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Call for Applications Asia Education Initiative Grants - Last date 31 May 2017Funds for NGOs Activities:
Others Call for Applications: Asia Education Initiative Grants Background: ICNL is pleased to announce an Asia Education Initiative (AEI) to support the study of civil society law at universities and schools of law in eligible countries in Asia. The AEI will provide grants to support the creation of an education initiative on civil society law. Grants will generally be in the amount of $5,000 - $10,000, however reasonable proposals for a level of funding beyond this range will also be considered. Please contact Chang Chiu via email at cchiu@icnl.org should you have any questions. ICNL is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes an enabling legal environment for civil society, freedom of association, and public participation around the world. ICNL has provided technical and research assistance to support the reform of laws affecting civil society organizations in over 100 countries. We draw upon a worldwide network of partners and experts to produce innovative research and analysis on legal topics affecting civil society. To learn more about ICNL’s programs in Asia, please visit our Asia and the Pacific portal. The AEI is supported by USAID through the Legal Enabling Environment Program. ICNL is not obligated to issue any sub-award under the AEI. Application Instructions: To apply for a grant, applicants must submit the following items in English: ï‚· Application coversheet; ï‚· Proposal (no more than five pages); ï‚· Resume, curriculum vitae (CV), or other statement of work history and education (no more than 3 pages) (for individual applicants); and ï‚· Letter of support from the educational institution or institutions where the initiative will take place. Content of Proposal: In five pages or less, please describe your proposal for an education initiative on civil society law. The education initiative should relate to creating a course curriculum or module on civil society law to be taught in an educational institution in eligible countries in Asia. The proposal should address the following topics: ï‚· Applicant’s experience in teaching issues relating to the legal framework for civil society; ï‚· The institution or institutions where the proposed course will be taught, the institution’s demonstrated support for this proposal, and anticipated student interest; ï‚· Existing civil society law educational initiatives within the host institution or at other institutions in the country where the initiative will take place. Where applicable, the plan for ensuring complementarity between the proposed educational initiative and existing initiatives. ï‚· An overview of the proposed educational initiative, including, where appropriate, a description of proposed course materials, texts, and lessons plans; ï‚· The proposed activity plan and timeline for the development of the curriculum, recognizing that grant activities must be completed no later than December 31, 2017; ï‚· Specific goals and how you will measure results; and ï‚· The plan to sustain the course offering beyond AEI grant support. Please also attach a line-item budget (which does not count toward the 5-page limit for the proposal). Eligibility Requirements: The AEI is open to any law professors, academics, and/or institutions that are located in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. Selection Criteria Applications will be evaluated based on the following factors: ï‚· Compliance with eligibility requirements and application procedures; ï‚· Demonstrated commitment of applicant to promoting the study of civil society law; ï‚· Quality of proposed project, including the innovativeness of the proposal, the proposed methodology/design, feasibility of the project (e.g., activities are targeted to achieve stated results, and anticipated results are realistic and attainable); ï‚· Likelihood that the proposed project will advance the study of civil society law in Asia or in a specific country within the region; ï‚· Sustainability of the proposed project beyond the grant period; ï‚· Proposed budget and apparent value for money; and ï‚· Inclusion of reasonable indicators to measure project success. How to Apply Interested applicants can apply by completing the application coversheet and submitting it, along with all required documents, to Chang Chiu by email to cchiu@icnl.org. Terms of Reference All grant recipients will be required to submit progress reports during the grant period and a final report on the use of funds, activities conducted, and outcomes of their projects prior to receiving their final grant disbursements. All project activities must be complete no later than December 31, 2017. Deadline:Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until all grant funds are awarded, through May 31, 2017. Application Coversheet: Asia Education Initiative Please fill out the coversheet completely and submit it, along with your proposal and resume or CV, to Chang Chiu at cchiu@icnl.org. Please ensure that the subject of your email is “Asia Education Initiative Application.” If you do not receive confirmation that your application was received within 48 hours, please contact Chang Chiu by email. Click on the boxes below to fill out the form. Full Name: Position: Organization: Mailing Address Line 1: Mailing Address Line 2: Mailing Address Line 3: Country: Email Address: Telephone Number: Click on the boxes below to indicate that you have properly completed the application. ☠I have attached a proposal that is no more than five pages in length. ☠I have attached my current resume or CV. ☠I have attached a letter of support from an educational institution in Asia. ☠I have attached a line-item budget. ☠I reside and work in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam. 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