Introduction: Proposal Invited for Building Inclusive Democracy in Bhutan 2025, DW Akademie (DWA) and the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy (BCMD) are collaborating on the EU-funded project “Building Inclusive Democracy: Civil Society, Parliamentarians, Media, and Youth Strengthen Good Governance in Bhutan” (2024–2026). This initiative focuses on empowering Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to actively engage in policy discussions and advocate for inclusive development in their respective fields. As part of this effort, a dedicated grant scheme has been introduced to support CSOs in conducting research and developing thematic policy briefs. This initiative aims to enhance their analytical capabilities and strengthen their advocacy, enabling more impactful engagement with political stakeholders.
Last Date of Submission: 31st March 2025
Objectives (Proposal Invited for Building Inclusive Democracy in Bhutan 2025)
- Overall Objective (OO): CSOs engage in open and well-informed dialogues with the parliamentarians, policy-makers, and relevant agencies/stakeholders.
- Specific Objective (SO): Bhutanese CSOs have a better understanding of key policy areas and their leverage in respective policy-making processes.
Focus Areas (Proposal Invited for Building Inclusive Democracy in Bhutan 2025)
The Grant scheme will support CSO research activities and the production of policy documents in the areas of:
- Art, Culture and Recreation
- Education and Youth
- Environment and Climate Change
- Gender and Vulnerable Groups
- Good Governance, Media and Democracy
- Health and Sanitation
- Socio-economic Development and livelihood
- Wellbeing (Caregiving, Rehabilitation and Welfare)
Funding Information (Proposal Invited for Building Inclusive Democracy in Bhutan 2025)
- Applicants can request grants of up to €8,000, with a maximum implementation period of 10 months.
Who can apply? (Proposal Invited for Building Inclusive Democracy in Bhutan 2025)
- Registered Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
- Be duly registered with the CSO Authority.
- Is an active CSO in Bhutan.
- Does not have an ongoing project through this grant-making window.
- Contributes to the achievement of governance goals and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Has sound credentials in financial management.
- Possesses relevant experience in one of the key topics of interest.
How to Apply?
Project proposals must be submitted in English and must follow the Grant application format. Proposals that do not follow the outline of the application format and that are received after the deadline will not be accepted. The project proposal shall be accompanied by:
Grant Application Form
A valid Certificate of Registration for CSOs
Applications shall be emailed to bcmd@bcmd.bt
Proposal Deadline
31st March 2025, before 5 PM.
Should applicants have any further queries that are not covered in the guideline, kindly contact the Project Coordinator at phuntshoc@bcmd.bt
Get full access to the grant information, visit the Official Website Link
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