Independent media is not covered by the 3rd call for applications.

NGOs from Kosovo should submit the documents at [email protected] whereas NGOs from Albania can get information on how to apply here

As explained in the Call for project proposals and guidelines for application, projects shall be country specific and address challenges within the selected country. NGOs can apply for interventions only in their respective country, therefore, only partnerships with NGOs from Kosovo are allowed.

The templates are in the same Excel where the Logical Framework is, but on different sheets.

Templates for application are only in English language as for this scheme the applications are accepted only in this language. Templates can be accessed here

Each document that is compulsory for the implementation of the project, and the achievement of its objectives, should be included in the application. As stated in section III. APPLICATION PROCEDURE - “When active participation/cooperation with other institutions, organizations or other entities is compulsory for the implementation of the project, the scanned copy of the Memorandum of Cooperation, Letter of support or any other document indicating clearly the commitment of the respective entity. In addition, consider that “interventions that are subject to multilevel dependency and approval, thus posing high risk for achieving result” will be considered as Ineligible interventions/activities”.

Organisations that do not have relevant experience are not eligible to apply in this Call for Proposal. However, such organisations can enter as a partner organisation into a partnership with another leading organisation.

Yes, if the provision of direct social services to the principal beneficiaries/target-group targets one of the thematic areas of the call for proposals, and aim to deliver concrete results that feed the overall goal of the programme. The proposal should seek proactive and direct contribution in the respective area.

It refers to services and technical assistance for public institutions.

No, only partnerships with other NGOs are allowed.

Yes, but the latter only if it is imperative for the achievement of the intended project results.

The Royal Norwegian Embassy will be consulted before any final decisions are made. The Embassy reserves the right to veto the project proposals.

The proposed interventions (projects) should target only one of the thematic areas of the call for proposals.

Co-funding is not mandatory for this call for project proposals.

Yes but note that as explained in the Call for project proposals and guidelines for application an application may have only one lead applicant and one partner organization.

Yes but in case of co-funding, the co-funding proof (e.g. contract, decision, letter of commitment, etc.) should be submitted.

The partner should be a non-govermental organization as per the definition of the Law on Freedom of Association in Non-Governmental Organizations in Kosovo. Moreover, branches of foreign and international NGOs registered in Kosovo are not eligible to apply.

Applications can only be sent in electronic form. NGOs from Kosovo should submit the completed applications at [email protected].

Grants will be awarded to active NGOs with mission and demonstrated experience in the thematic area to which the application corresponds.

Relevant experience is a condition to be fulfilled by the lead implementing partner.

Call for project proposals and guidelines for application and documents for application can be accessed here

No. Domestic Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from Kosovo operating as per the Law on Freedom of Association in Non-Governmental Organizations in Kosovo are eligible to apply in this call.

As presented in the budget template, the amount requested to be supported by the Norwegian programme for CS is to be presented in a separate column to the amount supported by other Donor (specify donor).

Organizations may apply with only one application as a lead applicant. An application may have only one lead applicant and one partner organization.

Conferences or round table discussions and Research and feasibility studies, especially as a tool to design the rest of the intervention will be supported only when they are imperative for the achievement of the intended project results.

Activities which are of service nature for public institutions and awareness raising campaigns without proper follow up will not be supported.

For the principal beneficiaries, equal gender participation should be targeted. Whenever possible, a similar approach is to be followed also for the inclusion of under-represented groups.

Application should be signed by the Executive Director and Partner Organization if applicable.

Activities that contribute to the overall goal of the programme, those that target one of the five thematic areas and are in line with the rules of the call are eligible.

Activities that contribute to the overall goal of the programme, those that target one of the five thematic areas and are in line with the rules of the call are eligible

Partnership with another NGO is not mandatory and partnerships between NGOs will not be considered an advantage.

Same or very similar interventions to those supported by KCSF through other implemented grant schemes will not be supported.

No. Domestic Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) from Kosovo operating as per the Law on Freedom of Association in Non-Governmental Organizations in Kosovo are eligible to apply in this call.

All the information required in the Instructions and Application form should be addressed accordingly. Moreover, as presented in section II of the Call for project proposals and guidelines for application to be eligible for financing, among other conditions, applicants should have a mission that is in line with the thematic area to which the application corresponds, and show relevant capacity and experience with regards to the proposed project.

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Prishtina will be consulted before any final decisions are made. The Embassy reserves the right to reject the project proposals.

The application is open to all interested NGOs. To be eligible for full evaluation of proposals, applicants should meet the following mandatory requirements: 1) The mission of the organization is compliant with the thematic area to which the application corresponds; 2) Demonstrate relevant experience in the thematic area; and 3) Project proposal is relevant to the thematic area. Evaluation of above listed requirements will be carried out by external Evaluation Board.

The cooperation with the local level (municipalities) is not considered as multilevel dependency. Yet, it depends from the decision making competences in the selected area of work and the involvement of other stakeholders/parties.

The total proposed budget size of the applications to be financed by this programme must fall between the following thresholds: Minimum amount: EUR 25,000 (including audit costs) Maximum amount: EUR 30,000 (including audit costs)

Only the statute of the lead organization should be submitted.

Based on the guidelines for application the grant beneficiaries of the first and second call for application are not eligible to apply under this call be it as a lead or partner organization..

In such cases write N/A.

When active participation/cooperation with other institutions, organizations or other entities is compulsory for the implementation of the project, only the successful applicants are required to submit the scanned copy of the Memorandum of Cooperation, Letter of support or any other document indicating clearly the commitment of the respective entity. 

The scheme operates in English language.

Administrative expenses can include costs such as: bank fees, rent, public utilities, communication, local travel, office material.

Yes.

No. Application form, logical framework, plan of activities and budget should be in English.

Applicants may propose interventions that address relevant issues at local and/or central level.

No. Only Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) registered as per the definition of the Law on Freedom of Association in Non-Governmental Organizations in Kosovo are eligible to apply.

There is no limit in the budget to be allocated to human resources. However, note that the biggest share of the budget (>50%) should be dedicated to expenses related to direct project activities and up to 15% of the total proposed budget can be allocated to organizational capacity building.

No, not through this call.

Potential risks should be thought of from the very beginning of project design and as such they should be reflected in the application form and logical framework along with the proposed mitigation measures. If approached for such challenges, donor might provide suggestions but cannot be directly involved in solving the matter. Note that while listing potential risks and probability of occurrence, lessons learned from previous potential experiences should be taken into consideration.

Yes, but their engagement should be in line with the legislation that regulates the employment of foreign nationals in Kosovo.

Yes. Information on this should be presented in the application form (question: ‘Have you applied elsewhere with the same project?).

Allocation of the budget to organizational capacity building is not mandatory. It is subject to the needs of the organization and in case requested, a clear and concise plan justifying the request along with the benefits that this support brings to the organization should be provided in the application form.

Note that besides the above, no limit for other budget categories is set. 

The applicant may act alone or in partnership with another partner organization. Potential partner organization must satisfy the second eligibility criteria as applicable to the applicant himself: (2) Be registered as a domestic non-governmental/non-for-profit organization, according to the Kosovo legislation (branches of foreign and international NGOs registered in Albania and Kosovo are not eligible to apply);

The Organisational Capacity Building section should be filled in accordance with the “Instructions on filling out the application for project grants”  

Grantees will not be required to make advance payments. The first advance payment will be disbursed to the grantee upon signature of the grant agreement. Percentage of the first payment is subject to the implementation period and budget.

In itself patients are not regarded as marginalized or vulnerable group as they can belong to all categories of citizens. However, the sub-category of patients can be composed of excluded groups including for example the elderly, women, people with special needs or minorities then we are dealing with marginalized groups.

There are no specific limitations on this as long as the lead organization takes full responsibility for the implementation and management of the project, including the execution of all project costs.

Projects composed entirely of capacity building activities will not be supported through the third call. While the call does not provide suggestions for intervention so to not affect the proposals, regardless of the proposed intervention, and thematic area to which it relates, proposals should seek proactive and direct contribution in the respective area, with careful consideration of the ongoing situation and circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, applications should present clear, measurable and achievable project results for the principal and final beneficiaries.

For the third call for application, the duration for the implementation of the proposed projects shall be minimum 10 months and maximum 12 months. The implementation of the selected projects is expected to start in October/November 2021. If projects are proposed to commence later, they are to be finalized at latest by October 2022.

To be eligible for financing, applicants should be registered as a domestic non-governmental / non-for-profit organization, according to the Albanian and Kosovo legislation (branches of foreign and international NGOs registered in Albania and Kosovo are not eligible to apply).

There are no specific limitations on this as long as the lead organization takes full responsibility for the implementation and management of the project, including the execution of all project costs.

Projects composed entirely of capacity building activities will not be supported through the third call. While the call does not provide suggestions for intervention so to not affect the proposals, regardless of the proposed intervention, and thematic area to which it relates, proposals should seek proactive and direct contribution in the respective area, with careful consideration of the ongoing situation and circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, applications should present clear, measurable and achievable project results for the principal and final beneficiaries.

For the third call for application, the duration for the implementation of the proposed projects shall be minimum 10 months and maximum 12 months. The implementation of the selected projects is expected to start in October/November 2021. If projects are proposed to commence later, they are to be finalized at latest by October 2022.

To be eligible for financing, applicants should be registered as a domestic non-governmental / non-for-profit organization, according to the Albanian and Kosovo legislation (branches of foreign and international NGOs registered in Albania and Kosovo are not eligible to apply).