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Stronger Justice Institutions for Local Economic Development (SJIs for LED) Programme

12.06.2026

EuropeAid/187095/DD/ACT/ZW

The European Union is launching a Call for Proposals to support stronger, more accessible justice institutions in Zimbabwe. This action contributes to Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 2 (NDS‑2) and to the EU–Zimbabwe Multi-Annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027.

Objectives

  • To improve the effectiveness, efficiency and accessibility of the judiciary in delivering timely, fair and citizen centred justice.
  • To enhance equitable access to quality state legal aid services particularly for women, youth and people with disabilities in the target areas.

 

Who can apply?

Lead applicants must: 

  • be legal persons
  • be non‑profit‑making
  • be non‑governmental organisations (NGOs/CSOs)
  • be effectively established in Zimbabwe, an EU Member State, or another eligible country as defined in the basic act (international organisations are also eligible under specific conditions)
  • be directly responsible for preparation and management of the action

Co‑applicants and affiliated entities must meet the same organisational eligibility criteria. 

Geographic focus

Actions must take place in Zimbabwe, at national level, and in at least three of the following agribusiness corridors: 

  1. Masvingo, Mwenezi, Chiredzi, Beitbridge
  2. Mbire, Hurungwe, Nyami‑Nyami, Binga
  3. Murehwa, Mutoko, Mudzi
  4. Mutare, Mutasa, Makoni, Chipinge
  5. Harare, Norton, Zvimba, Goromonzi, Marondera, Mazowe, Chegutu, Gweru, Vungu, Shurugwi

Available budget and grant sizes 

Total indicative budget: EUR 2 500 000.00

Lot 1 – Justice Delivery:

  • Minimum grant: EUR 1 400 000.00
  • Maximum grant: EUR 1 500 000.00 

Lot 2 – Access to Justice:

  • Minimum grant: EUR 900 000.00
  • Maximum grant: EUR 1 000 000.00 

How to apply and deadline

This is a restricted call for proposals. Applicants first submit a concept note and only pre‑selected lead applicants will be invited to submit a full application.

Concept notes must be submitted online via PROSPECT on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. 

Full guidelines and application forms are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: 

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/prospect-details/187095PROSPECTSEN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502,31094503&frameworkProgramme=111111&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate