Call for projects "Sport & Development" AFD / European Guild
Overview
The Sport & Development programme promotes the practice of sport as a vehicle for peace and development by providing support and funding for microprojects based mainly in Africa. A microproject is defined as a long-term development action that is initiated locally to meet the needs expressed by the beneficiaries – who are stakeholders in their own development. It is characterised by: local cooperation, low overall cost, small-scale geographical impact, and the potential for innovation and replication.
The Sport & Development programme provides support and funding for development through sport microprojects in Africa and Haiti. These microprojects must be managed by French international cooperation CSOs working in partnership with local actors.
Key information
- Eligible countries: African countries and Haiti
- Beneficiaries: French civil society organisations (CSOs) with local partners
- Target segment: microprojects (multisport)
- Type of funding: grants
- Amount: between €2,000 and €20,000 (up to 75% of the total project cost)
- Support: assistance with project structuring and management
- Selection method: call for projects with decision by jury
Eligibility criteria
- French CSO in a partnership with a local entity in Africa or Haiti
- French CSO must have been in existence for over 2 years
- French CSO’s annual resources: under €250,000
- Project implementation period: from 1 to 3 years
- Type of project: sport-based with an impact on at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals
Examples of projects supported
- Rugbyna Faso : education through rugby in Burkina Faso
(find out more about this project) - Agou EcoTrail : running to combat malnutrition in Togo
(find out more about this project) - Pour le Sourire d’un Enfant : fencing and restorative justice in Senegal
(find out more about this project)
Do you meet the eligibility criteria and wish to apply?
Find out more in the interactive guide (available in French only) prepared by the Sport & Development programme teams. Contact for any further information: contact@sportdeveloppement.org; +33 (0)7 69 51 27 93
Photo credit: AFD
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