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Strengthening The Somali Civic Ecosystem
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This opportunity is intended to operate at a Somalia-wide level, while allowing applicants to propose context-specific geographic approaches.
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Yes, however CEF does not prescribe specific thematic areas or sectors under this funding opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to propose context-driven and locally grounded areas of focus based on their understanding of the civic, social, economic, environmental and political dynamics in the country. Applicants are expected to identify the most relevant challenges and define how their proposed approach will contribute to strengthening civic collaboration, collective voice, and collective action.
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✺ Clarification Questions Relating to Support Civic Engagement around Peacebuilding and Joint Community Action in Galkayo (North and South) ✺
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Yes - applicants can apply for more than one call for concept notes.
✺ Clarification Questions Relating to Support Civic Engagement in Borama District, Awdal Region ✺
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You can use your own sub-titles. The concept note template is just a guide that matches the evaluation criteria.
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Yes, CEF accepts concept notes from organizations like yours assuming you meet minimum eligibility criteria. CEF does not prescribe how to structure partnerships with informal organizations, however, this call is specifically intended to support grassroots organizations, community groups and civic networks.
✺ Clarification Questions Relating to Support Civic Engagement in Burao District ✺
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At this initial concept note stage, applicants are not required to submit a budget.
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Only one applicant will be selected.
✺ Clarification Questions Relating to Support Civic Engagement in Erigavo District ✺
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No, this is a new program so we have not issued any grants yet. Applicants are at liberty to propose partnering options that they deem appropriate.
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1. Applicants are free to propose consortia composition and size that they deem appropriate. 2. Organizations may apply for one location with multiple consortia but only once as lead per location.
✺ Clarification Questions Relating to support Think Tanks & Research Institutions for Policy Advocacy, Research & Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue ✺
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Yes, as long as the lead organization meets all the eligibility criteria.
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CEF has allocated US$ 1 million for Lot 1 and US$ 1 million for Lot 2.