Recommended projects´ scope of focus:

A) Support of rural development - support of community development and broader civil engagement; local civic initiative with a broader impact on community, youth-oriented activities;

B) Support to vulnerable groups- support to vulnerable families and communities, minority groups, people with disabilities;

C) Strengthening of the climate resilience with a focus on mountainous regions.

The projects should also involve:

• regions and remote areas;
• EU/Czech experience sharing and know-how is desirable;
• sustainability.

Submission terms for small local projects for 2025 are as follows:

• The applicant must be a legal entity registered in Georgia, whose basic activity is not profit making;
• Eligible are educational, health, social-protection organizations, CSOs and associations. Political parties or central public institutions are not eligible;
• The applicant may submit only one proposal;
• Overall project budget must be within 200 000 – 500 000 CZK (approximate exchange rate 1 GEL: 8,5 CZK);
• Total sum of personal and travel expenses must not exceed 25 % of the total cost;
• Beneficiary´s co-financing is desirable (funded activities must be clearly specified in the form);
• Implementation of the project activities March 2025 – October 2025.

Evaluation criteria:

• Formal requirements;
• Developmental relevance of the project to the needs of the target community and compliance with the thematic focus above;
• Cost effectiveness and efficiency (incl. amount of co-financing);
• Effectiveness and sustainability of project results.

Application package shall be delivered in paper and electronic version and shall include:

• Identification form filled in English language, typed on a computer, stamped and signed by the authorized person (Identification form attached);
• Copy of the certificate of legal registration of the applicant (legal person).

In order to be considered as eligible, all above mentioned documents should be delivered both in hard copy (in a sealed envelope to the Czech Embassy, Chavchavadze Avenue 37-block VI, 0179 Tbilisi) and electronically to teona.robakidze@mzv.gov.cz by 15:00, October 7, 2024. Please, indicate “Local Small Scale Project 2025” on the envelope and in a subject line of the email. Failure to submit the proposal or later delivery of documents will result in automatic rejection of the application.