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Calls for projects
Find out about AFD Group’s calls for projects and the managers of AFD-funded programs
The terms “call for proposals” or “call for projects” refer to the process by which AFD Group, either directly or via a program manager, invites prospective project initiators to apply for AFD funding for projects with verifiable impacts through a competitive tender procedure.
Our calls for projects
Financing civil society organizations via calls for projects
The “NGO Initiatives” Mechanism
The main aim of this mechanism is to co-finance projects or programs put forward by French civil society organizations (CSOs) that are deployed at local level with the aim of improving how local CSOs are organized and expanding their capabilities.
The Sectoral Innovation Facility for NGOs (FISONG)
The FISONG, which is managed by AFD’s Operations Department, is a “call for ideas” based on themes defined in consultation with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), with the aim of encouraging CSOs from France and beyond to develop innovative practices.
Crisis and Post-Crisis Calls for Projects (APCC)
Since 2013, AFD has been developing a wide range of instruments to provide a more effective response to unstable situations, including crisis and post-crisis calls for projects (APCC). APCCs are based on specifications set out by AFD and allow projects to be codeveloped with CSOs and other French and international not-for-profit organizations.
Financing private-sector innovation via calls for projects
Private-Sector Innovation Facility for Climate Change (FISP-CLIMAT)
The FISP-CLIMAT, which is managed by the French Global Environment Facility (FFEM), aims to promote innovation in the climate-change sector, through projects put forward by private-sector organizations and developed in an eligible country, in partnership with local stakeholders.
Financing international initiatives by local governments via calls for projects
The French Local Authorities Financing Facility (FICOL)
Development decisions are most effective when they are taken at local level. It is this notion that underpins the FICOL, which was set up to help French local authorities support projects in developing countries.
Financing themed sectoral projects via calls for projects
AFD regularly issues themed calls for projects that are open to a range of applicants, from CSOs to private-sector organizations. Their aim is to finance projects that have a local impact in the countries in which AFD operates, in line with the key priorities set out in its Strategic Orientation Plan (POS V).
The call for Social and Inclusive Business Initiatives (SIB)
The aim of the SIB call for initiatives is to finance projects that promote and develop social and inclusive entrepreneurship in the countries in which AFD operates. Projects can be put forward by private-sector organisations, including NGOs, businesses and consortia.
How it works
A four-step process:
- Read the page describing the call for projects in which you are interested
- Download the documents relating to the call for projects
- Prepare your application (by gathering the information and documents you must provide in order to apply)
- Apply by completing the application form and submitting your documents.
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Before completing the form, applicants should read carefully the eligibility criteria for the call for projects in question and gather all the requisite documents.
The application form can be accessed by clicking the “Apply” button on the page for each call for projects. Applicants may only submit one application for each open call for projects. They can amend their application at any time until the call for projects is closed.
The final version of an application is submitted automatically at the time a call for projects is closed. Applicants may amend their applications at any time while a call for projects is open. They should therefore ensure that any changes are made before the call for projects is closed. Applicants can view their application once a call for projects has closed, but will no longer be able to make any changes.
Review of project submissions
Panel members process and review applications once a call for projects has ended and in line with the schedule set out in the description. Applications are short-listed by the project partners, with the aim of removing those that are missing information or documents or do not fulfil the eligibility criteria clearly set out in the description of the call for projects. The short-listed applications are then submitted for review by the panel members.
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Announcement of successful applicants:
Successful applicants will be notified directly by email. Applicants who do not hear back should assume that their application has not been successful. They may of course submit further applications when new calls for projects are issued.