Strengthening Humanitarian Assistance and Response to Protection Risks in Ukraine project (SHARP)
The FCDO is intending to issue a call for proposals in February 2025 to provide life-saving protection and services to civilians affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Register for a market engagement event on 7 February 2025.
This project will be funded through the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Humanitarian Programme in Ukraine.
We expect to publish the formal call for proposals on Monday 24 February 2025, with an application deadline of Friday 21 March 2025.
The FCDO will host a market engagement event on Friday 7 February 2025 at 11am GMT.
What the fund will achieve
The primary objective of the intervention is to protect civilians and non-combatants, particularly those who may face barriers to accessing services. This should reduce their exposure to risks, alleviate the effects of violence and other forms of harm, and promote awareness and respect for International Humanitarian Law.
Requirements for organisations wishing to apply
Applicants will need to demonstrate global experience in specialist protection work in armed conflict and displacement situations, and experience of working safely and effectively with high-risk groups.
In addition, applicants should have previous experience of leading or being a member of an non-governmental organisation (NGO) consortia or delivering combined programmes with a value of at least £10 million.
Applicants should have an established track record of collaboration with government ministries and should participate in the protection cluster and its areas of responsibility and/or other relevant working groups.
Full requirements will be included in the statement of requirements, which will be published in the formal call for proposals.
Market engagement event
You can register for the market engagement event taking place at 11am GMT on Friday 7 February 2025.
After the call for proposals is published, there will be no concept bidding round. Full proposals should be submitted at this time.
Documents required for the application will be published with the formal call for proposals.
Contact
Email SHARP@fcdo.gov.uk