Funding Mechanisms
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Funding for Preparedness programmes, an overview of selected donor funding mechanisms available for funding preparedness and disaster risk reduction programmes. This part is still work in progress and will be constantly updated.
Funding/ appeal mechanisms for emergency humanitarian response
The Flash Appeal is a tool for structuring a coordinated humanitarian response for the first three to six months of an emergency. Flash Appeals present an early strategic response plan and specific projects within 5-7 days of the onset of the emergency. If major uncertainty exists about the evolution of the crisis, the appeal presents the most likely scenarios and the response strategy for each. Flash Appeals are usually revised about a month later, when more information is available. They may serve as the basis for funding applications to the CERF. The RC/HC, supported by OCHA, is responsible for producing the appeal. Flash Appeals present a good opportunity to present preparedness projects to donors - especially if the disaster is a cyclical event, and/or the affected area has been determined as a high disaster risk. For more information on Flash Appeals and their procedures, see HumanitarianAppeal.net where you will also find a training tool kit.
The Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) is a stand-by fund established by the United Nations to enable more timely and reliable humanitarian assistance to those affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. All relevant information can be found on the Cerf.un.org website, including a CERF training toolkit with essential forms, basic information (also in Spanish), guidelines on how to apply, training documents, etc.
The UN Emergency Cash Grant and Pre-positioned Funds (with OCHA) are funding mechanisms for sudden-onset and immediate humanitarian needs. This page provides background information and templates for requesting Emergency Cash Grants from OCHA in times of disaster.
The Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) has, since its inception, become the humanitarian sector’s main tool for coordination, strategic planning and programming. As a planning mechanism, the CAP has contributed significantly to developing a more strategic approach to the provision of humanitarian aid. As a coordination mechanism the CAP has fostered closer cooperation between governments, donors, aid agencies, the Red Cross Movement and non-governmental organisations. Disaster Preparedness projects could be considered for inclusion in a CAP document if they meet the CAP critieria established by the Humanitarian Coordinator. For more information on the CAP and their procedures, see HumanitarianAppeal.net where you will also find a training tool kit.