Call for Applications: Csos to Participate in The Grassroots to Global

Grassroots to Global (G2G) is a multi-country initiative funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and implemented in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, including Palestine. The project seeks to strengthen the role of **local actors** in shaping and sustaining **inclusive peacebuilding policies and practices** by investing in local ownership, equitable partnerships, and meaningful civic engagement.

In Palestine, G2G is led by **Search for Common Ground**, with a focus on:

- Empowering community-based organizations (CBOs)
- Advancing inclusive and adaptive peacebuilding programming
- Bridging the gap between grassroots experiences and policy influence
- Promoting gender equity, youth inclusion, and transformative storytelling

**Eligibility and Organizational Profile**:
- Locally rooted with demonstrated community trust and reach.
- Experience in peacebuilding, civic engagement, social cohesion, women’s or youth participation, or related fields.
- Commitment to values of inclusion, cooperation, accountability, and local ownership.Capacity and willingness to contribute to evidence-based advocacy and policy engagement.
- Organizations working in underserved or high-risk areas, or with underrepresented communities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

**Scope of Partnership**:
- Design and implement peacebuilding interventions responsive to local contexts.
- Lead or co-lead activities such as community outreach, storytelling, dialogue facilitation, capacity strengthening, and advocacy.
- Engage in collective learning, monitoring, and reflection efforts throughout the program cycle.
- Uphold principles of transparency, adaptability, and participatory approaches in all project phases.

**Objectives**:
- Design and lead community-driven peacebuilding initiatives.
- Strengthen local resilience in the face of conflict or marginalization.
- Contribute to policy engagement from a community perspective.
- Promote inclusive narratives through innovative media, health, psychosocial, educational, or civic initiatives

**Scope of Work**:
- Co-develop and implement programming that supports local peacebuilding, strengthens social cohesion, and addresses pressing community needs.
- Engage with local communities using inclusive and participatory approaches, especially involving women, youth, and marginalized groups.
- Document experiences and learning, including through storytelling, case studies, or community testimonies.
- Participate in policy reflection and advocacy to elevate local priorities in national and international forums.
- Contribute to a culture of shared learning, peer exchange, and adaptive design with other G2G partners and stakeholders.

**Eligibility Criteria**:
- Be Palestinian-led, legally registered in Palestine as non-profit or community-based organizations.
- Have a track record of community engagement in areas such as peacebuilding, media, health, psychosocial support, education, civic participation, or advocacy.
- Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, accountability, and participatory values.
- Operate in a conflict-sensitive, locally grounded manner with trusted relationships in the community.
- Be open to co-creation, reflection, and strategic cooperation

**Key Selection Considerations**:
- Propose initiatives that link community action with policy engagement.
- Integrate inclusive storytelling or communication into their approach.
- Address root causes of conflict or marginalizationOffer creative, realistic, and context-responsive programming.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn, adapt, and share insights across the project.

**Deliverables**:
- Submit a co-designed work plan and MEL framework.
- Implement agreed activities in alignment with G2G objectives.
- Provide narrative and financial reports.
- Participate in reflection, learning, and strategy sessions.
- Contribute content and insights to project-wide outputs (e.g. media, advocacy, research).

**Support and Funding**:
- Selected organizations will receive:

- A small grant to implement their activities based on an approved work plan and budget. The estimated budget amounts to approximately EUR 60,000.
- Ongoing technical accompaniment in peacebuilding, MEL, and advocacy.
- Opportunities to engage in national and international advocacy platforms.

**Application Requirements**:
- A Letter of Interest (max 2 pages)
- An Organizational Profile (including registration, structure, and prior experience)
- A Concept Note (max 3 pages), including:Your vision and approach to peacebuilding or community resilience
- Proposed activities and target groupsConnection between grassroots work and potential for policy influence
- A Basic Budget EstimateSamples of prior work, testimonials, or references (optional but encouraged)

Applications must be submitted on or before 3 June, 2025.