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The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals to enhance civil society’s contribution in the development of the green and digital transformation in Botswana.

Objectives

• The specific objectives of this call for proposals are:

  • Improve civil society active involvement in policy development and advocacy to support green transformation in Botswana and/or support the transition to a circular economy through community-based innovation and entrepreneurship (Lot 1 – Support to green transformation in Botswana).

  • Enhance civil society contribution to digital transformation in Botswana by strengthening citizens’ awareness, readiness and participation in the digital transformation process. (Lot 2 – Support to digital transformation in Botswana).

Priorities

• The priorities of this call for proposals are listed below. Proposals are expected to address these priorities. There is however no minimum/maximum number of priorities that must be addressed by each concept note per chosen lot.

  • Lot 1 - Support to green transformation in Botswana

    • Strengthen civil society’s role to advocate for stronger climate policies and carbon reduction targets; monitor government commitments to international climate agreements; develop campaigns to educate the public on climate change, renewable energy and sustainable practices. 

    • Foster the inclusion of women and youth in entrepreneurship initiatives on circular economy through capacity building and skills development.

  • Lot 2 - Support to digital transformation in Botswana

    • Strengthening citizens’ awareness and capacity to participate to Botswana’s digital transformation increasing their knowledge of the related processes as well as its benefits and risks.

    • Support and strengthening skills development in alignment to SmartBots’ principles of “Leaving no one behind’.

    • Support and strengthening development of online educational materials and/or online services dedicated to communities, students and/or citizens emphasising collaboration and dissemination via existent connected reality (i.e. libraries, community centres, etc.).

    • Strengthening the capacity and expertise of young people and/or minorities to allow for inclusive professional growth adapting to new opportunities and challenges that digital transformation brings.

Funding Information

• The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is EUR 1 476 000.00.

• Indicative allocation of funds by lot:

  • Lot 1 Support to green transformation in Botswana – EUR 738 000.00 

  • Lot 2 Support to digital transformation in Botswana – EUR 738 000.00

• Size of grants

  • minimum amount: EUR 180 000.00

  • maximum amount: EUR 246 000.00

Duration

• The initial planned duration of an action may not be lower than 24 months nor exceed 36 months.

Eligibility

• In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:

  • be a legal person and 

  • be non-profit-making and 

  • be a specific type of organisation such as: a non-governmental organisation, or public sector operator, or a local authority and

  • be effectively established in a Member State of the European Union or in the Republic of Botswana and 

  • be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the coapplicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

Post Date: July 26, 2025