WB call for applications-Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples (fwd)

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Friday, 30 September, 2005

WB call for applications
Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples
http://www.cyberdyaryo.com/press_release/pr2005_0930_03.htm

Over the last decade, the World Bank has moved towards engaging directly
with Indigenous leaders. This approach is reinforced by the Social
Development Agenda which places Indigenous Peoples and other vulnerable
groups at The center of development, so that they can have control over
their own future.

In an effort to implement a proactive approach to establishing direct
partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, the World Bank facilitates direct
partnerships and dialogues with Indigenous Peoples and their
representative organizations, while continuing its work with borrower
governments and  civil society organizations. Proactive measures
supported by the World Bank at the request of the borrower country
include:

*  Strengthening and improving the policy and institutional frameworks
affecting Indigenous Peoples and their relations with other groups of
national society;
*  Building indigenous capacity for self-development, based upon their
cultural heritage and knowledge;
*  Demonstrating the important role that Indigenous Peoples can play in
the management of fragile ecosystems and biodiversity conservation; and
*  Disseminating the experience learned from such indigenous development
initiatives to national governments and the international donor 
community.

About The Grants Facility For Indigenous Peoples

The World Bank is partnering with Indigenous Peoples leaders on an
initiative “the Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples” which supports
sustainable and culturally appropriate development projects planned and
implemented by and for Indigenous Peoples.  Founded in 2003, this is the
third year that the Grants Facility is inviting applications for small
grants.  The Grants Facility Board, with majority Indigenous Peoples,
review and make final recommendations on grant awards.

The Grants Facility supports the aspirations of Indigenous Peoples and
helps tofulfill a vital development need of Indigenous Peoples’
communities. Through small grants, it supports projects that include
Indigenous Peoples in development operations, improve their access to
key decision-makers, empower them to find solutions to the challenges
they face, and promote collaboration in the public and private spheres.
The innovative projects supported by the Grants Facility build on
indigenous culture, identity, knowledge, natural resources,
intellectual property and human rights.

The Grants Facility Board is responsible operationally and strategically
for the governance of the Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples.  Board
members are primarily responsible for providing strategic guidance to
the Grants Facility and making decisions on grant awards.  The
Secretariat located in the Social Development Department of the World
Bank is responsible for the administrative, technical, and financial
aspects of the Grants  Facility.

The Priority Areas For Funding

The Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples will consider grants
addressing the following areas:

*  Increasing Indigenous Peoples communities’ and organizations’
capacity for self-development
*  Innovative pilot projects that build on indigenous culture, identity,
knowledge, natural resources, intellectual property and human rights,
and/or institutions
*  Planning and preparation of development projects implemented by
Indigenous Peoples’ communities and organizations
*  Recommendations made by the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
on social and economic development areas
*  Development of partnerships and alliances with other stakeholders,
such as governments and international organizations, or between
Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations.

Examples Of Projects That Could Be Funded
*  Grassroots solutions to challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples
*  Preservation, promotion, and protection strategies for Indigenous
Peoples’ language and sacred sites (burial grounds, religious sites,
etc.)
*  Protection and patenting of intellectual property rights
pharmacological, artistic, etc.
*  Culturally appropriate and economically viable artisan activities
*  Culturally appropriate ethno-tourism models
*  Mapping of Indigenous Peoples’ territories
*  Co-management of natural resources
*  Partnerships with extractive industries
*  Participation of Indigenous Peoples in policy formulation
*  Collection of disaggregated data on Indigenous populations
*  Country profiles of Indigenous Peoples

The Grants Facility cannot consider: applications from organizations
without legal registration, or applications from individuals applying
on their own behalf for travel grants or scholarships.

Who Can Apply?

Please note that your community or organization MUST meet all of the
following criteria to be eligible for a grant:
+  Applicant must be an Indigenous Peoples’ community or
not-for-profit/non-governmental  Indigenous Peoples’ organization.
+  Applicant must be legally registered in the country of grant
implementation, the country must be eligible to borrow from the World
Bank (IBRD and/or IDA) (please visit the website
www.worldbank.org/indigenous for a list of countries).
+  Applicant should have an established bank account in the name of the
applicant organization.
+  Applicant should demonstrate internal controls to govern the use of
funds. Where applicable, it should have auditing records of past
grants.
+  Applicant should not have received a grant from the Grants Facility
for Indigenous Peoples in the previous two years.
+  Applicant must submit only one proposal per organization.

An Indigenous Peoples’ community or organization may ask a legally
registered not-for-profit organization, such as an NGO, to act as its
intermediary on their behalf. In such cases, the relationship between
the Indigenous Peoples group and the entity must be made explicit in
the application.

Requirements for Applications
=  All applications must directly benefit Indigenous Peoples in a
culturally appropriate, sustainable, and gender inclusive manner and
address issues central to Indigenous Peoples’ aspirations.
=  Proposed project budget requests should range between US$10,000 and
US$30,000 and include a minimum contribution of 20% of the total
project cost. The contribution can be in cash or in-kind (such as
personnel costs or use of local facilities). The budget should be based
on realistic local costs.

Details should be provided on amounts and sources of contribution
(including from the applicant organization). Budget MUST be submitted
in US Dollars.
=  Proposed project timeline should indicate how the project would be
completed within 12 months from the award date.
=  Applications are accepted only in English, French, and Spanish.
=  Applications must be received by November 15, 2005.

How Will the Decisions on Applications Be Made?

All applications received by the deadline will be reviewed according to
the criteria listed below. Applications received after the deadline
will not be accepted. Applications will be acknowledged within one
month of receipt but due to the large volume of requests it may take up
to six months to notify applicants of the decisions. Decisions on
projects will be made by the  Grants Facility Board based on the
following criteria:

*  Project effectiveness: Does the application address the needs of the
community? Will it make a difference in the community to aid or resolve
issues? Does it have influence elsewhere?
*  Project feasibility: Is the proposed approach practical? Is the
timeline realistic and the budget adequate? How will the project
continue after funding?
*  Institutional capacity: What relevant skills does the organization’s
staff bring to the project? Has the organization succeeded in similar 
endeavors?
*  Institutional credibility: What kind of reputation does the group
enjoy within its community and beyond?
*  Balance of grant portfolio: Providing for a balance of the grant
portfolio with regard to geographic distribution, gender, and issues
addressed.

Applicants, where required, must receive necessary clearance from their
respective governments for receipt of funds. Applicants must provide 
proof of legal registration and organizational bank account information
upon  approval.

The Grants Facility Secretariat may forward the application to other
funding organizations (such as foundations or other multilateral
agencies) if it is not selected for funding.

How to Apply For a Grant

Applicants should carefully read the guidelines of the Grants Facility
for Indigenous Peoples prior to completing the attached application
form. The completed application should not exceed 10 pages; any
attachments will be disregarded.

Applications should be emailed to: indigenouspeoples at worldbank.org .
They may also be mailed or faxed to the address below. Please allow a
minimum of one month for all postal deliveries to the World Bank in
order to meet the deadline.

World Bank Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples
Social Development Department
Mailstop MC5-526
World Bank
1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20433  USA
Fax: 1-202-522-1669
Email: indigenouspeoples at worldbank.org

Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples - Application Form

Contact Information
1. Name of the Indigenous Peoples’ community
2. Name of the organization that will manage the grant (organization
must be legally registered with a bank account in the organization’s
name)
3. Title of project
4. Name and title of the person in charge of project
5. Mailing address, including district, state, province, and postal code
6. Country where project will be implemented
7. Telephone, including country and city codes
8. Fax, including country and city codes
9. Email
10. Please provide details of legal registration (such as date,
registration number, government agency, etc.

Community / Organization Information
11. Please describe the mission of the community or organization and how
it relates to the project and people it serves.
12. Please describe the Indigenous Peoples that the community or
organization serves, works with, or supports. What is the name of the
Indigenous Peoples’ group?
13. Please describe 3 major accomplishments of the community or
organization since it began, including a description of the funding
source, outcomes, and cooperation with community organizations, NGOs,
government agencies, donor organizations, or international
institutions.
14. Please describe the relevant skills of the staff who will be
implementing the proposed project.
15. Please describe the organizational structure of the community or
organization, including the staffing and governance structure and the
role of its Indigenous members, including women.
16. Please note any local, regional, national and global Indigenous
Peoples’ organizations and networks with which the community or
organization works and describe the relationship.
17. How much money in US dollars ($) does the organization plan to spend
thisyear, including all projects and operating expenses. Please list the
organization's major sources of funding.
18. What internal controls are in place to govern the use of funds?

Project Information
19. What are the issues and problems that the project will address? Why
are these issues critical to Indigenous Peoples’ communities?
20. How will the grant from the Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples
be used to address these issues? Please describe the activities to be
funded by the grant within the one-year timeframe.
21. How will Indigenous Peoples be involved in the design,
implementation, and evaluation of the project?
22. What are the anticipated results of the project? What changes will
occur as a result of the project?
23. How will the implementation of the project be monitored and
evaluated?
24. How will the project be sustained after the period of grant
implementation?

Grant Request Information
25. Grants range from US $10,000 to US $30,000. What is the total amount
in US dollars requested from the Grants Facility for Indigenous Peoples
for the proposed project?
26. Please provide an itemized project budget in U.S. dollars and for a
period of one year only.

Checklist for applicants:

The organization submitting the proposal must meet the following 
eligibility criteria before applying and submitting the proposal:

Organization managing the grant is legally registered
Organization has a bank account in its name
Proposed project is designed and implemented by an Indigenous Peoples
organization or community
Budget includes 20 percent match amount
Please see www.worldbank.org/indigenous for more information


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