These projects (SLP) are complementary to the large multiple-year projects funded by the Czech Development Agency (CzDA) and are an important component of the Czech Republic Development Cooperation since 2006.

Qualifying Projects:

The project can focus on various sectors - preferably health, education, social services and agriculture. All projects should be in accordance with the national development strategy and should promote gender equality and respect for the environment.

Available Funding:

The Czech Republic funding and total allocation for this project in Lao PDR is from 200,000.-- CZK (app. 8,000.-- USD) minimum to 300,000.-- CZK (app. USD 12,000.-- ) maximum. Co-funding from the applicant or other sources is welcomed. Total sum of personal and travel costs must not exceed 25% of total SLP budget.

Who is Eligible to Submit a Proposal: 

Organizations with legal capacity in Lao PDR can submit their SLP proposal(s):

• local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations;
• local academic institutions working on local projects;
• international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities;
• municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects.

The majority of SLP funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations can be eligible for a contribution, provided that they are working with local partners and on local projects. Similarly, municipal, regional or national government institutions may receive SLP funding, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature.

Process to Submit a Proposal:

All proposals should be delivered both in paper form, and in electronic one (scanned with stamp and signature), to the following addresses:

Embassy of the Czech Republic
71/6 Ruam Rudee Soi 2, Ploenchit Rd.
Lumpini, Pathumwan
10330 Bangkok
Kingdom of Thailand

E-mail:  commerce_bangkok@mzv.cz

 The proposals must contain:

• Completed Identification Form (including Budget Breakdown) with stamp and signature
• Copy of the Document proving the applicant’s legal capacity
• Copy of the Authorization of the signed person to act on the applicant’s behalf

Important notes:

• Maximum SLP duration is from March to October (8 months).
• For up-to-date exchange rate included in the identification form, please contact the Embassy. The exchange rate may vary between months.

 

Terms of Project:

• Interested entities should submit their proposals to the Embassy of the Czech Republic no later than 15^th November 2015.
• Successful applicants should sign the Contract with the Embassy of the Czech Republic no later than 15^th March 2016.
• All SLP activities should be finished no later than 31^st October 2016.
• Successful applicants should submit a SLP-Final_Report (XLS, 95 KB) and all relevant financial documents to the Embassy of the Czech Republic no later than 30^th November 2016.

Please download the SLP-Identification_Form_2016 (XLS, 74 KB), and in case of urgent need for advice and assistance on how to make a submission, please contact: commerce_bangkok@mzv.cz .