Seventeen NGOs received their standard funding agreement from the National Grants Committee, following their successful application for funding of their projects under the Scheme, during the first call of proposal for the year.
The total grant allocation to the 17 NGOs is SR 6,916,181.00.
This year, the budget allocation for the National Grant Scheme is SR 9,050,000.00.
The National Grants is a financing scheme of the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade that provides funding for not- for- profit organisations through the Social Program of Central Government in the Annual Budget. The purpose of the National Grant Scheme is to support a diverse portfolio of projects geared towards the country’s National Development Strategies linked to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The six (6) national Priority Areas under the three dimensions featured in the National Development Strategy 2024-2028 are:
1. A Modern Public Service: Performance-based, accountable, efficient and transparent public service
2. The Transformative Economic Agenda: Increasing earnings through greater value addition
3. A Healthy Nation: Quality Healthcare for a Healthier Life Expectancy
4. Promotion of Law and Order: Strengthening enforcement to promote peace and security
5. A Modern Education System in line with Future Needs: Review the current education system and promote life-long learning
6. Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Resilience: Promoting a climate resilient nation focused on adopting sustainable practices
Since 2019, a total of 127 projects worth SCR41,214,265.25 have been financed under the National Grant Scheme.