Support to Civil Society Organisations in Guyana

The grant opportunity titled "Support to Civil Society Organisations in Guyana" with the identifier EuropeAid/183958/DH/ACT/GY has a total budget of €663,000 aimed at strengthening civil society in Guyana. The deadline for application submissions is September 3, 2025, with the application process structured in two stages: first, a concept note and, for those shortlisted, a full proposal.

Eligible applicants include civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), public or private entities with legal status, and possibly natural persons involved in civil society work, indicating a broad range of potential participants. The funding type is categorized as a grant, specifically non-repayable financial support.

The geographical eligibility is confined to Guyana, emphasizing the focus of the initiative on this country's civil society sector. While the specific target sectors are not clearly defined, it is implied that they include areas such as governance, human rights, environmental protection, and social issues related to civil society.

The grant does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required, but it appears single applicants are permitted, considering the lack of a consortium requirement. The nature of support is financial, provided through a monetary grant.

The application process appears straightforward, requiring submission of both a concept note and, if selected, a full proposal. There is no information regarding success rates or co-funding requirements in the provided data, suggesting these elements may need further exploration in the guidelines.

Overall, this opportunity focuses on enhancing civil society's capacity and impact in Guyana through a structured grant application process, with emphasis on inclusivity and engagement within the community. Interested applicants are encouraged to carefully review the guidelines and provided documents to ensure compliance with all requirements and to maximize their chances of securing funding.

The opportunity is "Support to Civil Society Organisations in Guyana" with the identifier EuropeAid/183958/DH/ACT/GYSedia.global.openforsubmissionGrantInternal. It is an action grant with a total budget of 663,000 EUR. The programme is Multi Geographical Zone Guyana. The grant was published on 21/07/2025 and updated on 18/07/2025. The deadline for submission is 03/09/2025.

The following documents are available:

Guidelines for grant applications (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Standard Grant Contract special condition (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex VIII Model Financial Guarantee (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex VII B Third party ToR for contract assessment (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex VII A Expenditure verification table (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex VI5 FNLC action financial report (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex VI (4) hybrid action financial report (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex VI(3) Cost based action financial report (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex VI 2 Model Final Narrative Report (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex V Standard request for payment (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex VI 1 Model interim narrative report (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex IX Transfer of ownershipship of assets (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex 1V Procurement rules (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G Annex 11 General Condition (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex A1 Grant Application form Full Proposal (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex A1 Grant Application Form Concept Note (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex B - Budget (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex C - Logical framework (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex D - Identification Form (public law bodies) (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex D - Identification Form (private or public with legal form) (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex D - Identification Form (natural person) (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex F - PADOR offline registration form (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex G - Standard grant contract (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex H - Declaration of honour on exclusion and selection criteria (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex K - Clarifications on financing not linked to costs (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex J - Information on the tax regime applicable to grant contracts (20 July 2025, EN)
Appendix - Derogations international organisations (20 July 2025, EN)
Annex L - Self-evaluation questionnaire on SEA-H20 (20 July 2025, EN)

This opportunity is a call for proposals for action grants aimed at supporting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Guyana. The European Union is providing funding to strengthen the capacity and impact of CSOs operating in Guyana. The total budget allocated for these grants is 663,000 EUR. Interested CSOs must submit their applications by the deadline of September 3, 2025. The application process involves submitting a concept note and, if selected, a full proposal, along with various supporting documents such as budget details, a logical framework, identification forms, and declarations of honour. The provided documents cover guidelines for applications, standard grant contract conditions, financial reporting templates, procurement rules, and other relevant information for applicants.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). This is explicitly stated in the title: "Support to Civil Society Organisations in Guyana". The document list includes identification forms for public law bodies, private or public entities with legal form, and natural persons, suggesting a broad range of CSO types may be eligible. The appendix also mentions derogations for international organisations.

Funding Type: The funding type is Action Grants. This is explicitly stated under the "Type" field in the general information section.

Consortium Requirement: The information provided does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if single applicants are allowed. The application forms and guidelines would need to be reviewed to determine if consortiums are mandatory or if single applicants are permitted.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is primarily focused on Guyana, as indicated by the title "Support to Civil Society Organisations in Guyana" and the "Programme Multi Geographical Zone Guyana". The "Multi Geographical Zone" suggests that while the primary focus is Guyana, there might be some allowance for organizations operating in multiple zones, but Guyana is central.

Target Sector: The target sector is not explicitly defined in the provided text, but it is implied to be related to the activities of Civil Society Organisations in Guyana. This could encompass a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to: social development, human rights, environmental protection, education, health, and community development. The specific sector will depend on the priorities outlined in the "Guidelines for grant applications".

Mentioned Countries: Guyana is explicitly mentioned.

Project Stage: The information does not specify a particular project stage. Given that it is an action grant, it is likely that projects in the development, validation, demonstration, or even implementation stages would be considered. The "Guidelines for grant applications" would provide more specific details on the expected project stage.

Funding Amount: The total budget for this call is 663,000 EUR. The funding amount available to individual projects will likely vary depending on the scope and scale of the proposed activities. The "Guidelines for grant applications" should provide details on the maximum or typical grant size.

Application Type: The application type is an open call, as indicated by the availability of "Guidelines for grant applications" and application forms. The presence of both a "Concept Note" and a "Full Proposal" suggests a two-stage application process.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in the form of a grant.

Application Stages: The presence of both a "Concept Note" and a "Full Proposal" suggests a two-stage application process. Applicants likely need to submit a concept note first, and if successful, they will be invited to submit a full proposal.

Success Rates: The information provided does not include any details on success rates.

Co-funding Requirement: The information provided does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required. The "Guidelines for grant applications" and the "Standard grant contract" would need to be reviewed to determine if co-funding is mandatory or if projects can be fully funded by the grant.

Summary:

This opportunity is a call for proposals for action grants aimed at supporting Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Guyana. The total budget allocated for this call is 663,000 EUR. The European Commission is offering these grants to support projects that align with the objectives outlined in the call's guidelines. Eligible applicants include a range of Civil Society Organisations, potentially encompassing public law bodies, private or public entities with legal form, natural persons, and possibly international organizations. The application process appears to be a two-stage process, requiring the submission of a concept note followed by a full proposal if the concept note is successful. The deadline for applications is September 3, 2025. The specific sectors targeted by this call are not explicitly stated but are implied to be related to the activities of CSOs in Guyana, potentially covering areas such as social development, human rights, environmental protection, education, health, and community development. Applicants should carefully review the "Guidelines for grant applications" and other provided documents to understand the specific requirements, eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and application procedures. The documents include various annexes related to the grant contract, financial reporting, procurement rules, and other relevant information.