Call for Applications  
                                                                          USAID Civil Society and Media Activity 
                                                             Community Engagement in Learning Challenge Fund 

The Civil Society and Media (CSM) Activity is a five-year program (2022-2027) funded by USAID in Nepal  through CSM-STAND-LWA, with The Asia Foundation as the lead implementer. CSM supports independent  civil society and media led by and for targeted women, youth, and marginalized (WYM) communities to  advance the public interest, fundamental freedoms, and accountability.  

This Challenge Fund will offer grants to projects that work to improve learning outcomes through  community engagement in school education and welcomes ideas for innovative approaches,  accountability mechanisms and strengthening collaboration between local governments and  communities in Lumbini and Madhesh provinces.  

CSM Activity announces the call for applications from qualified civil society organizations (CSOs) to  submit concept notes for the Community Engagement in Learning Challenge Fund 

Eligibility Information: 

• Local civil society organizations registered and working in Lumbini and Madhesh provinces.  
• The organization can choose among the themes provided in the call or propose creative ideas  for community engagement in learning.  
• The organizations should have a sound record of working in (but not limited to) the education  sector.  
• CSOs run by women, youth, and marginalized communities are highly encouraged to apply. 

Estimated Funding Level: Applicants can apply for grants up to NPR 6,535,000.  

How to Apply 

Expression of Interest: Send an email to [email protected] requesting the concept  note and budget templates. Download the detailed call for applications here:https://bit.ly/3WbxPzR

For more information, a virtual pre-bid session will be held on May 24, 2023. Interested organizations  can register for the pre-bid session here: https://forms.office.com/r/PD7JegNi0T or send an email  requesting a pre-bid session at [email protected] before 5:00 PM NST on May 23,  2023. Only registered organizations will have access to the meeting link. 

Submission Date and Time: All applications shall be received by 5:00 pm Nepal Standard Time, June 5,  2023, via email.