Call for Proposals Initiatives and Action in Conflict Transformation & Dialogue | Sociopolitical Change & Community Mobilizing | Accountability & Transparency |Media & Information

Deadline: 31.01.2021, earlier submissions are encouraged; assessment on a rolling basis  

Range of funding per application: 2.000 to 10.000 USD,

Maximum Duration: 8 months

Focus: Initiatives addressing areas affected by the Beirut blast and root causes on a national level

Funding Information: forumZFD offers two options: 1) providing funding of initiatives of groups and organizations and/or 2) providing expertise and support in the below subject areas 

Four months after the Beirut Blast, many initiatives have been at work to handle the pressing needs in the aftermath, yet much more is still needed. In recognition of these many personal and group initiatives that have been leading and contributing to the recovery efforts, this call seeks to support groups and organizations who want to build upon this solidarity and go beyond immediate relief efforts and work towards contextualized and sustainable recovery. The call considers both proposals aiming at affected areas in Beirut, as well as initiatives targeting the root causes of the blast nationwide. There are two options to seek support, 1) by applying for funding for initiatives and/or 2) by applying for provision of expertise to support ongoing initiatives or processes.  

OPTION 1

forumZFD invites organizations and groups to submit proposals for initiatives and projects within the following areas of work: 

A. Conflict Transformation, Dialogue & Prevention of Violent Conflict: grassroot and community initiatives for peace and conflict transformation, dialogue sessions to bridge divides, mediation, Nonviolent Communication, countering hate-speech, bullying and discrimination, promotion of multi-perspectivity, and related activities. 

B. Sociopolitical Change & Community Mobilizing: Initiatives aiming at organizing and mobilizing communities, social change and political innovation, socio-political inclusion and participation, civic education and awareness of rights and responsibility, awareness raising on public policy, evidence driven social action and policy making; as well as communities coming together for grassroots-driven change and mutual support. 

C. Accountability & Transparency: Initiatives fostering accountability, transparency, compensation and reparation, as well as legal awareness, advocacy, and legal support for those affected by the blast.

D. Media, Reporting & Information: Initiatives aiming at promoting evidence- and fact-based reporting and media work; independent media reporting; increasing accessibility of facts, evidence and information on policy to a wider public.

OPTION 2

forumZFD invites organizations and groups to apply for support by forumZFD Lebanon staff and affiliated experts. This option might be particularly useful if the applicant wants to address a need but does not have the expertise to do so. Applicants can apply to receive support from experts in the following fields:  

A. Conflict Sensitivity & Do No Harm: planning and review of projects or programs for NGOs or other development or relief initiatives to ensure projects are integrating do no harm principles, 

B. Conflict transformation including through mediation, dialogue, Nonviolent Communication for groups who want to address tensions or improve their internal or external communication,  

C. Provision of psychosocial support: facilitation of psychosocial support groups, empathy and listening-sessions e.g., through Nonviolent Communication, 

D. Community mobilizing/organizing: facilitation of community meetings and processes, facilitation of planning and strategy processes, and mentoring for organizers and mobilisers, 

E. Sustainability and Strategic Planning: planning and review of projects or programme for NGOs, movements or other development or relief initiatives to support strategic planning and sustainability of interventions.