Thursday, 28 January 2016

Apply for a Grant: Road Safety Grants Programme 2016

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Deadline: February 9, 2016

The Global Road Safety Partnership is currently calling for Proposals for Round 9 of its Road Safety Grants Programme. The Programme supports projects to develop and deliver high-impact, evidence-based road safety interventions designed to strengthen road safety policies and their implementation.
The Programme objective is to support civil society and government organizations in selected low- and middle-income countries to advocate for policy change to address gaps in policies to protect road users. It also supports organizations to promote the successful implementation of evidence-based policies.
Funding available & Duration:
Proposals can be submitted for grants up to a maximum amount of 120,000 Swiss francs (CHF) for a short-term, one-year or two-year project.
Eligibility:
Governmental and non-governmental organizations based in eligible countries and cities can apply for grants within the following parameters:
  • Governmental organizations with relevant authority over road safety policy and/ or its implementation. Road police and military agencies are not eligible to apply.
  • Non-governmental organizations (including but not limited to civil society organizations andeducational institutions) with relevant advocacy experience on policy reform/and or its implementation.
Additionally,
  • Applicants must be registered legal entities capable of entering into contractual arrangements, receiving foreign funds, and assuming legal and financial obligations.
  • Applicants cannot be recipients of financial support from alcohol, firearms, pornography, and tobacco industries.
    The Road Safety Grants Programme does not fund individuals.
  • If you are a current grantee organization, please discuss development of Concept Note with your technical advisor.
  • Only applications written in English will be accepted.
  • Priority will be given to applications focusing on policy change related to the following road safety behavioral risk factors: drinking and driving, helmet wearing, seat belt use, child restraint use and speeding.
Eligible Countries and Cities:
Philippines, Tanzania, Ghana (Accra), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa), Indonesia (Bandung), Thailand (Bangkok), Colombia (Bogota), Brazil (Fortaleza), Viet Nam (Ho Chi Minh City), India (Mumbai), Brazil (Sao Paolo) and China (Shanghai).
Application Process:
Applicants must register to apply for a grant through the website. The deadline for submission of completed applications is Tuesday, 9 February 2016 at 1300 hours, Central European Time. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. Your application must be 100% complete and you must click on the “Submit Application” button. If you do not receive a confirmation email from the system please contact us at rsgrants.grsp@ifrc.org
For further information or inquires please contact rsgrants.grsp@ifrc.org
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The Global Road Safety Partnership is currently calling for Proposals for Round 9 of its Road Safety Grants Programme. The Programme supports projects to develop and deliver high-impact, evidence-based road safety interventions designed to strengthen road safety policies and their implementation.The Programme objective is to support civil society and...
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