Embassy of the Czech Republic in Jakarta and, after approval by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, are directly managed by the Embassy.

 

The project implementer is a local entity in the country (in this case, Indonesia, Timor-Leste (East Timor)). This can include educational, healthcare, social, or cultural institutions, non-governmental organizations, cooperatives, local government units, local communities, etc., which will take contractual responsibility for the project’s implementation with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Jakarta.

 

The goal of this bilateral development cooperation tool is not to build the capacity of the implementer, but rather to support its small-scale development activities. A small local project supported by the Czech Republic should not only deliver development outcomes but also contribute to increasing the visibility of the Czech Republic in the respective country. Various projects can be supported, such as those focused on promoting local development, improving health or medical care, reducing poverty, providing access to education, training people in rural areas, protecting the environment, improving the status of women in society, and so on.

 

Through this approach, the Czech Republic supports vital local initiatives that lack sufficient financial resources and need assistance.

 

WHO CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT FOR A SMALL LOCAL PROJECT

A small local project can only be implemented by a local entity with legal status in the country of implementation. Individuals cannot apply for the grant on their own behalf. Funds shall be allocated to non-political and non-governmental group only.

 

The project must be relevant to the needs and priorities of the target country and aligned with the priorities of the Czech Republic's foreign development cooperation.

 

The project should be purposeful, economical, and efficient. For this reason, all payments must be documented with receipts. The costs for wages/fees, per diems, accommodation, travel, insurance, vaccinations, and other personal expenses must not exceed 25% of the total budget. It is recommended that the grant does not cover the entire project budget and that co-financing from other sources is secured.

 

The project must be implemented between the signing of the contract (approximately March 2025) and October 2025.

 

BUDGET AND POSSIBLE GRANT

The financial grant for a small local project ranges from CZK 200,000 to CZK 500,000 (approximately 8,500 – 21,500 USD). Each organization can apply for a grant for multiple projects, but only one project per applicant can be supported by the Czech development cooperation funds.

 

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The project may begin after the contract is signed, usually in March 2025, and all activities, including financial reporting, must be completed by October 31, 2025.

 

The project's tangible outputs must be marked with the logo of Czech development cooperation. In the case of intangible project activities, it is always necessary to mention the financial support of Czech development cooperation.

 

The financial grant for a small local project ranges from CZK 200,000 to CZK 500,000 (approximately 8,500 – 21,500 USD). Co-financing from other sources is not mandatory but is desirable.

 

The project should be purposeful, economical, and efficient. For this reason, all payments must be documented with original receipts. The total costs for fees, per diems, accommodation, travel, and any insurance and vaccinations must not exceed 25% of the total project costs.

 

Administrative costs of the implementer cannot be included in the budget.

 

Each organization can apply for a grant for multiple projects, but only one project per applicant can be supported by Czech development cooperation funds.

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FOR A SMALL LOCAL PROJECT

The grant application for a small local project must include:

 

1. An identification form completed in English, stamped by the organization, and signed.

2. A copy of a document (in English or translated into English) proving the legal status of the applicant (official registration).

3. A confirmation, in Czech or English, from the person who signed the identification form that they are authorized to act on behalf of the organization applying for the grant.

The application must be submitted no later than October 28, 2024, in paper form to the following address:

Embassy of the Czech Republic in Jakarta, Jl. Gereja Theresia 20, Menteng, Jakarta 10350

Please mark the envelope with “MLP” in a visible position.

 

 

Before sending the application by mail or courier, the application (identification form) must be scanned into a PDF file and an Excel file shall be provided as well. Both files must be submitted electronically to the following email address: jakarta.commerce@mzv.gov.cz

 

Upon approval by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, a contract for the project implementation will be signed between the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Jakarta and the applicant, approximately in March 2025.

 

Identification Form CZ (XLS, 111 KB)

Identification Form EN (XLS, 120 KB)