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G8.1A ENG Call for Proposals for BO Or VC CALL FOR PROPOSALS Supporting schools in developing and implementing student-led projects VC/2449/2020/GRANTS Project Strengthening Democratic Citizenship Education in Albania COUNCIL OF EUROPE Awarding entity DGII – Directorate of Democratic Participation – Education Department Funding Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) Duration Projects shall be implemented by 10 February 2021. Reporting requirements shall be completed by 09 February 2022. Estimated starting date 10 February 2021 Issuance date 10 December 2020 Deadline for applications 10 January 2021 DLA - G8.1A May 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................3 II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE PROJECT ......................................3 III. BUDGET AVAILABLE ..................................................................................................................................3 IV. REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................................................................3 1. General objective ........................................................................................................................... 3 2. Means of action .............................................................................................................................. 5 3. Implementation period ................................................................................................................... 5 4. Target stakeholders ........................................................................................................................ 5 5. Budgetary requirements ................................................................................................................. 6 6. Further to the general objective, preference will be given to: ....................................................... 6 7. The following types of action will not be considered: ................................................................... 6 8. Funding conditions:........................................................................................................................ 6 9. Reporting requirements: ................................................................................................................. 7 V. HOW TO APPLY? ...........................................................................................................................................7 1. Documents to be submitted: ........................................................................................................... 7 2. Questions ........................................................................................................................................ 8 3. Deadline for submission................................................................................................................. 8 4. Change, alteration and modification of the application file ........................................................... 8 VI. EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE .......................................................................................8 1. Exclusion criteria: .......................................................................................................................... 8 2. Eligibility criteria: .......................................................................................................................... 9 3. Award criteria ................................................................................................................................ 9 VII. NOTIFICATION OF THE DECISION AND SIGNATURE OF GRANT AGREEMENTS ..........................9 VIII. INDICATIVE TIMETABLE .........................................................................................................................10 APPENDICES: - Appendix I - Application Form - Appendix II - Provisional budget (Template) - Appendix III - Template Grant Agreement (for information only) HOW TO APPLY? Complete and sign the Application Form (See Appendix I) Attach a provisional budget (using the template reproduced in Appendix II) Attach the other supporting documents: - Documents certifying the registration of the civil society organisation (CSO); - Bank/financial statements authorised by a financial officer of the CSO; - CVs of staff members who will be involved in project implementation; - Contact details of three relevant referees. Send these documents in electronic form (Word .and/or PDF) to the following e-mail address: [email protected] Emails should contain the following reference in subject: Application – Supporting schools in developing and implementing student-led projects (VC/2449/2020) Applications must be received before 10 January2 2021 (at 23:59 [CET). I. INTRODUCTION This call for proposals is launched in the framework of the Council of Europe Project “Strengthening Democratic Citizenship Education in Albania”, implemented by the Council of Europe and funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The call aims to fund local school-based projects, in 25 primary and secondary pilot schools in Albania, to develop and implement student-led projects by promoting a democratic education environment through implementation of selected competences from the Reference Framework for Competences for Democratic Culture. Project proposals shall aim to produce an added value to the Council of Europe efforts in this domain. II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE PROJECT The Project “Strengthening Democratic Citizenship Education in Albania” is a four-year project implemented by the Council of Europe funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The project started in December 2019 and will carry on until 30 November 2023. Since its start, the project has been aiming to strengthen the capacity of the pre-university education system to developing school children’s competences for democratic culture. The objective of the project will be achieved through a series of complementary measures, including policy support, democratic school governance and teacher support. Policy support has already started with a comprehensive review of democratic citizenship education. Through e-learning, regional peer exchange and training, teachers will enhance their professional competences, attitudes and practices so that they are better able to develop democratic competences in learners. The project will also support 75 primary and secondary pilot schools to develop and implement democratic school policies and practices through student-led projects. III. BUDGET AVAILABLE The indicative available budget under this call for proposals is 65,000 € (Sixty-five thousand Euros). The Council of Europe intends to award 5 (five) grants of a maximum amount of 13,000€ (Thirteen thousand Euro) each. This Call will support a total of 5 Civil society organisations (hereafter “CSO”), covering project activities in four regional pre-university education directories: respectively 2 CSOs in Durrës/Tirana Region, 1 CSO in Korça Region, 1 CSO in Lezha Region and 1 CSO in Fieri Region. Subject to the availability of funds and extension of the Project initial duration, the Council of Europe reserves the right not to award all available funds, and/or to redistribute the available funds in a different manner depending on the project proposals received and on the outcome of the call for proposals. IV. REQUIREMENTS 1. General objective The grants will fund projects designed to support 25 pilot schools in developing and implementing student-led projects in their schools and communities. The schools are divided in four clusters, representing the four Regional Pre-University Education Directorates: Durrës/Tirana, Korça, Fieri, and Lezha. 3 The thematic priority for this Call year is “Making schools a safe learning environment”. The theme was identified and defined through stakeholder consultations at the national and regional level within the framework of the project “Strengthening Democratic Citizenship Education in Albania”. Safe learning environment is focused on i.e. fostering positive relationships between staff and students, ensuring inclusive learning environment, encouraging parental and community involvement. Resolving conflicts, preventing violence and bullying are also important factors in creating a safe learning environment. This applies to in-person as well as online teaching and learning. List of pilot schools involved in the project Administrative Urrban/ No Institutional Education Municipality Primary/Secondary Unit Rural 1 Qemal Stafa Tiranë Tiranë Urban Secondary School 2 Qamil Guranjaku Elbasan Elbasan Urban Primary School 3 Aleks Buda Tiranë Tiranë Urban Secondary School 4 Drita Pelinku Tiranë Tiranë Urban Primary School 5 Rilindja Kavajë Kavajë Urban Primary School 6 Abdyl Paralloi Elbasan Elbasan Urban Primary School 7 Sami Frashëri Tiranë Tiranë Urban Secondary School 8 Ardian Klosi Tiranë Tiranë Urban Primary School 9 "Europa"Katund I Ri Bradashesh Elbasan Rural Primary School 10 Jeronim De Rada Elbasan Elbasan Urban Primary School 11 Pashko Vasa Shkodër Shkodër Urban Primary School 12 Imelda Lambertini Elbasan Elbasan Urban Primary School 13 Hamza Muça Rrashbull Durrës Rural Primary School 14 Ali Agjah Elbasan Elbasan Urban Primary School 15 Liri Gero Fier Fier Urban Primary School
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