Call for Applications: Corporate Social Responsibility Programme specifically designed for underfunded NGOs and corporate partners

The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme is a new initiative designed by Grassroot Diplomat to engage corporations in building sustainable and meaningful relationship with grassroots organisations. Grassroot Diplomat is calling for applications from underfunded NGOs and youth networks requiring policy research and development of projects. Grassroot Diplomat aims to select clients that are suffering from financial hardship but require independent diplomatic research assistance in their policy-related project. All projects under this programme will be expected to be paid for by corporate partners engaged in CSR.

Clients will receive:

- free assistance with research and development

- access to influential decision-makers

- contacts with reputable and well-known company

- full sponsorship that will cover cost of service required by Grassroot Diplomat

- 25% donation to sustain project

Corporations will:

- pay the full sponsorship fee

- gain significant access to influential members of government

- increase its reputation with consumers

- be provided with human interest PR stories and marketing opportunities to networks

- leverage its market in the diplomatic and government sector

For more information, please visit: www.grassrootdiplomat.org/csrprogramme

This programme is opened to all types of businesses looking to further their CSR portfolio. However, the programme is limited to the number of clients it can take. You may only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. You may wish to refer to services provided by Grassroot Diplomat: www.grassrootdiplomat.org/services

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

This programme is strictly available to clients who are undergoing financial hardship. We are only able to take on clients who require assistance on the growth and development of a project that is relevant to the mission of Grassroot Diplomat. Your project must:

•              be based related to policy (e.g. human rights, peace and security, health, migration… etc.)

•              aim to make a positive impact to society

•              not be led by a government institution or official

•              not be served as a financial instrument for personal gain

•              be independent of any arms trade, defence proliferation or profiteering motive

•              not be political in nature

•              not discriminate against age, race, gender, sex or religion

•              require research, development or diplomatic engagement provided by Grassroot Diplomat

How to join the programme

If you feel that your project is eligible for this programme, please send your project outline to: info@grassrootdiplomat.org answering the following questions:

•              Name and mission of organisation

•              Objective and outcome of project

•              Who will the project benefit?

•              Why do you need assistance of Grassroot Diplomat and which service are you interested in?

•              How will you assist your corporate sponsor?

•              How will you promote your project after this programme ends?

•              Are you engaged with any partners? If not, which organisations would you wish to collaborate with?

•              Please provide a financial statement of your organisation

Due to the popularity of this programme, all clients are asked to pay a refundable deposit of £300 ($480 USD) to secure their place.

Please note: It may take up to 12 months to secure a corporate sponsor for your project. In the unlikely event of not finding a corporate match, the deposit will be returned to you in full. Should your project be chosen, Grassroot Diplomat will keep the deposit and donate 25% of the sponsorship fee to your project.