{"id":67500,"date":"2016-02-11T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=b53a9e9fd2f9a6d6fbbdec79aa22e523"},"modified":"2016-02-11T06:58:00","modified_gmt":"2016-02-11T06:58:00","slug":"news-story-british-embassy-kabul-strategic-programme-fund-2016-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=67500","title":{"rendered":"News story: British Embassy Kabul Strategic Programme Fund 2016-17"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"govspeak\">\n<p>The Strategic Programme Fund (SPF) is the British Embassy Kabul\u2019s dedicated fund for supporting projects which further our priorities in Afghanistan. The fund will support projects implemented between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-apply-to-the-2016-17-bidding-round\">How to apply to the 2016-17 bidding round:<\/h2>\n<p>We are looking for relatively large-scale bids (preferably between \u00a3100,000-\u00a3600,000) which can achieve an impact in one year. But we will exceptionally consider larger or smaller-scale bids, if they can still demonstrate that they can achieve an impact. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"project-bids-should-fit-with-one-or-more-of-the-following-priority-themes\">Project bids should fit with one or more of the following priority themes:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Improving Governance; <\/li>\n<li>Civil Society and advocacy support; <\/li>\n<li>Countering Violent Extremism; <\/li>\n<li>Human Rights \u2013 with a focus on supporting gender equality; <\/li>\n<li>Community building through sports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"successful-bidders-will-be-expected-to-demonstrate\">Successful bidders will be expected to demonstrate:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>That the project proposal provides good value for money;<\/li>\n<li>That the project proposal has a clear, achievable impact, and responds to a local demand or need;<\/li>\n<li>That their organisation has the capacity to deliver the project to a high standard;<\/li>\n<li>How the project helps build Afghan capacity (International NGOs\/companies should aim to partner with a local Afghan counterpart where feasible);<\/li>\n<li>That the impact of the project will be sustainable beyond the end of the funding period (i.e. 31 March 2017);<\/li>\n<li>That they have carefully considered all risks and have proposed suitable mitigation methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"nb-bids-for-projects-in-afghanistans-provinces-will-be-given-a-higher-priority\">NB Bids for projects in Afghanistan\u2019s provinces will be given a higher priority.<\/h2>\n<p>To apply, you should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read all the documents and requirements<\/li>\n<li>Complete the project concept note form and submit your proposal to (SPF.BEK@hotmail.com) by 1 March 2016. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Implementers who have been successful at the initial concept note stage will be contacted by the British Embassy and invited to submit a full proposal by 20 March 2016. <\/p>\n<p>Implementers whose proposals are awarded funding will be notified by April 2016, with an expectation that activity could begin shortly afterwards, and end by 31 March 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Before bidding please familiarise yourself with the following key documents:<\/p>\n<section class=\"attachment embedded\" id=\"attachment_1407883\">\n<div class=\"attachment-thumb\">\n      <a aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"thumbnail\" href=\"\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/499547\/SPF_Kabul__-_Guidance_For_Potential__Implementers.docx\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk\/government\/assets\/pub-cover-doc-afe3b0a8a9511beeca890340170aee8b5649413f948e512c9b8ce432d8513d32.png\"><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"attachment-details\">\n<h2 class=\"title\"><a aria-describedby=\"attachment-1407883-accessibility-help\" href=\"\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/499547\/SPF_Kabul__-_Guidance_For_Potential__Implementers.docx\">SPF Kabul &#8211; Guidance for Potential Implementers<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"metadata\">\n        <span class=\"type\">MS Word Document<\/span>, <span class=\"file-size\">112KB<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"accessibility-warning js-toggle-accessibility-warning\" id=\"attachment-1407883-accessibility-help\">\n<h2>This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.<br \/>\n          <span class=\"toggler\">Request a different format.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/h2>\n<p class=\"help-block\">\n          If you use assistive technology and need a version of this document<br \/>\nin a more accessible format, please email<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:webmaster@fco.gov.uk?body=Details%20of%20document%20required%3A%0A%0A%20%20Title%3A%20SPF%20Kabul%20-%20Guidance%20for%20Potential%20Implementers%0A%20%20Original%20format%3A%20docx%0A%0APlease%20tell%20us%3A%0A%0A%20%201.%20What%20makes%20this%20format%20unsuitable%20for%20you%3F%0A%20%202.%20What%20format%20you%20would%20prefer%3F%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;subject=Request%20for%20%27SPF%20Kabul%20-%20Guidance%20for%20Potential%20Implementers%27%20in%20an%20alternative%20format\">webmaster@fco.gov.uk<\/a>.<br \/>\nPlease tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"attachment embedded\" id=\"attachment_1407884\">\n<div class=\"attachment-thumb\">\n      <a aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"thumbnail\" href=\"\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/499548\/Project_Concept_Form_151210.doc\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk\/government\/assets\/pub-cover-doc-afe3b0a8a9511beeca890340170aee8b5649413f948e512c9b8ce432d8513d32.png\"><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"attachment-details\">\n<h2 class=\"title\"><a aria-describedby=\"attachment-1407884-accessibility-help\" href=\"\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/499548\/Project_Concept_Form_151210.doc\">SPF Kabul &#8211; Project Concept Form<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"metadata\">\n        <span class=\"type\">MS Word Document<\/span>, <span class=\"file-size\">56.5KB<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"accessibility-warning js-toggle-accessibility-warning\" id=\"attachment-1407884-accessibility-help\">\n<h2>This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.<br \/>\n          <span class=\"toggler\">Request a different format.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/h2>\n<p class=\"help-block\">\n          If you use assistive technology and need a version of this document<br \/>\nin a more accessible format, please email<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:webmaster@fco.gov.uk?body=Details%20of%20document%20required%3A%0A%0A%20%20Title%3A%20SPF%20Kabul%20-%20Project%20Concept%20Form%0A%20%20Original%20format%3A%20doc%0A%0APlease%20tell%20us%3A%0A%0A%20%201.%20What%20makes%20this%20format%20unsuitable%20for%20you%3F%0A%20%202.%20What%20format%20you%20would%20prefer%3F%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;subject=Request%20for%20%27SPF%20Kabul%20-%20Project%20Concept%20Form%27%20in%20an%20alternative%20format\">webmaster@fco.gov.uk<\/a>.<br \/>\nPlease tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"attachment embedded\" id=\"attachment_1407885\">\n<div class=\"attachment-thumb\">\n      <a aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"thumbnail\" href=\"\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/499549\/2015_04_10_Grant_Contract_Long_Form.docx\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk\/government\/assets\/pub-cover-doc-afe3b0a8a9511beeca890340170aee8b5649413f948e512c9b8ce432d8513d32.png\"><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"attachment-details\">\n<h2 class=\"title\"><a aria-describedby=\"attachment-1407885-accessibility-help\" href=\"\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/499549\/2015_04_10_Grant_Contract_Long_Form.docx\">SPF Kabul &#8211; Grant Contract<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"metadata\">\n        <span class=\"type\">MS Word Document<\/span>, <span class=\"file-size\">181KB<\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"accessibility-warning js-toggle-accessibility-warning\" id=\"attachment-1407885-accessibility-help\">\n<h2>This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.<br \/>\n          <span class=\"toggler\">Request a different format.<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/h2>\n<p class=\"help-block\">\n          If you use assistive technology and need a version of this document<br \/>\nin a more accessible format, please email<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:webmaster@fco.gov.uk?body=Details%20of%20document%20required%3A%0A%0A%20%20Title%3A%20SPF%20Kabul%20-%20Grant%20Contract%0A%20%20Original%20format%3A%20docx%0A%0APlease%20tell%20us%3A%0A%0A%20%201.%20What%20makes%20this%20format%20unsuitable%20for%20you%3F%0A%20%202.%20What%20format%20you%20would%20prefer%3F%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;subject=Request%20for%20%27SPF%20Kabul%20-%20Grant%20Contract%27%20in%20an%20alternative%20format\">webmaster@fco.gov.uk<\/a>.<br \/>\nPlease tell us what format you need. 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