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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FACILITY
FACTS
FUNDING
&
GUIDELINES
Please read these notes carefully before filling your application.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under SkillsDevelopment Facility (SDF)provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to companies that are active in the agribusiness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.
This form is for window 1 (Skills shortages in formal sector) the SDF support that targets the formal sectors of Agriculture, Construction and Manufacturing.
However, other sectors will be considered after our first call for proposals. Therefore, only apply with this form if: 1. company has been in existence
for at least 2 years,
2. is active in either Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,
3. is either Medium (Between 50 and 100 employees, annual turnover or assets between UGX 360 million and UGX 30 billion) or Large (More than 100 employees and an annual turnover or assets exceeding UGX 30 billion) enterprise.
If you are not part of the catego-ries above and you would like to receive skills development sup-port from PSFU-SDF project you should use the other application forms for other windows, which
can be downloaded by clicking here or found onwww.psfuganda.org.ug
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to short and medium-term, skills upgrading initiatives aiming to increase the competitiveness of applying enterprises. Preference will be given to training courses accredit-ed by MoES, but this is not a pre-condition for support.
The trainee must be a permanent employee of the applying compa-ny or the company must have notified the trainee that it intends to employ him or her on a perma-nent basis. Both skilled and semi-skilled workers are eligible for attending SDF sponsored skill upgrading courses.
Preference will be given to appli-cants indicating willingness to take on interns from training institutions. Such companies must also fill out the “Internship pro-gramme” form, which can be
downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ugThe cost for development of the curricula for the short courses, the training of trainers and minor equipment are eligible for sup-port by SDF.
For industries, such as construc-tion and related industries, where the mobility of workers is very high due to the extensive use of casual workers, the SDF will fund a system based on vouchers. The vouchers will be issued to work-ers selected by a company, an association/cluster organization or trade union for purchase of short-term skill upgrading. Com-panies that intend to benefit from the voucher scheme must fill a separate “Voucher Scheme” form downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ug
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps(Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinise your application, and will cross check
all the information and docu-ments that you have provided):-
1. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 2. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach them to the application.
3. After completing the form, remember to sign.
4. Deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centres, clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application - Window 1" in the right-handcorner. 5. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
d) How will my application be appraised?Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
1. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 1)? If not, the application may be rejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
ABOUT SDF
The Skills Development Facility is part of the $100 million Uganda Skills Development Project (USDP) which is a Government of Uganda Project funded by the World Bank, implemented by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda. The SDF promotes em-ployer-led short term training in order to address prevailing skills imbalances and shortages in Uganda. An important element of the initiative is to enhance skills and to facilitate collabora-tion between training providers and the industry to promote demand driven skills develop-ment with special attention to innovative modes of training.
SDF is a 5 year project which is implemented through a Grant Facility mechanism which sup-ports training activities that lead
to improved productivity and competitiveness in the formal and informal sectors. This requires strategic partnerships between firms, service providers and industry associations. The training ranges from a few days to not more than six months. The actual executing of the training must not exceed one year.
The sectors the Facility focuses on include;
1. Agriculture,2. Construction,3. Manufacturing (including auto mechanics),4. Transport and Logistics, 5. Information and Communication Technology (ICT),6. Tourism and Hospitality.
Please read these notes carefully before filling your application.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under SkillsDevelopment Facility (SDF)provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to companies that are active in the agribusiness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.
This form is for window 1 (Skills shortages in formal sector) the SDF support that targets the formal sectors of Agriculture, Construction and Manufacturing.
However, other sectors will be considered after our first call for proposals. Therefore, only apply with this form if: 1. company has been in existence
for at least 2 years,
2. is active in either Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,
3. is either Medium (Between 50 and 100 employees, annual turnover or assets between UGX 360 million and UGX 30 billion) or Large (More than 100 employees and an annual turnover or assets exceeding UGX 30 billion) enterprise.
If you are not part of the catego-ries above and you would like to receive skills development sup-port from PSFU-SDF project you should use the other application forms for other windows, which
can be downloaded by clicking here or found onwww.psfuganda.org.ug
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to short and medium-term, skills upgrading initiatives aiming to increase the competitiveness of applying enterprises. Preference will be given to training courses accredit-ed by MoES, but this is not a pre-condition for support.
The trainee must be a permanent employee of the applying compa-ny or the company must have notified the trainee that it intends to employ him or her on a perma-nent basis. Both skilled and semi-skilled workers are eligible for attending SDF sponsored skill upgrading courses.
Preference will be given to appli-cants indicating willingness to take on interns from training institutions. Such companies must also fill out the “Internship pro-gramme” form, which can be
downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ugThe cost for development of the curricula for the short courses, the training of trainers and minor equipment are eligible for sup-port by SDF.
For industries, such as construc-tion and related industries, where the mobility of workers is very high due to the extensive use of casual workers, the SDF will fund a system based on vouchers. The vouchers will be issued to work-ers selected by a company, an association/cluster organization or trade union for purchase of short-term skill upgrading. Com-panies that intend to benefit from the voucher scheme must fill a separate “Voucher Scheme” form downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ug
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps(Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinise your application, and will cross check
all the information and docu-ments that you have provided):-
1. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 2. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach them to the application.
3. After completing the form, remember to sign.
4. Deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centres, clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application - Window 1" in the right-handcorner. 5. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
d) How will my application be appraised?Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
1. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 1)? If not, the application may be rejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
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ACCESSING A GRANT UNDER SDF
SDF has four windows that target various categories of beneficiaries in the formal and informal sec-tors.
Funding modalities and key eligi-ble activities for each window are highlighted in the sections below.
The grants follow “a call for con-cept Note / proposal cycle’. Eligi-ble applicants are invited to submit proposals for funding through a publication in the national media/press and on web-site.
Applications and proposal guide-lines for each Window are availed on the SDF website;www.sdfuganda.org and on each application form of a particular window.
Window 1: Skills shortages in the formal sector
Target Beneficiaries: Small, medium and large enterprises, including increased access to internships
Highlights of Eligible activities: • Practical & Technical raining programs • Apprenticeship & internship
Grant Contribution:Applications will have a ceiling of US$ 250,000 with a maximum grant element of:-
80% (Medium Companies),50% (Larger Companies),90% (Voucher Scheme)100% (Internship).
Please read these notes carefully before filling your application.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under SkillsDevelopment Facility (SDF)provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to companies that are active in the agribusiness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.
This form is for window 1 (Skills shortages in formal sector) the SDF support that targets the formal sectors of Agriculture, Construction and Manufacturing.
However, other sectors will be considered after our first call for proposals. Therefore, only apply with this form if: 1. company has been in existence
for at least 2 years,
2. is active in either Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,
3. is either Medium (Between 50 and 100 employees, annual turnover or assets between UGX 360 million and UGX 30 billion) or Large (More than 100 employees and an annual turnover or assets exceeding UGX 30 billion) enterprise.
If you are not part of the catego-ries above and you would like to receive skills development sup-port from PSFU-SDF project you should use the other application forms for other windows, which
can be downloaded by clicking here or found onwww.psfuganda.org.ug
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to short and medium-term, skills upgrading initiatives aiming to increase the competitiveness of applying enterprises. Preference will be given to training courses accredit-ed by MoES, but this is not a pre-condition for support.
The trainee must be a permanent employee of the applying compa-ny or the company must have notified the trainee that it intends to employ him or her on a perma-nent basis. Both skilled and semi-skilled workers are eligible for attending SDF sponsored skill upgrading courses.
Preference will be given to appli-cants indicating willingness to take on interns from training institutions. Such companies must also fill out the “Internship pro-gramme” form, which can be
downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ugThe cost for development of the curricula for the short courses, the training of trainers and minor equipment are eligible for sup-port by SDF.
For industries, such as construc-tion and related industries, where the mobility of workers is very high due to the extensive use of casual workers, the SDF will fund a system based on vouchers. The vouchers will be issued to work-ers selected by a company, an association/cluster organization or trade union for purchase of short-term skill upgrading. Com-panies that intend to benefit from the voucher scheme must fill a separate “Voucher Scheme” form downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ug
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps(Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinise your application, and will cross check
all the information and docu-ments that you have provided):-
1. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 2. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach them to the application.
3. After completing the form, remember to sign.
4. Deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centres, clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application - Window 1" in the right-handcorner. 5. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
d) How will my application be appraised?Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
1. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 1)? If not, the application may be rejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
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GENERAL GUIDING NOTES BEFORE FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM FOR WINDOW 1Please read these notes carefully before filling your application.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under SkillsDevelopment Facility (SDF)provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to companies that are active in the agribusiness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.
This form is for window 1 (Skills shortages in formal sector) the SDF support that targets the formal sectors of Agriculture, Construction and Manufacturing.
However, other sectors will be considered after our first call for proposals. Therefore, only apply with this form if: 1. company has been in existence
for at least 2 years,
2. is active in either Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,
3. is either Medium (Between 50 and 100 employees, annual turnover or assets between UGX 360 million and UGX 30 billion) or Large (More than 100 employees and an annual turnover or assets exceeding UGX 30 billion) enterprise.
If you are not part of the catego-ries above and you would like to receive skills development sup-port from PSFU-SDF project you should use the other application forms for other windows, which
can be downloaded by clicking here or found onwww.psfuganda.org.ug
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to short and medium-term, skills upgrading initiatives aiming to increase the competitiveness of applying enterprises. Preference will be given to training courses accredit-ed by MoES, but this is not a pre-condition for support.
The trainee must be a permanent employee of the applying compa-ny or the company must have notified the trainee that it intends to employ him or her on a perma-nent basis. Both skilled and semi-skilled workers are eligible for attending SDF sponsored skill upgrading courses.
Preference will be given to appli-cants indicating willingness to take on interns from training institutions. Such companies must also fill out the “Internship pro-gramme” form, which can be
downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ugThe cost for development of the curricula for the short courses, the training of trainers and minor equipment are eligible for sup-port by SDF.
For industries, such as construc-tion and related industries, where the mobility of workers is very high due to the extensive use of casual workers, the SDF will fund a system based on vouchers. The vouchers will be issued to work-ers selected by a company, an association/cluster organization or trade union for purchase of short-term skill upgrading. Com-panies that intend to benefit from the voucher scheme must fill a separate “Voucher Scheme” form downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ug
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps(Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinise your application, and will cross check
all the information and docu-ments that you have provided):-
1. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 2. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach them to the application.
3. After completing the form, remember to sign.
4. Deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centres, clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application - Window 1" in the right-handcorner. 5. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
d) How will my application be appraised?Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
1. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 1)? If not, the application may be rejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
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Please read these notes carefully before filling your application.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under SkillsDevelopment Facility (SDF)provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to companies that are active in the agribusiness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.
This form is for window 1 (Skills shortages in formal sector) the SDF support that targets the formal sectors of Agriculture, Construction and Manufacturing.
However, other sectors will be considered after our first call for proposals. Therefore, only apply with this form if: 1. company has been in existence
for at least 2 years,
2. is active in either Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,
3. is either Medium (Between 50 and 100 employees, annual turnover or assets between UGX 360 million and UGX 30 billion) or Large (More than 100 employees and an annual turnover or assets exceeding UGX 30 billion) enterprise.
If you are not part of the catego-ries above and you would like to receive skills development sup-port from PSFU-SDF project you should use the other application forms for other windows, which
can be downloaded by clicking here or found onwww.psfuganda.org.ug
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to short and medium-term, skills upgrading initiatives aiming to increase the competitiveness of applying enterprises. Preference will be given to training courses accredit-ed by MoES, but this is not a pre-condition for support.
The trainee must be a permanent employee of the applying compa-ny or the company must have notified the trainee that it intends to employ him or her on a perma-nent basis. Both skilled and semi-skilled workers are eligible for attending SDF sponsored skill upgrading courses.
Preference will be given to appli-cants indicating willingness to take on interns from training institutions. Such companies must also fill out the “Internship pro-gramme” form, which can be
downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ugThe cost for development of the curricula for the short courses, the training of trainers and minor equipment are eligible for sup-port by SDF.
For industries, such as construc-tion and related industries, where the mobility of workers is very high due to the extensive use of casual workers, the SDF will fund a system based on vouchers. The vouchers will be issued to work-ers selected by a company, an association/cluster organization or trade union for purchase of short-term skill upgrading. Com-panies that intend to benefit from the voucher scheme must fill a separate “Voucher Scheme” form downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ug
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps(Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinise your application, and will cross check
all the information and docu-ments that you have provided):-
1. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 2. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach them to the application.
3. After completing the form, remember to sign.
4. Deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centres, clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application - Window 1" in the right-handcorner. 5. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
d) How will my application be appraised?Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
1. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 1)? If not, the application may be rejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
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Please read these notes carefully before filling your application.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under SkillsDevelopment Facility (SDF)provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to companies that are active in the agribusiness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.
This form is for window 1 (Skills shortages in formal sector) the SDF support that targets the formal sectors of Agriculture, Construction and Manufacturing.
However, other sectors will be considered after our first call for proposals. Therefore, only apply with this form if: 1. company has been in existence
for at least 2 years,
2. is active in either Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,
3. is either Medium (Between 50 and 100 employees, annual turnover or assets between UGX 360 million and UGX 30 billion) or Large (More than 100 employees and an annual turnover or assets exceeding UGX 30 billion) enterprise.
If you are not part of the catego-ries above and you would like to receive skills development sup-port from PSFU-SDF project you should use the other application forms for other windows, which
can be downloaded by clicking here or found onwww.psfuganda.org.ug
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to short and medium-term, skills upgrading initiatives aiming to increase the competitiveness of applying enterprises. Preference will be given to training courses accredit-ed by MoES, but this is not a pre-condition for support.
The trainee must be a permanent employee of the applying compa-ny or the company must have notified the trainee that it intends to employ him or her on a perma-nent basis. Both skilled and semi-skilled workers are eligible for attending SDF sponsored skill upgrading courses.
Preference will be given to appli-cants indicating willingness to take on interns from training institutions. Such companies must also fill out the “Internship pro-gramme” form, which can be
downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ugThe cost for development of the curricula for the short courses, the training of trainers and minor equipment are eligible for sup-port by SDF.
For industries, such as construc-tion and related industries, where the mobility of workers is very high due to the extensive use of casual workers, the SDF will fund a system based on vouchers. The vouchers will be issued to work-ers selected by a company, an association/cluster organization or trade union for purchase of short-term skill upgrading. Com-panies that intend to benefit from the voucher scheme must fill a separate “Voucher Scheme” form downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ug
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps(Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinise your application, and will cross check
all the information and docu-ments that you have provided):-
1. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 2. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach them to the application.
3. After completing the form, remember to sign.
4. Deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centres, clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application - Window 1" in the right-handcorner. 5. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
d) How will my application be appraised?Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
1. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 1)? If not, the application may be rejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
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Please read these notes carefully before filling your application.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under SkillsDevelopment Facility (SDF)provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to companies that are active in the agribusiness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.
This form is for window 1 (Skills shortages in formal sector) the SDF support that targets the formal sectors of Agriculture, Construction and Manufacturing.
However, other sectors will be considered after our first call for proposals. Therefore, only apply with this form if: 1. company has been in existence
for at least 2 years,
2. is active in either Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,
3. is either Medium (Between 50 and 100 employees, annual turnover or assets between UGX 360 million and UGX 30 billion) or Large (More than 100 employees and an annual turnover or assets exceeding UGX 30 billion) enterprise.
If you are not part of the catego-ries above and you would like to receive skills development sup-port from PSFU-SDF project you should use the other application forms for other windows, which
can be downloaded by clicking here or found onwww.psfuganda.org.ug
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to short and medium-term, skills upgrading initiatives aiming to increase the competitiveness of applying enterprises. Preference will be given to training courses accredit-ed by MoES, but this is not a pre-condition for support.
The trainee must be a permanent employee of the applying compa-ny or the company must have notified the trainee that it intends to employ him or her on a perma-nent basis. Both skilled and semi-skilled workers are eligible for attending SDF sponsored skill upgrading courses.
Preference will be given to appli-cants indicating willingness to take on interns from training institutions. Such companies must also fill out the “Internship pro-gramme” form, which can be
downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ugThe cost for development of the curricula for the short courses, the training of trainers and minor equipment are eligible for sup-port by SDF.
For industries, such as construc-tion and related industries, where the mobility of workers is very high due to the extensive use of casual workers, the SDF will fund a system based on vouchers. The vouchers will be issued to work-ers selected by a company, an association/cluster organization or trade union for purchase of short-term skill upgrading. Com-panies that intend to benefit from the voucher scheme must fill a separate “Voucher Scheme” form downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ug
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps(Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinise your application, and will cross check
all the information and docu-ments that you have provided):-
1. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 2. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach them to the application.
3. After completing the form, remember to sign.
4. Deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centres, clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application - Window 1" in the right-handcorner. 5. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
d) How will my application be appraised?Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
1. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 1)? If not, the application may be rejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
Submitted (Yes/No)
OfficialonlyPlease ensure that the following is provided
with your grant application
Fully filled and signed application form
Valid copy of ID of the official representative of the applicant
A list of targeted beneficiaries (Trainees) disaggregated by gender (Male / Female)
In case the applicant is a consortium of companies, attach a list of targeted companies andtheir respective trainees
Detailed budget and activity plan
Sketch map giving direction to the applying company
Legality: • Copy of valid Business Licence• Copy of Certificate of Registration
(Yes/No)Official
onlyPlease ensure that your company and planned activities comply with the basic requirements
Does your company operate or engaged in the agriculture or construction or manufacturing sector related activities
Will the planned activities lead to improved practical, technical and business skills.
Will these activities result into enhanced labour productivity, increased employment opportunities, improved quality and competitiveness
Is the applicant's contribution stated
Does your application target permanent or temporary employ-ees of your enterprise or employees of member companies, supervisory staff, or subcontractors supplying goods / services to your company or potential recruits
2. Eligibility checkDoes your company and your activities comply with the basic require-ments (refer to eligibility table 2)? If not, your application will be rejected. If yes, the appraisal goes to step 3.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
Table 2: Eligibility check:
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Please read these notes carefully before filling your application.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under SkillsDevelopment Facility (SDF)provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to companies that are active in the agribusiness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.
This form is for window 1 (Skills shortages in formal sector) the SDF support that targets the formal sectors of Agriculture, Construction and Manufacturing.
However, other sectors will be considered after our first call for proposals. Therefore, only apply with this form if: 1. company has been in existence
for at least 2 years,
2. is active in either Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,
3. is either Medium (Between 50 and 100 employees, annual turnover or assets between UGX 360 million and UGX 30 billion) or Large (More than 100 employees and an annual turnover or assets exceeding UGX 30 billion) enterprise.
If you are not part of the catego-ries above and you would like to receive skills development sup-port from PSFU-SDF project you should use the other application forms for other windows, which
can be downloaded by clicking here or found onwww.psfuganda.org.ug
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to short and medium-term, skills upgrading initiatives aiming to increase the competitiveness of applying enterprises. Preference will be given to training courses accredit-ed by MoES, but this is not a pre-condition for support.
The trainee must be a permanent employee of the applying compa-ny or the company must have notified the trainee that it intends to employ him or her on a perma-nent basis. Both skilled and semi-skilled workers are eligible for attending SDF sponsored skill upgrading courses.
Preference will be given to appli-cants indicating willingness to take on interns from training institutions. Such companies must also fill out the “Internship pro-gramme” form, which can be
downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ugThe cost for development of the curricula for the short courses, the training of trainers and minor equipment are eligible for sup-port by SDF.
For industries, such as construc-tion and related industries, where the mobility of workers is very high due to the extensive use of casual workers, the SDF will fund a system based on vouchers. The vouchers will be issued to work-ers selected by a company, an association/cluster organization or trade union for purchase of short-term skill upgrading. Com-panies that intend to benefit from the voucher scheme must fill a separate “Voucher Scheme” form downloaded by clicking here or found on www.psfuganda.org.ug
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps(Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinise your application, and will cross check
all the information and docu-ments that you have provided):-
1. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 2. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach them to the application.
3. After completing the form, remember to sign.
4. Deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centres, clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application - Window 1" in the right-handcorner. 5. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
d) How will my application be appraised?Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
1. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 1)? If not, the application may be rejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
Table 1: Checklist for grant application
3. Quality checkIf eligible, PSFU will score your appli-cation. In case your application scores above the minimum threshold, SDF-PSFU will visit your business and make a detailed technical appraisal.
4. Technical and administrative Due Diligence checkDuring this step, a team of technical experts will verify the technical and administrative capacity of the organi-zation. This always includes a visit to the company's premises to check on various issues including financial and administrative procedures. It will also include discussions with management, technical staff and targeted beneficia-ries, if relevant. Thirdly, the team will check the pro-posed budget in terms of its realistic pricing and consistency with the activ-ities. Fourthly, the technical team will look at the capacity to monitor project progress, in terms of the availability of realistic milestones and indicators and how they will be measured and reported upon. If the technical and administrative capacity has major weaknesses, the application may be
rejected, or SDF-PSFUmay propose to provide business development support or Technical Assistance before or with the funding. If cleared the appraisal will go to step 5.
5. Recommendation to Grants committeeIf due diligence results are favourable, and subject to availability of funds, SDF-PSFU will make a recommenda-tion to the Grants Committee for a grant award. The Grant Committee will decide if to award, and how much.
6. Contract signingIf you are awarded a grant, you will sign a Letter of Agreement with SDF-PSFU and a contract with your service provider. In most cases, the grant will be paid to the service pro-vider directly.
7. Orientation meeting / TrainingAttendance of the induction session after the award of the grant is manda-tory. Note: in the second round for call for applications, a concept Note level and online application was introduced.
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GENERAL GUIDING NOTES BEFORE FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM FOR WINDOW 2
Window 2: Skills shortages in informal sector. MSEs, Jua Khali
Target Beneficiaries: Self-em-ployed, workers and apprentices in the informal (jua kali) sector, master craftsmen, micro and small enterprises and members of cooperatives and associations
Highlights of Eligibleactivities:• Short and medium term upgrading practical and technical training programs• Short basic entrepreneurship,• Soft skills relevant for the success of the SDF supported project• Management and IT• Digital skills as a cross-cutting competence• Teaching skills for Craftsmen & Staff of association• Training tools
Grant Contribution:Applications will have a ceiling of US$ 50,000 and US$ 100,000 for National umbrella organisations with a maxi-mum grant element of 90% (The 10% contribution of beneficiary can be in kind)SDF is to directly contract training institutions to train a pool of grantees.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under Skills Development Facility (SDF) provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to organisa-tions that are active in the agribusi-ness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.This form is for window 2 of the SDF support that targets the informal sec-tors of Agriculture; Construction; Manufacturing (including auto mechan-ics); Transport and Logistics; Informa-tion and Communication Technology (including various digital skills); and Tourism and Hospitality.
Two steps are involved in applying, i.e Concept Note level and full proposal submission. Therefore, only apply / submit a full proposal if:-
1. You submitted a concept note and you were informed by the SDF secretariat to develop and submit a full proposal2 your organisation has been in existence for at least 1 year, and3 is or its members active in the Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (including various digital skills) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,4 belongs to any or more of the following categories:a. Farmer networks b. Networks of self-employed people in the said sectorsc. Networks of craftsmen and artisans d. NGOs active for or with farmers, craftsmen, artisans, workerse. Cooperativesf. Community Based Organisations (CBOs)
g. Micro and small enterprises organised under an umbrella organisationh. Trade Unions and other workers’ networksi. NGOs active for or with informal sector.
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to improve the practical, technical and business skills of the employees in the informal sector. Therefore, only apply for fund-ing from SDF Window 2 if the sup-port will finance training activities that will increase access to quality skills development in the informal agricultural, construction and manu-facturing sectors. Financed activities should lead to improved productivity, employment opportunities, business sustainability and competitiveness.
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps (Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinize your applica-tion, and will cross check all the information and documents that you have provided):
6. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 7. Note that your application should be in line with the concept note you submitted to SDF 8. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach (or upload) them to the application.
9. After completing the form, remember to sigh if hard copy and submit
10. If had copy, deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centers. Clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application
Window 2" in the right hand corner. 11. If online, submit your application and upload the said documents 12. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
Note: In case you have any difficulties in filling this application form, contact SDF to provide you with someone to support you at no cost.
d) How will my application be appraised?
Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
8. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 2)? If not, the application may berejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
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Window 2: Skills shortages in informal sector. MSEs, Jua Khali
Target Beneficiaries: Self-em-ployed, workers and apprentices in the informal (jua kali) sector, master craftsmen, micro and small enterprises and members of cooperatives and associations
Highlights of Eligibleactivities:• Short and medium term upgrading practical and technical training programs• Short basic entrepreneurship,• Soft skills relevant for the success of the SDF supported project• Management and IT• Digital skills as a cross-cutting competence• Teaching skills for Craftsmen & Staff of association• Training tools
Grant Contribution:Applications will have a ceiling of US$ 50,000 and US$ 100,000 for National umbrella organisations with a maxi-mum grant element of 90% (The 10% contribution of beneficiary can be in kind)SDF is to directly contract training institutions to train a pool of grantees.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under Skills Development Facility (SDF) provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to organisa-tions that are active in the agribusi-ness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.This form is for window 2 of the SDF support that targets the informal sec-tors of Agriculture; Construction; Manufacturing (including auto mechan-ics); Transport and Logistics; Informa-tion and Communication Technology (including various digital skills); and Tourism and Hospitality.
Two steps are involved in applying, i.e Concept Note level and full proposal submission. Therefore, only apply / submit a full proposal if:-
1. You submitted a concept note and you were informed by the SDF secretariat to develop and submit a full proposal2 your organisation has been in existence for at least 1 year, and3 is or its members active in the Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (including various digital skills) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,4 belongs to any or more of the following categories:a. Farmer networks b. Networks of self-employed people in the said sectorsc. Networks of craftsmen and artisans d. NGOs active for or with farmers, craftsmen, artisans, workerse. Cooperativesf. Community Based Organisations (CBOs)
g. Micro and small enterprises organised under an umbrella organisationh. Trade Unions and other workers’ networksi. NGOs active for or with informal sector.
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to improve the practical, technical and business skills of the employees in the informal sector. Therefore, only apply for fund-ing from SDF Window 2 if the sup-port will finance training activities that will increase access to quality skills development in the informal agricultural, construction and manu-facturing sectors. Financed activities should lead to improved productivity, employment opportunities, business sustainability and competitiveness.
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps (Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinize your applica-tion, and will cross check all the information and documents that you have provided):
6. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 7. Note that your application should be in line with the concept note you submitted to SDF 8. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach (or upload) them to the application.
9. After completing the form, remember to sigh if hard copy and submit
10. If had copy, deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centers. Clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application
Window 2" in the right hand corner. 11. If online, submit your application and upload the said documents 12. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
Note: In case you have any difficulties in filling this application form, contact SDF to provide you with someone to support you at no cost.
d) How will my application be appraised?
Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
8. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 2)? If not, the application may berejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
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Table 1: Examples of potential applicants under each of the prioritised sectors (Note that these are just a few examples given).
Window 2: Skills shortages in informal sector. MSEs, Jua Khali
Target Beneficiaries: Self-em-ployed, workers and apprentices in the informal (jua kali) sector, master craftsmen, micro and small enterprises and members of cooperatives and associations
Highlights of Eligibleactivities:• Short and medium term upgrading practical and technical training programs• Short basic entrepreneurship,• Soft skills relevant for the success of the SDF supported project• Management and IT• Digital skills as a cross-cutting competence• Teaching skills for Craftsmen & Staff of association• Training tools
Grant Contribution:Applications will have a ceiling of US$ 50,000 and US$ 100,000 for National umbrella organisations with a maxi-mum grant element of 90% (The 10% contribution of beneficiary can be in kind)SDF is to directly contract training institutions to train a pool of grantees.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under Skills Development Facility (SDF) provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to organisa-tions that are active in the agribusi-ness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.This form is for window 2 of the SDF support that targets the informal sec-tors of Agriculture; Construction; Manufacturing (including auto mechan-ics); Transport and Logistics; Informa-tion and Communication Technology (including various digital skills); and Tourism and Hospitality.
Two steps are involved in applying, i.e Concept Note level and full proposal submission. Therefore, only apply / submit a full proposal if:-
1. You submitted a concept note and you were informed by the SDF secretariat to develop and submit a full proposal2 your organisation has been in existence for at least 1 year, and3 is or its members active in the Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (including various digital skills) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,4 belongs to any or more of the following categories:a. Farmer networks b. Networks of self-employed people in the said sectorsc. Networks of craftsmen and artisans d. NGOs active for or with farmers, craftsmen, artisans, workerse. Cooperativesf. Community Based Organisations (CBOs)
g. Micro and small enterprises organised under an umbrella organisationh. Trade Unions and other workers’ networksi. NGOs active for or with informal sector.
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to improve the practical, technical and business skills of the employees in the informal sector. Therefore, only apply for fund-ing from SDF Window 2 if the sup-port will finance training activities that will increase access to quality skills development in the informal agricultural, construction and manu-facturing sectors. Financed activities should lead to improved productivity, employment opportunities, business sustainability and competitiveness.
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps (Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinize your applica-tion, and will cross check all the information and documents that you have provided):
6. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 7. Note that your application should be in line with the concept note you submitted to SDF 8. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach (or upload) them to the application.
9. After completing the form, remember to sigh if hard copy and submit
10. If had copy, deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centers. Clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application
Manufacturing
Construction Agriculture Tr a n s p o r t and Logistics
Tourism and Hospitality
Information and Commun i c a -tion Technology
• Machines and tools fabrications• Black smith• Tailoring and garment cutting (fashion and designing)
• Shoes, bags, wallets, belts and other related items making • Stove making and Sheet metal development• Crafts and artworks• Making of packaging materials• Candle making• Handcrafts
• Leather works• Motor / transformer rewinding
• Industrial Art & Design
• Industrial Ceramics Etc.
• Carpentry and Joinery / wood work technology
• Plumbing
• Brick / Block laying and concrete practice
• Electrical installation
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Fitting and machiningEtc.
• Apiary
• Poultry
• Livestock
• Crop production
• Irrigation technology
• Agricultural machinery technicians
• Digitalised agricultural information
• Post-Harvest Handling technology• Organic agriculture
• Value addition on crop or animal products / food processing• Tractor operators
• Gardening and Landscaping Etc.
• truck drivers,
• warehousing, clearing and forwarding staffEtc.
• Computer repair and maintenance,
• Software development,
• Mobile application development,
• management systems and data recovery and online internal control systems
• Digital skillsEtc.
• Catering, Hotel management, • Tour guiding, and Wildlife conservation skills• Hand Crafts targeting touristsEtc.
Window 2" in the right hand corner. 11. If online, submit your application and upload the said documents 12. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
Note: In case you have any difficulties in filling this application form, contact SDF to provide you with someone to support you at no cost.
d) How will my application be appraised?
Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
8. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 2)? If not, the application may berejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
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Window 2: Skills shortages in informal sector. MSEs, Jua Khali
Target Beneficiaries: Self-em-ployed, workers and apprentices in the informal (jua kali) sector, master craftsmen, micro and small enterprises and members of cooperatives and associations
Highlights of Eligibleactivities:• Short and medium term upgrading practical and technical training programs• Short basic entrepreneurship,• Soft skills relevant for the success of the SDF supported project• Management and IT• Digital skills as a cross-cutting competence• Teaching skills for Craftsmen & Staff of association• Training tools
Grant Contribution:Applications will have a ceiling of US$ 50,000 and US$ 100,000 for National umbrella organisations with a maxi-mum grant element of 90% (The 10% contribution of beneficiary can be in kind)SDF is to directly contract training institutions to train a pool of grantees.
a) Who should apply?Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) under Skills Development Facility (SDF) provides non-repayable funding (matching grants) to organisa-tions that are active in the agribusi-ness, construction and manufacturing sectors in Uganda.This form is for window 2 of the SDF support that targets the informal sec-tors of Agriculture; Construction; Manufacturing (including auto mechan-ics); Transport and Logistics; Informa-tion and Communication Technology (including various digital skills); and Tourism and Hospitality.
Two steps are involved in applying, i.e Concept Note level and full proposal submission. Therefore, only apply / submit a full proposal if:-
1. You submitted a concept note and you were informed by the SDF secretariat to develop and submit a full proposal2 your organisation has been in existence for at least 1 year, and3 is or its members active in the Agriculture or Construction or Manufacturing or Transport and Logistics or Information and Communication Technology (including various digital skills) or Tourism and Hospitality sectors in Uganda,4 belongs to any or more of the following categories:a. Farmer networks b. Networks of self-employed people in the said sectorsc. Networks of craftsmen and artisans d. NGOs active for or with farmers, craftsmen, artisans, workerse. Cooperativesf. Community Based Organisations (CBOs)
g. Micro and small enterprises organised under an umbrella organisationh. Trade Unions and other workers’ networksi. NGOs active for or with informal sector.
b) What are eligible activities?SDF provides funding to improve the practical, technical and business skills of the employees in the informal sector. Therefore, only apply for fund-ing from SDF Window 2 if the sup-port will finance training activities that will increase access to quality skills development in the informal agricultural, construction and manu-facturing sectors. Financed activities should lead to improved productivity, employment opportunities, business sustainability and competitiveness.
c) How to apply?You apply by going through the following steps (Note that SDF Team will carefully scrutinize your applica-tion, and will cross check all the information and documents that you have provided):
6. Fill this application form; make sure that all the boxes in the form are filled, and that the information therein is correct. 7. Note that your application should be in line with the concept note you submitted to SDF 8. Collect the required supporting documentation, as indicated in the form and in the checklist, and attach (or upload) them to the application.
9. After completing the form, remember to sigh if hard copy and submit
10. If had copy, deliver the application form to the PSFU office; Plot 43 Nakasero Road or agreed drop centers. Clearly indicate on the envelope "SDF Grant application
Window 2" in the right hand corner. 11. If online, submit your application and upload the said documents 12. Receive and keep the acknowledgement form from SDF - PSFU. Keep this until you receive a formal reply from PSFU.
Note: In case you have any difficulties in filling this application form, contact SDF to provide you with someone to support you at no cost.
d) How will my application be appraised?
Your application will go through the following appraisal steps:
8. Administrative checkIs the application form fully filled, and all the mandatory documents attached (refer to checklist table 2)? If not, the application may berejected.If yes, the appraisal goes to step 2.
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9. Eligibility checkDoes your organisation and your activities comply with the basic requirements (refer to eligibility table 3)? If not, your application will be rejected. If yes, the appraisal goes to step 3.
Submitted (Yes/No)
OfficialonlyPlease ensure that the following is provided
with your grant application
Fully filled application form
Valid copy of ID of the official representative of the applicant
A list of targeted beneficiaries (Trainees) disaggregated by gender (Male / Female) and other factors such as disability
Profile / Curriculum Vitae for the proposed Instructor (s)/ Trainer(s). In case unable to identify any, SDF-PSFU can assist.
Detailed activity plan
If available:• Articles of Association of your business• Certificate of Registration with local or national authorities
Table 2: Checklist for grant application
Table 3: Eligibility check:
(Yes/No)Official
onlyPlease ensure that your organisation and planned activities comply with the basic requirements
Does your organisation operate or engaged in the agriculture or construction or manufacturing sector related activities
Will the planned activities lead to improved practical, technical and business skills
Will these activities result into enhanced labour productivity, increased employment opportunities, improved quality and competitiveness
Does your application targeting self-employed or workers of associations & companies and apprentices in the informal (Jua Khali) sector or, farmers or master craftsmen or artisans or micro and small enterprises
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(Yes/No)Official
onlyPlease ensure that your organisation and planned activities comply with the basic requirements
Has the applicant identified social risks that may be associated with the training such as gender-based violence, gender inequality and social exclusion, sexual harassment, HIV/STD infection, violation of children’s rights, etc. and proposed mitigation measures?
Has the applicant identified environmental and occupational health risks that may be associated with the training such as pollution, gas or smoke emissions, accidents and injury, etc and proposed mitiga-tion measures?
Is the applicant's contribution stated
Table 3: Eligibility check:
10. Quality checkIf eligible, PSFU will score your appli-cation. In case your application scores above the minimum thresh-old, SDF-PSFU will visit your business and make a detailed technical appraisal
11. Technical and administrative Due Diligence checkDuring this step, a team of technical experts will verify the technical and administrative capacity of the organi-sation. This always includes a visit to the organisation’s premises to check on various issues including financial and administrative procedures.
It will also include discussions with management, technical staff and targeted beneficiaries, if relevant.
Thirdly, the team will check the pro-posed budget in terms of its realistic pricing and consistency with the activities.
Fourthly, the technical team will look at the capacity to monitor project progress, in terms of the availability of realistic milestones and indicators and how they will be measured and reported upon.
If the technical and administrative capacity has major weaknesses, the application may be rejected,
or SDF-PSFU may propose to pro-vide business development support or Technical Assistance before or with the funding. If cleared the appraisal will go to step 5.
12. Recommendation to Grants committee
If due diligence results are favourable, and subject to availability of funds, SDF-PSFU will make a recommenda-tion to the Grants Committee for a grant award. The Grant Committee will decide if to award, and how much.
13. Contract signingIf you are awarded a grant, you will sign a Letter of Agreement with SDF-PSFU and a contract with your service provider. In most cases, the grant will be paid to the service pro-vider directly. 14. Orientation meeting / TrainingAttendance of the induction session after the award of the grant ismandatory.
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10. Quality checkIf eligible, PSFU will score your appli-cation. In case your application scores above the minimum thresh-old, SDF-PSFU will visit your business and make a detailed technical appraisal
11. Technical and administrative Due Diligence checkDuring this step, a team of technical experts will verify the technical and administrative capacity of the organi-sation. This always includes a visit to the organisation’s premises to check on various issues including financial and administrative procedures.
It will also include discussions with management, technical staff and targeted beneficiaries, if relevant.
Thirdly, the team will check the pro-posed budget in terms of its realistic pricing and consistency with the activities.
Fourthly, the technical team will look at the capacity to monitor project progress, in terms of the availability of realistic milestones and indicators and how they will be measured and reported upon.
If the technical and administrative capacity has major weaknesses, the application may be rejected,
or SDF-PSFU may propose to pro-vide business development support or Technical Assistance before or with the funding. If cleared the appraisal will go to step 5.
12. Recommendation to Grants committee
If due diligence results are favourable, and subject to availability of funds, SDF-PSFU will make a recommenda-tion to the Grants Committee for a grant award. The Grant Committee will decide if to award, and how much.
13. Contract signingIf you are awarded a grant, you will sign a Letter of Agreement with SDF-PSFU and a contract with your service provider. In most cases, the grant will be paid to the service pro-vider directly. 14. Orientation meeting / TrainingAttendance of the induction session after the award of the grant ismandatory.
GENERALGUIDING NOTES BEFORE FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM FOR WINDOW 3Window 3: Innovative training
Innovative training project to be financed by SDF must meet three criteria: 1. The training must be innovation at the national level, as described above, and have a likelihood to contribute to the country’s economic development 2. The training must be relevant to the labour market, i.e. there must be an expressed demand by potential employers for the training 3. The training must be likely to attract a reasonable number of qualified participants
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TOPIC OF PROPOSED INNOVATIVE TRAINING COURSES
BTVETs developing innovative construction courses that embrace new technologies to enhance quality, reduce costs, reduce accidents and improve faster construction timeline � Sustainable low-energy houses � Green construction through use of recycled materials to eliminate negative impacts on the environment
1. Green Economy courses � Bio-mass development � Green house technology � Ecological production � Sustainable agricultural practices2. Agri-processing � Environmentally friendly processing technologies � Agri-technology training courses in coffee, dairy value chains, etc.
SECTOR
Agriculture
Construction
1. Green Construction Technology � Bio-mass manufacturing � Production of ‘green’ construction materials � Energy efficiency – smart solutions � Renewable Energy - Solar Technology/Wind � Waste management /Recycling
� Use of CNC technology in design of architectural work � Inclusion of CNC in the construction curricula of BTVET courses � Use of business simulations i.e. scenario-based departments that provide opportunities for learns to build & practice new skills
Construction
Manufacturing
� E-teaching tools i.e. Learning Hubs introduced in schools � Digital marketing – social media i.e. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, online sales etc. � Cybercrime fighting- where a course could be developed to target the police and banking institutions to fight crimes/fraud � Systems development – website design, software applications � Internet-of-Things
ECO-Tourism/sustainable tourism � Tourism training programs directed towards exotic, often threatened, natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife. � Community-based tourism
ICT training courses – Computerized mechanics given the trend of vehicles on the market today i.e. � Hi-tech auto mechanics courses using CNC � Computerised vehicles mechanical trouble shooting � Refresher courses that will lead to behavioural change for professional drivers and reduction in accidents � Development of courses to improve services in logistics i.e. cargo handling,
Information Communica-tion Technology (ICT)
InfTourism & Hospitality
Transport & Logistics
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Target Beneficiaries
The targeted beneficiaries under this Window include; Private and ‘Autonomous Public Training Institutions. Partnerships between training providers and private companies are encouraged.PSFU-SDF Priority Funding Sectors 1. Agriculture 2. Construction 3. Manufacturing 4. Information Communication Technology (ICT) 5. Transport & Logistics 6. Tourism & Hospitality
Activities eligible for support • Short and medium-term training programs that intend to introduce new courses not yet available in Uganda (Max. 6 months)• Development of learning and assessment materials • Curriculum development• Equipment, tools and instruction materials • Minor infrastructure development• Activities that can be completed within a period of 6months will be given priority
Eligibility Criteria• The applying institution must have been in existence for at least two year• Applicant must have a track record of delivery of labour market relevant quality skills training • Applicant must indicate planned follow up activities intended to ease the trainee’s entry into the labour market and provide the methodology for post-training monitoring and evaluation to ascertain the effectiveness or otherwise of the training provided.
Grant Contribution• Applications will have a ceiling of $350,000 with a maximum grant element of 75% and a minimum of 25% contribution will be by the applicant.
How to apply:
A Concept Note expressing a brief of the following;
• What your innovation is all about • Its likelihood to attract a reasonable number of qualified participants • How the innovation will contribute to the Country’s Economic Development • Relevance of the innovation to the labour market i.e. expressed demand by potential employers for the training • Target beneficiaries • Suggested partnership with other institutions or companies.
Note: Information sharing meeting is always held before deadline of submission.
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GENERAL GUIDING NOTES BEFORE FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM FOR WINDOW 4
Window 4: Recognition of prior learning.
Target Beneficiaries: • Private Sector/Industry organisations• Trade Unions• Informal sector associations• Training institutions
Highlights of Eligibleactivities:• Selection of test centres for accreditation; Training of assessors and supervisors; Training of (selected) trainers; Development of test material; Development of curricula and learning materials; Equipment for testing purposes for accredited test centres; Assistance to further develop the Worker’sPAS system.
Grant Contribution:Applications will have a ceiling of US$ 300,000 with a maximum
grant element of 90% (The 10% con-tributed by the applicant)
INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ACROSS ALL WINDOWS • Seminars and conferences designed to stimulate discussions• Induction/orientation programmes• Programmes specific to company procedures/policies• Training for spiritual, cultural and social enhancement, e.g. religious tudies and appreciation of music• Professional-training programmes, involving the upgrading of personnel such as doctors, lawyers, accountants and architects.• Postgraduate training programmes, involving the pursuance of higher education leading to the award of an advanced diploma, graduate diploma, and degree or post degree qualification.• Attachment of engineers and senior managers to advance their skills and knowledge in existing or
ALSO TO NOTE: Before you apply, kindly ensure you have the following:• A genuine skills gap of your employees which affects productivity• Training needs gap assessment to justify the need for the training that improves productivity and competitiveness.• Applications for less than $5000 are not fundable• The focus is on short-term, practical and technical training of employees (including business skills for the informal sector) ranging from few days to not more than six months. The actual executing of the training must not exceed one year.Does one have to pay back? SDF is a grant and not a loan. Support provid-ed under SDF is not required to be paid back. But it is a matching grant.
GRANT CYCLE• Sensitization and preparation of applications• Advertisement of a call for concept notes• Pre-screening of concept notes• Calling for full proposals• Pre-appraisal of full proposals
• Due Diligence / Verification and capacity assessment process• Submission to Gant Committee (for approval / rejection)• Feedback to applicants on Grant Committee decision• Orientation / training of grantees• Signing of grant agreement• Project implementation• Continuous Activity monitoring and supervision of planned• activities• Completion report• Grant closure• Results and Impact Assessment
FEEDBACK TO APPLICANTSFeedback to applicants and any accomplished levels of assessment is made through electronic means by use of SDF MIS system for online applicants and through bulk massages for hard copy applicants, using con-tacts specified on their proposals / Concept notes.
For successful applicants at Grants Committee level, a Formal intention to award letter is written and sent to the applicant.
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Window 4: Recognition of prior learning.
Target Beneficiaries: • Private Sector/Industry organisations• Trade Unions• Informal sector associations• Training institutions
Highlights of Eligibleactivities:• Selection of test centres for accreditation; Training of assessors and supervisors; Training of (selected) trainers; Development of test material; Development of curricula and learning materials; Equipment for testing purposes for accredited test centres; Assistance to further develop the Worker’sPAS system.
Grant Contribution:Applications will have a ceiling of US$ 300,000 with a maximum
grant element of 90% (The 10% con-tributed by the applicant)
INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ACROSS ALL WINDOWS • Seminars and conferences designed to stimulate discussions• Induction/orientation programmes• Programmes specific to company procedures/policies• Training for spiritual, cultural and social enhancement, e.g. religious tudies and appreciation of music• Professional-training programmes, involving the upgrading of personnel such as doctors, lawyers, accountants and architects.• Postgraduate training programmes, involving the pursuance of higher education leading to the award of an advanced diploma, graduate diploma, and degree or post degree qualification.• Attachment of engineers and senior managers to advance their skills and knowledge in existing or
ALSO TO NOTE: Before you apply, kindly ensure you have the following:• A genuine skills gap of your employees which affects productivity• Training needs gap assessment to justify the need for the training that improves productivity and competitiveness.• Applications for less than $5000 are not fundable• The focus is on short-term, practical and technical training of employees (including business skills for the informal sector) ranging from few days to not more than six months. The actual executing of the training must not exceed one year.Does one have to pay back? SDF is a grant and not a loan. Support provid-ed under SDF is not required to be paid back. But it is a matching grant.
GRANT CYCLE• Sensitization and preparation of applications• Advertisement of a call for concept notes• Pre-screening of concept notes• Calling for full proposals• Pre-appraisal of full proposals
• Due Diligence / Verification and capacity assessment process• Submission to Gant Committee (for approval / rejection)• Feedback to applicants on Grant Committee decision• Orientation / training of grantees• Signing of grant agreement• Project implementation• Continuous Activity monitoring and supervision of planned• activities• Completion report• Grant closure• Results and Impact Assessment
FEEDBACK TO APPLICANTSFeedback to applicants and any accomplished levels of assessment is made through electronic means by use of SDF MIS system for online applicants and through bulk massages for hard copy applicants, using con-tacts specified on their proposals / Concept notes.
For successful applicants at Grants Committee level, a Formal intention to award letter is written and sent to the applicant.
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FACILITY
FACTS
FUNDING
&
GUIDELINES
