The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Colombo is seeking applications for its Micro Projects Scheme grant program that aims at sustainably improving the social and economic situation of disadvantaged groups.

The preference is generally given to projects in the fields of vocational training, income-generation, renewable energy and women’s empowerment.

The Micro Projects address the immediate needs of People. The projects are implemented through active participation of the community and/or beneficiaries as well as input by the implementing organisation.

Funding Information

• Micro Project grants do not exceed the equivalent of EUR 10,000.00.
• Micro Projects need to be finalized within the calendar year (maximum duration: six months).

Eligibility Criteria

• Micro Projects are geared towards Non-Governmental Organisations and Community Based Organisations with experience in their respective fields or within a particular community.
• Restrictions and conditions:
  • Complete the Embassy’s template from its webpage as hard copy with two signatures. A cost breakdown / financial plan need to be attached.
  • No funding of labour and recurrent costs (salaries etc.) unless for specialists specifically hired for the project.
  • No funding of non-durable goods (e. g. food items for participants of workshops etc.).
  • No extension of the project duration.
  • No increase of funds.
  • No change of the project objectives.
  • Refund of the total grant to the Embassy in the event of non-performance.
  • The German Embassy has to be informed immediately in the event of a Force Majeure or of non-performance of contractual obligations.
  • The decision of the German Embassy in these cases will be final.
  • Submission of final report “Proof of Employment of Funds” on the forms made available by the German Embassy together with all original payment receipts.

For more information, visit Micro Projects Scheme.

Micro Projects are implemented through active participation of the community and/or beneficiaries as well as input by the implementing organisation. 

Micro Projects address the immediate needs of People.