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You are about to access the online application form for the Call for Proposals under the DeSIRA+ initiative, where rigorously tested and validated agroecological innovations are being scaled up in Rwanda.
Before filling out the form, we invite you to carefully read the Guidelines related to the current call. This document contains important and very useful information. We strongly recommend following them closely to maximize your chances of having your proposal selected.
Next, go to the top right of this page to log in or sign in (if you have already created a Submit.com account). To access the application form, click the “Apply” button in the box on the right and follow the instructions.
In the application form, you will be asked to both complete an online form and upload documents. Templates for the required documents are provided within the form. You can confirm your answers and navigate between pages using the “Next” and “Back” buttons at the bottom of each page. To submit completed documents, please use the upload functions on the relevant pages.
Your form will be automatically saved throughout the process. The application saves a draft version, so you can exit the form at any time and return later. Please note: once you submit your application, it can no longer be modified.
The Call for Proposals takes place in two rounds. In the first round, we will assess your eligibility, management capacity, and how well your proposal aligns with the objectives of the call. Proposals selected in the first round will be invited to submit a more detailed description in the second round.
Our evaluation process is extremely rigorous and selective. We recommend that you read our Guidelines carefully and provide the most complete information possible in the application form.
The Q&A of this CfP is available on Enabel's website.
To be admissible for grants, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- A. be a legal person; and
- B.1 be a public entity (universities, research centres, etc.)
Or
- B.2 be a private not-for-profit entity (international or national non-governmental organisation, ASBL, foundation, etc.)
And
- C. pursue an objective that is in line with the following ones:
- sustainable human development
- consolidating democracy and the rule of law, including good governance,
- respect for human dignity, human rights in all their dimensions and fundamental freedoms,
- inclusive, equitable and sustainable economic growth, giving priority to local entrepreneurship, the social economy and the ILO's Decent Work Agenda.
And
- D. have experience of implementing agroecology-related field actions in the targeted country or in comparable intervention contexts (i.e. family farming, security risks, high population density, land conflicts, food insecurity, malfunctioning of public producer's support services) as part of a multi-stakeholder approach; and
- E. be directly responsible for preparing and managing the action with the co-applicants (if any) and not act as an intermediary; and
- F. have already managed a grant or any other equivalent contract closed for an amount of at least 45% of the grant envisaged; and
- G. have experience of managing sub-grants to sub-beneficiaries (this condition only applies if the proposal envisages sub-sub-grants) and
- H. be registered and be authorised to work in Rwanda.
To be admissible for grants, co-applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- A. be a legal person; and
- B.1 be a public entity (universities, research centres, etc.)
Or
- B.2 be a private not-for-profit entity (international or national non-governmental organisation, ASBL, foundation, etc.)
Or
- B.3 be a legal entity governed by private law whose primary objective is not to maximise profit; A profit-making legal entity is eligible provided that it meets all of the following criteria :
- The company's basic documents (articles of association, mission, vision, business plan, etc.) clearly demonstrate that the company pursues social objectives.
- The distribution of profits is transparent, and on average more than half of profits are reinvested in the company
- The company reports externally on the achievement of its social objectives.
- An applicant or co-applicant who has already received aid from an EU Member State may not receive a grant which, when added to the amount of aid previously granted, would exceed the ceiling of EUR 300,000 over a period of three fiscal years.
And
- C. pursue an objective that is in line with the following ones:
- sustainable human development
- consolidating democracy and the rule of law, including good governance,
- respect for human dignity, human rights in all their dimensions and fundamental freedoms,
- inclusive, equitable and sustainable economic growth, giving priority to local entrepreneurship, the social economy and the ILO's Decent Work Agenda.
And
- D. have experience of implementing agroecology-related field actions in the targeted country or in comparable intervention contexts (i.e. family farming, security risks, high population density, land conflicts, food insecurity, malfunctioning of public producer's support services) as part of a multi-stakeholder approach; and
- E. be directly responsible for preparing and managing the action with the co-applicants (if any) and not act as an intermediary; and
- F. be registered and be authorised to work in Rwanda.
The above conditions must be met and supported by a number of documents.