Scot govt small_grants_programme_june2013
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The document outlines a small grants scheme proposed to the Scottish Government that would provide £500,000 per year over 3 years to support international development projects. The scheme aims to enhance Scotland's contribution to fighting global poverty, build capacity, engage smaller organizations, and develop a pool of Scottish expertise in international development. Grants of up to £60,000 for projects and £10,000 for feasibility studies would be provided, managed and evaluated by a contractor to improve development effectiveness and align with Scottish Government policy priorities.
Scot govt small_grants_programme_june2013
- 1. SMALL GRANTS SCHEME Jacqueline Rae International Development Team
- 3. Small Grants Scheme • NIDOS and SMP proposal to the Scottish Government • Procurement - development of our specification • Timetable
- 5. Supporting Delivery of…… • enhancing Scotland’s contribution to the global fight against poverty • build capacity • develop a pool of stronger Scottish headquartered organisations • engage a larger number of diverse smaller organisations • over time, upscale the operations of small organisations • develop a wider pool of Scottish expertise • develop understanding and learning
- 6. Funds and Criteria • £500,000 per year over 3 financial years • A maximum of £60,000 for project grants over a three year period • A maximum of £10,000 for feasibility and capacity building grants • Annual turnover limits • Fit with Scottish Government International Development Policy and priority countries and their development priorities
- 8. Contractor Responsibilities • Grant application forms and guidance • Grant assessment • Management and administration of the Scheme funds • Contract monitoring and evaluation
- 10. Monitoring and Evaluation •Improving development effectiveness of our International Development Fund •Monitoring and evaluation review by IOD PARC – theory of change, evaluability assessment, monitoring and evaluation framework
- 11. 5 Key Policy Principles • More and better aid • Champion climate justice • ‘Do no Harm’ • Debt relief • Gender equality