Deadline: 31 December 2018

Has there been an unexpected closure or enlargement of civic space at the national level? Is there a specific opportunity to influence policy on criminalization, marginalization, discrimination and / or exclusion? Do these events directly affect one or more target groups of Voice? Do you propose to act collectively? If you answered yes to the questions above, then apply for Let’s act together! Mali Sudden Opportunity.

Funding Information

Voice accepts proposals from networks or coalitions consisting of a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months, with a budget of between 5,000 and 200,000 Euros.

Impact Themes

• Improved access to (productive) resources (eg finance, water and land) and employment
• Improved access to social services, health and education in particular
• Space for participation and civic engagement

Target Groups

• People with disabilities
• Women at risk of exploitation, abuse and / or violence
• Vulnerable groups discriminated against by age, including young people and the elderly

Organizations proposing to work with two target groups as a consortium are strongly encouraged to bid on a proposal. For example, local disability organizations work with a women’s organization to integrate the gender aspect into their component.

Eligibility Criteria

• The organization, or lead applicant for consortia, is a local Malian organization with a bank account number on their behalf.
• The applicant (and all co-applicants, in the case of a consortium application) represents an organization with key values ​​similar to the objectives of Voice, namely fair treatment and equal rights for every human being, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, disability status, sexual orientation, social status and age.
• The applicant or lead organization works with Voice’s target groups to build their capacity to lobby and advocate for their interests and voices.

How to Apply

• Take the eligibility test available on the given website.
• If applicants have passed the eligibility test, applicants must send an email at the address given on the website to describe their collective action in 1 or 2 paragraphs. Include what is the sudden opportunity, the actions applicants intend to take, the actors who take collective action, the amount needed and the duration.

Eligible Country: Mali

For more information, please visit Voice Call for Proposals