Sport en Commun

CALL FOR PROJECT PROPOSALS – SPORT, INCLUSION AND FRANCOPHONIE 2027

Funding

Uganda

Oct 2026 – Nov 2026

1. Overview

The Embassy of France in Uganda is launching a call for applications aimed at local Ugandan organisations to support initiatives combining sport, social inclusion and the promotion of Francophonie.

The programme seeks to encourage projects that use sport as a driver of inclusion, youth participation and community development, while strengthening connections with the French language and culture.

2. Programme Description

The "Sport, Inclusion and Francophonie 2027" call for proposals aims to support local organisations in designing and implementing initiatives built around three complementary dimensions:

Sport: promoting access to sports participation and the values of sport.
Inclusion: strengthening the participation of vulnerable groups and promoting equal opportunities.
Francophonie: promoting the French language, cultural exchanges and Francophone activities.

The programme prioritises locally driven initiatives that demonstrate tangible impact on beneficiary communities.

3. Funding

The grant amount per project ranges from UGX 4,500,000 to UGX 7,500,000 (Ugandan Shillings).

Key funding information:

Minimum grant amount: UGX 4,500,000.
Maximum grant amount: UGX 7,500,000.
Co-funding is encouraged.
Expenditure must be directly related to project implementation.

4. Thematic Priorities

The programme focuses on three complementary priorities:

Development of sports participation and promotion of the educational and social values of sport.
Social inclusion and participation of vulnerable populations.
Promotion of the French language and Francophonie through sporting and cultural activities.

5. Target Beneficiaries

Projects should primarily target individuals and communities who could benefit from greater inclusion through sport.

Target groups include, in particular:

Young people and local communities.
Individuals facing barriers to accessing sports activities.
Francophone communities and people interested in learning French.
Local organisations working in sport and inclusion.

6. Eligible Activities

Activities that may align with the objectives of the call include:

Organisation of inclusive sporting events and activities.
Initiatives raising awareness of social inclusion through sport.
Educational and cultural activities centred on sporting values.
Initiatives combining sport and French language learning.
Activities promoting intercultural exchange and community participation.

7. Eligibility Criteria

The intended beneficiaries are local organisations established in Uganda.

Applicants are expected to:

Be locally established organisations operating in Uganda.
Submit a project aligned with the sport, inclusion and Francophonie dimensions of the call.
Demonstrate their capacity to implement the proposed activities.

Detailed legal and administrative requirements should be checked against the official call guidelines.

8. Geographical Eligibility

Uganda: the country of implementation of the call.
Applicant organisations must be locally established in Uganda.

Senegalese organisations are therefore not directly targeted by this funding opportunity, unless indirect participation is permitted through an authorised partnership arrangement.

9. Key Conditions

Timeline and funding

Application deadline: Sunday, 8 November 2026.
Expected implementation period: December 2026 to March 2027.
Grant amount: UGX 4,500,000 to UGX 7,500,000.
Co-funding is encouraged.

Required Application Documents

The application must include the following six documents:

Project proposal: outlining the objectives, target beneficiaries, planned activities, implementation timeline and expected results.
Detailed budget: providing a breakdown of project costs, including the total project cost and the amount of funding requested from the Embassy of France.
Motivation letter: signed by the organisation's authorised representative, explaining the reasons for applying and formally requesting funding.
Registration documents: official documents confirming the organisation's legal registration.
Organisation's statutes: official document outlining the organisation's purpose, governance and institutional framework.
Official bank details: banking information held in the name of the applicant organisation.