Criteria

• The Embassy can support projects in the area of human security on topics such as human rights, migration, humanitarian work, peace, good governance and democracy, inclusivity and gender, in the area of development / poverty reduction.
  
  
• Projects that promote eco-conscious practices, address environmental challenges or contribute to long-term ecological balance align with our commitment to fostering a greener and more sustainable future. Proposals with innovative solutions/products in these are also encouraged to be submit.
  
  
• Funding is available for specific activities and projects (such as training, workshops etc.); proposals that exclusively request funding for staffing or purchasing supplies will not be considered.
  
  
• The funded activities need to be implemented within one calendar year, i.e. 2025. Specifically, the project duration shall be from time of signing in early 2025 until latest end of October 2025, leaving sufficient time for submission and approval of final reports.
  
  
• The same organization cannot be supported two years consecutively. However, the activities funded by the Swiss Embassy can be part of a larger project that covers multiple aspects or spans over a longer time, the limitations above are purely for the specific activities to be funded by the Embassy.
  
  
• The financial commitment to selected project depends on the proposal submitted and the overall budget available at the Embassy. Typically, project funds range between 8’000-10’000 CHF.

Interested CSO are requested to submit their proposal using the prescribed template. (PDF, 2 Pages, 208.0 kB, English) The deadline for the application is 31.01.2025 emailed to newdelhi.events@eda.admin.ch, with subject head ”Country, i.e. India or Bhutan”, “Name of the Organization”: Small Action Fund 2025, Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan.