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Civil Society Challenge Fund (CSCF)

CSCF basic criteria

Eligible organisations

UK-based, non-profit organisations

Funding criteria

The CSCF supports activities that:

  • Improve the capacity of Southern civil society to engage in the local decision-making processes.
  • Improve the capacity of Southern civil society to engage in national decision making processes
  • Improve national linkages through global advocacy
  • Provide innovative service delivery
  • Provide service delivery in difficult environments

Funding available per activity

The CSCF can provide up to £500,000 for a maximum of 5 years. Projects where the UK organisation has secured a degree of funding from other sources or is making a contribution of its own are welcomed, however, up to 100% will be considered where no other funding is available.

Deadlines

The deadline for receipt of Concept Notes is 31 May and the deadline for full proposals is 31 July. Funding for successful projects will be from the following April.

Contact department

Civil Society Department

Contact details

The Programme Manager responsible for the administration of the Fund

Lone Sorensen +44 (0) 1355 843897

More detailed information, including guidelines, on the CSCF.

 

Last Updated 16 January 2009