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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 | |
| Concept Note Template (Stage 1) | Official Word template for Stage 1 Concept Note submissions. Use this template — no other format will be accepted. | ||
| 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 |
| Budget Template (Stage 1) | Official Excel budget template for Stage 1 submissions. Complete and attach to your Concept Note. |
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 | |
| NFF Strategy (Annex D) | The NFF strategy document including geographic convergence zones and thematic priorities. |
About the NFF — Publications & Factsheets
| Document | Summary | Extension | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNDP Launch Press Release — SMDF and NFF | UNDP press release on the launch of the Special Multi-Partner Delivery Fund and the Nexus Funding Facility for the Lake Chad Basin. | ||
| 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 | |
| NFF Factsheet — December 2024 | Two-page factsheet covering NFF objectives, the allocation process, and the organizational structure with governance diagram. |
Templates & Forms
| Document | Summary | Extension | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Note Template — Stage 1 | Word template for Stage 1 Concept Note. All sections are pre-formatted with guidance notes. | ||
| Preliminary Budget Template | Excel budget template with pre-defined cost categories, formulas, and instructions for NFF Stage 1. | XLSX | Download file |
| Full Proposal Template — Stage 2 | Word template for Stage 2 Full Proposal. Provided to shortlisted applicants only. | ||
| Results Framework Template | Template for the NFF results framework and logical framework (logframe). |
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