Call for Proposals: Youth Advocacy Grant

Call for Proposals: Youth Advocacy Grant

Restless Development Nepal

Restless Development Nepal invites youth groups from Bharatpur, Kohalpur, and Janakpur to apply for the Youth Advocacy Grant under EU - funded GreenShift Nepal project. This initiative supports youth-led projects focused on climate action and promoting a circular economy through plastic waste reduction and management.

About the project

GreenShift: Circularity of Plastic Waste for Net-Zero Carbon Nepal project aims to promote Circular Economy in Madhesh, Lumbini, and Bagmati Province. The project focuses on interventions for plastic waste collection by mobilizing civil societies of waste workers, waste enterprises, youth advocacy and sustainable product designing and packaging. With the active involvement of the Waste Workers, women, and marginalized groups, Civil Society Organizations of Waste Workers, youth groups, SMEs, local, provincial, and federal government bodies, the project will be carried out for four years. The activities have been envisioned to create a synergy for the development of policy formulation at the local, provincial, and federal levels of the government. These activities are aimed towards the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy. The project is funded by the European Union (EU) and the implementation is led by CREASION through the consortium partners Restless Development Nepal, and Youth Innovation Lab (YI-Lab).

Objectives

The primary objective of the grant is to empower youth by enhancing their knowledge and capacity to engage in the circular economy and reduce plastic waste. This grant aims to enable youth groups to create a positive impact in their communities by organizing cleanliness campaigns, managing plastic waste, and promoting alternatives to plastic.

The specific objectives of the grant are as follows:

• To raise awareness on plastic waste management, circular economy, and climate change at the community level.
• To ensure effective plastic waste management at the local level.
• To promote alternatives to plastic products at the local level to reduce plastic pollution.

Eligible Activities

Each youth group must propose a minimum of five activities that align with the primary and specific objectives of this call. In line with the objectives of the GreenShift Nepal project, this call for applications targets the following activities:

• Community Cleaning and Awareness Campaigns: Youth-led campaigns focused on waste management, promoting community responsibility for a cleaner environment. Activities can include cleanup drives, educational workshops, rallies, and outreach to build a sense of ownership and hygiene among community members. Local authorities and community members are encouraged to participate.
• Community Awareness Programs on Circular Economy and Plastic Waste: Utilize creative approaches, including door-to-door outreach, street performances, and rallies, to educate communities about circular economy concepts and the impacts of plastic waste.
• Policy Dialogues and Roundtable Discussions: Conduct discussions and policy dialogues on plastic waste management and circular economy. These sessions foster collaboration among key stakeholders, including local government, community leaders, and relevant organizations, promoting policy-level changes and improving relationships.
• Campaigns to Promote Circular Economy: Focus on recycling and reusing plastic waste as a sustainable resource. Activities should emphasize long-term management of local resources and community-led recycling initiatives.
• Plastic Reduction Initiatives: Run awareness campaigns on reducing plastic use and encourage alternatives to plastic within the community.

(Applicants are encouraged to propose creative and innovative ideas beyond these suggested activities, as long as they align with the grant’s objectives.)

Eligibility and criteria

• Youth Groups: Applicants must be non-profit youth groups with members aged between 18 and 40 years. The group must be registered with a municipal or local government office. Unregistered groups or individuals are not eligible to apply.
• Prior Experience: Youth groups must demonstrate previous experience in areas related to environment, plastic waste management, circular economy, and climate change. Priority will be given to youth groups with a track record of leading community campaigns on these topics.
• Experience of Key Members: The group’s key personnel or members must have prior experience in organizing and leading community activities and campaigns in these fields.
• Collaboration: Preference will be given to groups that demonstrate collaborative relationships with key local stakeholders, including local authorities, community members, and local media groups.
• Financial Capabilities: Priority will be given to groups with experience in managing similar projects.
• GESI and Inclusion: Groups with female and marginalized community representation in leadership and membership roles will be prioritized. Projects integrating GESI (Gender Equality and Social Inclusion) components will also be given priority.
• Organizational Documents: Applicants must submit relevant registration documents, audited financial statements, and tax clearance certificates.
• Authorized Bank Account: The youth group must have an official bank account.
• PAN Registration: The group must be registered with a Permanent Account Number (PAN).
• Fund Management Capacity: The group must demonstrate the capacity to manage the funds received.

Application Details

The youth group should submit their ideas through a proposal to: recruitmentnepal@restlessdevelopment.org

OR

Submit a physical copy of their proposal to the education department of their respective municipal office.

Applicants should also submit the CV of group members along with the proposal.

The last date for submission of proposals is Sunday, December 15, 2024. Any applications received after the deadline will be automatically rejected.

Grant Amount: Up to NPR 199,999 for an eight-month project (Jan-Aug 2025).

Visit for more details:

TOR English  - https://bit.ly/YAG-En

TOR Nepali - https://bit.ly/YAG-Np

Proposal Template English - https://bit.ly/3AJ9wD9

Proposal Template Nepali - https://bit.ly/3YLHL4Y

Restless Development Nepal promotes workforce diversity and gives priority to candidates from discriminated groups (Women, Dalit, Janajati, Madhesi/Terai, and other minority communities).