Invitation to Submit Grant Applications for Strengthening the Independence of the Judiciary – Kyrgyzstan

Invitation to Submit Grant Applications for Strengthening the Independence of the Judiciary – Kyrgyzstan

Deadline: 02-Aug-21

UNDP is inviting applications for Strengthening the Independence of the Judiciary in Kyrgyzstan to strengthen judicial independence and the role of civil society in this process.

This US-based Foundation will fund small organizations that provide social assistance all around the world. Deadline to apply: 30 Sep 2021

NGO Grants to promote and protect Child Rights. Deadline to apply: 15 Aug 2021

Funding for Projects promoting Youth Mental Health & Wellness (Select Countries). Deadline to apply: 11 Aug 2021

Support for Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Projects (Europe). Deadline to apply: 30 Nov 2021

Grants for Latin America in the areas of Education, Business, Tourism and Culture. Deadline to apply: 10 Sep 2021

3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021

Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021

Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021

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One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

The Low-Value Grant Goal

Support the strengthening of the judicial independence and promote a system of appointment and promotion based on objective criteria of merit and qualifications as a key factor in ensuring the independence of the judiciary.
Objectives

Analysis of the current system of professional evaluation of judges and the impact on judicial independence. The analysis should take into account the work already done by the working group of the Supreme Court and best international practices.
In close cooperation with the judicial community propose the system of appointment and promotion based on objective criteria of merit and qualifications of judges.
In cooperation/discussions with the civil society organizations, relevant stakeholders propose the criteria/tools/mechanisms for external evaluation of judges, which might be used by civil society organizations to arrange effective, transparent monitoring of the performance of the courts based on the objective criteria.
Funding Information

This US-based Foundation will fund small organizations that provide social assistance all around the world. Deadline to apply: 30 Sep 2021

NGO Grants to promote and protect Child Rights. Deadline to apply: 15 Aug 2021

Funding for Projects promoting Youth Mental Health & Wellness (Select Countries). Deadline to apply: 11 Aug 2021

Support for Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Projects (Europe). Deadline to apply: 30 Nov 2021

Grants for Latin America in the areas of Education, Business, Tourism and Culture. Deadline to apply: 10 Sep 2021

3-year Pilot Grant-making Program to assist Small and New NGOs. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

An Opportunity for NGOs engaged in eradicating Child Labour, Forced Labour, and Human Trafficking. Deadline to apply: 15 August 2021

Grants for Researchers working in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences + Fully-funded to the US. Deadline to apply: 1 October 2021

Open Call for Young Leaders advancing SRHR. Deadline to apply: 15 July 2021

Human Rights Initiative for supporting Women ($20,000 Grants). Deadline to apply: 1 September 2021

Top Dutch Donors that fund internationally to improve livelihoods in communities

One-time Microgrant for NGO Projects that generate Social Impact. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

$15,000-$25,000 Funding for Women and Children living in Extreme Poverty. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Seed Grant for Grassroots Organizations and Women-led Initiatives. Deadline to apply: 31 July 2021

Grants to support NGOs working to end the HIV Epidemic. Deadline to apply: 30 June 2021

The maximum allowable budget is up to USD $20,000.
The contracts will be awarded in the Kyrgyz Republic Som (KGS) based on the official United Nations USD-to-KGS rate applicable on the date of the project proposal submission.
The evaluation of the project budget will be performed based on estimated costs and expected outcomes ratio.
Expected Outcomes

Analysis of the current system of professional evaluation of judges and the impact on judicial independence is conducted.
At least 1 proposal on the system of appointment and promotion of judges is submitted.
At least 1 set of criteria/or 1 tool/or 1 mechanism on external evaluation of judges is elaborated.
Target locations

The whole Kyrgyz Republic.
Eligibility Criteria

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Civil Society Organizations, Non-governmental Organizations and/or non-governmental legal entities established and registered in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Proposals from a consortium of two or more non-profit organizations established and registered in the Kyrgyz Republic shall be accepted.
All Consortium members – Low-Value Grant Applicants shall be legal entities established and registered in the Kyrgyz Republic as non-profit organizations in accordance with the current legislation.
The Applicant shall submit the project proposal on behalf of one of the organizations authorized by the consortium member organizations to represent the consortium, with all subsequent commitments to its members and the Grantor.
There would be an asset if the Low-Value Grant applicant have proven experience working with judicial system;
The project proposal is composed in strict accordance with the format; the information provided is complete, accurate and clear.
The Low-Value Grant will be awarded by the Grant Evaluation Committee to a winner(s) based on the results of the eligibility assessment:
quality of the project (details of the application, clarity of concept, compliance of activities with goals and objectives, the optimality of implementation mechanisms, focus on practical and concrete results);
realism and feasibility of the presented project budget (cost justification in terms of scope and type of activity, achievement of expected results);
the presence of relevant experience in the subject matter of the grant application;
quality and thoroughness of the monitoring and evaluation tool.
For more information, visit https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=81024