You have an exciting idea for a cooperation in the thematic fields of policy and society, media and culture, human rights and peace, or sustainable development & climate justice? You want to realize it with a partner organisation abroad? Apply now for CCP Synergy to fund your collaboration!
CCP Synergy is aimed at strengthening ties between civil society organisations from Germany and the CCP partner countries. The programme is designed for tandems that are planning on implementing a joint activity, such as public events, fact finding missions, research activities or artistic initiatives. They can either be implemented online or on-site.
CCP Synergy is aimed at employees from two organisations who are planning a joint initiative. One of the organisations must be located in Germany and the other in one of the partner countries listed above. Organisations that are currently establishing contacts or initiating joint activities are expressly invited to apply for the CCP Synergy programme. Former CCP Fellowships participants and their organisations are eligible to apply for CCP Synergy.
The organisations need to be officially registered in the countries they are based in (and need to submit an official certification that might differ depending on the country).
Areas
If possible, both organisations should work in a similar field – thematically or regionally – from one of the following areas:
Policy and society
Media and culture
Human rights and peace
Sustainable development & climate justice
In addition, in 2024 the following key topics will also be focussed on:
Circular Economy
Gender & Diversity
Funding Information
CCP Synergy supports both cooperating organisations with a total of 4,500 euros.
What does the funding include?
Funding is available for the following purposes:
travel expenses
accommodation
meals in accordance with the valid daily rates
health insurance
expenditure allowance as needed
other costs related to the collaboration such as visas, etc.
In addition to financial support, ifa is available to answer any further questions and assist the participating organisations from abroad in obtaining visas for stays in Germany. However, the participating organisations are principally responsible for planning their own trips.
Eligible Countries
Organisations from the following countries are currently being funded:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brasil, Chile, Columbia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Marocco, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Qatar, Russia, Saudi-Arabia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunesia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen.
Eligibility Criteria
Since the programme is designed for organisations, individuals cannot apply for CCP Synergy.
CCP Synergy is designed for joint activities of two organisations. CCP alumni can apply in a tandem collaboration with either a German or international organisation from one of CCP’s partner countries. Also, collaborations between the home organisations of two former CCP Fellows are possible and applications are welcome.
CCP alumni can apply to CCP Synergy and to an Alumni-Mobility scholarship at the same time. However, it is not possible to participate in both programmes in the same year. CCP alumni can either participate in CCP Synergy or in an AlumniMobility scholarship.
Organisations that hosted a CCP Fellow in the past are welcome to apply to CCP Synergy.
There’s no specific guideline regarding the legal form of the collaborating organisations. NGOs, registered associations, limited companies, foundations, universities and other organisations are welcome to apply to CCP Synergy. Please note that the collaborating organisations need to be legally registered in their country of origin.
