Small local projects are small-scale development projects that are identified by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka and that are managed directly by the Embassy after they are approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. The project implementing organization must be a local entity registered in Zambia. It can be an educational, healthcare, social or cultural institution, a non-governmental non-profit organization, a cooperative, a subject of the territorial administration, a local community, which contractually assumes responsibility for the implementation of the project towards to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka.

The aim of this bilateral foreign development cooperation instrument of the Czech Republic is not to build capacity of the implementer but to support its development activities of a smaller scale. By the Czech Republic supported a small local projects should not only bring development outputs, but should also contribute to increasing the visibility of the Czech Republic in the country. Various projects can be supported, such as projects to promote local development, improve health or medical care, eradicate poverty, make education available, educate people in rural areas, protect the environment, or improve the position of women in the society.

In this way the Czech Republic supports the necessary local initiatives that do not have enough funding and that need to contribute.

 

WHO CAN APPLY FOR  A CONTRIBUTION TO A SMALL LOCAL PROJECT

A small local project can only be implemented by a local entity having legal subjectivity in Zambia. A contribution can not be claimed by an individual.

A project may target different spheres; health, education, social services or agriculture are recommended.

The project must be relevant to the needs and priorities of Zambia and must be in line with the priorities of the Czech Republic development cooperation.

The project must be cost effective and economical, for which reason all receipts must be documented. Personal costs - wage / fee, diet, accommodation, travel  insurance, vaccination and other personnel costs must not exceed 25 % of the total budget. It is recommended that the contribution does not cover the overall budget of the project but to ensure its co-financing from other sources.

The project must be implemented from the date of the contract’s signature to 31 October 2018.

 

BUDGET AND POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTION

The financial contribution is intended for projects implemented in Zambia. Implementig organization must be a local subject registered in Zambia.

The financial contribution for a small local project is 200,000 - 500,000 CZK (approx. 23,000, - USD). Each organization may submit several projects, but only one project of the applicant may be supported from the funds of  the Czech Republic development cooperation.

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR A CONTRIBUTION TO A SMALL LOCAL PROJECT

The application for a small local project grant must include:

a) The filled identification form in the English language (attached below), signed and stamped by the organization. "Local currency"  row shall contain the amount in ZMW, all the Czech crowns sections must be filled by using official Exchange rate (provided by the Embassy);

b) A verified copy of the document (in English or translated into English) certifying that the applicant has legal subjectivity (it is officially registered) in Zambia;

c) A confirmation in Czech or English that the person who signed the identification form has the competency to sign the application. 

The application must be delivered by October 15, 2017 at the latest to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka in printed form at the following address:
 

Embassy of the Czech Republic
4 Twin Palms Road, Kabolonga

Lusaka

Before submitting an application by post or courier service, it (the identification form) must be scanned in a PDF file and in an Excel file. Both files must be sent in electronic form to the e-mail address lusaka@embassy.mzv.cz

IMPORTANT TERMS

Deadline for all applications delivered to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka: October 15, 2017.

After the project is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka will sign the contract concerning the implementation of the project with a successful applicant (no later than 15 March 2018).

A small local project must be completed till 31 October 2018 at the latest.

All financial documents and receipts  must be delivered to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka no later than 31 October 2018.

The final report and photographic documentation must be delivered to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Lusaka no later than November 15, 2018.

All questions should be sent by e-mail to the address  lusaka@embassy.mzv.cz  and in copy to bohumil_hamrsmid@mzv.cz. All communications must be realized in electronic form via e-mail.

Identification Form (XLS, 64 KB)