The UNODC DAPC Grants programme is launching a Call for Proposals with the aim of funding non-profit working in the area of substance use prevention whose projects aims at implementing evidence-based substance use prevention programs for and with youths.

Activities

The DAPC grant funding under this Call for Proposals will award projects that:

• Are focused on evidence-based prevention of substance use.
• Are targeting young people under the age of 15 and implementing in a developmentally appropriate way
• Support the active participation of youth in their communities.

Proposed activities and interventions will need support from the available evidence.

On the other hand, programmes that support the growth of age-appropriate personal and social skills and development via a series of structured and interactive sessions are effective in preventing substance use. Similarly, supporting school participation, positive school culture, or providing support to families and children, are also good examples of evidence-based practices.

Eligibility 

Applicants should be not-for-profit organisations. There must be registered for not less than two (2) years under the relevant Laws of the country.

They should have relevant prior experience in substance use prevention, health promotion, youth empowerment, or other related fields.

Furthermore, applicants should have the needed capability to financially manage and administer the grant.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are to first submit a concept note which will get evaluation based on a specific set of criteria. UNODC will review the concept notes and then select applicants who will get an invitation to submit full project proposals. Selected applicants will be in contact separately with additional instructions, including necessary application forms.

Interested applicants should submit the Concept Note Application Form (Annex 1), and the signed copy of the Self-assessment of Eligibility (Annex 2) by email with ‘DAPC Grant 2022’ in the subject line.

 OBLIGATIONS OF GRANT RECIPIENTS

Organisations benefiting from the DAPC grant must sign a formal Agreement with UNOV/UNODC.

In general, DAPC grantees should regularly submit reporting on the project’s progress upon request. Information provided will form the basis of reports submitted by UNODC to the donor, DAPC, on the grantee organisations as well as the activities with the DAPC grant.

In addition, grantees will need to collect and keep readily accessible information and documentation on the project progress and use made of the funding for three years following the completion of activities.