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Funding parameters

• Project duration: 6 to 12 months
• Funding range: USD 5,000 to 25,000
• Target applicants: Civil society organisations, informal collectives, or Chinese HRD networks based outside China.
• Registration is not required, but applicants must be able to manage funds and activities in accordance with local tax and legal requirements.
• Location: Projects must be implemented outside China, preferably in Europe
• Strategic focus: Activities should contribute to international understanding and documentation of PRC human rights violations in- or outside of China, build community resilience against transnational repression, and/or increase local democratic engagement. Particular attention will be paid to the innovative nature or focus of proposed projects.

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How to apply

Please submit a concept note (maximum 2 pages, Word format) including the following:

• Organizational/Network/Personal background (at this stage, do NOT include any sensitive personal information).
• Proposed program background, problem statement and target audience/location.
• Project goals and intended outcomes.
• Main activities and proposed timeline (max. duration 12 months).
• Estimated budget.
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies

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