The Heinrich Böll Foundation is part of the Green political movement that has developed worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism, and conservatism. The main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. The Foundation places particular emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for women and men. The Foundation is also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants. Finally, it promotes non-violence and proactive peace policies.

FUNDING

The Middle East Office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation lends financial support to initiatives, activities and projects related to our main program areas Statehood and Participation, Power and Identity, War and Peace and Sustainable Development. The most important step for any successful application is to submit a coherent project proposal that should detail what the project/activity wants to achieve, what measures will be taken towards this objective, and how much money will be needed.

How to Apply

I. Read carefully the section Eligibility and Scope on the website of the organization, available on this web address: http://www.boell-meo.org/
For further information please contact the Office of the Organization:

Address: 266, rue Gouraud,
Gemmayzeh, Beirut
P.O.Box:175 510
Phone +961-1-562926 Fax +961-1-562978 Email boell@terra.net.lb

II. Write a Proposal

The proposal should be in English and include the following elements:
Name and contact details of the proposing organization

brief description of the organization
Title and synopsis of the activity
Background explaining the context/ rationale and need for the activity
Project description (containing the following details):

Intended measures
Objectives
Indicators to measure success or failure (in accordance with objectives)
Beneficiaries/ target groups
Format of the project (workshop, training, lobbying public awareness)
Location
Time frame (anticipated dates for event, duration of the work to be completed, etc.)
Potential Follow-up
Amount of funding sought from hbf

III. Draft a Budget

Draw up a realistic budget of what the intended activity will cost in its totality (please state clearly whether amounts quoted include VAT). If you expect hbf to only fund a part of the budget and/or there are other funding organizations involved, spell this out clearly in the proposal, and indicate which budget items will likely be funded from other sources.