EEA Grants

2009-14

Reducing

disparities

Strengthening

relations

Civil society Stakeholder consultation - Estonia

Patrizia Brandellero, Senior Sector Officer, FMO Tallinn, 21 November 2011

Norway Grants

EEA Grants

Timeline for Estonia

9 June ‘11 MoU in force €2.3M for NGO Programme Launch TOR and consultation 2009-14 2 Jan 12 - Proposal deadline Jan- Feb – Approval and finalisation Programme design March ’12 expected start up of Programme

Norway Grants

EEA Grants

2009-14

Estonian NGO Fund – past and future

Overall positive implementation 2004-09

Norway Grants      Good implementation of 190 projects, many small grants, oversubscription Successful management by OEF, feedback, capacity building, publicity Focus – close alignment with needs    Democracy and civil society development Environment and sustainable development Social integration and local development Capacity building and advocacy strengthened Few bilateral projects and contacts

EEA Grants

2009-14

Evaluation 2004-9 Recommendations - Focus

Norway Grants     Consult NGOs on priorities Target funding to ensure impact and address high demand Focus on strategic processes that lead to change and sustainability: institutional strengthening, networking, policy and strategy development, advocacy and watchdog activities, increasing civic participation Address key areas of concern (human rights, democratic processes, social inclusion…)

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2009-14

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NGO Programmes 2009-14

Objective

Strengthened civil society development and enhanced contribution to social justice, democracy and sustainable development

Applicants Non-profit voluntary organisation established as a legal entity, having a non-commercial purpose, independent of local, regional and central government, public entities, political parties and commercial organisations. Religious institutions and political parties are not considered NGOs

EEA Grants

2009-14

NGO Programmes 2009-14 – Expected outcomes

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Active citizenship NGO/public partnerships Democratic values Advocacy and watchdog Networks and coalitions of NGOs Capacity of NGOs Sustainable development and environment Services Empowerment

Norway Grants

EEA Grants

2009-14

NGO Programmes 2009-14 – Areas of support

Norway Grants

Core areas (at least one third of support)

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Democracy, Human rights including minorities rights

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Good governance and transparency Participatory democracy Combat racism and xenophobia, Anti-discrimination

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Social inequalities, poverty and exclusion, including in rural areas Gender equality and Gender-based violence

Additional eligible areas and activities

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Environmental protection and climate change Provision of welfare and basic services

At least 10% for children and youth-driven organisations and or activities

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2009-14

NGO Programmes 2009-14 – Suggested activities

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Advocacy

Awareness raising activities Multicultural dialogue activities Participation in policy and decision-making processes Capacity-building and organisational support to NGOs Strengthening governance Network and coalition building Mutual learning and dissemination Education and training Cultural initiatives to promote key areas

EEA Grants

2009-14

Norway Grants

SET-UP: NGO Programmes 2009-14

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Management

Programme/Fund Operator autonomous of government, have links to the sector Operator encouraged to propose actions to strengthen capacity Possibility for predefined projects    

Rules and modalities – Terms of Reference

Up to 90% grants for projects, in-kind up to 50% of co-financing Complementary actions at Programme level for exchanges with donor and other Beneficiary states Proportionality in management and reporting Advance payment system

EEA Grants

2009-14

Norway Grants

NGO Guideline 2009-14 – Partnership

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Bilateral relations

Contribute to objective and outcomes Strategic exchanges developed at Programme level Facilitation in contact building, mutual benefit  

Flexible Bilateral funding available:

Funds at national level (0.5% of total allocation) for outreach/networking PO/DS Funds at Programme level (1.5% of costs) including:    Seed money to develop partnerships Know-how exchange with partners/contacts bilateral exchange/best practice/learning Contacts through www.ngonorway.org

for Norway Partners can also be from BS, or bordering country outside the EEA

EEA Grants

2009-14

Estonian NGO Programme – outline

   Allocation of €2.3M Operator to be appointed by FMO OEF applicant for Fund Operator role   Programme to address core areas and relevant concerns Memorandum specific concerns on NGO Programme:     Multicultural dialogue Integration of national minorities Developing social services including for children and youth Capacity building Consultation with NGOs to provide further input Norway Grants

EEA Grants

2009-14

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Key questions

   Focus: Strategic targeting to support key priorities and promote sustainability How can we ensure strategic and sustainable support to NGOs in Estonia?

Which areas and activities should we specifically target? What are the needs?

How can we promote the role of NGOs in advocating, raising awareness and promoting participation?

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Set up: Solid programme management options to maximize impact

What can we learn from the past?

What set up will best support and promote the sector?

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Bilateral: Options for increased cooperation?

What are the challenges and opportunities?

EEA Grants

2009-14

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