Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Citizens Associations, Rural Based Business Associations , Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Rural people’s Organizations including Cooperatives, Unit Committees etc.

Organizations must have:

• Official recognition (legally registered, recognition by District Assembly etc)
• Should have been in existence for at least 2years.
• Must show evidence of previously successful projects undertaken 
• Must show some cooperation with either the District and Local authorities or other organizations in the area
• Must have appropriate procedures that ensure financial transparency and accountability.

Eligibility of Projects

Proposed project must be:

• already started – funds are not provided to start new projects;
• have a strong community support group;
• improve economic and social conditions at the local level;
• involve a significant contribution in labour, materials or money freely given by members of the local community; and
• Be within the general means of the local community to operate and maintain.