The ongoing global effects on the COVID-19 outbreak are being felt differently worldwide. As Wales’ flagship grant programme for the Wales and Africa initiative, the Wales and Africa Small Grants Scheme will fund groups to work with their African Partners to alleviate the impacts of the virus on communities in Africa.
In response to this unprecedented circumstance, this Wales and Africa immediate COVID-19 Response round will fund requests for Welsh groups to work with African partners to respond to immediate issues arising from the outbreak of COVID-19.
Funding Information
- Grant are available from £3,000 up to £15,000
- There is £161,441 available for this COVID-19 response grant round.
Grant aims for the immediate covid-19 response round of the Wales Africa grant scheme:
- Assist African partners in combatting the immediate effects of covid-19
- Encourage stringent health & safety practices
- Make contributions to the following themes of the Wales Africa grants scheme:
- Health
- Sustainable livelihoods
- Lifelong learning
It must be emphasised that this is a grant funding round in response to a global crisis, requests for funding will need to strongly demonstrate the impact they will make for their African Partner in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Notes:
- No international travel will be funded;
- Requests which are deemed to be responding to the most vital needs in an urgent manner will be prioritised;
- No Climate Change or Environment activities will be funded without clear short-term impact on livelihoods
- Activities should be conducted with an existing African Partner. No new partnerships will be funded;
- Activities should be based on a clear need identified with an African Partner;
- Groups are aware of, and following, local Covid-19 prevention advice Activities have a clear way of measuring and recording the impact they will have;
- Activities should aim to address gender, disability, and social inclusion – where possible this should be described in the purpose of request;
- Activities must do no harm. They should avoid face to face communication by using mobile and SMS where possible;
- No funds will be paid into an individual’s bank account – along with your request for funding, proof of account in the group’s name should be submitted;
- The governing document of your group or organisation should also be submitted with your request for funding.
Post Date - 09-Jun-2020
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