British Embassy Manila Programme Fund: Calling Bids for 2021/22 (MF)
British Embassy Manila is seeking proposals that promote media freedom locally as a global public good and be more proactive in defending and supporting journalists
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Reference: MFC2021/22
Deadline for Submission of Concept Note: 31 July 2021
Objectives
The UK supports the global Media Freedom Coalition and aspires to support efforts in promoting media freedom locally as a global public good and be more proactive in defending and supporting journalists. British Embassy Manila is seeking proposals which support the following objectives:
- Strengthen the legal and regulatory environment in which freedom of the press is protected and respected;
- Empower peer support networks to ensure media safety and promote an inclusive media sphere.
All bids should be in pounds sterling (GBP). Bidders are strongly advised to limit their proposals within the indicative funding brackets: * £10,000 for Objective 1 * £5,000 for Objective 2
Proposals covering more than one objective are welcome. As are bids below these limits.
Approval Process
Project bids will be shortlisted and approved by the British Embassy Manila’s Programme Board. To apply for funding, interested organizations must submit a CONCEPT NOTE to the Programme Manager (details below). The concept note provides the information required to enable programme team to make an initial assessment of whether the bidder will qualify for the second round of selection.
If the Project Concept Note is successful in the first selection phase, the implementer will be asked to submit a full proposal and an activity-based budget (ABB). There is likely to be a short turnaround time for this. The full proposal will then be submitted to the Embassy Programme Board and the FCDO in London.
Managerial and Financial Aspects
- Any organisation can apply for funding. We do not accept project bids submitted by individuals.
- Please note that payment will be made in arrears. We cannot make prepayments; successful bidders should make payments and be reimbursed by the Embassy. The implementer must have an active bank account in the name of the organisation to which we can electronically transfer reimbursements.
- Organisations must prove that they are able to manage the project sum in a satisfactory manner; the Embassy may request reports by auditors.
Exemptions
We regret that we are unable to fund: * academic courses; * charitable activities; * commercial activities; or * infrastructure or construction projects.
Co-financing
A partnership framework to support the broader engagement of a project is welcome can strengthen your bid.
Please make sure to specify your other source(s) of funding in the concept note.
Evaluation of project bids
The aim of the project should be concise, feasible and sustainable. The expected outcomes should be measurable and the target group should be clearly defined and involved in project implementation.
The assessment criteria will include the following: * Financial and operational capacity; * Relevance; * Methodology; * Sustainability; * Value for money; and * Impact.
Reporting
The Embassy will require monthly financial reports and quarterly project progress reports (narrative and financial) from implementers. The first payment will be made upon the receipt of a monthly financial report. When the project has been completed the implementer shall prepare and send a final report to the Embassy within the period specified in the contract.
Timeline
Successful applicants will implement their project until 28 February 2022. All payment requests and reporting should be finalised by 15 March 2022. You are advised to plan project activities accordingly.
Contact
Completed concept notes should be sent by email to Raiza.Cusi@fcdo.gov.uk. Please include reference number of the call in the subject line. If the Project Concept Note is successful in the first selection, the applicant will then be asked to submit a full proposal and an activity-based budget (ABB).
Successful applicants will be informed of the result in the week commencing 23 August 2021.