The French Embassy in Uganda invites applications from local organisations to promote Olympic values through sport.
Sport is a powerful tool for bringing people together, promoting equal opportunities and empowering individuals and communities. By fostering excellence, respect, inclusion and solidarity, sport can help young people develop their potential, strengthen social cohesion and encourage active citizenship.
In the run-up to the French Alps 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, and in line with France’s Terre de Jeux 2030 initiative, the French Embassy in Uganda is launching a call for Proposals to support local initiatives promoting Olympic values through sport.
The initiative aims to strengthen the role of sport as a driver of youth empowerment, women’s leadership, gender equality and social inclusion. Particular attention will be paid to projects that encourage girls’ participation in sport, promote women’s leadership, include vulnerable or underrepresented groups, and foster intercultural dialogue and solidarity.
A strong connection with Francophonie is expected. The French Embassy will favour projects integrating the French language or demonstrate a link with Francophonie, its values and its networks. Initiatives may also be incorporated into the activities planned by the French Embassy and its partners for the 2027 Month of Francophonie, from late February to late March 2027.
Through this call, the French Embassy seeks to support locally driven initiatives, strengthen Franco-Ugandan partnerships in sport, youth engagement and gender equality, and promote sport as a means of human development and social transformation.
Selection criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Olympic values: promotion of excellence, respect, inclusion and solidarity through sport.
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment: meaningful participation of girls and women, including opportunities for female leadership.
- Inclusion and accessibility: engagement of vulnerable or underrepresented groups, including young people facing social, economic or physical barriers.
- Youth empowerment and civic engagement: development of leadership, teamwork, mutual respect and active citizenship.
- Francophonie: integration of the French language, French-speaking cultural activities or other meaningful links with Francophonie.
- Intercultural dialogue: opportunities for exchange and cooperation between communities and, where relevant, Franco-Ugandan partners.
- Feasibility and sustainability: clear objectives, realistic activities, an appropriate budget and the potential for lasting impact.
- Innovation and local ownership: a response to locally identified needs, developed in collaboration with relevant community stakeholders.
- Communication and visibility: a clear communication strategy to promote the project, highlight its impact and ensure visibility for the initiative, its partners and the support provided by the French Embassy in Uganda.
Funding and selection
- The budget of the project proposal should be between 4,500,000 UGX to 7,500,000.
- Only one proposal should be submitted by organisation
- Partial co-funding is most welcome
- The action should take place between December 2026 and March 2027
Eligibility and application requirements
Applications must be submitted by local organisations able to demonstrate their capacity to implement the proposed activities in Uganda.
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- A project proposal outlining the objectives, target beneficiaries, planned activities, implementation schedule and expected results.
- A detailed budget indicating the total project cost and the amount of funding requested.
- A cover letter signed by the organisation’s authorised representative, explaining the motivation for the application and requesting a support from the French Embassy.
- The registration documents of the applicant
- The statute of the applicant
- Official bank details for the organisation.
Projects should demonstrate a clear link between their sporting activities, the promotion of Olympic values and their Francophonie component.
Submission deadline
Deadline for applications: Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Full Applications must be sent by email to: scac.kampala-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Please use the following subject line: SPORT & FRANCOPHONIE 2027 – [Organisation name].
The French Embassy in Uganda looks forward to receiving innovative, inclusive and locally driven proposals that harness the power of sport to empower young people, advance gender equality and bring communities together through the shared values of sport and Francophonie.
