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Our Donors
The Nexus Funding Facility is funded by the following donor partners. Their contributions make integrated, multi-year programming across the Lake Chad Basin possible.
German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en
The GFFO funds stabilization, crisis prevention, and transitional assistance programmes globally, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected contexts.
For information on contributing to the NFF, contact: [email protected]
Call for Proposals — Stage 1 (2025)
| Document | Summary | Extension | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Proposals — Stage 1 (English) | Full CfP document including eligibility, objectives, priorities, and submission instructions. | Download file | |
| Annex A — Request for Information from CSOs/NGOs | RFI questionnaire to be completed by national and international CSOs/NGOs when requesting UNDP partnership. | DOCX | Download file |
| Annex B — Concept Note Guidance | Detailed guidance on completing the Stage 1 Concept Note, including section-by-section instructions. | DOCX | Download file |
Guidance & Policy Documents
| Document | Summary | Extension | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFF Overview & Frequently Asked Questions | Comprehensive overview of the NFF including mandate, objectives, eligible activities, and the application process. | DOCX | Download file |
| Budget Re-alignment Note: Strengthening Localization | Explains the adjustments made to funding ceilings including the USD 900,000 Localization Reserve and HACT requirements. | DOCX | Download file |
| ITRC and Review of First Call Process | Guidance for the Independent Technical Review Committee on evaluation criteria and review procedures. | Download file |
About the NFF — Publications & Factsheets
| Document | Summary | Extension | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNDP Press Release — Launch of the SMDF and NFF at the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum | Official UNDP press release announcing the launch of the Special Multi-partner Delivery Fund (SMDF) and the Nexus Funding Facility (NFF) on 31 January 2025 in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Includes statements from the LCBC Executive Secretary, UNDP Regional Director for Africa, and donor representatives from Germany and Sweden. | Document link |
Templates & Forms
| Document | Summary | Extension | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Budget Template | Excel budget template with pre-defined cost categories, formulas, and instructions for NFF Stage 1. | XLSX | Download file |
Past Calls for Proposals
Past Calls for Proposals will be archived here once concluded.
External Links
Donor Partners
- German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) — www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en
Implementing & Oversight Partners
- UNDP WACA — NFF Call for Proposals (EN)
- UNDP Special Multi-Partner Delivery Fund (SMDF)
- Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) — cblt.org
- RS-SRR Regional Strategy — cblt.org/rs-srr-2-0
- UNHCR — Lake Chad Basin Response
Key Reference Documents
- NFF & SMDF Launch Press Release — 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, January 2025 — UNDP.org