Het Actiefonds, Flexible Funding Pilot Oxfam Novib has partnered with Actiefonds so we are able to honor the commitment made to 11 activists and informal movements who applied for a Call for Proposals related to the Flexible Funding Pilot. This is the call for proposals:

 Call for proposals – Fundingactions of unregistered groups

Submission can be made through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/JDRZ0QAHLs
Questions addressed to: saskia.wishart@oxfamnovib.nl
Open from 24th November to 8th December 2023

EN: Do you have abold idea you want to put into action, and are you an informal or unregistered group of people in the Netherlands dedicated to fostering a fairer, greener, more secure and inclusive world? Oxfam Novib is excited to announce a pilot fund, offering small grants to collectives committed to making an impact on our shared objectives.
Acknowledging the significant funding gaps faced by unregistered groups and activists, especially youth, women, LGBTQI+ and BIPOC-led, Oxfam Novib would like to explore mechanisms of small, flexible grant-making towards these groups.

Who can apply?
Individuals who are part of unregistered collectives operating in the Netherlands and are committed to advancing goals related to social justice such as women'sand LGBTQI+ rights,climate justice and disrupting economic inequalities are encouraged to explore this fund.
You must have 1 group member with a bank account in the Netherlands and the action must take place in theNetherlands.

Howmuch can we apply for?
Applicants can request up to EUR 1500 to organize an action aimed at working towards their mission.

What types of actions can we apply for?
Examples include, but are not limited to: demonstrations, online and offline campaigns, panel discussions on relevant issues, community dialogue sessions, skill-building workshops for activists, art as activism, and much more.
This fund aims to support actions focused on Oxfam Novib’s goals: GREEN, FAIR, EQUAL and SAFE. GREEN means we standwith the people who fight for climatejustice and demand a fair international climate policy in which western government of rich andindustrial countries provide financial support to vulnerable countries. FAIR reflects the fact thatwe are fighting withcourageous people around the world to change those unfair system which widen the gap between rich and poor. We stand for a world in which prosperity is equally distributed and for an economy that focuses on well-being and sustainability. EQUAL entails wework together with activists and human rights defenders on a society in which there is room for everyone to express themselves, organize and come together, regardless of gender, sexual identity, physical and cognitive capacity, age, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics. SAFE means we suport actors who fight for a world in which everyone is protected against natural disasters and conflicts, and for the rights of people on the move.

Decisions will be made in December. We will aim to transfer the funds before 15 January and actions should be completed before the 29th February.

What is the decision-making process?
Applications will be scored by a group of young people connected to Oxfam Novib and involved in similar efforts. The scoring process will be anonymized to ensure fairness and transparency. It will be based on the relevance of the action, its alignment to the goals of GREEN, FAIR, EQUAL and SAFE, the use of budget, and whether the collective is part of historically underfunded groups.

The fund will prioritize non-formalized,emergent activist groups that have limited resources (both at financial and capacity level).

How to apply?

The grantmaking window for the fund is open for applications from 24th November to 8th December,11:59 pm CEST. The link to the online application form can be found here or at the top of the call for proposals.