This programme co-finances development projects and programmes of Portuguese non-government development organisations (NGDOs) in co-operation with local civil society organisations. Information on how to apply is compiled on this webpage and can be downloaded here.
Background
The Portuguese Institute for Development Support (IPAD), created in 2003, is the result of a merger between the Portuguese Cooperation Institute (ICP) and the Portuguese Agency for Development Assistance (APAD) and assumes the role of the central agency for development co-operation. It is responsible for co-ordinating Portugal’s highly decentralised aid programme spread over 15 different ministries, plus universities, other public institutions and 308 municipal governments. It combines co-ordinating and programming functions with financial planning, monitoring and evaluation. It promotes projects proposed by other public institutions and ensures co-operation with non-government organisations (NGOs), as well as co-financing.
IPAD aims at improving the effectiveness of Portuguese intervention, guaranteeing a greater visibility of co-operation policy and the achievement of the international commitments made by the Portuguese State.
Types of Grant
Co-financing of development projects and programmes of Portuguese non-government development organisations (NGDOs) in co-operation with local civil society organisations.
Grant Size
Not specified
Own Contribution
IPAD can provide up to 75% of the total project or programme costs.
Funding Priorities
All projects should be targeted at the overall goal of poverty reduction and should have positive effects on the living conditions of the local populations. With co-operation with NGOs, IPAD aims to enhance the capacities of local civil society to foster an environment supportive of poor people’s own efforts to improve their quality of life.
According to the document ‘A Strategic Vision for Portuguese Development Cooperation’, the guiding principles of Portuguese co-operation are:
- commitment to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs);
- reinforcement of human security;
- promoting the Portuguese language;
- promoting sustainable economic development; and
- contributing to active international development discussions.
According to the same document, the priorities are:
- Portuguese-speaking countries (Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor Leste);
- good governance, participation and democracy;
- sustainable development and the fight against poverty (through education, heath, rural development, the environment and sustainable management of natural resources, economic growth); and
- development education.
Grantmaking Criteria
The guidelines specify that Portuguese NGDOs must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for funding from IPAD:
- the legal status of an NGO, according to Law 66/1998;
- non-profit-making objectives;
- a registered address in Portugal;
- aims of co-operation for development, development education and/or humanitarian aid and relief; and
- three years of experience as an NGO.
There are also some criteria related to the formal aspects of the proposal. In addition, the proposed project must be relevant, sustainable, cost-effective and display a good methodology, and the NGDO and local partners must have the necessary operational and financial capacity.
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Guidelines
The following guidelines can be obtained from IPAD. They apply to all Portuguese NGDOs applying for grants for development projects from IPAD:
- Eligibility criteria;
- Co-financing procedure implementing rules;
- Guidelines for presentation of the project/programme co-operation proposals;
- Guidelines for presentation of project/programme reports;
- Background conclusion sheet (analysis criteria).
Project Duration
Two to three years
Deadline
In 2006, NGDOs had to apply for grants from IPAD by 31 May.
Application Forms
NGDOs must follow the IPAD guidelines for presentation of the project/programme co-operation proposals.
Application and Procedures
NGDOs submit project proposals in response to calls for proposals organised by IPAD, normally on an annual basis. These calls for proposals are published on the website and communicated by an official letter to each NGDO. Once the call for proposals is closed, IPAD checks that the proposals satisfy the eligibility criteria laid down in the call for proposals, organises meetings with some applicants to clarify the proposal’s terms and proceeds to analyse the documents received. After this analysis, the final results are communicated to each NGDO. For further information on this process, please contact the IPAD Civil Society Division by email at concurso.ongd@ipad.mne.gov.pt.
Languages
Portuguese
Tips
The Portuguese Platform of NGDOs – based in Lisbon – serves as an umbrella organisation for around 50 Portuguese NGDOs and can provide support for applicants.
Contact:
Plataforma Portuguesa de ONGD
Rua da Madalena, nº91 2ºEsq.
1100-319 Lisboa
Portugal
Phone: +351-218872239
Fax: +351-218872241
Email: info@plataformaongd.pt
Website: www.plataformaongd.pt
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