Civic Engagement Grant Scheme, which is the second component of the Civic Engagement Project, will be implemented as a capacity-building programme through grant support civil society organizations (CSOs), local governments, and other local actors.
The support provided within the scope of the Civic Engagement Small Grants Programme will include the allocation of financial resources to the selected CSOs on an open, transparent, and competitive basis with a view to strengthen the dialogue and cooperation between the CSOs and local governments and thus increase the participation of civil society in policy and decision-making processes, primarily at the local level.
The overall aim of the Civic Engagement Small Grants Programme is to create a favourable and sustainable environment for CSO-public partnership based on enthusiasm, trust, and mutual acceptance. The specific aim of the Civic Engagement Small Grants Programme is to strengthening the dialogue and cooperation of civil society organizations, local governments, public institutions and other relevant stakeholders.