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General Instructions
ABILIS Foundation is a development fund that supports the activities of Persons with disabilities
in the Global South. The Foundation was established by Finnish Persons with Disabilities
(PWDs). The ABILIS Board is composed of PWDs who have wide experience and interest in
development cooperation. The major funder for ABILIS is the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of
Finland.
ABILIS gives grants to projects implemented by PWDs that contribute towards equal
opportunities for them in the society through human rights, advocacy, independent living, and
economic self-sufficiency. These are one time grants ranging from 500 to 10,000 and are paid
in three installments (50%, 40% & 10 %.) The first installment of 50% is paid after the board has
approved the project and the agreement has been signed between ABILIS and the implementing
organization. The 2nd installment of 40% is paid after the midterm report has been accepted by
the ABILIS project coordinator. The final 10% is paid only after the final report has been
approved by the ABILIS Board. An applicant who has been funded by ABILIS will only be
eligible to apply again for funding after one year has elapsed since the approval of the last final
report.
Applications are assessed based on the participation of PWDs in the planning, decision making,
commitment and management of the project. The applicant organization is required to contribute
at least 10% of the project budget, which can be in form of time, money or other resources.
Two reference persons with thorough knowledge of the applicant organisation, the project plan
and the general conditions existing in the project area are required to provide an independent
evaluation of the project's feasibility. These should not personally and directly benefit from the
project or be members/employees of the organisation.
Attached are the Abilis application form and a guideline for letters of recommendation. Read
through them carefully before filling in. If you need further information, please do get in touch
with ABILIS using the contact details below:
With best regards,
From the staff and Board of Abilis Foundation
You can return the form using e-mail, but please send us a paper copy with original signatures
and a stamp. Our address is:
ABILIS Foundation
Lintulahdenkatu 10
00500 Helsinki, FINLAND
Fax: 00 358 9 6124 0333
Tel. 00 358 9 6124 0300
You can get more information from:
Project Application Form
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Application form
1.
2.
2.1
2.2
2.4
2.5
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3.
3.1
Full name:________________________________________________________ (Mr/Mrs/Ms)
3.2
3.3
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________
4.
4.1
Postal address:
4.2
4.3
Email: ___________________________________________________________
Web-address: _____________________________________________________
4.4
Phone: __________________________________________________________
Fax: ____________________________________________________________
5.
Activities
5.1
Main activity to be carried out (Please tick one or more of the following)
Income generating activity
Vocational training
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Micro loan
Animal husbandry or
farming
Advocacy/Lobbying
Awareness raising
Others (which)____________________________________________________
6.
Project information
6.1
6.2
Duration of Project (months / years):___________________________________
7.
Budget required
7.1
7.2
Place: _________________________
Date:__________________________
Stamp of Organization/group:
7.3
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8.
8.1
Who are the board members? Please fill in the table below.
Full name
Sex
Disability
(if any)
Position in
the board
Profession
(if any)
Signature
Note: Please use a separate paper if this given table is too short.
9.
Project plan
9.1
9.2
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9.3.a)
9.3.b)
9.4
Project Activities
9.4.a)
9.4.b)
9.4.c)
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10.
10.1
Who are the main actors (stakeholders) of the group in planning, implementation and reporting of this
project? Please tick the correct box or boxes (if more than one is applicable).
PWDs generally
11.
Beneficiaries details
11.1
Who are the main (direct) beneficiaries in this project? Explain their involvement and tasks in this
project.
11.2
Who are the indirect beneficiaries in this project? Explain their involvement and tasks in this project
12.
12.1
Please describe the project team (those persons who will coordinate the projects activities and have the
overall responsibility of the project).
Full name
Sex Disability
Responsibility in the
Signature
project
12.2
Note: Please use a separate paper if this given table is too short
Do you have an office?
Is it accessible?
What kind of equipment/assets does your group have?
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Equipment/Asset
Quantity/number
Note: Please use a separate paper if this given table is too short
13.
Budget details
13.1
Please fill in the two budget tables for your project. (Please use your local currency only!)
a) Budget to Abilis
Item/Activity
Unit cost
Budget/Value of item or
activity (in local currency)
Note 1: Please use a separate paper if this given table is too short.
Note 2: Provide 2-3 pro-forma invoices for major appliances like computers, printers, sewing machines
or hammer mills. (Please consult the Abilis facilitators or Abilis directly for any further explanations.)
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13.2
Budget about your own contribution (can be in kind such as time, labour, working hours or can be in
cash) Please note that your own contribution must be at least 10% of the total budget!
Item/Activity
Unit cost
Budget/Value of item or
activity (in local currency)
Note: Please use a separate paper if this given table is too short
14.
Financial Management
14.1
14.2
Signature
14.3
Sex Disability
Sex Disability
Signature
Does your group have an own bank account / a bank account under your own groups name? Please
provide full banking details.
Name of bank account
Number of bank account
Name of bank
Address of bank
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14.4
14.5
Sex Disability
Position
Signature
Does your national law require an official license to receive foreign money?
YES
NO
NO
15.
Supporters/helpers/well-wishers/advisors details
15.1
Who has supported your group earlier? Has your organisation received funding from foreign countries or
local sources before?
Full name of
individual or
organization
Purpose of
support
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15.2
15.3
Amount or kind of
support
Have you applied for fund(s) to this project from another source(s) other than Abilis?
Full name of
individual or
organization
Amount or kind of
support
16.
Sustainability
16.1
How will the project activities continue after the support has ended? What are your future activities and
plans? How will you ensure that the normal organizations work and new achievements will continue?
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5. How were persons with disabilities involved in the planning of this project?
6. How do you see the role of persons with disabilities in the implementation of this
project?
7. Is the project plan realistic in its scope and expected results? Is the budget realistic
and based on local costs?
8. Abilis requires that the applicant organisation provides a contribution towards the
project that is equal to at least 10 % of the funds being requested. The
contribution can be made in money or in the value of work or goods. What is the
contribution of the applicant organisation to this project?
9. The recommendation letter should also provide information about the following
issues: a) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the project? b) How could the
project be made stronger? c) How can the foreseeable risks be avoided or
managed?
Please end your recommendation letter with the following statement:
"I guarantee that I have familiarised myself with the project plan and the situation of the
applicant organisation. I guarantee that I have completed this form personally. I also guarantee
that I have neither been offered nor have I asked any payment or value in kind for being
available as reference person to this group.
It is my belief that the planned budget is balanced and realistic. I recommend that this project
should be funded by Abilis. "
Date and Place. Signature. Name in block letters.
___________________________________________________________________________
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