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Apply for SDC NGO Cooperation Programme

SDC NGO Cooperation Programme is a Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) grant providing between $50,000 and $2,000,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for SDC NGO Cooperation Programme

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for SDC NGO Cooperation Programme from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the SDC NGO Cooperation Programme?
SDC NGO Cooperation Programme is offered by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the SDC NGO Cooperation Programme provide?
SDC NGO Cooperation Programme provides between $50K and $2M per award from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the SDC NGO Cooperation Programme deadline?
SDC NGO Cooperation Programme accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the SDC NGO Cooperation Programme?
To apply for SDC NGO Cooperation Programme, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

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