The Embassy of France in Nigeria launches its annual call for proposals to support projects from Nigerian Civil Society Organizations through the development fund called “French Embassy Fund for Civil Society Organizations“.
FEF fund is an instrument from the Embassy of France in Nigeria to support projects from Nigerian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). It aims at funding small-scale, medium-scale and innovative projects and local initiatives carried out by civil society organizations. Since 2019, multiple projects and partners have been supported, fast-tracking progress towards women’s rights, gender equality, sport and disabled people’s rights as well as and peacebuilding process across several states in Nigeria.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants to this Fund must be member of a Nigerian Civil Society Organization (associations, foundations, NGOs, cooperatives), officially registered for at least 24 months by the Nigerian authorities;
• Community-based organizations (CBOs) from vulnerable groups, youth-led organizations and women and girls-led organizations are particularly encouraged to apply;
• Organizations that have already carried out projects in these areas for which this grant is requested;
• The programme strongly encourages synergies, partnerships and coalitions of actors.

Priority Areas

Gender equality: Promoting gender equality, combatting gender-based violence and promoting the socio-economic integration of women by leveraging:

• Economic and social empowerment for women and girls
• Health accessibility for women, girls and vulnerable groups
• Access to education for women, girls and vulnerable groups
• Peace, security and justice for all.

Application Procedure:
For any inquiries or questions, you may have, please contact the Programme Officer:
M. Pierre-Louis BONNEL: pierre-louis.bonnel@diplomatie.gouv.fr with the following
subject “FEF-OSC-25-question-Name of your organization”

Application Deadline: January 31st, 2025

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the French Embassy Fund for Nigerian Civil Society Organizations

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