CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE REFORMED CDF SPORTS AND CREATIVE ARTS FUND

Recognizing the critical role that sports and creative arts play in the development of a community, a total of K50 million has been set aside per constituency within the K5 billion CDF allocations. Lilongwe City Council therefore invites eligible individuals, groups, schools, sports clubs, sports associations, creative arts groups and individuals from constituencies within Lilongwe City to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for grant support under the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF).

The grants aim to promote sports and creative arts, youth development, talent identification, and community participation through constituency-based initiatives that contribute to social and economic development.

ELIGIBLE PROGRAMMES

Applications are invited for activities under the following programme areas:

• Community and School Sports Competitions

Organization and implementation of modern and traditional sports competitions in schools and communities across all sports codes.

• Procurement of Sports Equipment

Acquisition of sports equipment and materials required for training and competitions.

• Capacity Building in Sports

Training and certification of coaches, referees, umpires, officiating personnel, and sports administrators.

• Constituency Multi-Sport Academies

Establishment and operation of constituency-based multi-sport academies for youth talent development.

•  Talent Identification and Selection Programmes

Organization of talent scouting, selection camps, and formation of constituency sports select teams.

• Community Arts Competitions

Organization of drama, music, dance, and other performing arts competitions aimed at identifying, nurturing, and developing talent within communities.

ELIGIBILITY OF APPLICANTS

Applications are open to:

•            Individuals

•            Schools and educational institutions;

•            Registered sports associations;

•            Registered sports clubs

•            Arts and cultural groups;

•            Musicians; both secular and gospel

•            Youth groups

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested applicants must submit:

•            A completed Expression of Interest form;

•            A brief project proposal outlining objectives, activities, expected outcomes, implementation timeline, and target beneficiaries;

•            A detailed budget indicating the amount requested and proposed expenditure;

•            Proof of residence or operation within the constituency;

•            Relevant registration certificates (where applicable)

•            Any other supporting documents deemed necessary.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications will be assessed based on:

•            Relevance to the eligible programme areas;

•            Potential impact on sports, creative arts, and community development;

•            Inclusiveness and community participation;

•            Value for money and cost-effectiveness;

•            Sustainability of the proposed intervention

•            Applicant’s capacity to implement the project successfully.

SUBMMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Completed Expressions of Interest forms should be submitted to the following address through the Constituency Development Committee CDC:

The Chief Executive Officer

Lilongwe City Council

P. O. Box 30396

Lilongwe

Additional Information

Lilongwe City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to request additional information from applicants where necessary. Submission of an Expression of Interest does not guarantee funding.

For further information, interested applicants should contact the Constituency Development Committee Chairperson on Or the Sports Officer

on 0995676760