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French Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)
AFD Group offers French civil society organizations (CSOs) a range of tools and mechanisms to support their work. Every year, we issue a call for projects and expressions of intent to co-finance development projects in countries that qualify for official development assistance (ODA). Projects must help strengthen civil society and contribute to achieving the SDGs. They may focus on priority issues like gender equality, climate, biodiversity, young people, education, and human rights.
These mechanisms are designed to enhance the impact, visibility, and capacity for action of French CSOs in the field of international development.
Learn more about French CSOs
CSO Initiatives Facility
Accessible via calls for expressions of interest, the CSO Initiatives Facility provides funding for projects led by civil society organizations governed by French or local law.
© Francisco Yanez / AFD
The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID)
The Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) finances solutions with high potential impact to reduce poverty and inequality in low- and middle-income countries. The mechanism relies on a rigorous assessment of project effectiveness and aims to speed up large-scale deployment.
© Arsène Lwabandji Panzi
The French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM)
The French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM) finances innovative projects that address major global environmental challenges. Financing is concentrated on five priorities: biodiversity, climate, sustainable regional management, aquatic ecosystem resilience, and efforts to fight pollution.
The Minka Peace and Resilience Fund
The Minka Peace and Resilience Fund, which supports peace-building activities in fragile and conflict-affected states and crisis contexts, funds projects in four crisis zones (the Sahel, the area around Lake Chad, the Central African Republic, and the Middle East).
© Albert Gonzalez Farran / UNAMID
Crisis and post-crisis calls for projects (APCC)
The Crisis and Post-crisis Calls for Projects initiative (APCC) funds development projects led by CSOs to help vulnerable populations gain access to essential social services.
More information about the APCC
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Support Fund for Feminist Organizations (FSOF)
As part of France’s feminist diplomacy, the Support Fund for Feminist Organizations (FSOF) helps feminist organizations operating in AFD partner countries.
© Yann Macherez / AFD
Calls for proposals and tenders
In addition to specific financing mechanisms, AFD and Expertise France issue calls for proposals and tenders throughout the year. Submit your proposal as a project leader or apply directly to a call for tenders issued by recipients of AFD funding.
© Antoine Raab / melonrouge.asia / AFD
L'initiative
The AFD Group subsidiary Expertise France operates L’Initiative. Associated with the Global Fund, this facility finances projects and mobilizes skills to accelerate efforts to fight major pandemics and improve access to quality health services in eligible countries.
Overseas Fund (FOM)
The French Overseas Fund (FOM) supports French Overseas Territories in carrying out major development projects and public policy implementation.
© CC-BY-SA 4.0 Sylvain Joris
Fund for Technical Expertise and Experience Transfers (FEXTE)
The Fund for Technical Expertise and Experience Transfers (FEXTE) finances technical expertise through feasibility studies and project preparation support.
© Benjamin Petit pour l'AFD
La Guilde: a micro-project agency
AFD supports La Guilde, a micro-project agency. Are you a French non-profit leading an international solidarity project requiring financing and assistance in its development?
Support program for international solidarity organizations working with the diaspora (PRA/OSIM)
The PRA/OSIM program provides support to diaspora projects in France so they can further contribute to the development of their countries of origin. The mechanism finances micro- and meso-level projects based on eligibility criteria.
