Advance notice of publication of Proposals

With the 2023 8×1000 funds, IBISG (Soka Gakkai Italian Buddhist Institute) aims to actively contribute to the achievement of the 2030 United Nations Agenda goals, in which the three dimensions of environmental, economic, and social are seen and addressed holistically, in accordance with the Buddhist aspiration for value creation, growth of individual awareness and empowerment, in order to bring about great change in the world.

“Action for Climate Empowerment” Call for Proposal

Area of Intervention
This call for proposals intends to support initiatives pursuing the objectives identified for the area of intervention “Environment”. This area integrates environmental and economic dimensions to promote a sustainable, fair and inclusive development, and create a society that is able to protect the interests of present and future generations.

Purpose
The Paris Agreement builds on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), bringing all nations together in a common cause to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to strengthen the capacity of countries to build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change, including by ensuring adequate support for countries in the Global South.
Within the UNFCCC, the ACE (Action for Climate Empowerment) strand focuses on climate change education, training and awareness. In the process, it also seeks to shift the focus of climate strategies to groups that are often underrepresented, with an emphasis on youth involvement, and with the goal of empowering all members of society to engage in climate action.
In identifying the objectives of the following Call for Proposals, the Soka Gakkai Italian Buddhist Institute was inspired by Goals 4, 13, and 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs), making explicit reference to the educational, informational, and participatory aspects to which the ACE agenda is closely related.

General Objective
The purpose of the call is to actively contribute to fighting climate change by supporting the implementation of the Paris Agreement, with particular reference to the strand called “Action for Climate Empowerment” (ACE), the aim of which is to empower all members of society to engage in climate action.

Target
Submitted projects should target all members of civil society and in particular young people.

Geographic Area
European Union

Type of eligible applicants
The Call for Proposals is aimed at entities wishing to develop a project proposal that is consistent with the IBISG’s guiding principles and the specific objectives of the area of intervention it addresses. Eligible entities may submit a project either individually or in association/partnership with other entities.
Proposing or lead entities should be nonprofit organizations and/or social enterprises having one of the following legal forms:

• Limited joint-stock partnership;
• Limited liability cooperative company;
• Joint-stock company;
• Limited liability company;
• Specified limited liability company;
• Unrecognized association;
• Association;
• Committee;
• Foundation.

Proposing or lead entities will also need to demonstrate:

• Specific experience consistent with the subject of the Call, also documented through the curriculum vitae of the proposing institution;
• Proven field experience of at least four years;
• To have a registered office in Italy.

Amount allocated to cover the Call for Proposal
Funding can be either full coverage of the project (100% of the project cost) or partial coverage, with IBISG co-financing no less than 60% of the total project cost. The total amount allocated to cover the Call for Proposals is € 350.000,00, earmarked for initiatives on the territory of the European Union, with a minimum funding of € 50.000,00 and a maximum of € 150.000,00 for each project proposal.

Opening and closing date of the call
This Call for Proposals will be open from September 8, 2023, 12:00 PM (CEST). Proposals must be uploaded to the Platform no later than November 9, 2023, 12:00 PM (CET).
All proposals received after the deadline will be considered ineligible.

“Blue Spaces” Call for Proposal

Area of Intervention
This call for proposals intends to support initiatives pursuing the objectives identified for the area of intervention “Environment”. This area integrates environmental and economic dimensions to promote a sustainable, fair and inclusive development, and create a society that is able to protect the interests of present and future generations.

Purpose
In identifying the objectives of the following Call for Proposals, the Soka Gakkai Italian Buddhist Institute was inspired by the following goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs):

• Goal 14: Life Below Water – Conserve the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development: 14.1, 14.2, 14.7, 14b;
• Goal 15: Life on Land – Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial e cosystems; sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation, and halt biodiversity loss : 15.5, 15.7, 15.8, 15a.

These goals place a focus on conserving marine ecosystems, protecting marine biodiversity, protecting natural habitats, and increasing economic benefits through sustainable management of marine resources.

General Objective
The Call for Proposals aims to support projects that promote the protection of coastal and marine areas while enhancing their ecosystem services and valuable natural resources, with a focus on biodiversity and traditional cultural heritage. In addition to ecological protection, it aims to improve the quality of life of local communities through inclusive and sustainable management of activities in coastal and marine areas.

Target
Projects submitted should target marine and coastal areas at risk of biodiversity loss and vulnerable to anthropogenic changes; local populations susceptible to the effects of such changes on economic, social, and cultural level, and on health and quality of life; with a focus on young people and the area’s craft, artistic, and cultural skills.

Geographic Area
Italy

Type of eligible applicants
The Call for Proposals is aimed at entities wishing to develop a project proposal that is consistent with the IBISG’s guiding principles and the specific objectives of the area of intervention it addresses. Eligible entities may submit a project either individually or in association/partnership with other entities. Proposing or lead entities should be nonprofit organizations and/or social enterprises having one of the following legal forms:

• Limited joint-stock partnership;
• Limited liability cooperative company;
• Joint-stock company;
• Limited liability company;
• Specified limited liability company;
• Unrecognized association;
• Association;
• Committee;
• Foundation.

Proposing or lead entities will also need to demonstrate:

• Specific experience consistent with the subject of the Call, also documented through the curriculum vitae of the proposing institution;
• Proven field experience of at least four years;
• To have a registered office in Italy.

Amount allocated to cover the Call for Proposal
Funding can be either full coverage of the project (100% of the project cost) or partial coverage, with IBISG co-financing no less than 60% of the total project cost. The total amount allocated to cover the Call for Proposals is € 350.000,00, earmarked for initiatives on the territory of the European Union, with a minimum funding of € 50.000,00 and a maximum of € 150.000,00 for each project proposal.

Opening and closing date of the call
This Call for Proposals will be open fromSeptember 8, 2023, 12:00 PM (CEST).Proposals must be uploaded to the Platform no later than November 9, 2023, 12:00 PM (CET).
All proposals received after the deadline will be considered ineligible.