Notice
This Request for Proposals forms the basis for applying to Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke) for a sub-grant. It must neither be construed as a grant agreement, nor be regarded as confirmation of a sub-grant awarded by Sonke. Consequently, Sonke is not liable for any financial obligations, or otherwise, incurred by any entity in responding to this Request for Proposals. Such costs will not be considered as part of the sub-grant budget if a sub-grant is awarded to an applicant.
Summary Award Information
Announcement issuance date: 14 December 2023
Proposal submission deadline: 31 January 2024
Expected program start date: March 2024
Duration of Funding: July 01, 2023 – June 30, 2026
Funding Limit: Up to a maximum of ZAR200,000 per funding year, per applicant. A total of two sub-grants will be made available, renewable annually over a two-year period (total of R400,000 per applicant).
Eligibility: Only CSOs, working in the area of GBVF in Northern Cape, Platfontein and surrounding areas are eligible to apply.
About Sonke
Sonke Gender Justice is a womxn’s rights organisation that is committed to feminist principles, using a rights-based and gender-transformative approach to achieve human rights and gender justice. Sonke works to promote gender equality, prevent violence, advance children’s rights, and reduce the spread and impact of HIV and AIDS. We are widely recognized for the impact of our work, including our expertise in engaging men and boys for gender equality, and experience in institutional capacity strengthening.
With the support of Irene M. Staehelin Stiftung, Sonke will sub-grant to two organisations in the Northern Cape to implement activities that respond to GBVF and the spread of HIV and AIDS. This will be accomplished through the implementation of various strategies including Capacity strengthening on GBVF, Human Rights and HIV and Aids; Engaging in advocacy initiatives for the effective implementation of laws and policies addressing HIV & AIDS and GBVF, and protection of human rights leading to increased demand for GBV and HIV & AIDS services.
Target areas or districts
Northern Cape province: Platfontein Frances Baard District, Sol Plaatjie Municipality
Eligibility Requirements
All interested applicants must meet the following minimum criteria to be short-listed as potential sub-grantees:
- Locally registered and operating within the stated Areas.
- Have been operational for a minimum of 3 years and have done either a project or institutional clean audit.
- Must have received and adequately handled donor funding of more than R150 000.00 per annum in the past.
- Have prepared narrative and financial reports to a donor which must be attached to this application as supporting document.
- Demonstrate basic organisational and financial systems being in place.
Exclusions
Any CBOs that are not focusing on GBVF and HIV/AIDS and are not operating in the focus areas will not be considered.
Application and Submission Instructions
To be considered for funding, applicants must submit a complete application package, including:
- Fully completed application form, using the provided template (Annex A).
- Proposed Budget, using the provided template (Annex B)
- Copies of your organization’s Registration Documents. Community-based groups, networks, coalitions and/or alliances who are not legally registered must provide proof of their mandate, vision, mission, and governance structure. This can be in the form of meeting minutes, activity reports, a memorandum of understanding or other type of contract.
- If legally registered, a copy of your organization’s audited financial statements for the previous three years. Community-based groups, networks, coalitions and/or alliances who are not legally registered may submit financial reports to donors, or other
Contact Details
The deadline for the submission of a fully completed submission to grants@genderjustice.org.za is 31 January 2024. Any requests for assistance can be submitted to grants@genderjustice.org.za by latest 26 January 2023.
