Are NGOs eligible to receive funds from the JSDF?
Yes. An NGO may be a direct grant recipient or may act as the implementing agency for another recipient. The NGO’s financial management capacity must meet Bank criteria. A Bank Financial Management Specialist will review NGO credentials and the financial management system established for the grant. As a recipient, the NGO must work with a Bank staff member who will see the proposal through the application process and act as Task Team Leader (TTL) once the grant is approved. The TTL will ensure that the proposed grant activities are in line with the country’s development objectives. Proposals must be submitted by the Bank TTL to TFO through the regional trust fund coordinator after clearance by country and sector management.
