Deadline: November 30, 2025
The Call for Proposals: Local Transformation Projects 2026 (Nigeria) is now open for eligible organisations committed to driving sustainable community development. This opportunity supports small-scale, high-impact initiatives that strengthen education, health, and access to essential resources across Nigerian communities. The Call for Proposals: Local Transformation Projects 2026 (Nigeria) aims to empower local actors to design and lead sustainable solutions that address real community needs.
This post outlines all required details, eligibility conditions, financial information, timelines, and how to apply.
About the Opportunity
The Local Transformation Projects programme is an annual initiative of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Abuja. It supports grassroots, community-centred development projects implemented by credible local organisations in Nigeria. The programme funds practical, sustainable interventions that improve the quality of life in underserved communities, with a strong emphasis on long-term impact and local ownership.
Priority sectors include:
- Education
- Health
- Access to basic resources
The funder places considerable importance on sustainability, community engagement, organisational capacity, and measurable development outcomes.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Legally registered non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organisations operating in Nigeria
- Organisations with proven experience implementing development projects
- Applicants able to demonstrate strong community involvement and long-term project sustainability
Ineligible applicants include:
- Individuals
- Government institutions
- For-profit companies
- Political or politically affiliated organisations
Benefits / Grant Size
Successful organisations may receive funding between:
- 200,000 CZK and 500,000 CZK
This funding level is suited for small-scale but impactful community projects. Applicants are expected to propose realistic budgets based on local implementation costs, using the embassy’s official exchange rate.
Application Requirements / Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A completed Identification Form detailing organisational information and project design
- A clear and cost-effective budget proposal calculated using the exchange rate indicated by the embassy
- Supporting documents demonstrating organisational experience and capacity, where necessary
Submissions should reflect strong local participation, measurable outcomes, and well-defined sustainability plans.
Timeline / Key Dates
- Application deadline: 30 November 2025
- Projects typically begin after approval and contracting by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Abuja
- Reporting and monitoring requirements must be completed at the end of the project period
How to Apply
Interested organisations must complete the official Identification Form and submit all required documents to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Abuja by the stated deadline. Applications should be precise, realistic, and aligned with community development priorities.
Selection Process
Submitted proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance and clarity of the problem statement
- Sustainability and long-term impact
- Feasibility of the budget and implementation plan
- Organisational experience and credibility
- Degree of local participation and capacity building
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further steps. Successful organisations will then proceed to implementation and later submit required project reports.
Additional Information / Terms
Applicants should ensure that proposed activities are:
- Community-driven
- Environmentally and socially responsible
- Designed to achieve measurable positive outcomes
- Realistically deliverable within the provided budget range
The programme seeks projects that continue to provide value beyond the grant period through strengthened local structures, skills, or resources.
Host Organisation
This call is administered by the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Abuja, under the government of the Czech Republic’s Local Development Projects programme. The embassy oversees project selection, funding disbursement, monitoring, and final evaluation.
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