The British Embassy Costa Rica is inviting bids from civil society organisations in Costa Rica for small-scale projects that use public data to advance human rights and environmental protection. Projects will be implemented between October 2025 and March 2026
Scope and Eligibility
The British Embassy in San Jose, Costa Rica is seeking innovative proposals, of up to US$10,000, that demonstrate how open data can be utilised to create meaningful impact in Costa Rica.
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We welcome proposals from legally constituted non-governmental, non-profit, civil society and multilateral organisations based in Costa Rica that have proven experience in public data use, civic technology, environmental or human rights advocacy, and community engagement.
Thematic Areas and Objectives
This funding supports our commitment to promoting government transparency, accountability, and fairness through data-driven civil society initiatives.
We are looking for projects that creatively use public data, enhance data literacy, actively include women and marginalised communities, and can demonstrate clear outcomes within budget constraints. We are particularly interested in projects that:
Project Bid Guidance
Assessment Criteria
Administration costs should not exceed 10% of the total project budget.
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Funding Exceptions
We cannot consider proposals from commercial or for-profit organisations.
Additionally, project funding may not be used for:
How to Apply
All proposals must be received by 11.59pm on 28 September 2025 (Central America time). Late proposals will not be considered.
Key Dates
Additional Information and Documentation
All implementers must sign a standard FCDO grant agreement or Memorandum of Understanding with the Embassy. The terms of the agreement or MOU are non-negotiable.