THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS ARE CLOSED
TAKE PART IN LOCAL ACTIONS 2024
We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Call for Proposals for Local Actions. This is your chance to make a difference by creating original, impactful, and innovative projects that address the critical needs outlined in the Global Youth Statement for Road Safety and the Global Plan of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030.
You only need to follow these three easy steps:
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HOW TO WRITE A GRANT-WINNING PROPOSAL
We designed this session to help you create project proposals that align with specific parameters and have a realistic scope so that they can be successfully implemented and evaluated.
The session also stresses the fact that the proposals should not only focus on education, but will provide an overlook of the wider safe system and the relevance to identify an existing policy gap or lack of implementation that can be addressed by the project once it is implemented.
WHAT are LOCAL ACTIONS
A Local Action is a short-term or mid-term grassroots action project oriented to address the most pressing Road Safety issues in your community.
Projects must be conceived, led, and implemented by young people taking active leadership in their communities to contribute to the reduction of road traffic crashes and injuries with creative, innovative and sustainable solutions. They must also be focused on one or more of the four priorities:
Advocacy for Policy Change
Community Mobilisation & Awareness
Improving cities’ infrastructure and public spaces
Innovation, Data and Technology
The support provided by the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety will be focused on three main aspects: Seed Funding, Technical and Advocacy Support, Mentorship, and Partnerships.
HOW TO QUALIFY FOR LOCAL ACTIONS
Projects will be evaluated based on a criteria presented in the Local Actions Guidelines. Mandatory components are non-negotiable.
The Mandatary Components are as follows;
You must be an official Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety member. If you aren’t yet, please sign up here.
You must have completed the Global Youth Consultation. Be sure to take a screenshot of the screen once you’ve completed the Consultation.
Take and complete the first three modules of YOURS Academy. You will need to provide three certificates accordingly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Will all the team members who participate in the project need to meet the requirements?
Only the person submitting the proposal needs to meet the requirements. However, all team members are encouraged to fulfil the requirements to ensure they have the necessary road safety knowledge.
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Can a university be a partner organisation?
Universities and any other organisation could be partner organisations. All of them will need to go through a procurement process led by YOURS and the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety to confirm their legal constitution and alignment with our transparency policy.
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How many proposals can be submitted by an individual?
Each person can only submit one proposal.
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Do proposals need to be submitted in English?
Yes. English is the official language of the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety. All processes and documents must also be submitted in English.
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Where do we apply to become a member of the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety?
Go to https://claimingourspace.org/register
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How many proposals do you select per year?
It depends on the quality of projects and the budget available. However, we usually fund around 15 projects
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Can I reside in one country and propose a project in another?
Yes, but we encourage you to develop projects in your own country or community so that you can use your lived-in experience to craft an effective and impactful solution that addresses a road safety issue that you have been able to observe and live through.
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Does one receive confirmation after joining the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety?
Yes. Whether you are accepted or rejected, you will receive a notification email.
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I completed the Global Youth Consultation at an earlier date. Should I submit it again?
Yes, please submit it again and take a screenshot to confirm that you have completed it
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Is it necessary for all individuals involved in the project to be young people?
The project leader should be a young person aged between 18 and 35. Nevertheless, it is acceptable to have team members beyond the age of 35. Projects that actively involve youth, whether as implementers or target audiences, will receive better evaluations and have increased chances of being selected.
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Is the education level of team members considered?
No. You do not need to meet any educational criteria to be qualified to lead or be part of a Local Action.
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Is gender issue considered for the team implementing the project?
The Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety embraces diversity and welcomes youth from all walks of life. The composition of project teams does not need to follow any specific pattern; it depends on the project's unique needs.
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