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Please find more information about the process, timetable and answers to the most frequently asked questions.","en%2Ffor-partners%2Fcivil-society-organisations%2Fselection-cso-partners-sida","en",{"en":449},"page","default",[455,460,463,465,469,471,477,479,481,483,485,490,492,494,496,498,503,505,507,509,514,516,518,520,522,527,529,531,542,547,561,563,569,571,573,578,580,582,584,586,591,593,595,597,615,620,622,624,626,628,633,635,639,641,643,647,649,654,656,661,663,678,683,685,693,698,700,702,713,721,725,727,729,734,742,747,757,759,760,762,772,790,794,796,798,808,812,824,828,830,832,845,849,851,880,895,933,962],{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":457,"innerContent":458},"core\u002Fheading","\u003Ch2 id=\"10ddc2df-1f48-476c-8855-bf46581c69cb\">The review process is ongoing\u003C\u002Fh2>",[459],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The review process is ongoing\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":462},"core\u002Fparagraph","\u003Cp>The call for expressions of interest for partnership and funding opportunities starting 2025 closed on 27 May 2024. The call included civil society organisations in Sweden and from around the world. Sida received a total of 2,728 expressions of interest, and the review process is ongoing.\u003Cbr>Sida expects to sign agreements with new and previous partners to Sida or Swedish Embassies starting in 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":464},"\u003Cp>The call for expressions of interest has been issued to prepare for the government's new CSO strategy. The strategy, adopted in September 2024, is valid 2025-2029.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":466,"innerContent":467},"\u003Ch2 id=\"7f9b7388-039c-4d14-bc6a-44fa821ea3b9\">Information to organisations that applied for support in the first call of the CSO strategy\u003C\u002Fh2>",[468],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information to organisations that applied for support in the first call of the CSO strategy\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":470},"\u003Cp>Sida has informed all applicant organisations that the agency will enter into three-year agreements, following assessments at organisation and portfolio level, in line with the Swedish government's guidance. At the same time, applicant organisations have been informed of indicative amounts, a new interpretation of party-affiliated organisations in the CSO strategy, a new definition of the concept of own funds and the upcoming review of the organisations' external communication.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":472,"innerHTML":474,"innerContent":475},{"level":473},3,"\u003Ch3 id=\"26233c4b-2221-422a-9a4a-cdcaafbdb8f1\">Three-year contracts only, with the possibility of extension\u003C\u002Fh3>",[476],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three-year contracts only, with the possibility of extension\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":478},"\u003Cp>Following an overall assessment of the Swedish government's governance, Sida's Director-General Jakob Granit has decided that Sida will enter into support agreements for three years, with the possibility of extension. This applies to all organisations granted support under the government's strategy for support to civil society 2025–2029 (the CSO strategy).\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":480},"\u003Cp>As before, the agreements will be longer than the actual activity period to enable reporting and finalisation of operations. Sida will only sign agreements for activity periods that run until December 2028, but the start date may vary. For contracts signed in 2025, the activity period can be extended by a few months. For example, a contract starting on 1 October 2025 will have an activity period of three years and three months. This is to follow the financial year.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":482},"\u003Cp>The decision on three-year agreements creates flexibility and allows for more calls for proposals within the government's priority areas.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":484},"\u003Cp>The decision was taken by Sida's Director-General Jakob Granit on 12 June 2025. All organisations were informed by e-mail on 13 June 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":486,"innerHTML":487,"innerContent":488},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"4321d3af-d4ff-4bab-9948-3e7292ed2744\">New definition of own funds\u003C\u002Fh3>",[489],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New definition of own funds\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":491},"\u003Cp>Sida's Director-General Jakob Granit has decided the following on 12 June 2025: From 1 January 2026, public funds may not constitute own funds.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":493},"\u003Cp>From 1 January 2026, public funding (both domestic and foreign) cannot constitute the own resources required of organisations under the CSO Strategy 2025–2029.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":495},"\u003Cp>From 1 January 2026, own funds will only consist of non-earmarked money that the organisation can raise from, for example, individuals, members, companies, associations, donors and other organisations. Funds can also come from the sale of products and services.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":497},"\u003Cp>Please note that the own funds requirement does not apply to organisations based in ODA countries (countries eligible to receive official development assistance).\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":499,"innerHTML":500,"innerContent":501},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"12f0fd09-ce76-4da9-88e3-4e7d3b32e9a7\">New interpretation of strategy disclaimers on political parties\u003C\u002Fh3>",[502],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New interpretation of strategy disclaimers on political parties\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":504},"\u003Cp>Sida's new interpretation of the strategy statement ‘Support under this strategy may not be given to political parties in ODA countries or to their associated associations’ means that political parties in ODA countries or their associated associations (including in non-ODA countries, such as Sweden) will not be eligible for new agreements under the CSO strategy. Party-affiliated organisations in Sweden (PAOs) are considered to fall within the category of ‘associated associations’ and are therefore not eligible for support under the CSO strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":506},"\u003Cp>Since Sida has recently decided on a new interpretation of the PAO strategy 2024–2027, this means that PAO applicants under the CSO strategy will in future be referred to apply for support under the PAO strategy and other relevant strategies. These applications will be prepared in accordance with the procedures, time and budget frameworks that are relevant for each strategy. Sida refers to the country, regional and thematic departments responsible at the agency for this.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":508},"\u003Cp>Sida's interpretation of the PAO strategy 2024–2027 means that support can be granted to activities where the PAO's partners are democracy movements and change agents, including networks, platforms or organisations, even if they have no obvious connection to parties or to democracy defenders with an agenda that could develop into political parties. Furthermore, Sida's interpretation means that the purpose of the strategy will be interpreted more broadly in the future, so that democracy-strengthening activities not directly linked to, but relevant to, a well-functioning and democratic party system can also be supported, provided that they otherwise fulfil the requirements that Sida imposes on all aid-financed operations.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":510,"innerHTML":511,"innerContent":512},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"33bb7eee-bf82-44a5-8b46-a224ee992f93\">Review of external communication\u003C\u002Fh3>",[513],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review of external communication\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":515},"\u003Cp>The Government's instructions to Sida (2025:269, 5§ 6) state that Sida shall ‘[…] ensure that development assistance is not given to actors who conduct or support anti-democratic activities, violent extremism, Islamism, anti-Semitism, terrorism, activities that undermine the rights of women and girls, and hate speech directed at individuals or groups.’\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":517},"\u003Cp>In order to address the government's guidance in the instruction and strategy regarding violent extremism, Sida will procure a review of all applicant organisations prior to a possible signing of an agreement within the framework of the CSO strategy 2025–2029.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":519},"\u003Cp>The planned review will only cover Sida's agreement partners and not their partners. The review focuses on the organisations' public communication on websites and social media during the period 1 December 2024 to 31 May 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":521},"\u003Cp>The purpose of the review is to enable Sida to ensure that development assistance is not given to actors who engage in or support anti-democratic activities, violent extremism, Islamism, anti-Semitism, terrorism, activities that undermine the rights of women and girls, and hate speech directed at individuals or groups.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":523,"innerHTML":524,"innerContent":525},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"b3c6b77f-e61d-4d06-9332-b0e03684cd48\">Organisations have applied in two calls\u003C\u002Fh3>",[526],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organisations have applied in two calls\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":528},"\u003Cp>Since autumn 2024, organisations have been able to apply for support under the Strategy for Support to Civil Society, 2025–2029 (CSO Strategy). Sida has opened up this opportunity to civil society organisations in two calls. To be eligible for support, the organisation must contribute to the objectives of the CSO strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":530},"\u003Cp>The CSO strategy aims to contribute to a vibrant and pluralistic civil society and has two overarching objectives:\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":532,"innerBlocks":533,"innerHTML":539,"attrs":540},"core\u002Flist",[534,537],{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":536},"core\u002Flist-item","\u003Cli>Strengthening the capacity of civil society in developing countries.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":538},"\u003Cli>To create better conditions for civil society in developing countries to operate.\u003C\u002Fli>","ul",{"data":541},{"noStyle":19},{"blockName":456,"attrs":543,"innerHTML":544,"innerContent":545},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"8ce49c43-0700-4ab9-9bf8-6f6a50e1ae42\">The three parts of the strategy\u003C\u002Fh3>",[546],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The three parts of the strategy\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":548,"attrs":549},"acf\u002Fsimple-columns",{"data":550},{"cc_block_simple-columns__simple_columns":551},[552,555,558],{"heading":553,"description":554},"Part 1:","Civil society organisation partnerships: Support is provided to civil society organisations that contribute to the objectives of the strategy by supporting CSOs in ODA* countries.",{"heading":556,"description":557},"Part 2:","Part 2: Support for organisations working on policy and methodology development and for quality and transparency work by civil society organisations: To create better conditions for civil society actors in developing countries to operate.",{"heading":559,"description":560},"Part 3: ","Part 3: Direct support to local civil society actors in ODA countries: Support is channelled directly to local actors working towards the strategy objectives and aims to further strengthen local ownership.",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":562},"\u003Cp>* ODA countries are countries that are eligible to receive official development assistance. ODA is an acronym for Official Development Assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":564,"innerHTML":566,"innerContent":567},{"level":565},4,"\u003Ch4 id=\"1b4ff499-cbdd-47f1-bda3-a704fd3a03e8\">Small-scale support under component 1 – civil society organisation partnerships\u003C\u002Fh4>",[568],"\n\u003Ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small-scale support under component 1 – civil society organisation partnerships\u003C\u002Fh4>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":570},"\u003Cp>Under Component 1 for CSO partnerships, Swedish organisations had the opportunity to apply for small-scale grants, with the aim of safeguarding the diversity of smaller Swedish CSOs, encouraging innovation and the engagement of new actors. The call for expressions of interest was open 12 March to 8 May 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":572},"\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcalls.sida.se\u002Flocal\u002Fmxcatalog\u002Fview.php\">Calls for proposal on Sida's application portal\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":574,"innerHTML":575,"innerContent":576},{"level":565},"\u003Ch4 id=\"859496db-bbc9-465b-bb32-7b3653c8cdd7\">\u003Cstrong>Applications for SEK 9 billion in the 2024 call\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>",[577],"\n\u003Ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Applications for SEK 9 billion in the 2024 call\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":579},"\u003Cp>Sida conducted the first call for proposals in 2024 and received 2,728 expressions of interest from Swedish, international and local organisations. Of these, Sida invited 50 organisations to submit a full application by 28 February 2025, which all have done. Sida assesses which of the three parts of the strategy is relevant for each application.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":581},"\u003Cp>The applications that Sida has placed in parts 1 and 2 have applied for different time periods and together amount to just over SEK 9 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":583},"\u003Cp>As regards part 3, Direct support to local civil society actors in ODA countries, Sida will invite organisations after the agency has taken a position on the expressions of interest that are relevant for further assessment.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":585},"\u003Cp>Sida has assessed all applications as a whole and at portfolio level.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":587,"innerHTML":588,"innerContent":589},{"level":565},"\u003Ch4 id=\"51112caf-0208-429c-aab9-de1918d84cb2\">Processing of individual applications under parts 1 and 2\u003C\u002Fh4>",[590],"\n\u003Ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Processing of individual applications under parts 1 and 2\u003C\u002Fh4>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":592},"\u003Cp>Sida processes applications based on internal rules and procedures. In order to ensure a smooth transition in line with the guidance in the CSO strategy, Sida has prioritised the assessments of organisations that have ongoing funding through the strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":594},"\u003Cp>At the beginning of the processing, Sida has assessed an approximate amount, known as an indicative amount, which is intended to guide Sida's continued processing of applications and enable organisations to plan based on a possible scenario of what can be implemented within the strategy if the organisations receive support.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":596},"\u003Cp>The indicative amounts are intended to facilitate planning and do not constitute a promise of funding. Funding is dependent on Sida's decision on support, and the amounts may change if the financial conditions, governance or Sida's assessment change.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":598,"attrs":599},"acf\u002Faccordion",{"data":600},{"cc_block_accordion__heading-level":601,"cc_block_accordion__block-style":602,"cc_block_accordion__block-title":603,"cc_block_accordion__block-preamble":604,"cc_block_accordion__accordions":605},"h3","narrow","Criteria and underlying assessment process for Part 1 organisations:","\u003Cp>The indicative amounts under Part 1 are based on three factors:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[606,609,612],{"cc_block_accordion__title":607,"cc_block_accordion__description":608,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Factor 1: Sida's assessment of the activities in the application's relevance, the organisation's capacity and criteria based on strategic management and the agency's intervention management rule","\u003Cp>The assessment is based on the following criteria:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>The potential of the intervention to contribute to change in line with the objectives of the strategy\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The objectives and expected results of the application\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The partnership\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Local ownership characterises the intervention\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Local ownership is supported by a sustainability plan for results\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Development effectiveness is integrated in the application\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The principles of participation; non-discrimination; openness and transparency; responsibility and accountability are included in the implementation of the action\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Innovation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Assessment of performance management\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Assessment of internal governance and control\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>The criteria are used by Sida to assess:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>how well the application describes the change to be achieved by the end of the project and its relevance to the CSO strategy’s objective of strengthening civil society actors in low- and middle-income countries and creating conditions for them to operate\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>whether objectives and expected results are realistic, well formulated, monitorable and contribute to the CSO strategy objectives\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>the extent to which planned results are relevant to civil society in low- and middle-income countries\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>the added value and relevance of the applicant organisation(s) to the partnership and the expected results\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>the legitimacy of the implementers in relation to the target group\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>how the priorities of local partners have influenced the design of activities\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>plans for the management of results after the end of the operation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>how the principles of aid and development effectiveness are applied, including alignment with local partners’ systems, funding modalities that promote local ownership, donor harmonisation, and mutual accountability and transparency in the partnership\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>how the application includes the principles of participation, non-discrimination, accountability and transparency\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>what new methods and innovative ways of working will be applied, and\u002For whether the action harnesses the opportunities of digitalisation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>systems to ensure that civil society beneficiaries are not linked to violent extremism, and that they support democratic values and human rights.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":610,"cc_block_accordion__description":611,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Factor 2: Applicant organisation's experience in handling amounts of the size requested","\u003Cp>To mitigate risks and ensure sustainability, the organisation should not grow too quickly. A small increase may be possible, but will be judged on how well it fits with the strategy, available resources and the capacity of the organisation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":613,"cc_block_accordion__description":614,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Factor 3: Contribution to pluralism and in particular any contribution in thematic areas that are under-represented","\u003Cp>Sida has analysed the applications received by theme, type of civil society actor, size, target group and geography.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida’s conclusion is that all thematic areas prioritised in the strategy are represented in the selection of applications received and has therefore not adjusted indicative amounts at individual application level due to pluralism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"blockName":456,"attrs":616,"innerHTML":617,"innerContent":618},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"3a3283e7-ff7b-468e-a83e-9f89e003d198\">Preparation to be completed by 30 September\u003C\u002Fh3>",[619],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation to be completed by 30 September\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":621},"\u003Cp>Sida's goal is that the preparation of applications from organisations that have agreements today (direct or intermediated) will be completed before 30 September 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":623},"\u003Cp>Processing of applications from organisations that do not already have funding under the strategy will begin as soon as possible. Sida endeavours to complete the preparation of these applications by the end of 2025 and beginning of 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":625},"\u003Cp>Sida does not have the resources to prepare all applications at the same time and wants to avoid gaps in funding for ongoing activities as far as possible, if Sida decides to enter into an agreement on continued support.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":627},"\u003Cp>The timetable for preparation may be affected if Sida needs to request new information and if the application needs to be updated. If the indicative amount is lower than the amount applied for, the budget, results framework and other parts of the application may need to be updated.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":629,"innerHTML":630,"innerContent":631},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"bf5fb5f5-cb15-46e9-a71d-76b2175ecd1c\">New call for proposals in 2027\u003C\u002Fh3>",[632],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New call for proposals in 2027\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":634},"\u003Cp>Sida plans, in accordance with the CSO strategy, to conduct a new call for proposals for major support in 2027, corresponding to the one made in 2024. The plan is to sign new agreements from 2028.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":636,"innerContent":637},"\u003Ch2 id=\"c89e8497-31e7-417d-9d62-1af8c7fd1573\">For those who have expressed interest for partnership\u003C\u002Fh2>",[638],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For those who have expressed interest for partnership\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":640},"\u003Cp>The process is carried out in four steps; step three is partially completed.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":642},"\u003Cp>The third step was a simplified capacity assessment. Many very qualified organisations submitted an interest for partnership. Sida selected the organisations that were assessed to be the most relevant to the new CSO strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":644,"innerContent":645},"\u003Ch2 id=\"b850dbdd-9a73-4eaa-ba09-1e7e2fec2b96\">\u003Cstrong>Timeline\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>",[646],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Timeline\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":648},"\u003Cp>The process is carried out in four steps.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":650,"innerHTML":651,"innerContent":652},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"1601bbe9-a74c-412b-aa6d-7d70de587f7c\">Step 1: Expression of interest (closed May 27, 2024)\u003C\u002Fh3>",[653],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Expression of interest (closed May 27, 2024)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":655},"\u003Cp>Concept notes were submitted by interested organisations. The first screening was based on information about the organisations, including how they met basic requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":657,"innerHTML":658,"innerContent":659},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"d0386196-9f89-4301-bb08-16acc1bbe344\">Step 2: Relevance assessment (closed June 11, 2024)\u003C\u002Fh3>",[660],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Relevance assessment (closed June 11, 2024)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":662},"\u003Cp>Further information was requested from organisations that proceeded to the second step and relevance assessments were carried out.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":664,"attrs":665,"innerBlocks":667},"acf\u002Fhighlight",{"data":666},[],[668,672,674,676],{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":669,"innerContent":670},"\u003Ch2 id=\"65df37d5-74c6-4c34-8775-af3bc26a967a\">New information (updated October 31, 2024):\u003C\u002Fh2>",[671],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New information (updated October 31, 2024):\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":673},"\u003Cp>The Government of Sweden decided on the new CSO strategy on September 19. The instructions in the strategy are detailed and Sida needs time to analyse and operationalise the content. Sida will provide support through a new support model, where some partnerships will be managed by Sida and some by the Swedish Embassies.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":675},"\u003Cp>On October 31, the organisations relevant for partnerships with Sida were informed of whether they were invited to submit proposals for funding and could progress to step four.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":677},"\u003Cp>For organisations relevant for partnerships with the Swedish Embassies, the capacity assessment and selection process within step three is still ongoing. Dialogue with relevant departments and embassies has been initiated. See the timeline below for more information.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":679,"innerHTML":680,"innerContent":681},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"7a1ca05a-bd69-4a35-82eb-10e21f59076b\">Step 3: Capacity assessment (on-going)\u003C\u002Fh3>",[682],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Capacity assessment (on-going)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":684},"\u003Cp>Sida carries out a simplified capacity assessment of the organisations based on information provided earlier in the review process.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":532,"innerBlocks":686,"innerHTML":539,"attrs":691},[687,689],{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":688},"\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>For partnerships to be managed by Sida:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Sida's assessment in step 3 was based on the simplified capacity assessment mentioned above, an overall comprehensive assessment based on the information provided in steps 1 and 2 and the instructions in the new CSO strategy.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":690},"\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>For partnerships to be managed by Swedish Embassies\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the process is ongoing. Dialogue with relevant departments and missions abroad has been initiated. Dates are yet to be determined in more detail.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"data":692},{"noStyle":19},{"blockName":456,"attrs":694,"innerHTML":695,"innerContent":696},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"951c83db-e6bf-4858-9ce3-c8fb17597d1e\">Step 4: Proposal for funding (on-going)\u003C\u002Fh3>",[697],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Proposal for funding (on-going)\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":699},"\u003Cp>The organisations which have been selected as a result of step 3 are invited to submit a full proposal for funding. The proposals will be assessed following Sida’s rules and regulations for contribution management. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":701},"\u003Cp>Date for submission of proposals for invited organisations is \u003Cstrong>February 28, 2025\u003C\u002Fstrong> (updated November 18, 2024)\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":664,"attrs":703,"innerBlocks":705},{"data":704},[],[706,711],{"blockName":456,"attrs":707,"innerHTML":708,"innerContent":709},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"d8609758-f2f1-47ae-809a-0b2822f14ce5\">Process might change\u003C\u002Fh3>",[710],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Process might change\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":712},"\u003Cp>Please note that the process and timetable may still change.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":598,"attrs":714},{"data":715},{"cc_block_accordion__heading-level":716,"cc_block_accordion__block-style":602,"cc_block_accordion__block-title":34,"cc_block_accordion__block-preamble":34,"cc_block_accordion__accordions":717},"h2",[718],{"cc_block_accordion__title":719,"cc_block_accordion__description":720,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Liability clause","\u003Cp>By expressing interest and\u002For completing the application in accordance with Sida’s announcement, you as applicants accept that neither Sida, nor any contractor or subcontractor engaged by Sida to assist in the announcement and application process, can be held liable for any damages, whether they be direct or indirect, costs, expenses or losses of any kind that may be incurred, directly or indirectly by the applicant organisation, its personnel or property, as a result of participation in the announcement and application process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":722,"innerContent":723},"\u003Ch2 id=\"8e7b4bf9-0892-45f4-9831-1511b05a4f43\">\u003Cstrong>Purpose and objectives\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>",[724],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Purpose and objectives\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":726},"\u003Cp>Through this call for expression of interest, Sida has initiated a process which aims to ensure that the objectives of the Strategy for Sweden’s Development Cooperation with Civil Society (the CSO Strategy) are met. The purpose is to strengthen civil society organisations in developing countries, enhancing their opportunity and capacity to create better living conditions for people living in poverty and oppression.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":728},"\u003Cp>To be eligible, the organisations must contribute to the following objectives:\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"attrs":730,"innerHTML":731,"innerContent":732},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"713b1112-27b2-40b8-9068-7bbb7c530fdd\">First objective: Strengthened capacity of civil society in developing countries\u003C\u002Fh3>",[733],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First objective: Strengthened capacity of civil society in developing countries\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":532,"innerBlocks":735,"innerHTML":539,"attrs":740},[736,738],{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":737},"\u003Cli>Increased capacity for civil society and its target groups, to organise in matters concerning to democracy, human rights, rule of law, gender equality, free market and property rights, accountability, tolerance, anti-corruption, and\u002For peace and security.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":739},"\u003Cli>Increased effectiveness, local anchoring, and transparency of civil society actors.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"data":741},{"noStyle":19},{"blockName":456,"attrs":743,"innerHTML":744,"innerContent":745},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"1db7b45c-656a-4610-8f3d-78cf4cdb9722\">Second objective: An enabling environment for civil society in developing countries\u003C\u002Fh3>",[746],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second objective: An enabling environment for civil society in developing countries\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":532,"innerBlocks":748,"innerHTML":539,"attrs":755},[749,751,753],{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":750},"\u003Cli>Strengthened space for an independent and pluralistic civil society.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":752},"\u003Cli>Improved conditions for dialogue and collaboration within civil society, and between civil society and other actors.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":754},"\u003Cli>Improved conditions for civil society actors to act independently and diversify their financing.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"data":756},{"noStyle":19},{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":758},"\u003Cp>Sida will ensure that the objectives are met by choosing a diverse range of partners. However, each organisation does not have to contribute to all objectives.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":758},{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":761},"\u003Cp>The new strategy was adopted in September 2024 and has the same focus and objectives as the strategy ending December 2024. The new strategy will be in place January 1, 2025, and is part of the new strategic direction for Swedish development cooperation entitled “Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment, and sustainable growth”.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":532,"innerBlocks":763,"innerHTML":539,"attrs":770},[764,766,768],{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":765},"\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Freports\u002F2024\u002F02\u002Fdevelopment-assistance-for-a-new-era--freedom-empowerment-and-sustainable-growth\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth, on the Swedish government's webpage\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":767},"\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Fabout-sida\u002Fhow-we-are-governed\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Sida is guided by strategies\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":769},"\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.regeringen.se\u002Fstrategier-for-internationellt-bistand\u002F2024\u002F09\u002Fstrategi-for-sveriges-utvecklingssamarbete-med-det-civila-samhallet-20252029\u002F\">Strategy for Sweden's Development Cooperation with Civil Society 2025–2029 (only available in Swedish)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>",{"data":771},{"noStyle":19},{"blockName":773,"attrs":774},"acf\u002Ffile",{"data":775},{"cc_block_file__file":776,"cc_block_file__link_text":789},{"ID":777,"title":778,"filename":779,"filesize":780,"url":781,"alt":34,"description":782,"caption":782,"name":783,"date":784,"modified":785,"mime_type":786,"type":787,"subtype":788},47758,"Strategy for Swedens Development Cooperation with Civil Society 2024","Strategy-for-Swedens-Development-Cooperation-with-Civil-Society-2024.pdf",251074,"http:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F03181548\u002FStrategy-for-Swedens-Development-Cooperation-with-Civil-Society-2024.pdf","Strategy for Swedens Development Cooperation with Civil Society 2024 (translated by Sida)","strategy-for-swedens-development-cooperation-with-civil-society-2024","2024-05-03 16:15:47","2024-05-03 16:16:29","application\u002Fpdf","application","pdf","Strategy for Sweden's Development Cooperation with Civil Society (2024) (in English)",{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":791,"innerContent":792},"\u003Ch2 id=\"6173c8eb-75e8-4593-82c2-ff63a297bb54\">About the call for expression of interest\u003C\u002Fh2>",[793],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the call for expression of interest\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":795},"\u003Cp>The call – which has now closed -  was open to civil society organisations conducting long-term development cooperation relevant to the objectives in the current Swedish strategy for development cooperation with civil society.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":797},"\u003Cp>The following categories of CSOs were eligible:\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":532,"innerBlocks":799,"innerHTML":539,"attrs":806},[800,802,804],{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":801},"\u003Cli>Organisations based and operating directly in countries eligible for official development assistance (ODA countries).\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":803},"\u003Cli>Organisations forwarding funds to civil society actors in ODA countries.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":805},"\u003Cli>Organisations not based in an ODA country and focusing on the strategy objective \"an enabling environment for civil society in developing countries\".\u003C\u002Fli>",{"data":807},{"noStyle":19},{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":809,"innerContent":810},"\u003Ch2 id=\"cf3c48a5-4921-479c-80c4-b0d9699502b1\">Requirements\u003C\u002Fh2>",[811],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":532,"innerBlocks":813,"innerHTML":539,"attrs":822},[814,816,818,820],{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":815},"\u003Cli>CSOs had to submit their expression of interest through Sida’s digital form.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":817},"\u003Cli>Organisations could at most be included in two different expressions of interest.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":819},"\u003Cli>For organisations that are part of the same global or international federation, only one organisation can pass the second step of the evaluation process. See more information about the process below.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"blockName":535,"innerHTML":821},"\u003Cli>Organisations outside ODA countries must be able to contribute with own funding corresponding to 15 per cent of Sida's contribution.\u003C\u002Fli>",{"data":823},{"noStyle":19},{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":825,"innerContent":826},"\u003Ch2 id=\"0e50820f-d238-4a70-bd5e-1b5552ea9404\">Diversity of actors within the CSO strategy\u003C\u002Fh2>",[827],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversity of actors within the CSO strategy\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":829},"\u003Cp>Diversity is a fundamental aspect of the CSO strategy. Sida will include a diverse range of civil society actors that represent various areas of expertise, experiences, sizes and organisational set-ups.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":831},"\u003Cp>With the current requirements and criteria, this call favoured larger and more established organisations as agreement partners to Sida. If needed, Sida will take additional measures to ensure that smaller organisations are also included (directly or indirectly) and that requirements for diversity are met. There may be further opportunities for new partnerships within the strategy during the next years.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":664,"attrs":833,"innerBlocks":835},{"data":834},[],[836,841,843],{"blockName":456,"attrs":837,"innerHTML":838,"innerContent":839},{"level":473},"\u003Ch3 id=\"bf7c4043-3c05-47d7-b9ba-f62ec1f9d55d\">Need more information?\u003C\u002Fh3>",[840],"\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need more information?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":842},"\u003Cp>At the bottom of this page you will find frequently asked questions and answers. If you can't find the answer to your question, you are welcome to contact us. \u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":844},"\u003Cp>Email:  \u003Ca href=\"mailto:invitation-sida-cso@sida.se\">invitation-sida-cso@sida.se\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":456,"innerHTML":846,"innerContent":847},"\u003Ch2 id=\"811aa70c-cd7d-4855-8965-9267da2fba04\">Questions and answers\u003C\u002Fh2>",[848],"\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions and answers\u003C\u002Fh2>\n",{"blockName":461,"innerHTML":850},"\u003Cp>Questions we receive about the call for expression of interest will be published along with our answer below. This section will be updated regularly during the process. Questions and answers last updated on 27 January 2025.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"blockName":598,"attrs":852},{"data":853},{"cc_block_accordion__heading-level":601,"cc_block_accordion__block-style":602,"cc_block_accordion__block-title":854,"cc_block_accordion__block-preamble":34,"cc_block_accordion__accordions":855},"Questions asked by organisations selected for Part 1 and 2 of the strategy, November 2024",[856,859,862,865,868,871,874,877],{"cc_block_accordion__title":857,"cc_block_accordion__description":858,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"What opportunities for communication and dialogue will there be while drafting the proposal?  ","\u003Cp>Communication, questions and guidance in relation to the drafting of the application for support will be managed through \u003Ca href=\"mailto:invitation-sida-cso@sida.se\">invitation-sida-cso@sida.se\u003C\u002Fa> and this Q&A section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There will also be room for bilateral dialogue about the application, in particular for new agreement partners to Sida. This could include identifying areas of joint interest, if requested by the applicant. However, currently Sida’s resources for bilateral dialogue are limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A program manager for each application will be assigned in due time. All guidance will be based on the principle of each organisation deciding how to frame the application according to its own priorities and goals, within the framework and scope of the CSO strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":860,"cc_block_accordion__description":861,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"What level of detail is needed in the application? ","\u003Cp>The strategy states that support shall be flexible and allow for adaptation and adjustments to developments in the context where CSOs operate. Sida therefore encourages partners to “build in” flexibility into the planning and into the application to cater for necessary adaptations and adjustments to unforeseen changes and pre-conditions in the context in line with principles, systems and criteria described in the application.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proposal needs to be complete to a level which allows for Sida’s appraisal of the assessment areas as included in the “Guidelines for organisations seeking financial support from Sida” as well as other criteria mentioned in the CSO strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For support which includes forwarding of funds Sida needs information on criteria used for selection of partners and systems for managing partnerships. Sida expects that the application includes information on partners for the first\u002Fnext-coming year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less detailed information may be provided for subsequent years of the implementation period. This means that detailed information on who the partners are and what they do, will not be requested as part of the application for the whole implementation period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":863,"cc_block_accordion__description":864,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Are there limitations as to what organisations within each Part of the Strategy Implementation Model are allowed to work on with Sida’s funding?","\u003Cp>Partners selected to be part of Part One and Three of the strategy may choose to contribute to all strategy objectives, i.e. within both Objectives Areas (1. Strengthened capacity of civil society in developing countries and 2. An enabling environment for civil society in developing countries).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partners selected within Part Two can only seek financial support to contribute to strategy objectives under the second Objective Area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":866,"cc_block_accordion__description":867,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will there be target values for the key ratios in the budget? ","\u003Cp>No, there will be case-by-case assessments. However, the assessment will be made in relation to the CSO strategy which states that, to increase local ownership, Sida should strive to increase the proportion of financial resources that reaches organisations in ODA-recipient countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":869,"cc_block_accordion__description":870,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Part Three – when will the process of selecting partners within Part Three of the Strategy Implementation move forward? ","\u003Cp>The management of applicants within Part Three of the strategy – direct support to CSOs in ODA-recipient countries – has been put on hold until further notice. Applicants have been informed. Timelines and a tentative plan for implementation will be shared as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":872,"cc_block_accordion__description":873,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"What is Sida’s definition of a civil society organisation?","\u003Cp>Sida uses the OECD\u002FDAC definition of civil society organisation.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nCSOs are non-market and non-state organisations outside of the family in which people organise themselves to pursue shared interests in the public domain. They cover a wide range of organisations that include membership-based CSOs, cause-based CSOs and service-oriented CSOs. Examples include community-based organisations and village associations, environmental groups, women’s rights groups, farmers’ associations, faith-based organisations, labour unions, co-operatives, professional associations, chambers of commerce, independent research institutes, and the not-for-profit media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":875,"cc_block_accordion__description":876,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"“Synergies” and ”development offer” – how will these concepts, which are increasingly coming up in Sida’s vocabulary, be applied in the assessment process? Will priority be given to programs implemented in countries where Sida funds other partners and interventions? ","\u003Cp>Based on current instructions and steering from the government, partners within the CSO strategy are free to select partners and contexts\u002Fcountries in line with their respective strategies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opportunities for coordination, cooperation and exchange with other Swedish-funded initiatives will be explored when and where they arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strategy states that organisations receiving support from the CSO strategy may explore cooperation opportunities with interventions supported via other strategies, with the aim of achieving synergies. In particular the potential synergies with the humanitarian assistance is highlighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":878,"cc_block_accordion__description":879,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Should contributions to cost-share components to EU-grants be included in the programme proposal  ","\u003Cp>Yes, if an organisation wishes to apply for funding to cover a cost-share component to an EU-grant, the cost-share component should be included in the programme proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"blockName":598,"attrs":881},{"data":882},{"cc_block_accordion__heading-level":601,"cc_block_accordion__block-style":602,"cc_block_accordion__block-title":883,"cc_block_accordion__block-preamble":884,"cc_block_accordion__accordions":885},"Questions about the Selection Process","\u003Cp>\u003Cbr data-mce-bogus=\"1\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[886,889,892],{"cc_block_accordion__title":887,"cc_block_accordion__description":888,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"What is a transactional link when forwarding funds?","\u003Cp>The forwarding of funds is governed by agreements and Sida will use the terminology agreement links. The agreement chain starts from the organisation which aims to be Sida’s agreement partner and continues onward as long as funds are transferred, to the end-recipient CSO. For example, from the organisation to X and from X to Y there are two agreement links.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":890,"cc_block_accordion__description":891,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Is there a maximum number of links in the agreement chains within the CSO Strategy?","\u003Cp>According to the new CSO Strategy (taking effect 1 January 2025) the number of agreement chains should, as a rule, be limited to one. Well-justified exceptions may be justified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":893,"cc_block_accordion__description":894,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Examples of key ratios and transactional links when forwarding funds ","\u003Cp>In all three examples below, the organisation’s total budget is \u003Cstrong>SEK 1 000 000\u003C\u002Fstrong>. All calculations are in Swedish kronor (SEK) and we use a Swedish agreement partner to Sida for the examples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Example A\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Organisation A is Swedish, not member of a global organisation, and has no country offices. Organisation A has an agreement with a national partner organisation based in and implementing in Kenya (an ODA-recipient country). Organisation A forwards SEK 800 000 to the partner organisation. Forwarding of funds thus takes place in \u003Cstrong>one\u003C\u002Fstrong> \u003Cstrong>link\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Organisation A spends SEK 100 000 on capacity-building support for the partner organisation in Kenya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 1: 80% (800 000\u002F1 000 000)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 2: 10% (100 000\u002F1 000 000)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 3: 10% (100 000\u002F1 000 000) relating to operational and administrative costs in the home country\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Total costs in the home country: SEK 100 000\u003Cbr \u002F>\nTotal costs in ODA-recipient countries: SEK 900 000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Example B\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Organisation B is Swedish and has its own country offices in ODA-recipient countries, \u003Cem>or\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Organisation B is Swedish and is a member of a global alliance or network with national\u002Fregional\u002Flocal offices that may or may not be nationally registered in ODA-recipient countries.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Organisation B has an agreement with and forwards funds to its country office or the national\u002Fregional\u002Flocal office of the same alliance or network based in the ODA-recipient country. This is classified as an horizontal internal transfer. The office in the ODA-recipient country has agreements with local partner organisations and forwards SEK 800 000 to them. The forwarding of funds thus takes place in \u003Cstrong>one link\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Organisation B will use SEK 100 000 for capacity-building efforts in ODA-recipient countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 1: 80% (800 000\u002F1 000 000)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 2: 10% (100 000\u002F1 000 000)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 3: 10% (100 000\u002F1 000 000), divided by operational and administrative costs in the home country (SEK 50 000) and operational and administrative costs for the offices in ODA-recipient countries (SEK 50 000).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Total costs in the home country: SEK 50 000\u003Cbr \u002F>\nTotal costs in ODA-recipient countries: SEK 950 000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Example C\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Organisation C is Swedish and cooperating with informal actors. The informal actors (partners and target groups) are based in ODA-recipient countries but the agreement partner of organisation C, providing support and capacity building to the local partners\u002Ftarget group, is based in a non-ODA-recipient country. Forwarding funds to an organisation based in an non-ODA-recipient country is a deviation from regulations and practice and would require an individual assessment by Sida for approval of an exemption. In the example, SEK 500 000 is forwarded to informal actors directly in an ODA-recipient country via the agreement partner based in a non-ODA-recipient country. In addition, SEK 300 000 is being used for capacity-building efforts in ODA-recipient countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 1: 50% (500 000\u002F1 000 000)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 2: 30% (300 000\u002F1 000 000)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Key ratio 3: 20% (200 000\u002F1 000 000), divided by operational and administrative costs in the home country (SEK 100 000) and operational and administrative costs for the partner outside ODA-recipient countries (SEK 100 000).\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Total costs in the home country: SEK 100 000\u003Cbr \u002F>\nTotal costs in ODA-recipient countries: SEK 800 000\u003Cbr \u002F>\nTotal costs for partners outside ODA-recipient countries: SEK 100 000\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"blockName":598,"attrs":896},{"data":897},{"cc_block_accordion__heading-level":601,"cc_block_accordion__block-style":602,"cc_block_accordion__block-title":898,"cc_block_accordion__block-preamble":34,"cc_block_accordion__accordions":899},"Questions about the Application Process",[900,903,906,909,912,915,918,921,924,927,930],{"cc_block_accordion__title":901,"cc_block_accordion__description":902,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will there be a ceiling for the amount that each organisation can apply for?","\u003Cp>No, there will not be a ceiling amount for applications. Each organisation may state the amount for which they wish to apply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":904,"cc_block_accordion__description":905,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will organisations be able to apply for core support?","\u003Cp>Yes, Sida will ask invited organisations whether they are interested in applying for programme support or core support. To be able to apply for core support, \u003Cstrong>all\u003C\u002Fstrong> the organisation’s work must be relevant to the CSO strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":907,"cc_block_accordion__description":908,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Should my organisation apply for core support or programme support?","\u003Cp>Core support is an un-earmarked grant for an organisation’s overall strategic plan and operations, annual work plan and budget, and is not separated from other sources of funding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auditing, procurement and reporting use the organisation’s own systems and procedures, but must meet international standards. Sida defines international auditing standards as ISA 700 or similar standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Results reporting shall cover overall results and dialogue issues for the strategic plan and shall also be relevant to the CSO strategy. Sida’s general conditions continue to apply. In addition, Sida can request information from the partner beyond the standardised annual reporting if needed. This applies to both programme and core support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida has received detailed questions about core support and whether a particular organisation can receive it or not. All organisations should consider which agreement format is most suitable and Sida will then assess this in the appraisal of the full proposal to determine whether an organisation can receive core support or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":910,"cc_block_accordion__description":911,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Can our organisation give partners in ODA countries core support even if we are receiving programme support from Sida?","\u003Cp>Sida recommends partners to consider core support when forwarding funds. It is the most flexible form of funding, allowing organisations to take ownership of their operations. Programme support can also provide flexibility and adaptability when core support is not suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An organisation receiving programme support from Sida can forward funds to its partners as core support, programme support or project support. The same applies to organisations receiving core support from Sida.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Further guidance was provided in an email sent on 25 November 2024 to all CSOs invited to submit an application in the “Updated instructions for application”, with a link to instructions on budget and financial reporting for core support, as well as an explanation of the key indicators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a full explanation of key ratios, please see Annex 1 in the email sent 8 November 2024.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":913,"cc_block_accordion__description":914,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"How will the final application process work; via standard forms for all CSOs or will it be opened up for a ‘free application’ where you can choose the form and content yourself? Will there be an opportunity to discuss the application and structure?","\u003Cp>The full application is written in a free format (details, such as maximum number of pages, will be provided to applicants). However, in order for Sida to assess it, it needs to contain certain basic elements. These will be set out in the ‘Guidelines for organisations seeking financial support from Sida’, which we send out to the organisations invited to apply. Sida’s aim is that, based on the information you receive, you will be able to write an application that is as complete as possible and that we will not need to return with additional questions. The aim is to make the application process as quick and efficient as possible, despite the large number of applicants. There will also be an opportunity for dialogue during the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":916,"cc_block_accordion__description":917,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"What length of implementation can organisations apply for?","\u003Cp>The length of agreements will vary between three to five years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":919,"cc_block_accordion__description":920,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"What type of organisational assessment will Sida carry out of potential agreement partners?","\u003Cp>Organisations that are shortlisted in the selection process and qualify to become agreement partner to Sida will be reviewed according to Sida’s regular appraisal process, including in-depth assessment of their relevancy in relation to the strategy objectives, their internal control systems, capacity to deliver results etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":922,"cc_block_accordion__description":923,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will there be a new review of internal management and control - if an organisation has or recently has held an agreement with Sida or a Swedish Embassy (within the past five years)?","\u003Cp>As part of the selection process Sida will carry out a simplified capacity assessment of all organisations during step three in the selection process, regardless of whether they have or recently have had agreements with Sida or a Swedish Embassy.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nDuring the final step Sida will assess if a full review of internal management and control needs to be conducted. Where an external audit has recently been carried out, it is unlikely to be repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":925,"cc_block_accordion__description":926,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will Sida be able to use the organisational assessments that current Strategic Partner Organisations (SPOs) have made of their partner organisations if these partner organisations apply?","\u003Cp>No, Sida does not plan to use these assessments as part of the selection process. The intention is to use the same collection of information and documentation from all organisations as a basis for the selection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":928,"cc_block_accordion__description":929,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Do all participants in a consortium need to express interest when applying?","\u003Cp>No, only the host organisation is responsible for submitting the expression of interest on behalf of the consortium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":931,"cc_block_accordion__description":932,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"What are the specific requirements for applications based on a consortium of organisations forming a joint programme? ","\u003Cp>Sida welcomes consortia applications. When writing the proposal, please include the added value and role of each individual organisation, as well as for the set-up in general, in relation to the expected results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each organisation in the consortium will sign an agreement with Sida and will be subject to an assessment. The consortium may submit joint narrative reports to Sida. Details on financial reporting will be provided at a later stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There will be no further instructions from Sida on how joint proposals should look like. Bilateral dialogue will be possible as part of the assessment process, based on the incoming proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"blockName":598,"attrs":934},{"data":935},{"cc_block_accordion__heading-level":601,"cc_block_accordion__block-style":602,"cc_block_accordion__block-title":936,"cc_block_accordion__block-preamble":34,"cc_block_accordion__accordions":937},"Questions about budget-related issues",[938,941,944,947,950,953,956,959],{"cc_block_accordion__title":939,"cc_block_accordion__description":940,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"What funding can organisations apply for?","\u003Cp>Organisations invited to submit a full application can apply for programme support or core support. To be able to apply for core support all the organisation’s work must be relevant to the CSO strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":942,"cc_block_accordion__description":943,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will all organisations who are asked to submit full applications be granted funding? If not, what proportion of these organisations will receive funding?","\u003Cp>During the final step of the process (step four), the organisations which have been selected as potential partners for Sida are invited to submit a full application. The applications received are assessed individually, in accordance with regular procedures and guidelines, and may be approved or rejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":945,"cc_block_accordion__description":946,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Should organisations budget for their contribution of own funding in the application?","\u003Cp>Organisations based outside countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) must contribute with their own funding corresponding to 15% of the overall budget i.e. Sida contributes with 85% and the organisation with 15%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The presented programme for which the organisation is requesting support and its budget must combine Sida’s funding and this so called own contribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":948,"cc_block_accordion__description":949,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Which criteria will be used to determine the required contribution of own funding, and what sources of funding will be accepted?","\u003Cp>In accordance with new instructions from the Swedish Government, Cooperation Partners based in countries not eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) that receive funding under the Strategy shall, from January 1, 2025, co-finance at least 15% of the total Programme budget. Cooperation Partners in ODA countries are not required to co-finance Programmes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Own contribution shall consist of liquid funds raised, e.g. donations from the general public, companies, organisations, communities and sponsorships. The funds cannot be tied to specific requirements for use, visibility or reporting from any of the sources. Raised funds include membership fees, bequests, donations, lottery revenue and revenue from the sale of goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Funds that come from other grants in Sweden or abroad can be used to fulfil the own contribution requirement. The value of the organisation’s own or collected materials, i.e. goods and services, cannot be counted towards the own contribution requirement. Additionally, revenue from the sale of services and the value of the organisation’s own work cannot be counted towards the own contribution requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":951,"cc_block_accordion__description":952,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will administrative costs in local offices in countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) be considered as administrative overhead costs or operational costs?","\u003Cp>They will be considered as administrative costs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":954,"cc_block_accordion__description":955,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Are there differences in the budget frameworks for old and new Sida partners?","\u003Cp>No – all are treated equal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":957,"cc_block_accordion__description":958,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will Sida set a limit for the proportion of funding that may stay in Sweden?","\u003Cp>Sida has not set a minimum percentage that stays within any country outside countries eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA). However, Sida will ensure that partners work development effectively and that as much funding as possible reaches partners in ODA countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_block_accordion__title":960,"cc_block_accordion__description":961,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Can Sida cover costs for personnel in the entire chain of intermediaries responsible for the forwarding of funds?","\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"blockName":598,"attrs":963},{"data":964},{"cc_block_accordion__heading-level":601,"cc_block_accordion__block-style":602,"cc_block_accordion__block-title":965,"cc_block_accordion__block-preamble":34,"cc_block_accordion__accordions":966},"Questions about the agreement",[967,969],{"cc_block_accordion__title":968,"cc_block_accordion__description":961,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will Sida continue to require partners to forward all administrative requirements to implementing partners on all levels?",{"cc_block_accordion__title":970,"cc_block_accordion__description":971,"cc_block_accordion__files":19},"Will the audit requirement ISRS 4400 remain in its current form and on all levels?","\u003Cp>Yes, most likely. ISRS 4400 requirements are decided by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_find_on_page":973,"thumbnail":974,"cc_infoboxes":986},true,{"url":975,"alt":976,"width":977,"height":978,"sizes":979,"subtype":983,"filesize":984,"cc_photograph":985},"http:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F02105604\u002FMajsfalt-i-morgonljus_Malawi.jpg","Ett par personer jobbar på ett litet majsfält i morgonljuset i Salima, Malawi. Precis intill står ett par tegelhus med grästak.   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On this page you can read more about how it works.","https:\u002F\u002Fadmin.sida.se\u002F_preview-redirect\u002F1716",{"id":988,"title":1003,"content":1004,"link":1005},"How an initiative comes about","Learn about the overall process of applying for support from Sida, from concept note to agreement on contribution.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Ffor-partners\u002Fhow-a-project-is-created",{"id":989,"title":1007,"content":1008,"link":1009},"Implementation and follow-up","Sida's partner is responsible for monitoring and implementation of ongoing initiatives. Sida will also follow-up.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Ffor-partners\u002Fguidance-for-sidas-partner-organisations\u002Fmonitoring-and-reporting"]