Call for Proposal: French Embassy Fund for Nigerian Civil Society
The Embassy of France in Nigeria launches its annual call for proposals to support projects from Nigerian Civil Society Organizations through the development fund called “French Embassy Fund for Civil Society Organizations”.
What is FEF?
FEF fund is an instrument from the Embassy of France in Nigeria to support projects from Nigerian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). It aims at funding small-scale, medium-scale and innovative projects and local initiatives carried out by civil society organizations.
Since 2019, multiple projects and partners have been supported, fast-tracking progress towards women’s rights, gender equality, sport and disabled people’s rights as well as and peacebuilding process across several states in Nigeria.
Who can apply?
• Applicants to this Fund must be member of a Nigerian Civil Society Organization (associations, foundations, NGOs, cooperatives), officially registered for at least 24 months by the Nigerian authorities;
• Community-based organizations (CBOs) from vulnerable groups, youth-led organizations and women and girls-led organizations are particularly encouraged to apply;
• Organizations that have already carried out projects in these areas for which this grant is requested;
• The program strongly encourages synergies, partnerships and coalitions of actors.
What are the priority areas?
Gender equality: Promoting gender equality, combatting gender-based violence and promoting the socio-economic integration of women by leveraging:
Economic and social empowerment for women and girls Health accessibility for women, girls and vulnerable groups Access to education for women, girls and vulnerable groups Peace, security and justice for all.
Promotion of economic self-sufficiency and sustainable income-generating activities for women and girls, youth and vulnerable communities. Contribute to long-term growth aligned with local needs and global development goals. Strengthen the economic independence of communities. Encourage innovative and inclusive approaches to: Develop beneficiaries’ skills. Improve access to economic resources. Establish resilient and environmentally sustainable economic models. Focus on vulnerable groups, including women, youth, and marginalized populations.
Please download and complete the Application Form and before filling it, download and carefully read the project proposal Guidelines
Deadline for applications: 31 January 2025
For any inquiries or questions, you may have, please contact the Program Officer:
M. Pierre-Louis BONNEL: [email protected] with the following
subject “FEF-OSC-25-question-Name of your organization”
Deadline: 31 January 2025