The German Embassy launches Program for Micro Projects in Rwanda

Deadline: 30-Nov-22

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany is accepting applications for micro projects in 2023.

This fund is designed to assist projects at grass root level. Your project has to be set up in order to directly fulfil the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable parts of the population. Measures such as training, small infrastructures (i.e. water harvesting system), income earning activities and projects to improve the nutritional situation, the health or educational status of the beneficiaries or serve as environmental protection measures are eligible for funding.

Funding Information
The amount available per project is in the range of 5 million RWF to 15million RWF.
The time of execution of the project must not exceed six months.
Eligible Costs
This amount is supposed to cover costs for materials of the project, in general
excluding costs for labour (simple jobs for helpers), meals and transport of
participants, survey costs or pure humanitarian aid.
In general, fixed charges such as salaries, rent, insurance fees etc. cannot be
funded.
An adequate contribution of the beneficiaries is expected, which can consist of
financial contributions or in kind.
Eligibility Criteria
Generally, local non-governmental organizations, self-help groups as well as local administrations and church based organizations can apply for support.
Government agencies, business men or other individuals seeking support in order to establish or improve their services or private businesses do not qualify for this program and therefore applications cannot be considered.
Your project is supposed to improve the living conditions of several beneficiaries. Please note that there is no priority fields as far as a sponsorship for a project is concerned, i.e. this Embassy has supported in recent years agricultural and educational projects as well as small scale industries.
For more information, visit https://kigali.diplo.de/rw-en/themen/weitere-themen/-/2149298?openAccordionId=item-2149286-0-panel