DFID (Department for International Development) under its Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Department (CHASE) is inviting concept notes from NGOs to work on humanitarian needs in areas which are prone to conflicts and natural disasters. The grant funding addresses the themes of Emergency Response Grant, Strengthening the evidence base for humanitarian decision making, financing, and reporting, Building the evidence base and strengthening policy making for Disaster Risk Reduction, Strengthening the effectiveness of the multilateral institutions, particularly the UN system, to resolve conflict, secure peace, and support recovery, Innovative approaches to supporting locally-led peacebuilding and Building Security and Justice for the poor by supporting southern civil society advocacy and promoting effective transitional justice.
While any nonprofit or NGO is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity, it is also given in the guidelines that country-specific proposals are not accepted directly by DFID’s head office. Local NGOs need to approach the country offices of DFID. Only organizations working in three or more countries can apply for this. Local NGOs can partner with international organizations and push forth to apply for this competition. Even a consortium of NGOs can apply for it. At the initial stage, only the Statement of Intent has to be submitted following which a detailed application will be sought. The last date for submitting the Statement of Intent is 18 May 2009. For more information, visit this link.
