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Submit an application for funding for a new project or a continuation project under the "Transitional Assistance from the KWI Title" funding program

If you are a nongovernmental organization registered in Germany and are planning a project involving capacity-building transitional assistance, and would like to receive financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for this project, you must submit an application. You can apply to the BMZ for funding for new projects or follow-up projects.

  • Structural Transition Assistance under the KWI Title "Approval"
  • Projects under the “Structure-Building Transition Assistance” program may receive financial support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
  • New or follow-up applications for project proposals are accepted
  • Prerequisite:
    • Completion of the two-stage organization review by Engagement Global/Bengo and the BMZ
    • Submission of a project proposal via the Engagement Global/Bengo website
  • Following a successful organization review and approval of the project idea, funding can be applied for online, by email, or by mail
  • The application must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the project begins
  • Projects with a duration of 3 to 5 years are eligible for funding
  • Applications are free of charge
  • Processing time: 6 weeks
  • Responsible agency: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)

  • Project Outline
  • Application for a New or Follow-up Project
  • Detailed project description, including objectives, impacts, and benefits for the target group
  • Logframe
  • Funding Plan
  • If applicable, a cover letter if the project has the potential to address the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) nexus 

  • You are a nongovernmental organization registered in Germany.
  • You have completed a two-stage sponsor review.
  • You have submitted a project idea that was selected.
  • You have submitted a project outline, which was also selected.

There are no costs involved.

You can submit a new or renewal application for project funding online or by mail to the BMZ.

  • Before you can submit an application, an organization review must be conducted. The organization review is a two-step process.
    • Go to the online application portal on the Bengo website of Engagement Global. Register using your organization’s name, your first and last name, your email address, and a password you create yourself. After confirming your registration (opt-in), you can fill out the organization review form online with additional information.
    • The second stage of the organization review is handled by Division G22 at the BMZ.
    • Upon successful completion of the organization review, you will receive an organization number, which you must provide when applying to the BMZ for a new or follow-up project.
  • You will discuss your project proposal with the BMZ and submit a project outline to the BMZ.
  • If you receive a positive response from the BMZ, you will submit a full application for a new or follow-up project.

If you wish to submit the application online:

  • Open the online application form and fill it out electronically. The application wizard will guide you step by step through the required information.
  • Upload the required documents and submit the application. It is not possible to submit additional documents later.
  • The BMZ will review your documents and contact you if anything is unclear or if information is missing.
  • The BMZ assesses the substantive, legal, and financial feasibility of the project, decides on funding, and sends you a notification.
  • During the project period, the BMZ monitors implementation through interim reports and statements of expenditure and will issue a payment or request a refund accordingly.

If you wish to submit the application by mail:

  • Print out the completed application and send it along with the required documents to the BMZ by email or mail. It is not possible to submit additional documents later.
  • The BMZ will review your documents and contact you if anything is unclear or if information is missing.
  • The BMZ reviews the substantive, legal, and financial feasibility of the project, decides on funding, and sends you a notification.

During the project period, the BMZ monitors implementation through interim reports and statements of expenditure and will issue a payment or request a refund accordingly.

Processing time: 6 Weeks
Once a project outline has received a positive decision, you will be asked to submit an application for a new or follow-up project. This usually takes place about 8 months after the call for proposals is published on Engagement Global’s Bengo pages.

Funding for a project is usually granted for a period of 3 to 5 years.

Engagement Global may conduct a preliminary review of the implementing organization. This process can take several months.

Application deadline: 1 - 6 Weeks
You must submit new and follow-up projects at least 6 weeks before the project begins.

Once approval has been granted, you must also comply with certain basic reporting requirements: You must submit interim reports covering the most recently completed fiscal year to the approving authority by April 30 of the following year, and (final) statements of funds used no later than 6 months after the project’s completion.

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There are no notes or special considerations.

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Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) – Division G22: Crisis Management, Reconstruction, and Transition Assistance

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Source: Serviceportal Saarland