and the procedures to follow Concept Note content Where and how to send concept notes Deadline for submission of the Concept Notes Further information for Concept Note Full Application form Where and how to send the Full Application form Deadline for submission of the Full Application form Further information for the Full Application form Evaluation and selection of applications Submission of supporting documents for provisionally selected applications Notification of the Contracting Authority s decision Content of the decision Indicative time table Conditions applicable to implementation of the action following the Contracting Authority's decision to award a grant Early warning system and central exclusion database LIST OF ANNEXES 29 January

4 1. EUROPEAN INSTRUMENT FOR DEMOCARCY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (EIDHR) COUNTRY-BASED SUPPORT SCHEME 2012: STRENGHTENING THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC REFORM 1.1 BACKGROUND The European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) 1 was adopted by the European Parliament and the Council in December This instrument took the place of the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights, which was created at the initiative of the European Parliament in The entry into force of this specific instrument on 1 January 2007 makes it possible to give financial support for activities to strengthen democracy and the human rights in the world under the financial perspectives. This world-wide programme is a complementing instrument to the European Union s various national and regional cooperation programmes. The European Union support for human rights and democratisation is worldwide. EU policy in support of democracy and human rights in third countries has been articulated and developed in Commission communications, European Parliament resolutions and Council conclusions over the years, including specific EU Guidelines on particular human rights issues 2. As stipulated in the Treaty mandates 3, the objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is now a feature of all forms of EU relations and co-operation, including in its political dialogue. With respect to candidate countries, the issue of human rights and democratisation bears further importance, since the EU requires absolute respect for these principles by countries that apply for EU membership. The Copenhagen political criteria on stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities shape the EU's enlargement process. These objectives are echoed in the Stabilisation and Association process. The EU promotes human rights and democracy through various means, including traditional political dialogue and financial co-operation, making an effort at all times to include national and international civil society organisations in this endeavour. Building on its key strength, which lies in the scope for providing assistance independently of the third-country governments and other public authorities, the main purpose of Community assistance under the EIDHR has been to support civil society activity in the promotion of human rights and democracy objectives at international and national level, complementing action within the Community s various national and regional cooperation programmes and the Instrument for human rights. The recently adopted Council Conclusions on Democracy Support in the EU s External Relations (2009) creates orientations for increasing coherence and effectiveness of EU policies and instruments for democratic support in EU external action. Civil society organisations play a crucial role in bringing international human rights tools closer and accessible to the individuals, in all part of the world. In addition to the International Bill of Human Rights, all UN Member States have ratified at least one of the core human rights treaties and 80% have ratified four or more. Moreover, the EU is in the process of ratifying jointly with EU Member States the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Human rights and democratisation are also seen as integral to the process of poverty reduction, alleviation of inequality and achievement of the Millennium Development 1 Regulation (EC) No 1889/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council, , OJ L 386, , ( as amended with Regulation (EU) No. 1340/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Councind of 13/12/ Guidelines to EU policy towards third countries on the death penalty, June 1998 (updated in 2008); Guidelines to EU policy towards third countries on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, April 2001 (updated in 2008); EU Guidelines on children and armed conflict, December 2003 (updated in 2008); EU Guidelines on human rights defenders, June 2004 (updated in 2008); EU Guidelines on promoting compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL), December 2005, the EU Guidelines on the rights of the child, December 2007; Violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them (2008). 3 Article 11(1) TEU; Articles 177(2), 181a (1) TEC January

5 Goals, as well as vital tools for conflict prevention and resolution, and are indispensable for combating terrorism. Democratic processes of accountability are also crucial to ensuring government transparency and combating corruption and impunity. Furthermore, the deterioration of living conditions in many parts of the world, as well as the contraction of the democratic space in many countries, are giving a new sense of urgency to the promotion and protection of human rights and to the promotion of democratisation processes. In particular, there is an increasingly consensual understanding that the fulfilment of the international human rights agenda also requires increased efforts to protect and promote economic, social and cultural rights. Moreover, ethnic, religious or class divisions in society may be exacerbated rather than channelled into democratic debate, sowing seeds of conflict and undermining pluralism and respect for human rights. This especially applies to discriminated groups/people in vulnerable situations such as women, children, indigenous peoples, migrants and asylum seekers, minorities, LGBT persons and persons with disabilities. Trends vary within and between regions, with each country facing its own distinctive challenges; but the challenges for democracy and human rights are worldwide. In order to meet the objectives of the EIDHR instrument, projects are selected in three different ways: - Through the global calls for proposals - these calls for proposals focused on enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk; supporting actions in areas covered by the EU human rights guidelines (human rights dialogues, human rights defenders, death penalty, torture); providing support to global civil society campaigns related to the ICC as well as to Masters' Degree programmes in human rights and democratisation outside the EU. - Through the country-based support schemes (CBSS) - local calls for proposals managed by the EU Delegations. These schemes has been carried out in 47 countries in the last few years and aimed at strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation. - Through the targeted projects - projects selected without calls for proposals that are strategic partnerships aimed at "Supporting and strengthening the international and regional framework for the protection of human rights, justice, the rule of law and the promotion of democracy". In the EU contribution to strategic partnerships included, among others, the Joint Programme with the Council of Europe, the EU- OSCE joint management project to promote democratisation and human rights in Eastern Europe and a contribution to the production and presentation of films as human rights communication tools within the framework of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The partnerships further include an annual contribution to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights' Strategic Management Plan as well as the Master's Degrees in Human Rights and Democratisation of the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC). The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has been a priority country under the EIDHR since To date, under the country based support scheme, over 80 projects have been supported in the country addressing issues ranging from freedom of expression, to improved access to justice, to women's, youth and children rights, to protection and respect of diversity, non-discrimination and mainstreaming the improved implementation of the antidiscrimination legislation, promotion and implementation of the new Law on Association and Foundation;enhancing the participation of civil society in developing and implementing public policies at local level; improving the social inclusion of Roma, interreligious dialogue and religious pluralism; as well as initiatives for raising awareness on the EU role in the democratisation processes and local development and capacity building for utilisation of the EU financial opportunities. This support coincided with a period of reforms in the country, requiring and stimulating an active participation of citizens in the process of EU integration. January

6 1.2 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME AND THEMATIC PRIORITIES The legal basis for the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights under the Financial Perspectives , is the Regulation (EC) No 1889/2006, entered into force on 1 January 2007, establishing a self-standing financing instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights worldwide. The global objectives of this financing instrument, set out formally in Article 1 of the Regulation, are to contribute to the development and consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms, within the framework of the Community s policy on development cooperation, and economic, financial and technical cooperation with third countries, and consistent with the EU s foreign policy as a whole. The response strategy under the EIDHR builds on the work being done with and through civil society organisations aimed at defending the fundamental freedoms which form the basis for all democratic processes and helping civil society to become an effective force for political reform and defence of human rights. The EIDHR offers independence of action, which is a critical feature of cooperation with civil society organisations at national level, especially in the sensitive areas of democracy and human rights. Decisions regarding funding are made solely on technical quality of projects and on their conformity with administrative and financial provisions, which guarantees the independence of action of the programme. In this way, it will complement the new generation of geographical programmes, which will increasingly mainstream democracy and human rights, though focusing primarily on public institutionbuilding. In accordance with the objectives of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights and the pertinent EU policies and human rights guidelines, the EIDHR response strategy for will continue to support an integrated approach to democracy-building and the protection and promotion of human rights, and will seek to make a key contribution to the European Consensus on Development. Work with, for and through civil society organisations will give the response strategy. Though the response strategy has wide-ranging priorities, the EIDHR operates as part of a broad set of EU instruments, in partnership with Member States and many other donors, in order to achieve sustainable reforms and improvements in the protection of human rights and democratic development. The EIDHR remains an instrument of relatively modest size, working in a selective and strategic fashion. It therefore needs to act primarily as a catalyst to assist in bringing about more sustained developments or action by other actors or instruments. Under all the objectives, the response strategy complements the geographical programmes (the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA), including the recently established Civil Society Facility. The specific objectives are identified in accordance with the EIDHR Strategy Paper , available on the Internet at the following address: et_en.pdf The strategy sets out five specific EIDHR objectives: Objective 1 Enhancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in countries and regions where they are most at risk; Objective 2 Strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting conflict prevention and in consolidating political participation and representation; Objective 3 Supporting actions on human rights and democracy issues in areas covered by EU Guidelines, including on human rights dialogues, on human rights defenders, on the death penalty, on torture, and on children and armed conflict, on the rights of the child, on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them, on International Humanitarian Law and on possible future guidelines; January

7 Objective 4 Supporting and strengthening the international and regional framework for the protection of human rights, justice, the rule of law and the promotion of democracy; Objective 5 Building confidence in and enhancing the reliability and transparency of democratic electoral processes, in particular through election observation. The EIDHR Strategy Paper has identified its Objective No. 2 "Strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation" as the Country-based Support Schemes (CBSS), to be managed directly through call for proposals by the European Union Delegations. Thematic Priorities Thematic focus will be, with reference to Objective 2 of the EIDHR Strategy Paper , on assisting civil society to develop greater cohesion in working on human rights, political pluralism and democratic political participation and representation, in contributing to the peaceful conciliation of group interests and peace building, combating discrimination on any ground, in contributing to conflict prevention and in developing equal participation of men and women in social, economic and political life, thus becoming an effective force for positive change, through cooperation among local civil society organisations and stakeholders. There is wide scope for specific activities in the fields of gender equality, rights of persons belonging to minorities, the rights of the child, protection of discriminated groups/people in vulnerable situations including the rights of migrants, of indigenous peoples, of LGBT persons and the rights of persons with disabilities. Transnational and regional activities are also envisaged under Objective 2. For the present 2011 Country-Based Support Scheme for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, these Guidelines for Applicants set out the rules for this Call for Proposals in line with the Objective 2. Based on the approach of umbrella priorities for providing for civil society organisations in the country an opportunity for comprehensive and long term planning for a three years period for the EIDHR CBSS portfolio ( ), this Call also envisions actions under the three thematic priorities, as following: 1- The pursuit of common agendas for human rights, democratic reform, freedom of expression and independent media based on joint cooperation among civil society organisations and building coalitions across different communities for enhancing the inclusiveness and pluralism notably in the context of the Ohrid Framework Agreement 2 Enhancing political representation and participation of civil society in developing and implementing public policies, at different levels of decision-making process, including coalitions building for lobbying and advocacy on legislative reforms throughout a participative dialogue with political society, in particularly focused on institutions on local self government level. 3 - Promoting non-discrimination, social inclusion and social rights, including minorities and in particular the Roma and the other minorities below 20%, with explicit mainstreaming on women and children right and rights of persons with disabilities. Any projects that contribute to achieving the overall objective within the listed thematic priorities will be eligible under this Call for Proposals. Furthermore, methodological priorities that may be considered as value added for a project proposal should include the following, unless demonstrated irrelevant: 4 The strategy is available at January

8 Methodological priority 1: Priority will be given to actions implemented by local applicants. Efforts should be made by the applicants to reach out to marginalised communities (minority groups, people with disabilities, women workers, youth, rural marginalised groups, LGBT groups) and grass-root organisations. Methodological priority 2: Priority will be given to actions implemented through networks to strengthen common approaches and agendas; Methodological priority 3: Priority will be given to actions which incorporate gender perspectives in their methodology 5. The methodological priorities referred above are introduced in this Call to give weight in the technical evaluation undertaken by the evaluation committee (concept note evaluation grid and evaluation criteria 1.4). For information on the eligible type of actions for each of the thematic priorities please refer to section See EU Guidelines on violence against women and girls and combating all forms of discrimination against them (2008) and EC Communication on Gender. Equality and Women's Empowerment in Development Cooperation (2007) reinforced by the Council Conclusions (15 May 2007). January

9 1.3 FINANCIAL ALLOCATION PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is EUR 600,000. The Contracting Authority reserves the right not to award all available funds. For each of the three (3) thematic priorities allocations are envisioned in three lots (one lot per priority), as following: Priority 1: The pursuit of common agendas for human rights, democratic reform, freedom of expression and independent media Maximum Amount for Priority 1: LOT 1 EUR 200,000 Priority 2: Enhancing political representation and participation of civil society in developing and implementing public policies Maximum Amount for Priority 2: LOT 2 EUR 200,000 Priority 3: Promoting non-discrimination, social inclusion and social rights, including minorities and in particular the Roma the other minorities below 20% Maximum Amount for Priority 3: LOT 3 EUR 200,000 In the case where the foreseen total amount for a specific priority cannot be used fully due to insufficient number or quality of proposals received, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to reallocate the remaining funds to another priority i.e. lot. Size of grants Any grant awarded under this Call for Proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum amounts: minimum amount: EUR 50,000 maximum amount: EUR 90,000 Any grant requested under this Call for Proposals must fall between the following minimum and maximum percentages of total eligible costs of the action: Minimum percentage 60 % of the total estimated eligible costs of the action. Maximum percentage 95% of the total eligible costs of the action (see also Section 2.1.4). The balance (i.e. the difference between the total cost of the action and the amount requested from the Contracting Authority) must be financed from the applicant's or partners' own resources, or from sources other than the European Union budget or the European Development Fund 6. 6 Where a grant is financed by the European Development Fund, any mention of European Union financing must be understood as referring to European Development Fund financing. January

10 2. RULES FOR THIS CALL FOR PROPOSALS These guidelines set out the rules for the submission, selection and implementation of actions financed under this Call, in conformity with the provisions of the Practical Guide to contract procedures for EU external actions, which is applicable to the present call (available on the Internet at this address: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA There are three sets of eligibility criteria, relating to: applicant(s) which may request a grant (2.1.1), and their partners (2.1.2); actions for which a grant may be awarded (2.1.3); types of cost which may be taken into account in setting the amount of the grant (2.1.4) Eligibility of applicants: who may apply? (1) In order to be eligible for a grant, applicants must: be legal entities (individuals are not eligible, nor are informal alliances or initiatives without legal status) registered at least one year before the call is launched and be non profit making and be specific types of organisations, such as: including non-governmental organisations 7 and be established 8 in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or in a Member State of the European Union or in an accession or official candidate countries as recognised by the EU or in a Member State of the European Economic area and be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with their partners, not acting as an intermediary and (2) Potential applicants may not participate in calls for proposals or be awarded grants if they are in any of the situations which are listed in Section of the Practical Guide to contract procedures for EU external actions (available from the following Internet address: In part A, section 3 of the grant application form ( Declaration by the applicant ), applicants must declare that they do not fall into any of these situations. 7 i.e. not a state, national or international governmental institution or organisation or an organisation effectively controlled by such an institution. Whether a potential applicant is likely to be considered as effectively controlled by such an institution will depend on the extent to which such an applicant can demonstrate that it is independent of the state as regards decision-making, budgetary control and the appointment of staff (including members of its controlling body). 8 To be determined on the basis of the organisation's statutes which should demonstrate that it has been established by an instrument governed by the national law of the country concerned. In this respect, any legal entity whose statutes have been established in another country cannot be considered an eligible local organisation, even if the statutes are registered locally or a Memorandum of Understanding has been concluded. January

11 2.1.2 Partnerships and eligibility of partners Partners Applicants must act with partner organisations as specified hereafter: - Eligible applicants of the nationality of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (the country where the CBSS Call is launched and the action will be performed), must act together with at least one partner organisation established in any of the eligible countries (as defined in Section ) - Eligible applicants having the nationality of a country other than that of the country of action (as defined in Section ) must act together with at least one national (of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) partner organisation. Applicants partners participate in designing and implementing the action, and the costs they incur are eligible in the same way as those incurred by the grant beneficiary. They must therefore satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable on the grant beneficiary and as defined in section The following are not partners and do not have to sign the partnership statement : Associates Other organisations, such as: non-governmental organisations, public sector operators, local authorities, international (inter-governmental) organisations as defined by Article 43 of the Implementing Rules to the EC Financial Regulation 9, may be involved in the action. Such associates play a real role in the action but may not receive funding from the grant with the exception of per diem or travel costs. Associates do not have to meet the eligibility criteria referred to in section The associates have to be mentioned in Part B section 5 - Associates of the Applicant participating in the Action of the Grant Application Form. Contractors The grant beneficiaries have the possibility to award contracts. Contractors are neither partners nor associates, and are subject to the procurement rules set out in Annex IV to the standard grant contract. The applicant will act as the lead organisation and, if selected, as the contracting party (the "Beneficiary") Eligible actions: actions for which an application may be made Definition: Duration: Location: An action (or project) is composed of a set of activities. The initial planned duration of an action may not be lower than 12 months nor exceed 14 months. All actions must take place in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. 9 International organisations are international public-sector organisations set up by intergovernmental agreements as well as specialised agencies set up by them; the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) are also recognized as international organisations. January

12 Type of action per thematic priority 1 - The pursuit of common agendas for human rights, democratic reform, freedom of expression and independent media based on joint cooperation among civil society organisations and building coalitions across different communities for enhancing the inclusiveness and pluralism, notably in the context of the Ohrid Framework Agreement.. In particular, it refers to: a) Actions aiming at cooperation between the civil society and media to increase the public information quality and the civil society influence on public opinion in pursuing common agendas, promotion of freedom of expression and independent media (including new type of media) and initiatives for excluding any form of hate speech; b) Actions aiming at enhancing civic involvement at local self government level in supporting and monitoring the implementation of the national priorities in the human rights area, with a focus on full implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and other international human rights treaties; including activities aimed at promoting the issues covered by EU guidelines on Human Rights as well as initiatives for increasing the quality of human rights education in public institutions and monitoring the implementation of the rights of non-majority ethnic groups; c) Actions aiming at further ratification and strengthened implementation of human rights treaties and increased cooperation among regional organisations in relation to issues of protection of human rights and to the work of the UN Human Rights Council, including civil society monitoring action, for e.g. monitoring, reporting and recommendations for further harmonisation and implementation of the national legislation with the universal, international human rights instruments, including the recommendations from the Universal Periodical Review for the country at UN level; d) Measures initiated by civil society organisations aimed at supporting implementation of the priorities of the government action plan in line with the OIDHR recommendations from the election observation missions and implementation of the principles, standards and best practices from implementation of the international treaties, including activities based on community education and awareness campaigns targeting voters on the electoral rules promoting a fair electoral system; (However, election monitoring activities as such are excluded from the present call). 2 Enhancing political representation and participation of civil society in developing and implementing public policies, at different levels of decision-making process, including coalitions building for lobbying and advocacy on legislative reforms throughout a participative dialogue with political society, in particularly focused on institutions on local self government level. For example by: a) Building synergies between state, national and international human rights institutions, allowing for sharing of best practices and capacity development of the human rights and initiatives for fostering interaction and consultation mechanism with relevant state institutions with emphasis on assisting civil society to develop greater cohesion in working on human rights, political pluralism and democratic political participation and representation as well as in contribution to the EU accession process b) Actions for strengthening the inclusiveness and quality of the national dialogue on controversial topics that impact the fundamental rights and democratisation process, including activities for building consensus in divided societies through an active civil society dialogues, including initiatives for civil society becoming an effective force for political reform and defence of human rights and active participation in relevant policy formulation with the authorities; c) Actions for civil society lobbying for legislative and systemic reforms and evidence-based advocacy for the country compliance with implementation of international human rights treaties; including activities for promotion of the implementation of the adapted laws and regulations including strengthening of networks and coalitions to develop joint agendas on a local level, reinforcing the grass root engagement and initiatives. January

13 d) Actions aiming at enhancing the inclusiveness and pluralism, for example by supporting civil society and capacity-building of new or fragile civil society organisations formed by groups whose interest are underrepresented, or otherwise contributing to the empowerment of such groups including the empowerment of women and other groups (e.g. minority groups, people with disabilities, children and youth, rural marginalised groups, LGBT groups, etc), as well as responsiveness and accountability, by means of initiatives by civil society in dialogue with political society (e.g. with political parties, groups of parliamentarians or legislative bodies). 3 - Promoting non-discrimination, social inclusion and social rights, including minorities and in particular the Roma and other minorities below 20%, with explicit mainstreaming on women and children right and rights of persons with disabilities. These activities can entail: a) Strengthening partnerships of the civil society and public institutions at local level in the planning and implementation of local plans for social equality and inclusion, including international treaties such as the recently ratified revised European Social Chapter and in particularly on access to education, job creation, health, justice and social welfare for Roma and other members of minority groups and other vulnerable groups, b) Actions aiming at enhanced role of civil society organisations in promoting non-discrimination and effective mechanisms for monitoring all forms of discrimination based on gender, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation, including implementation of relevant legal framework and systematic measures to promote gender equality and prevention of family violence in practice (for. e.g. by increasing women s participation, in particular for rural and ethnic minority women, in the public, private and social sectors) as well as all forms of child exploitation and abuse (for. e.g. sexual abuse, human trafficking, child labour); c) Actions for fostering interethnic, inter-religious and intercultural tolerance and understanding, by promoting the rights of persons and minorities, supporting education and systems against segregation in schools, encouraging local platforms to reinforcing the grass root engagement in encouraging local civil society initiatives for fostering ethnic reconciliation, tolerance and appreciation for diversity in the next generation; d) Increase the level of protection of minors, particularly those who find themselves in a situation of violence and lack of protection, in and outside of the compulsory schooling system; including activities to identify and prevent discrimination in education and to address the phenomenon of school dropouts particularly among Roma children and children living in rural areas, especially girls; All of the above actions per priority are only indicative, but the list is not exhausted. All proposed projects must clearly belong to one of the themes falling under Objective 2 and enumerated in the present section of call for proposals, and their results must indisputably inscribe themselves within. Mainstreaming Particular attention will be paid to the mainstreaming of gender equality, the rights of the child, the rights of minorities and indigenous people, and the rights of persons with disabilities. Proposals will need to show, whenever relevant, how these issues are taken into account in the design, implementation and monitoring of the activities. Proposals for activities that aim to facilitate inter-community involvement at grass roots level are particularly encouraged. Beneficiary and the target group participation at the project design stage are encouraged and proposals should incorporate this as a part of project activities. Types of activity January

14 The following types of indicative activities addressing the three thematic priorities above are eligible: Awareness raising campaigns, lobbying and sensitisation actions at the community level for protecting/promoting human rights, the rule of law and democracy and enhancing accountability; Activities for strengthening of existing civil society platforms, network and coalitions, including building of information sharing mechanisms; Joint activities with public institutions and parliamentary bodies, including drafting of policy or legislation recommendations by civil society representatives as part of a Working Group in the lawmaking institutions; Activities for the institutionalisation of consultation mechanisms between the civil society and national and local public institutions; Capacity building activities for CSOs, e.g.: o o o Creating or strengthening networks and partnerships on human rights and democratic reform; Training activities specifically aimed at increasing the capacity of civil society workers and other community actors to act effectively (e.g. training on advocacy of fact-finding skills); or Promoting innovative approaches in addressing human rights issues, e.g. following best practices of other countries; Facilitating dialogue, consultation and discussion between different stakeholders; Organisation of conferences, workshops and seminars. However, conferences can only be funded if they form part of a wider range of activities to be implemented in the lifetime of the project. For these purposes, preparatory activities for a conference and the publication of the proceedings of a conference do not, in themselves, constitute such wider activities. Organisation of community groups or initiatives with a proven tangible impact on overcoming any forms of discrimination; Opinion surveys, analytical papers, monitoring and watch- dog activities. Note that the applicant must comply with the objectives and priorities and guarantee the visibility of the EUfinancing (see the Communication and Visibility Manual for EU external actions laid down and published by the European Commission at (see The following types of action are ineligible: actions concerned only or mainly with individual sponsorships for participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, congresses; actions concerned only or mainly with individual scholarships for studies or training courses; actions supporting specific parties or candidates elections; retrospective financing for projects already in implementation or completed; projects for the exclusive benefit of individuals or exclusive restricted groups of individuals; projects supporting individual political parties; core funding of the applicant or its partners; humanitarian activities; reconstruction works. Number of applications and grants per applicant January

15 An applicant may not submit more than one application under this call for proposals. An applicant may not be awarded more than one grant under this call for proposals. An applicant may at the same time be partner in only one another application. A partner may not take part in more than two applications. In case a legal entity participates in two applications (once as an applicant and once as a partner, or twice as a partner), it has to prove, through information in the application form, that it has the needed resources available Eligibility of costs: costs which may be taken into consideration for the grant Only "eligible costs" can be taken into account for a grant. The categories of costs considered as eligible and non-eligible are indicated below. The budget is both a cost estimate and a ceiling for "eligible costs". Note that the eligible costs must be based on real costs based on supporting documents (except for subsistence costs and indirect costs where flat-rate funding applies). Lump sums and flat-rate financing may not be used and will be considered ineligible. Recommendations to award a grant are always subject to the condition that the checking process which precedes the signing of the contract does not reveal problems requiring changes to the budget (for instance arithmetical errors, inaccuracies or unrealistic costs and other ineligible costs). The checks may give rise to requests for clarification and may lead the Contracting Authority to impose modifications or reductions to address such mistakes or inaccuracies. The amount of the grant and the percentage of the EU co-financing as a result of these corrections may not be increased. It is therefore in the applicant's interest to provide a realistic and cost-effective budget. Eligible direct costs To be eligible under the Call for Proposals, costs must comply with the provisions of Article 14 of the General Conditions to the Standard Grant Contract (see Annex G of the Guidelines). Note that taxes, including VAT will only be accepted as eligible costs when the Beneficiary (or, where applicable, its partners) can show it cannot reclaim them. Taxes shall in such case be included in the Budget of the Action under each heading. Information on taxes can be found in Annex J to these Guidelines. Contingency reserve A contingency reserve not exceeding 5% of the direct eligible costs may be included in the Budget of the Action. It can only be used with the prior written authorisation of the Contracting Authority. Eligible indirect costs (overheads) The indirect costs incurred in carrying out the action may be eligible for flat-rate funding fixed at not more than 7% of the estimated total eligible direct costs. Indirect costs are eligible provided that they do not include costs assigned to another heading of the budget of the standard grant contract. The applicant may be asked to justify the requested percentage before contracting. However, once the flat-rate has been fixed in the special conditions of the standard grant contract, no supporting documents need to be provided. January

16 If the applicant is in receipt of an operating grant financed from the EU, no indirect costs may be claimed within the proposed budget for the action. Contributions in kind Contributions in kind are not considered actual expenditure and are not eligible costs. The contributions in kind may not be treated as co-financing by the Beneficiary. Notwithstanding the above, if the description of the action as proposed by the Beneficiary foresees the contributions in kind, such contributions have to be provided. The cost of staff assigned to the Action is not a contribution in kind and may be considered as co-financing in the Budget of the Action when paid by the Beneficiary or partners. Ineligible costs The following costs are not eligible: debts and debt service charges; provisions for losses or potential future liabilities; interest owed; costs declared by the beneficiary and covered by another action or work programme; purchases of land or buildings; currency exchange losses; credit to third parties. 2.2 HOW TO APPLY AND THE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW Prior registration in PADOR for applicants and their partners for this Call for proposal is obligatory. Phase 1, The concept note: Registration in PADOR is obligatory for the applicants of grants above EUR Registration is optional but recommended for: - applicants of grants of EUR or less; - their partners - Phase 2, The full proposal: Registration in PADOR is obligatory for all pre-selected applicants and all their partners. PADOR is an on-line database in which organisations register themselves and update regularly their data, through the Europeaid website: Before starting the registration of your organisation in PADOR, please read the "Quick guide" available on the website. It explains the registration process. You have to indicate on the paper version of the proposal the EuropeAid ID (EID). To get this identification, your organisation must register, save and "sign" (committing your responsibility) in PADOR obligatory data (on each screen the fields written in orange) and the related documents (see section 2.4). Notwithstanding the above, if the organisation is in a situation where it is impossible to register in PADOR, it shall submit a justification proving that such impossibility is of a general nature and goes beyond the control of the applicant and or its partner(s). In this case, the applicant and/or the partners concerned shall January

17 complete the "PADOR off-line form" 10 in annex of these Guidelines and send it by the submission deadline along with the application to the address indicated in sections and Subsequently, the registration in PADOR will be initiated by the European Commission. If, at a later stage, the organisation wishes to update itself its data, an access request will have to be sent to the PADOR helpdesk. All questions related to the registration in PADOR should be addressed to the PADOR helpdesk at: Europeaid-pador@ec.europa.eu. Restricted Call for Proposals Concept Note content Applications must be submitted in accordance with the instructions on the Concept Note included in the Grant Application Form annexed to these Guidelines (Annex A). Applicants must apply in English. In the Concept note, the applicants must only provide an estimate of the amount of contribution requested from the Contracting Authority. Only the applicants invited to submit a full application in the second phase will be required to present a detailed budget. The elements assessed on the basis of the concept note may not be modified by the applicant in the full application form. The EU contribution may not vary from the initial estimate by more than 20%. The applicant is free to adapt the percentage of co-financing required within the minimum and maximum amount and percentages of co-financing, as laid down in the present Guidelines under section 1.3. Any error or major discrepancy related to the points listed in the instructions on the Concept Note may lead to the rejection of the Concept Note. Clarifications will only be requested when information provided is unclear, thus preventing the Contracting Authority from conducting an objective assessment. Hand-written Concept Notes will not be accepted. Please note that only the Concept Note form will be evaluated. It is therefore of utmost importance that this document contains ALL relevant information concerning the action. No additional annexes should be sent Where and how to send concept notes The Concept note together with the Checklist for the Concept Note (Part A section 2 of the grant application form) and the Declaration by the applicant for the Concept Note (Part A section 3 of the grant application form) must be submitted in one (1) original and two (2) copies in A4 size, each bound. Concept Notes must be submitted as well in electronic format (CD-Rom). The electronic format must contain exactly the same application as the paper version enclosed. The outer envelope must bear the reference number, the title of the call for proposals and the thematic priority (lot) title and number. The full name and address of the applicant must be indicated, together with the words "Not to be opened before the opening session" and "Da ne se otvara do sesijata za otvarawe". Concept Notes must be submitted in a sealed envelope by registered mail, private courier service or by handdelivery (a signed and dated certificate of receipt will be given to the deliverer) at the address below: 10 Which corresponds to Sections 3 and 4 of Part B of the application form. January

18 Postal address Delegation of the European Union Mito Hadzivasilev Jasmin, 52 v 1000 Skopje Address for hand delivery or by private courier service Delegation of the European Union Mito Hadzivasilev Jasmin, 52 v 1000 Skopje Concept Notes sent by any other means (e.g. by fax or by ) or delivered to other addresses will be rejected. Applicants must verify that their Concept Note is complete using the Checklist for Concept Note (Part A section 2 of the grant application form). Incomplete concept notes may be rejected Deadline for submission of the Concept Notes The deadline for the submission of Concept Note is 25 th May 2012 as evidenced by the date of dispatch, the postmark or the date of the deposit slip. In the case of hand-deliveries, the deadline for receipt is at 13:30 hrs local time as evidenced by the signed and dated receipt. Any Concept Note submitted after the deadline will automatically be rejected. However, for reasons of administrative efficiency, the Contracting Authority may reject any Concept Note received after the effective date of approval of the Concept note evaluation (see indicative calendar under section 2.5.2) Further information for Concept Note An information session on this call for proposals will be organised in the course of April 2012 at the EU InfoCentre, EU Delegation in Skopje. Additional four (4) information sections will be organised in that period. The exact calendar will be made available on the delegation website Questions may be sent by [or by fax] no later than 21 days before the deadline for the submission of concept notes to the below address, indicating clearly the reference of the Call for Proposals: address: delegation-fyrmacedonia@eeas.europa.eu; Fax: (02) The Contracting Authority has no obligation to provide further clarifications after this date. Replies will be given no later than 11 days before the deadline for the submission of concept notes. In the interest of equal treatment of applicants, the Contracting Authority cannot give a prior opinion on the eligibility of an applicant, a partner, an action or specific activities. Questions that may be relevant to other applicants, together with the answers as well as other important notices to applicants during the course of the evaluation procedure, will be published on the internet at the at the EuropeAid web site and the website of the EU Delegation in Skopje It is therefore highly recommended to regularly consult the abovementioned websites in order to be informed of the questions and answers published. January

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