Political Participation Fund - Iraq

Eligible organisations	The Political Participation Fund (PPF) provides for technical and financial assistance to a range of organisations that work to support the development of legitimate and inclusive political institutions in Iraq, which drive towards political and social cohesion. These include civil society organisations, professional unions and associations, community and faith-based organisations, groups supporting political parties, and government and legislative bodies.
Funding criteria	The purpose of the PPF is to increase the opportunities for political representation and participation by all Iraqis, particularly women, the poor, marginalized and the vulnerable citizens. The PPF funds organisations to ensure that the needs of vulnerable and marginalized sections of society are addressed in future government policy-making, in particular through supporting advocacy, the provision of public information, the promotion of dialogue, and voter or civic education. The value of the fund lies in highlighting areas where other donors are not carrying out activities and where low-cost strategic inputs may have a positive effect on the political process. The niche that the PPF has found is that it is able to work directly with grass roots Iraqi organisations throughout the country.
Funding available per activity	Individual projects should aim for a proposal between $10,000 and $50,000. However, the PPF do consider proposals that are below and above this amount.
Total available	The total amount available for grants is £2,700,000 of which £1,500,000 has already been committed, leaving a remainder of approximately £1,200,000 to be disbursed through the remaining lifetime of the project.
How to apply	The PPF office operates from Baghdad with support from the British Council in Manchester.
Contact details	Email: ukfundsiraq@yahoo.com, Gregge.madan@britishcouncil.org, Wendy.lee@britishcouncil.org

Last updated: 21 July 2005