Eligibility Criteria
NDM is open to organizations of any type, subject to criteria outline below. Proposals will be screened to ensure that they conform to these requirements. Those that fail to meet the eligibility requirements will not be considered. Anyone with a good innovative idea to share -
non-government organizations (NGOs), foundations, private sector groups, universities and schools, local and municipal bodies, community-based organizations (CBOs), academic institutions, and
co-operatives.
The applicants must have a performance record of at least two (2) years and registered with the Government of Nepal.
Theme
To be eligible to compete, proposals must reflect the theme of "Securing Peace through Development" in any of the following areas:
- Health
- Education
- Water and Sanitation
- Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security
- Infrastructure (Roads and Transportation)
- Energy
- Small Business and Micro Enterprise Support
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Employment Creation
Partnerships
Proposals from private businesses must include a public purpose partner such as an NGO/CBO, development agency, foundation, university/ school, or government. Municipal and local bodies are eligible to apply in partnership with at least one of the organizations mentioned above. Also, both partners should have a performance record of at least two (2) years and registered with the Government of Nepal.
Implementation Time Frame
Proposed activities must be completed within twelve (12) months of receiving initial disbursement from Nepal Development Marketplace.
Results
The output or results outlined in proposals should be measurable and demonstrate a direct impact to on service delivery and expanding livelihood opportunities to rural populations in the rural community to Secure Peace through Development. Projects with the sole final output of research, such as publications, training or conferences/forums with no directly verifiable results will be ineligible.
Maximum Award Size
The maximum award size will be 1.5 million Rupees. Awards to winners will vary in size according to the needs outlined in their proposals.
Language
Proposals may be submitted in English or Nepali.
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