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Call for Proposals: Strengthening Local Civil Society in Uzbekistan

Deadline for Concept Note Submission: June 16, 2025

The Embassy of Switzerland in Uzbekistan, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is pleased to launch a Call for Proposals under its flagship governance programme “Strengthening Local Governance and Civic Space in Uzbekistan.”

This initiative supports local civil society organizations, youth-led groups, and grassroots movements to develop innovative, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that strengthen civic engagement and cooperation in the regions.

We invite alliances of at least three local NGOs—including youth- and women-focused initiatives—to apply and propose creative approaches in areas such as:

Environment, water and climate resilience in community level developments;
Sustainable economic and skills development;
Youth engagement and leadership development.

📍 Target Regions: Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Khorezm, and Tashkent region
💡 Selected consortiums will receive funding of up to USD 150,000 (in UZS equivalent) for projects lasting 2–3 years.

🔗 Learn More & Apply:
Detailed eligibility criteria, thematic priorities, and application instructions are available in the full Guidance for Applicants – PDF (please see below).

Concept Note Deadline: June 16, 2025
📣 Info Session (Online): May 21, 2025 at 14:30

For inquiries related to the information session prior to submissions, please email: tashkent.opencallcaacp@eda.admin.ch, with the subject line: “Info session CSO CALL”