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Deadline: 08 May

Grant size: US $50,000 – US $200,000

Link: http://www.citiesalliance.org/CATF-2015

Countries: See Cities Alliance Members (http://www.citiesalliance.org/our-members)

Catalytic Fund Now Accepting Proposals on “Migration and the Inclusive City”

Description
By focusing the 2015 Call on Migration and the Inclusive City, the Cities Alliance seeks to promote innovative policy responses and practical approaches that adopt an inclusive response to migrants, including access to land, services, employment opportunities as well as recognition and voice.

Focus Areas
Proposals should promote innovation and catalytic impact in support of the strategic goal of the Catalytic Fund, which is to stimulate transformational change in cities. Innovation is measured in the development of concepts, products and processes which are either new in absolute terms or a novelty in their application and adaptation to a different context. Innovation should also be able to create societal value and trigger longer-term impacts.
Proposals are invited on one or more of the following four focus areas. Proposals can address international and/or national migration; all should demonstrate clear attention to the issue of gender equality. Additionally, proposals could also address the special needs, capacities and potentials of the most vulnerable migrant groups (such as children).

1. LIVE: Migrants’ access to basic urban services, livelihoods and social protection.
2. WORK: The access, integration and role of migrants in the city labour market and local economy.
3. CONNECT: Social integration and inclusion of migrants in the city.
4. PARTICIPATE: Migrants’ inclusion into city planning and local decision-making processes.

Eligibility
CATF grants support policies that catalyse city transformation and activities to enhance innovation and learning. Proposed projects must meet these objectives and fall within the scope of the Cities Alliance Charter. Proposed projects must also:

• Limit grant size requests to US $50,000 – US $200,000.
• Provide co-financing.  Cities Alliance will cover up to 80 per cent of the total cash requirements for the project. The remaining balance must be contributed in cash by the recipient organisation, the sponsoring organisation and/or other partners and sources. If a concept note is approved for further processing, applicants must provide proof of co-financing.
• Be sponsored by at least one Cities Alliance member (http://www.citiesalliance.org/our-members). However, multiple sponsors are strongly encouraged. Sponsorship(s) must be secured prior to submission of the proposed project. Proponent and sponsor(s) must discuss and endorse the Concept Note of the proposed project including the role of the sponsor(s) prior to submission. Support documentation will need to be provided.

All concept notes must be submitted by 8 May 2015, midnight Central European Time. Applicants must use the Cities Alliance Concept Note Template, which is available in English, French and Spanish. Concept notes should be submitted via e-mail to the Cities Alliance Secretariat at CATF@citiesalliance.org.

For more about the application process, eligibility requirements, and this year’s thematic focus see www.citiesalliance.org/catalytic-fund.