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- Date: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 12:00 am > Friday, 15 December 2023 5:00 pm
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- Location: Phnom Penh
Ponlok Chomnes Innovation Fund is for Cambodian organisations to conduct joint activities (research, communication [1], or dialogue) with relevant government agencies by using inclusive approaches to address inclusive climate resilience; digital transformation; situation, needs, and access of GEDSI [2] accessing public services; women, peace, and security; and other policy-relevant topics.
| Program Name | Ponlok Chomnes II: Data and Dialogue for Cambodia Development |
| Funding Mechanism | Competitive Process |
| Mode of Submission | Electronically via: ponlokchomnes@asiafoundation.org |
| Closing Date and Time for EoI | 5:00 pm on 15 December 2023 |
| Queries | Email: ponlokchomnes@asiafoundation.org |
| EoI Online Question and Answer Session date | 1:30 to 2:30 pm on 22 November 2023 through Zoom (Cambodia Time) |
| EoI/Application Form | www.policypulse.org/ponlok-chomnes |
Partnership through Ponlok Chomnes Innovation Fund
| For Whom | Cambodian organisations conducting joint research activity(ies) with relevant government agency(ies) to promote inclusive research; communication and/or dialogue that contribute to inclusive policy processes in Cambodia. |
| Amount | Up to USD 25,000 |
| Duration | 8 to 12 Months |
| Support by Ponlok Chomnes Program | Technical and networking support where possible |
CRITERIA
| No | Basic Eligibility Criteria |
| 1 | Applicants must be Cambodian entities, specifically non-partisan, non-profit organisations, or public university-based research institutions |
| 2 | All applicants must be officially registered with the Royal Government of Cambodia |
| No | Additional Criteria |
| 1 | Policy-relevance: Topics should directly pertain to current policy priorities and considerations. |
| 2 | Inclusion: Initiatives must actively involve and reflect a diverse range of groups and perspectives. For example, initiatives implemented by under-represented groups, and initiatives implemented in remote provinces are highly considered. |
| 3 | Innovation: Proposals should present novel approaches and models to trial action research, effective communication and inclusive dialogues. |
| 4 | Collaboration: Innovation Partners should partner with pertinent government agencies. |
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
| Stage | Stages | Timeframe |
| Stage 1: Expression of Interest (Khmer/English) | EoI publicised | 15 November 2023 |
| EOI Online Question and Answer Session | 1:30 to 2:30 pm on 22 November 2023 through Zoom (Cambodia Time) | |
| EoI with concept note submitted | 15 December 2023 | |
| Stage 2: Shortlisting Process | Five applicants shortlisted | 18-29 December 2023 |
| Nomination of six shortlisted applicants to DFAT for final confirmation | 2-10 January 2024 | |
| Conditionally approved finalists notified | 15 January 2024 | |
| Stage 3: Due diligence | Due diligence process | 22-31 January 2024 |
| Stage 4: Notification of selected grantees and funding release | Grantee finalises concept note, budget, and grant period | 5-16 February 2024 |
| Approximate date for grant agreement | 19-29 February 2024 | |
| Stage 5: Grant activities | Grant implementation begins | 1 March 2024 |
[1] Communication refers to communication of research findings meaning that packaging policy research (existing or new) into different formats to communicate to a diverse audience, for example, translating policy research into policy briefs for policymakers, utilising infographics for media dissemination, and simplifying language to enhance understanding amongst the general public or target community and accessible to women, members of the LGBTI and indigenous communities, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.
[2] GEDSI – Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion
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