British High Commission Malta: International Programme Fund 23-24
The British High Commission in Malta (BHC) is currently accepting proposals for innovative projects, with concrete objectives and measurable policy outcomes.
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The British High Commission (BHC) welcomes project proposals for its International Programme Fund (IPF) for the Financial Year 2023/24. The IPF supports programme activity under the framework of the UK government’s foreign policy objectives in Malta.
Scope for Proposals
Applications for funding should be linked to the following themes:
- Security partnership: Protect the UK by working closely with Maltese partners to tackle existing and emerging threats from illegal immigration, terrorism and serious organised crime. Ensure access for a UK defence presence in the Central Mediterranean.
- Promote the UK and our values: Demonstrate UK leadership on advancing judicial reform, media freedom, opportunities for women and girls, LGBT+ and other human rights. Supporting Malta in implementing rule of law reform.
- Economic, environment and climate: Maximise opportunities for UK trade and investment. Co-operate on energy security and the green transition. Advance UK climate, environment and sustainability objectives, including through the Commonwealth Small Island Developing States initiative.
Requirements for Proposals and Applicants
- The BHC will consider funding applications from civil society organizations, academic institutions, non-profit organisations and multilateral organisations
- Organisations must prove that they are able to manage the project sum in a satisfactory manner. The BHC may request reports by auditors during its review of proposals.
- The grants requested under this call must fall between a minimum of £5,000 and up to £25,000.
- Projects spanning one financial year are preferred, although multi-year projects may be considered up to the Fiscal Year 2024-25. Funding from the BHC beyond 2023-24 is not guaranteed and will only be confirmed in each fiscal year.
- Project activities should be completed February 2024 in order to allow time for evaluation. All project expenses for 2023-24 must be incurred by 30 March 2024.
- We are unable to fund purchase of equipment, advertising, academic courses, charitable activities, commercial activities, infrastructure or construction.
- Applications must be submitted in English.
Proposal Evaluation Process:
Project proposals will be shortlisted and approved by the BHC’s Post Programme Board. Successful organisations will need to provide more detailed information for a full proposal and will need to sign a legally binding contract with the BHC. They will also need to prepare quarterly monitoring reports as well as a completion report at the end of the project.
Proposals will be assessed against the following criteria
- Alignment with the above-mentioned UK themes.
- Project design includes a realistic timeline, clear monitoring and evaluation procedures.
- Project outcomes have a concrete deliverable with clear links to the project’s objectives.
- Sustainability, demonstrating that project benefits continue after the funding ends.
- Risk and financial accountability procedures.
- The organisation’s safeguarding policies and the protection of those involved in the project against abuse and harassment.
- Overall value for money.
Submitting a Proposal
To submit your proposal, fill out the Activity Based Budget VallettaBHC.ProjectManagementTeam@fcdo.gov.uk.
and a Proposal Form for proposals under £10k or Proposal Form for proposals between £10k to £25k and send to the BHC by email toWho may bid
The BHC will consider funding applications from civil society organizations, academic institutions, non-profit organisations and multilateral organisations. In order to be eligible, you:
- must be a legal entity, commercial company, a registered non-governmental (NGO) or governmental organisation, and provide proof of legal registration
- demonstrate previous experience in delivering and managing projects and the ability to manage the project sum, and preferably have experience working with an international agency/organisation
- demonstrate the capacity to deliver at least 75% of the proposed project activity by mid-December 2023
The BHC may request reports by auditors during its review of proposals.
The deadline for submissions is 23:59 on 27 August 2023
If you have any questions or if you would like to request a meeting to discuss your proposal, please email Joseph Portelli at VallettaBHC.ProjectManagementTeam@fcdo.gov.uk.
Indicative timetable for 2023
Date | Activity |
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28 July | Call for Proposals launched |
27 August | Deadline for submission of project proposal and activity-based budget |
11 September | Follow-up with short-listed projects |
25 September | Expected start date for projects |
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