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Subject Coverage |
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The proposals can cover topics under any
of the various human rights categories -- including
civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights. |
Eligibility
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The KaSaMa proposal
writing competition is open to all private, non-profit,
organizations based in the Philippines, such
as: NGOs, POs, student organizations (elementary, high
school, college), trade unions, cooperatives,
neighborhood associations, professional associations
(e.g., associations of lawyers, teachers, nurses, media,
etc.), among others. |
Exclusions
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Government agencies (including local
government units and government-owned and controlled
corporations), political parties, and private
individuals are not eligible to submit proposals.
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Project Beneficiaries
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Beneficiaries of the proposed projects should be based
in the Philippines. |
Criteria for Selecting Winning Innovative Proposals
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Proposals will be reviewed and selected
based on the following criteria and concomitant weight:
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- Innovation/Creativity (40%) - In
concept (new technology, process, use), delivery (i.e.
financing, partnership, target group) or area of
implementation
- Potential Impact/Added Value (35%)
- Results of a project usually measured as an extent
of change
- Organizational Capacity (15%) - The
organization is able to do what it proposes
- Cost Effectiveness (10%) –
Producing the best possible results for the amount of
money budgeted
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Selection Panel
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Members of the Selection Panel (in
alphabetical order) include representatives from the
following donors: Australian Embassy, British Embassy,
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, New Zealand
Embassy, Spanish Embassy, and The Asia Foundation. |
Format of Innovative Proposal
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See attached
proposal format. Please take note of the following:
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While it is preferable for the
proposals to be written in English (to allow for
faster consideration by foreign donors), proposals
written in Filipino or Cebuano will also be considered
- Computer encoded or typewritten
proposals should be double spaced, font size 12, Times
New Roman
- Readable, handwritten proposals
will be also be considered
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Administrative expenses for the
proposed innovative project should be limited and
indicated in the application.
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Maximum Project Duration
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innovative projects should run no longer than twelve
(12) months. |
Deadline for Proposals
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Last day for
submission of proposals: November 16, 2009, Monday, 5:00
P.M.. Proposals may be submitted through fax, email, and
courier to the following address: |
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KaSaMa Secretariat
The Asia Foundation
36 Lapu-Lapu Avenue, Magallanes Village
Makati City 1232
Fax Number: (02) 853-0474
Email:
lianramos@asiafound.org
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Confidentiality
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All proposals will be
treated with utmost confidentiality. Proposals that are
not selected will be put in a confidential file to be
kept by the project secretariat which the participating
donors may consider during their normal funding cycle.
After one year, all proposals will be archived. |
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