Feed the Minds Call for Proposal

Feed the Minds (FTM) is an international development charity that aims to contribute to a world in which people everywhere can live life in all its fullness. Its work reaches women and people who have been marginalized; people who often missed out on school due to extreme poverty, conflict, or gender discrimination. Its practical education projects give people the skills and resources they need to make change happen, giving them a new start and turning their hope for a better future into a reality.

Projects are implemented by local non-governmental organizations or community-based organizations working to support vulnerable communities.  FTM partners range from small organizations new to project management to larger organizations working across several countries.  Some FTM partners are Christian; some are of different faiths while others are of none. Literacy is central to FTM's strategy therefore all partners are asked to take literacy into consideration when designing their projects.

FTM supports practical education projects in three thematic areas:

Economic Empowerment – projects that aim to improve the financial security and resilience of women and people who have been marginalized, as well as their knowledge of, access to, and confidence in ownership and utilization of economic resources. Specific projects include vocational training, agriculture, on-farm, and off-farm income-generating activities. Examples of the types of Economic Empowerment project FTM supports include: i) food security and livelihoods; ii) sustainable livelihoods; iii) entrepreneurship; iv) value chains and market linkages.

Citizenship – projects that aim to improve women and people's knowledge and access to their political, civic, and human rights. These projects involve the engagement of vulnerable communities in activities that help achieve their rights and/or promote respect for the rights of other vulnerable groups. Examples include: i) advocacy for the rights of vulnerable persons such as women or people living with disabilities; ii) campaigns for justice through policy/legislation reform; iii) land and property rights and ownership; iv) peacebuilding.

Health – projects aim to improve women's knowledge of and access to safe healthcare and practices. Projects here include health education, prevention, and awareness-raising.  Examples of Health projects FTM supports include: i) Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR); ii) HIV/AIDs education and prevention; iii) improved nutrition; iv) improved maternal health and reduced infant mortality; v) tackling FGM.

Eligibility

Eligibility for Small Project:

FTM will consider projects small if they have the following characteristics:

• Budget size up to £25,000
• Time frame not exceeding 12 months.
• Focus on clear activities and outputs.
• Address at least one of FTM thematic areas
• Not part of a larger project
• Focus on people you work within a smaller region (not national)

Eligibility for Medium Project:

The following characteristics will be considered for the medium project:

• Budget between £25,000 and £150,000
• Time frame not exceeding 24 months.
• Focus on clear outputs and outcomes.
• Address more than one FTM thematic areas
• Can be part of a larger project (Match funding)
• Demonstrate partner's track record in implementing such projects.
• Demonstrated evidence of managing donor-funded projects.
• Can focus on a larger area up to national.

General Criteria for both Small and Medium Project:

FTM supports projects which:

• bring about positive and meaningful changes in the lives of the people they work with.
• have a literacy component that strengthens communities and civil society.
• arise from a locally identified need and are appropriate to local context and culture.
• engage target groups in active learning.
• use participatory approaches to achieve clear outcomes.
• involve local people in decision-making throughout the project.
• recognize the important role that women play in development.
• are sustainable and have an impact that continues beyond the funding period.
• build the capacity of partner organizations and local communities.
• target marginalized communities.
• are cost-effective.
• prioritize indigenous literature and/or knowledge.

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Benefits

• Provides Fund

Application Process

Small Project Application form

Medium Project Application form

Please also read this budget sheet (Part C) to be completed along with the application form.

Applications should be submitted on or before 10 September 2021 by email to: info@feedtheminds.org

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