Call For Applications: EU Support for Sustainable and Innovative Social Protection Programmes (SUSI) in Nigeria ( €12,500,000 Grants)

The global objective of this call for proposals is to contribute to “Improve the Social Protection in Nigeria”. The action intends to support government to strengthen the social protection systems and contribute to reducing poverty and building resilience among the poor and vulnerable households, with a particular focus on women and girls in communities affected by climate change.

This entails system strengthening and capacity building of government in the management and coordination of the social registers as well as direct support to poor and vulnerable beneficiaries as part of the national Safety Net strategy

The specific objective(s) of this call for proposals is/are:

Specific Objective under Lot 1: The action is expected to support and complement existing EU funded social protection project to advocate, sensitize the citizens and stakeholders on the effective coordination and utilization of the National Social Register in national planning and poverty reduction programmes.

Specific Objective under Lot 2: To implement a comprehensive social safety net initiative that tests and enhances “social protection in practice,” targeting beneficiaries and rights holders in selected Nigerian communities, with a particular focus on Kebbi State. This initiative aims to sustainably reduce poverty by prioritizing vulnerable households, especially women and girls in climate change-affected areas, as well as at-risk populations near protected game reserves and national parks. By providing sustainable livelihoods and durable pathways out of poverty, the programme seeks to create lasting positive impacts on these communities, effectively addressing both social and environmental challenges while promoting long-term resilience and economic stability for the most vulnerable segments of the population.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:

(1) be a legal person and

(2) be non-profit-making: non-governmental organisation , public sector operator, local authority, international (inter-governmental) organisation and

(3) be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary.

4. Actions must take place in Nigeria.

BUDGET

The overall indicative amount made available under this call for proposals is €12,500,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum €2,500,000 and maximum €10,000,000. Any grant requested under this call for proposals must fall between the minimum (50%) and maximum (95%) percentage of total eligible costs of the action.

APPLICATION

The concept note together with the declaration by the lead applicant must be submitted online via PROSPECT.

Application Deadline for the submission is 20 June 2025.

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