FICOL
Local Government Financing Facility
The Local Authorities Financing Facility(FICOL) is a mechanism set up byAgence Française de Développement(AFD) that enables French local authorities to support projects in developing countries, particularly through technical expertise.
This program finances projects in areas of common development (health, education, training, urban development, the fight against climate change, the digital transition of territories, etc.). Within this framework, FICOL finances NGO-business partnership projects.
BENEFICIARIES
This scheme is aimed at all French local authorities - regions, departments, metropolises, municipalities - and their groupings (mixed syndicates, etc.), acting in the framework of a decentralized cooperation partnership with local authorities in developing countries.
This year, Ficol is also opening up to projects in middle-income countries and countries in the red zone.
AMOUNT / PROPOSED SUPPORT
- The unit amount of financing granted by AFD ranges from 200,000 euros to 2,000,000 euros.
- An amount representing at least 30% of the project's financing plan is provided by the local authorities (the French local authority and the partner local authority) and any partners involved in the project.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE NOTE OF INTENT
Pre-selection will be made following submission of the letter of intent. Deadlines for submission of notes of intent are :
- March 15, 2024
- September 13, 2024.
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OPERATIONAL PARTNERS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF YOUR DECENTRALIZED COOPERATION PROJECT?
Have you thought of soliciting NGO and business partners in the framework of your decentralized cooperation action? You do not know how to initiate a partnership approach? Would you like to be put in touch with NGOs with local knowledge and companies with technical expertise in the water/sanitation, energy, health or agri-agro sectors? Do not hesitate to contact the COEXIST team!
