FAQ: Building Climate Resilience in Developing Countries: Ecoystem Based Adaptation and Innovative Finance
The national park in the Bale Mountains in Ethiopia – high-altitude rainforest. This is near Bale Mountain Lodge, at approximately 3,000 meters elevation.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: We are an umbrella organization, with different legal entities in different countries. Can the umbrella only apply, or can the different legal entities in different countries submit an application?
A: We regard applicants as legal entities – so as long as all applications are submited and registered by different legal entities, they are regarded as individual applicants and applications.
Q: Is it possible to lead on one proposal, and participate as a sub-awardee in a second proposal?
A: Yes – see above.
Q: Can we submit one application for each window?
A: Yes
Q: What’s the timeline?
A: Deadline for concept notes 5th of June 13.00 CET.
Applicants can expect either an invitation to the next round (full application), or a notice of rejection by June 30th.
The deadline for the full proposal will be set to medio September.
Q: Are there format requirements for budget and result framework?
A: No such requirements for the concept note – other than what’s specifically requested in the call. Examples can be at the web pages of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Forms and guides - regjeringen.no
Q: Do we need to include other income sources for this project, annual breakdown and overhead percentages for the indicative budget for the concept note?
A: Yes. This would be the level of detail required in the indicative budget of at the concept note stage.
Q: Does partnerships need to be formalized in the proposal stage?
A: At the concept note (phase 1), no.
Q: What is the maximum length of a grant period?
A: Norad has, and does enter into longer agreements, but for this specific call, projects of 3 years and less will be prioritized.
Q: Can the concept note include annexes?
A: Only what’s requested in the call for proposal is to be included. Note that the applicant is required to register certain information in the grants portal before submitting the concept note.
Q: Will those with existing agreements with Norad/MFA be prioritized?
A: It will not affect the prioritization, whether the applicant has current or previous agreements with Norad or the MFA. If Norad or the MFA has previous experience with the applicant, such experience will be part of the assessment.