British Embassy Zagreb invites bids for Impact Fund 2022 to 2023
British Embassy invites organisations to submit project proposals for activities which strengthen relationships between the UK and Croatia.
The British Embassy Zagreb is now inviting organisations to submit project proposals. Project proposals which strengthen and nurture relationships between Croatian and UK-based organisations and individuals will have an advantage (in all thematic areas).
Theme
The call will focus on organisations, projects and activities, which demonstrate the following thematic areas:
Shared Values: Action on regional and global challenges
Projects which demonstrate results in promoting and defending the UK-Croatian shared values of democracy and human rights. Applications in this strand will need to demonstrate relevance to the current global political and socio-economic challenges including, but not limited to: disinformation, countering malign threats to European security; and the rights of vulnerable groups in society. A special emphasis should be on activities which generate change, or which have a wider social impact.
Prosperity: Trade and Innovation Partnerships
Projects which demonstrate results in nurturing long-term innovation, science and technology, and education partnerships, with a special emphasis on UK-Croatia cooperation in these areas.
Projects which support trade links between the UK and Croatia, promote partnerships between business organisations and encourage the flow of bilateral imports and exports.
Projects which deliver results on tackling climate change, with a focus on renewable forms of energy and promoting green growth.
Activity bid guidance
The British Embassy aims to support projects with activities taking place between 15 July 2022 and 28 February 2023, with no expectation of continued funding beyond the stated period. Maximum activity budget limit: HRK 100,000.
Project bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
- alignment with thematic priorities and likelihood of achieving a real-world impact
- outcomes that are achievable within the funding period and offer value for money
- activity design that includes clear evaluation procedures and measures of impact
- activity design that includes risk and financial accountability procedures
- the organisation’s safeguarding policies ensure protection of beneficiaries, especially vulnerable individuals and children
Bidding process
The deadline for submitting proposals is 11:59pm local time 27 June 2022. Late proposals will not be considered.
- proposals must be submitted using the online application form
- successful bidders will be notified mid-July
Transparency
In order to avoid preferential treatment of applicants, the British Embassy will not answer any questions related to specific bids or eligibility of specific activities. Interested parties with questions regarding the process of bidding or technical details are encouraged to send an email to projects@britishembassy.hr by 20 June 2022.
Additional information and documentation
All project implementers will be expected to sign a standard contract or grant agreement with the Embassy provided by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The terms of the contract or agreement are not negotiable.
All projects are expected to have achieved 85% spend by end December 2022. Proposed budgets must reflect this requirement. In view of the current epidemiological situation all events/activities must adhere to Croatia’s current National Civil Protection Directorate guidelines.
Contact details for enquiries: projects@britishembassy.hr