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Small Grant Projects
The Embassy receives special funding to finance small projects for income-generating and poverty-reducing measures.
Each year, the Embassy receives special funding to finance small projects for income-generating and poverty-reducing measures (small grant projects). The average costs per project are about €5,000-7,000. With these comparatively small amounts, the quality of life in the communities concerned is often considerably improved. The projects are usually applied for by local communities or NGOs, which are then responsible for realising and maintaining them. Examples include irrigation schemes, basic renovations in clinics and schools, as well as the initial financing of income-generating Projects.
The Embassy accepts proposals made by local Malawian organisations, NGOs, associations or organised groups. Co-financing with third parties and organisations is also possible. Applications by individuals cannot be considered.
| Before preparing an application, carefully read the Information Sheet on criteria, exclusions and required documents (attached below) to confirm your project qualifies. Submitting an application that does not meet these requirements will not be considered, regardless of the merit of the project. |
The application as a paper print-out AND by e-mail should be directed to:
German Embassy
Economic Development Officer
P.O. Box 30046
Lilongwe 3
E-Mail: info@lilongwe.diplo.de
Please Note
Only complete applications that include all the requested documents listed in the attached Information Sheet will be considered.
The Embassy receives a large number of proposals to consider every year. Due to the limited financial scope of our small grant program, only a small number of these proposals can be funded.
The more precisely you prepare your application, the more details about your ideas and the involved costs you provide, and the clearer it becomes that your organisation follows high standards of transparency and accountability, the higher are the chances of being considered.