How

To apply to the risk Pool Fund you need to be a nominated project and be able to demonstrate that you have:

  • Encountered an unexpected roadblock or obstacle that will prevent them from fulfilling the impact of the original grant and,
  • A proposed discrete and lasting solution(s) which will preserve, ensure and/or restore the intended impact of the project and,
  • The capacity, knowledge and skills necessary to implement the proposed, discrete solution(s) and,
  • The ability to implement the proposed solution(s) within the timeline of the original grant, or if the project is delayed because of the roadblock within a timeline expressly understood and approved as part of the application and,
  • The ability to implement the proposed solution(s) to address the roadblock with Risk Pool Funds in the amount of $50,000 or less.

And that your roadblock falls within these areas

Acts of God

  • Irregular and unpredictable weather event (i.e. flood, drought, fire)
  • Outbreak of conflict, disease

NGO Misfortune

  • Equipment problem
  • Local partner problem
  • Infrastructure disruptions
  • Fraud, embezzlement, theft

Leveraged Roadblocks & Solutions

  • The cost to fix the problem is low compared to the harm it would cause to the impact of the project (e.g. a $25,000 solution to a $1 million project)

Economic or Policy changes

  • Currency fluctuations; demonetization policy; other market effects
  • Government/policy changes (e.g. recent change in import tariffs, etc.)

Funder created obstacles

  • Change in funder strategy/policy
  • Funder policy inflexibility
  • Funder misfortune
  • Change in grant amount/delay in disbursement

The Application Process for the Risk Pool Fund

1.

Rostered project contacts RPF Call to discuss problem & solution

2.

Eligibility is confirmed Project is invited to apply

3.

Application completed & submitted

Application checked & sent to External Review Panel

4.

External Review Panel returns their recommendation

5.

Applicants Informed