Yes. Applications must involve projects that fulfil the following objectives:

• promote public consultation and participation in climate programmes;
• develop and test communication and influencing strategies to increase public participation;
• prioritise underrepresented target audiences and those most affected by climate change;
• tackle a specific engagement challenge;
• produce and share new evidence and data on the most effective strategies;
• work in partnership with other sectors and stakeholders.

Projects can be carried out until March 2025 and are expected to start in April 2024.

This call for proposals is aimed at non-governmental organisations working in the environmental field and municipalities. Public or private non-profit organisations can apply for this credit facility.

Applicant institutions must meet the following requirements:

• based in Portugal;
• legally incorporated and duly registered in accordance with the law;
• no debts owning to Social Security and tax authorities;
• have a direct impact in Portugal.

No, but it will be valued.

Proposing organisations may not submit more than one application, although they may be included as partner organisations in other applications. Partner organisations can be part of several applications.

Expenditure relating to the activities of potential partner organisations is eligible provided it directly contributes to the project’s activities and is duly provided for in the application. Expenses must be paid by the applicant organisation, which is the sole beneficiary of this credit facility.

Applications that fulfil the eligibility criteria will be assessed by a duly qualified independent jury, assisted by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s Sustainability Programme team.

Projects will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Project

• the degree to which the project is expected to contribute to the stated objectives;
• clarity and soundness of the proposal (objectives, methodology, planning, expected outcomes and impact);
• relevance of the proposal in the context of national and local climate action priorities;
• potential impact (number of people the project could involve; ability to reach groups not involved or underrepresented);
• project excellence compared to other existing projects;
• budget.

Team

• team competences for the proposed project, including experience and openness to collaboration;
• level of motivation and commitment to the application;
• reputation and contact network - previous projects implemented, partner network, prizes awarded, etc.