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Donor & resource directory

Search the official entry points by organisation, topic or route. Each record includes its purpose and an eligibility or use limitation.

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European Commission DG ECHODonors and eligibility

DG ECHO humanitarian partners ↗

Start with DG ECHO for EU humanitarian funding; check the applicable partnership arrangements and NGO certification framework.

Certification and eligibility conditions apply; consult current DG ECHO guidance.

NGO leadership and partnerships teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
European Commission DG ECHOFunding guidance

DG ECHO financing decisions and HIPs ↗

Humanitarian Implementation Plans, technical annexes and amendments explain crisis priorities, allocations and potential partners.

A HIP is not automatically an open call. Check the current technical annex, submission terms and applicable partner requirements.

Humanitarian programme and partnership teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
European CommissionFunding discovery

EU Funding & Tenders Portal ↗

Find additional EU funding calls, procurement opportunities, programme guidance and partner-search tools alongside DG ECHO’s humanitarian funding routes.

Each programme and call has its own rules; some functions require registration.

Grant and business development teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
SphereProject design

Sphere Handbook ↗

Humanitarian principles and minimum standards for WASH, food security and nutrition, shelter and health.

Use contextually; the 2018 handbook contains the older CHS edition.

Programme and technical teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
CHS Alliance, Groupe URD and SphereProject design

Core Humanitarian Standard 2024 ↗

Nine commitments provide a framework for quality and accountability to crisis-affected people.

Voluntary standard; follow any applicable award-specific obligations.

NGOs and humanitarian practitionersLink reviewed 4 November 2026
OCHAProject design

Humanitarian Programme Cycle ↗

Explains the coordinated cycle connecting analysis, planning, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and reporting.

Consult current country-specific plans and guidance; this overview contains historical context.

Programme and coordination teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
OCHAProject design

Response planning ↗

Explains how interagency response planning connects needs analysis with strategic objectives and monitoring.

Consult current country-specific processes and planning documents.

Programme and coordination teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
CALP NetworkProject design

Programme Quality Toolbox ↗

Cash and voucher assistance standards, actions, guidance and tools organized by programme stage.

CVA-specific guidance; assess suitability and risks in context.

Cash specialists and programme managersLink reviewed 4 November 2026
OCHAFunding intelligence

Pooled Funds Data Hub ↗

Explore OCHA pooled-fund allocation and contribution data, including country-based funds and CERF.

Historical allocations do not establish current opportunities or eligibility.

Partnership and fundraising teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
OCHAFunding guidance

Country-based Pooled Fund Global Guidelines ↗

Global guidance on country-based pooled fund processes, partner management and eligible costs.

Check current global guidance, fund-specific rules and allocation documents; this linked copy is dated 2023.

Grant and finance teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
United Nations Partner PortalPartnership discovery

UN Partner Portal ↗

Explore UN agency partnership opportunities and manage civil society organisation profiles.

Agency and opportunity requirements differ; registration may be required and does not guarantee selection. The portal requires JavaScript.

Civil society partnership teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
NoradFunding discovery

Norad: for partners ↗

Find Norwegian development funding calls, partner guidance and grant-management resources.

Eligibility varies by call; the grants portal was temporarily shut following a reported cyberattack. Check Norad for current access.

NGO partnership and grant teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
UNGMProcurement discovery

UNGM procurement opportunities ↗

Find UN procurement notices and supplier registration information.

Primarily procurement, not a general grant portal; participation rules vary and registration does not guarantee a contract.

NGOs and suppliers seeking contractsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeFunding discovery

International development funding finder ↗

Search UK official development assistance opportunities by sector, location and eligible organisation.

Eligibility and application instructions vary by opportunity; check current status.

NGO fundraising teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)Funding discovery

Civil society organisations and calls ↗

Find civil society procedures and calls, including emergency-related categories.

Italian-language resource; eligibility and registration requirements depend on the call.

Italian and international NGO partnership teamsLink reviewed 4 November 2026
The directory is curated and is not exhaustive. A linked portal or past allocation does not establish eligibility or an open call. Download the source directory as JSON.