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The European Union (EU) has a long-standing relationship and cooperation with civil society organisations as well as with local and decentralised authorities in the field of development. It is part of the EU's commitment to fight poverty, to promote the rule of law and to adhere to fundamental freedoms set out in Article 21 of the Treaty on the European Union.

Regulation (EC) n° 1905/20061 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 378, 27 December 2006), establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation, and more specifically its article 14 constitute the legal basis for the thematic programme "Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development".

The specific objectives of this call are to:

• Promote water conservation.
• Increase water use efficiency in agriculture and allied activities to enhance the income of the poor.
• Promote clean drinking water and sanitation to reduce waterborne diseases and to help prevent malnutrition.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants which may request a grant and their partners.
• Actions for which a grant may be awarded.
• Types of cost which may be taken into account in setting the amount of the grant.
• Actions in the field of microfinance.

Deadline for Submission:
The deadline for the submission of Concept Notes is 16.8.2010 (date at place of dispatch) as evidenced by the postmark or the date of the deposit slip. In case of hand-deliveries, the deadline for receipt is 16.8.2010 at 16:00 hours (New Delhi date and time), as evidenced by the Contracting Authority's signed and dated acknowledgement of receipt.

For more information

Postal Address:
Delegation of the European Union to India
Finance, Contracts and Audit Section
65 Golf Links
110003 New Delhi, India