International organisations and networks

"Guidelines for Norad’s support to international non-governmental organisations and networks" (valid from 2009) forms basis for Norad’s consideration of applications in 2010. Download PDF in the right column.

The applications process was concluded within the end of March 2010, and the final conclusions sent to the applicants. 

Partners that have a contract with Norad covering 2010:

Existing partners that have a contract covering 2010, shall submit an annual workplan and an updated budget according to the contract. 

Information requested from organisations applying for a new contract with Norad

For core support Norad requests the organisation’s or network’s strategy. For programme support Norad requests information about goals and expected results (outcome and output) of the programme/project.

For both types of support the following information is requested:

• plans for the application period
• budget and financial plan (including list of other donors) for the application period
• a baseline analysis, indicators for goal attainment, risk assessment, a description of how potential risks may be mitigated, as well as an assessment of key sustainability factors (e.g. gender, environment, conflict sensitivity, institutional capacity etc.)
• application period and amount requested in 2010

In addition, the following information is required from all applicants:

• a brief presentation of the results of the organisation's work the last three years (maximum two pages)
• a brief description of the organisation's structure (branches, offices, board members, decision making procedures, number of employees etc)
• a brief description of how the organisation is rooted in the South
• a brief description of the organisation's network and collaborating organisations

New applicants (without a current contract under this funding scheme) must attach their statutes, strategy and audited accounts for the previous year (2008).

There is no specific application form for this support scheme.