In early 2024, 13 abolitionist organizations, including regional networks, local organizations, and international NGOs, came together to form the Global Consortium for the Abolition of the Death Penalty. Co-funded by the European Union under the Financial Partnership Framework Convention (FFPA) and led by the World Coalition Against the Death Penalty, this civil society-led initiative aims to amplify the voice and influence of the abolitionist movement globally.
As part of this second phase of the FFPA which began in April 2026, the Consortium committed to supporting civil society in the target countries and providing financial support to third parties in order to move towards the universal abolition of the death penalty.
As a member of this Consortium, FIACAT is launching a restricted call for projects to support local actions related to the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty, which will take place on 10 October 2026. A total of 2700 euros will be awarded to 6 projects, in the form of small cascade grants (FSTP) not exceeding 500 euros.
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This call for projects is open to all ACATs in Africa, from retentionist and abolitionist countries in fact or in law. Particular attention will be paid to projects carried out by FIACAT members in synergy with other abolitionist organizations in their countries, such as the members and partners of the Global Consortium for the Abolition of the Death Penalty.
The main objective of this call is to propose one or more activities in the framework of the 24th World Day Against the Death Penalty, which will take place on 10 October 2026, and whose theme will be announced soon. In addition, proposals that include one or all of the following complementary issues will be valued:
- The draft Additional Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the abolition of the death penalty in Africa;
- The resolution calling for a universal moratorium on the use of the death penalty to be put to a vote by the United Nations General Assembly in New York in December 2026.
Details of the application, selection and funding modalities are presented in the terms of reference downloadable below.
How to apply?
Your project proposal must be sent in English or French and include:
- the application form in Word format according to the attached template;
- the budget for the application in Excel format according to the attached template;
- the articles of association of your organization signed by a legal representative;
- Your organisation's latest activity and financial report or any other document (no more than 2 years old) highlighting your past experience, particularly in the context of similar projects.
Any application that is incomplete or does not comply with the requested format will be considered ineligible.
Before sending the application by e-mail in Word format, please make sure to indicate in the subject line: "FSTP World Day 2026 Call for Proposals" and the name of the organization.
Please send your application by e-mail to: appels@fiacat.org
The call will close on 1 July 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (your country time). Submissions must be submitted before this date or they will be considered ineligible. Applications will be examined from 2 July 2026 according to the terms set out in part 7 below.
Any questions relating to this call for projects can be sent by email to the address indicated above before 10 June 2026 at 2 pm (Paris time), indicating the reference "Questions relating to the FSTP World Day 2026 call for proposals" in the subject line of the email. FIACAT is not obliged to provide clarification on questions received after this date. In order to ensure equal treatment of candidates, FIACAT cannot give a prior opinion on the eligibility of applicants for a specific action or activity. No individual answers will be given to the questions submitted. All questions and answers will be published on the FIACAT website, no later than 17 June 2026.
Indicative timetable:
- 2 June: launch of the call for applications
- 10 June at 2 pm (Paris time): deadline for sending questions
- 1 July 2026 at 23:59 (your country time): Deadline for submission of proposals
- 2-15 July: internal pre-evaluation by FIACAT
- 16-30 July: Evaluation by the Consortium's Independent Advisory Panel
- 31 August at the latest: final decision of the Consortium Bureau on the selection of third parties
- 15 September 2026 at the latest: signature of the grant agreements and transfer of funds
- 10 October 2026: World Day Against the Death Penalty
- 30 October 2026: Deadline for all activities to end
