Community Led Projects (CLPs) in El Nabatieh District

Integrated Emergency Response to address the Needs of Vulnerable Populations affected by the Conflict in the Governorates of Beirut Mount Lebanon and Nabatieh implemented by Acted

Acted is an international non-governmental organization, established in 1993, and it is a private, independent, and non-profit organization concerned with humanitarian affairs and development, respecting strict political and religious neutrality, and working in accordance with the principles of non-discrimination and transparency.

Acted has been operating in Lebanon since 2006, with offices in the capital Beirut.

Acted in Lebanon, in response to the needs of emergency and development, provides the necessary support to all populations in Lebanon, including Lebanese, migrants and refugees, without any discrimination. Acted’s initiative aligns with its 3Zero vision (Zero Carbon, Zero Exclusion and Zero Poverty), and fully respects principles of humanitarian action based on neutrality, transparency, and equality.

Acted implements projects in the following sectors: water service provision, solid waste management, civil society participation/empowerment and local governance, sustainable livelihoods, climate change adaptation, women empowerment, local community initiatives and psychological social support services. Acted’s initiatives, which are spread across all governorates in Lebanon, aim to support the most vulnerable populations target vulnerable populations in priority.

Acted with the support of the Crisis and Support Center of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (CDCS) will support Community–Led Projects in the conflict-affected district of El Nabatieh, with a focus on:

• Health and psychosocial support
• Environmental projects: reforestation, waste management, and community-led recycling
• Greening / Gardening
• Renewable Energy (e.g. solar for public spaces) 
• Skills development activities; Capacity building activities /workshops for youth, IDPs, and vulnerable groups, including vocational educational trainings
• Cultural Heritage Renovation

Acted plans to engage up to 15 CLPs, with each selected project detailing clear objectives, deliverables, and payment schedules. Capacity strengthening will also be offered where necessary to ensure that these CLPs align with Core Humanitarian Standards and protection principles. Acted will utilize established tools and best practices, reinforcing a locally rooted, responsive, and community-owned humanitarian response.

Criteria
Acted is seeking expressions of interest from 15 Community-Led Projects based in El Nabatieh District, active and aiming to create a positive impact in the community. This opportunity is open to individuals, organizations, and grassroots groups working on innovative and sustainable solutions to social challenges.

Program Benefits

• Up to 7000 EUR based on a specific activity to be proposed by the social initiative

• Application review: Acted will review all applications and contact eligible applicants to pitch their proposed activity
• Proposal submission: initiatives will be asked to present their proposal to the committee
• Evaluation: In-depth assessment of the proposed activities and alignment with program objectives.
• Selection: Initiatives with the highest-scoring ideas will be awarded the grant.