This call for proposals is launched in the framework of the Joint EU/Council of Europe Project “European Union and Council of Europe working together to strengthening the Prison reform in Ukraine Plus” (SPERU+).

The purpose of the JP Project SPERU+ is to support the authorities in building modern prison and probation systems in Ukraine with a focus on shifting from punitive to rehabilitative approaches, also taking into account the context of war. In particular, it aims to improve the penitentiary staff's well-being and help them cope with the stressful environment surrounding them in their daily duties. The grant aims to implement a series of activities on prevention of professional burnout and support the well-being of staff and/or prisoner care techniques.

Applications must be received before 2nd July 2023 (at at 23:59 Kyiv local time). Applications received after the above mentioned date will not be considered.

Each application shall contain:

• the completed and signed Application Form (See Appendix I);

• a provisional budget (using the template reproduced in Appendix II);

• CVs of staff members who will be involved in project implementation;

• Evidence of the organisation’s record and experience in the field of mental health, psychological support, burnout prevention or similar with contact information of references;

• the other supporting documents (can be provided in Ukrainian language): 
• Certificate(s) of registration as a non-profit organisation or professional association; 
• Statute and status (local, national, international) of the organisation, or the equivalent;
• Bank statement confirming the existence of the bank account in EUR (euros) in the name of the applicant (organisation) which must be assigned separately for funds received in the framework of this grant; 
• Report on the use of income (profits) of a non-profit organization (Звіт про використання доходів (прибутків) неприбуткової організації), Balance sheet (Баланс), and Income Statement (Звіт про фінансові результати) for the most recent reporting period.

Send these documents in electronic form (Word .and/or PDF) to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. Emails should contain the following reference in subject: <SPERU+. Grant. Call for Proposals>

 Appendix I - Application form

 Appendix II - Provisional budget template

 Appendix III - Template Grant Agreement

 Call for Proposals