Institutional violence is understood as any form of human rights violation perpetrated by public institutions, their agents or delegates, and/or private companies.
Brazil Human Rights Fund
www.fundodireitoshumanos.org.br
OVERVIEW
The Brazil Human Rights Fund’s goal is to advance human rights in Brazil and raise public awareness and support for initiatives capable of creating new pathways and driving meaningful change in the country. We are committed to providing resources for institutional support and programmatic activities carried out by civil society organizations and human rights defenders throughout Brazil, with priority given to those with limited resources and/or restricted access to other sources of funding.
PROJECT SELECTION IN 2015
In 2015, the Brazil Human Rights Fund will award up to BRL 800,000 (eight hundred thousand reais) in grants to support projects. While priority will be given to institutional projects, the Brazil Fund may also offer individual grants, provided that the proposals meet the requirements outlined in this call.
WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS WILL BRAZIL FUND SUPPORT IN 2015?
Projects aimed at combating institutional violence and discrimination.
Projects that address institutional violence and discrimination in connection with one or more of the following focus areas: extreme labor exploitation, forced labor, and child labor; police violence and violence perpetrated by militias or death squads; torture and extrajudicial executions; lack of access to land and territory; democratization of access to justice; violations of socio-environmental rights; the criminalization of civil society organizations and social movements; violence against human rights defenders; discrimination in access to public services; discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation; discrimination based on economic status; and efforts to combat religious intolerance.
Projects with a total budget of no less than BRL 20,000 (twenty thousand reais) and no more than BRL 40,000 (forty thousand reais), and a duration of up to one year.
Projects submitted by organizations with an annual revenue of no more than BRL 700,000 (seven hundred thousand reais), as our priority is to support organizations with limited resources.
WHAT ELEMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN THE PROJECT SELECTION PROCESS?
- Alignment with the focus of the call;
- Intended social impact;
- Potential multiplier effect of the project;
- Creativity, innovation, and overall consistency of the proposal;
- Connections with local, regional, or national networks, forums, and coalitions
- Existence of strong ties with the communities to which the proposal relates;
- Alignment between the proposal and the actual needs of the community or target population directly benefiting from the project;
- Credibility and legitimacy of the group, organization, or individual proposing to carry out the activities;
- The applicant’s capacity to implement the proposed project;
- Regional diversity.
FORMAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Proposals from individuals and non-profit social organizations will be accepted, including those that are not yet formally registered and/or do not have a CNPJ (Brazilian National Registry of Legal Entities number), provided that they meet the other requirements outlined in this call.
Projects that do not align with the focus of this call, as well as projects submitted by government agencies, universities, international organizations, political parties, or companies will not be supported.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT:
Applicants must complete the application form found on the back of this call and mail it to the Brazil Fund’s address no later than February 27, 2015. Only submissions sent by mail will be accepted. Applicants are requested to submit two printed copies of the completed form. The completed application form must also be accompanied by a signed letter of recommendation from another organization or individual endorsing the project. Applicants are further requested to provide the names of two references, including their mailing addresses and telephone numbers, who can provide information about the applicant organization or individual.
Each organization may submit only one project.
Projects postmarked after the above deadline will not be considered.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A PROJECT IS SUBMITTED TO THE BRAZIL FUND?
The Brazil Fund team reviews all submitted materials and, if necessary, may request additional information or clarification from the applicant. Projects will be analyzed and then forwarded to a Selection Committee composed of experts. The Committee will meet to recommend which projects should be supported. The final decisions rest with the Brazil Fund Board of Trustees.
The results of the selection process will be announced on the Brazil Fund website starting July 2, 2015.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
- Questions will be answered by email only. Please write to [email protected].
- Before submitting your question, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on our website at www.fundodireitoshumanos.org.br, as your question may already have been answered there.
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM FOR SUBMISSION TO THE BRAZIL HUMAN RIGHTS FUND
Please answer the 18 questions below as indicated and send the completed form to the address provided below, in accordance with the instructions in the section “How to Submit Your Project.” A text version of this form is also available on our website: www.fundodireitos humanos.org.br
FUNDO BRASIL DE DIREITOS HUMANOS
A/C Seleção de Projetos – Edital Anual 2016
Rua Santa Isabel 137, conj. 42 – Vila Buarque, São Paulo – CEP: 01221-010
1) Is your project individual or institutional?
For individual proposals: You do not need to answer questions 4, 16, and 17. If you are affiliated with an organization, please verify whether that organization intends to submit an institutional project, as we will not be able to accept both applications. Please note that the Brazil Fund will give priority to institutional projects.
2) Please complete the fields below with information about the organization or individual submitting the proposal:
Organization or individual applicant
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| Address: | Number: | |
| Address Line 2 (Suite/Unit/Apt): | Neighborhood: | |
| City: | State: | Postal Code: |
| Email: | Phone: | |
| Other online contacts: | ||
Note: If applicable, please provide other online contacts, such as a website, blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc.
3) Please complete the fields below with information about the person responsible for implementing the project. Please answer this question even if you have already completed the previous one, as we would like to know who will be leading the activities:
| PROJECT LEAD | |
| Name: | |
| Occupation: | Position/Role: |
| Email: | Phone: |
| Other online contacts: | |
Note: If applicable, please provide other online contacts, such as a website, blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc.
4) What is your organization’s mission? (maximum 5 lines)
5) Please provide a brief description of the activities your organization currently carries out. If your proposal is individual, please provide a brief description of activities you have previously undertaken that are related to the proposed project. (maximum 10 lines)
6) Please provide a title for your project. (maximum 2 lines)
7) Clearly and concisely describe the objective of your project. (maximum 10 lines)
8) Please indicate the project’s main thematic area by selecting one of the options below:
Extreme labor exploitation, forced labor, and child labor ( ); police violence and violence perpetrated by militias or death squads ( ); torture and extrajudicial executions ( ); lack of access to land and territory ( ); democratization of access to justice ( ); violations of socio-environmental rights ( ); the criminalization of civil society organizations and social movements ( ); violence against human rights defenders ( ); discrimination in access to public services ( ); discrimination based on gender ( ), race ( ), ethnicity ( ), or sexual orientation ( ); discrimination based on economic status ( ); efforts to combat religious intolerance ( ); others ( ) ________________.
9) Please provide a brief description of the issue or problem that the project seeks to address. (maximum 20 lines)
10) What is the relationship between the applicant organization or individual and the beneficiary audience?
11) Please describe the activities that will be undertaken to achieve the project’s objective.
12) Please provide a project timeline as indicated in the table below.
– List the planned activities and indicate the months during which they will be carried out.
– Specify the type of professional who will be responsible for each stage of the project.
Please note that the project may have a maximum duration of 12 months. For planning purposes, assume that project implementation will begin in August 2015, upon disbursement of the first grant installment.
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13) Please provide a project budget using the template below. All project expenses must be included in the budget, which should provide a detailed breakdown of the items required to implement the proposed activities. Please note that the total project budget must be no less than BRL 20,000 (twenty thousand reais) and no more than BRL 40,000 (forty thousand reais).
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Guidelines for Preparing the Budget.
Please note that the categories listed below are provided as examples only. Not all of them will necessarily apply to your project.
- Human Resources
Expenses related to personnel hired to implement the project. All personnel costs must include applicable taxes, benefits, and other employment-related charges. (Examples: Employee – gross salary, benefits, and employer contributions; Volunteer – stipend or reimbursement for transportation and meals; Intern – stipend and life insurance).
- Outreach, Communications, and Supporting Materials
Expenses related to the production and dissemination of publications, educational materials, banners, posters, videos, promotional displays, brochures, T-shirts, and other printing and graphic design services.
- Training Activities, Events, Workshops, and Meetings
Expenses related to venue and equipment rental, meals, transportation, accommodation, and consultancy services (including workshop facilitators, specific advisors, and guest speakers) incurred in connection with project activities.
- Supplies and Consumable Materials
Expenses related to the purchase of office and stationery supplies, educational and training materials, and similar items.
- Other Expenses
Expenses related to office or facility rental, as well as postage, telephone services, notary fees, bank charges, photocopying, equipment maintenance, cleaning supplies, accounting services, transportation (including bus, air, or river travel; public transportation passes; local transportation; fuel; parking; and chartered group transportation), accommodation, and meals.
14) Who will benefit from the proposed project? How many direct and indirect beneficiaries are expected? What impact could the project have on its beneficiaries? (maximum 10 lines)
15) What results do you or your organization expect to achieve through this project? How will the success of the proposal be assessed? (maximum 15 lines)
16) Is your organization part of any coalitions, networks, or alliances? If so, please specify. (maximum 5 lines)
17) Which of the following ranges best describes your organization’s annual budget?
( ) Up to BRL 100,000
( ) BRL 100,000 to BRL 250,000
( ) BRL 251,000 to BRL 500,000
( ) BRL 501,000 to BRL 700,000
Please note: If selected, the organization will be required to provide documentation verifying this information.
18) How did you or your organization learn about this call for proposals?
Note: Please submit only the two completed copies of the application form, the letter of recommendation, and the contact information for the two references who can provide information about the organization, as specified in the section “HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT.” Any additional information or materials submitted will not be considered during the selection process.