1. Where it says “purchase of equipment”, is it about equipment for the needs of the organization or for the needs of the project?
As for the “purchase of equipment”, they are considered inadmissible expenses for equipment for the needs of the organization. Whereas if other equipment is required, then they must be at the service of the initiative and for the use of the beneficiaries.
2. Please clarify if 20% co-financing is required within the amount or in addition to the grant?
It is required that at least 20% of the total budget be provided with co-financing in accordance with the call criteria. For example, if the total amount needed for the implementation of the initiative is 6,000 EUR, at least 1,200 EUR must be provided through co-financing, while for the rest of the amount support can be requested through a grant.
3. Can media companies, registered as private companies, also apply?
Media companies can be part of the partnership, but the main applicant and implementer must be an active NGO registered in Kosovo.
4. When is the deadline for applications for “Partnership Grants”?
The call for applications for “Partnership Grants” remains open while the evaluation of applications will be done on a quarterly basis.
5. Can a business and an NGO founded by one person be a beneficiary of the Project (that is, both the business and the NGO founded by the same person)?
This call is dedicated to applications that engage different sectors in joint work, thus supporting cross-sector partnerships, rather than fragmented and individual approaches. The same person as a business owner and a member of an NGO represents a direct conflict of interest and does not contribute to the strengthening of cross-sectoral cooperation. Therefore, this call does not support such initiatives.
6. Is it allowed, based on project management criteria, for a business established by an individual to be within acceptable expenses as staff within the project (i.e., to pay salaries within the project budget lines)?
The main applicant and implementer of the project must be an NGO. In case the project foresees salaries for the staff, the salary should be budgeted for the staff of the NGO, who are engaged directly in the implementation of the activity. During the implementation of the grant, the grantees must ensure that the financial support provided is used only to support the implementation of the activities foreseen by the grant, including the persons who are directly engaged in the implementation of the activities.
7. Are cultural (in the field of visual arts) and educational activities (training on negative phenomena such as bullying, anti-gypsyism, extremism, vulnerable groups) allowed?
The proposed intervention should contribute to the overall goal of the CEA and focuses on community engagement, social trust and diversification of resources to expand intersectoral cooperation, oriented towards solutions to better respond to community interests and cultivate a culture of giving through philanthropy, fundraising and volunteering in Kosovo. As such, this call does not focus on specific topics or groups, nor limitations, as long as, the interventions align with the criteria and other requirements of the call. Please refer to the call for applications, namely Annex 1, Focus Areas.
8. In the section “DECLARATION FROM THE IMPLEMENTING PARTNER”, is the implementing partner from the private sector (business) or are we a CSO? Should this statement be signed by us as CSOs and the private sector (business)?
The declaration from the implementing partner must be completed by the application partner, where upon submission of the application, it authorizes the Lead Applicant (NGO) to submit on its behalf the current application form for the applicant, as well as to be represented by the Lead Applicant in all matters related with grant application.
For applications with more than two partners, the text of the statement in question must be copied, and the required information must be provided. If there is only one implementing partner, complete the declaration only once.
9. Should the amount of 20% be covered by the private partner that will be part of the project, or should we raise additional funds from other businesses or the community?
Partnerships must consist of at least one NGO and one from the private sector (e.g. business, media). The maximum amount of funding for this call is EUR 7,300 and the requested budget must not exceed 80% of the total required budget. The remaining part (minimum 20% of the total budget) should be co-financed by the private sector or the community. Non-financial contributions (in-kind) are welcome but will not be considered as co-financing.
10. I need a greenhouse, can I apply for a grant and how can I apply?
The proposed intervention should contribute to the overall goal of the CEA and focuses on community engagement, social trust and diversification of resources to expand intersectoral cooperation, oriented towards solutions to better respond to community interests and cultivate a culture of giving through philanthropy, fundraising and volunteering in Kosovo. As such, this call has no focus on specific topics or groups, nor limitations as long as interventions are consistent with the criteria and other requirements of the call. Please refer to the call for applications, namely “Annex 1” – Focus Areas.
11. If we as an NGO are one of the beneficiaries of a mentoring activity at KCSF, are we eligible to apply to this call?
The call for applications for “Partnership Grants” is open to all active NGOs, registered in Kosovo, with the exception of branches of foreign and/or international NGOs registered in Kosovo, as well as sports clubs, sports federations, associations amateur cultural or religious organizations that are registered as NGOs, which are not eligible for application. There are no other restrictions. Participation in mentoring activities or other activities within the framework of the KCSF and/or the CEA program, does not affect the possibility of an NGO to apply for grants open to the CEA.
12. What is the deadline for the next cycle?
The next application cycle for “Partnership Grants” is expected to be launched during the month of September 2024. However, we invite you to follow the KCSF website and/or social networks for detailed and updated information.
