Melania is a small Dutch foundation, which focuses on the financial support of micro-projects for low income women in certain countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Eligibility criteria:
1. The project should originate from a local initiative, taken by several (organized) women and should aim to improve their economic and/or social position;
2. The project is in the field of income-generating activities.
3. The project is directed towards low income women’s groups.
4. The women’s group is responsible for project planning and implementation and is prepared to keep a line of communication with Melania.
5. The financial contribution of Melania facilitates the start of the project: the project has the ability to become self-supportive in 2-3 years.
If your project suits Melania’s project criteria, you may submit your application.
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Melania invites and reviews project applications.
Melania selects and proposes some of these projects to Dutch women’s groups for requested financial support.
There is no calendar deadline.
For more informatio please visi https://melania.nl/english-summery/
Friendly reminders:
1. Study similar calls (open and closed ones) that interest you to discover what they have in common and how you can think ahead/plan to apply = increase your chances of success!
2. Prepare/update paperwork (certificates and attests usually required from an organization like yours);
3. Write (baby steps...!) and discuss a project draft - to validate the priorities within your group and to train your grant writing skills;
4. Do not wait to find a call and then start writing your proposal/project. Start now!!!
5. Visit the World Pulse website >>> My Pulse >>> Resources and then use its filters (right upper corner) to find what may really suit you;
6; Share the opportunities that may not apply to you but can interest others;
7. Spread the word about your failures and achievements in grant requests. Yes, tell these stories too... - they will enlighten and inspire your network.
Thanks, Ana.
Thanks, Ana.