How many pre-defined projects (PDPs) could be proposed in the programme? Are there any limits for the budget of the PDPs?
The Terms of Reference does not set a limit on the number of PDPs that can be proposed.
However, a central principle for the programme is that the funds that are re-granted to civil society through the programme shall be allocated through open calls for proposals. As such, PDPs can be considered only in exceptional and duly justified cases, and the FMO reserves the right to reject a PDP proposal contained in the winning bid.
The Terms of Reference does not include a minimum or maximum grant size for PDPs, but these projects usually require a larger budget and longer implementation period than projects selected through open calls.
The amount allocated to the pre-defined project(s) cannot be more than 5% of the re-granting amount of the Programme