Strengthening Humanitarian Assistance and Response to Protection Risks in Ukraine project (SHARP)
The FCDO has launched a 2-stage call for proposals to select an intervention that will provide inclusive life-saving protection and assistance services to support civilians affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
The project will be funded through the FCDO바카라 사이트檚 Humanitarian Programme in Ukraine.
Following a market engagement event on 7 February 2025, stage 1 of the process is a concept note round, with a deadline of 10 June 2025.
This will be followed by a full call for proposals.
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 strong 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) consortium or delivering combined programmes with a value of at least 拢7 million.
Applicants should have an established track record of collaboration with Ukrainian government ministries and should participate in the protection cluster and its areas of responsibility and/or other relevant working groups.
Lead applicants should be Ukrainian not-for-profit organisations, or international organisations with a commitment to promoting and facilitating active participation of local partners.
Full requirements are included in the statement of requirements, attached to this page.
How to apply
Stage 1 of the process is now open. Applicants should email a completed concept note, using the template below, to SHARP@fcdo.gov.uk
View the statement of requirements:
This document includes responses to questions submitted to SHARP@fcdo.gov.uk up to 29 May 2025:
The deadline for submitting concept notes is 11:59pm UK time on Tuesday 10 June 2025.
Successful applicants will then be invited by email to submit a full proposal. Invitations to participate in stage 2 will be sent out before the end of June 2025. Templates for the full proposal will be provided by the FCDO.
Full details of the application process are provided in the statement of requirements.
Contact
Email SHARP@fcdo.gov.uk
Updates to this page
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An attachment with responses to questions submitted at stage 1 has been added.
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Further details of the 2-stage process have been added. In addition a statement of requirements document in Ukrainian has been added.
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Updated information on timings for the concept note round and call for proposals.
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