Call for Concept Notes for Small Grants
Grants for Local Initiatives in Damascus and Rural Damascus
DOZ organization announces the opening of applications for small grants under the project:
“Empowering Syrian Communities in Rural Damascus: Civic Engagement, Leadership, and Social Cohesion for Sustainable Development.”
The project offers two grant tracks:
Track 1: Civic Engagement and Leadership Initiatives
This track aims to strengthen social cohesion through civic participation, leadership, and the empowerment of youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
- Number of grants:Â 10 grants
- Grant value: Up to €2,000
Track 2: Community Development and Service Initiatives
This track aims to strengthen social cohesion through community cooperation, local development, and community-based economic recovery.
- Number of grants:Â 10 grants
- Grant value: Up to €2,500
Target Areas
Sahnaya, Daraya, Douma, Harasta, Zamalka, and Jaramana
Who Can Apply?
- Youth groups
- Women’s initiatives
- Initiatives, groups, and teams led by persons with disabilities
- Informal community groups
- Local associations and organizations
- Local community initiatives
Application Deadline
10 August 2026, at 12:00 midnight (Damascus time)
Questions & Answers Session
04 August 2026, at 11:00 AM (Damascus time)
Registration link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/HKjF2P09F9
How to apply
How to Apply
Step 1
Download the Small Grants Guidelines and the Application Form: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/4/folders/1gwx4CDBLoL2yd2VUS0Bclno7TR_gDQbf
Step 2
Carefully read the Small Grants Guidelines and complete the project application form by describing your proposed initiative or project and providing an estimated budget.
Step 3
Submit your completed application package, along with a copy of your registration certificate (if you are a registered group, association, team, institution, or organization in Syria), through the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXHBDmPGV49_3GP8QPArBEB37XdwORooiDnALoMxLmWFsvfg/viewform
This project is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
We encourage all eligible groups and initiatives to apply and contribute to strengthening social cohesion and sustainable community development in Damascus and Rural Damascus.