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Please find here the NSIA application form for 2023. We will only accept proposals through this online portal. More details about the application process can be found on the NSIA webpage at 
NSIA.Fund
. Note that in 2023 we will only be accepting applications from National Societies operating in very high or high-risk contexts, or in the most fragile countries in medium-risk context (risk score until 3.9 included), according to the INFORM index mid-2023. The full list of National Societies that can apply to NSIA in 2023 is available in section 9 of the 
NSIA Guidelines for Applicants 2023
. In addition to completing the form below, you will need to upload an 
excel budget and workplan
. For any questions, please contact 
NSIA Office
.
What is your National Society risk's context as listed in the INFORM index?
For 2023, the NSIA Office only accepts applications from National Societies operating in very high or high-risk contexts, or in the most fragile countries in medium-risk context environments as defined by the INFORM risk index (list available in section 9 of 9 of the NSIA Guidelines for Applicants 2023).
Very High
High
Medium
Which type of funding are you applying for?
Accelerator
Bridge
Title of the NSIA development initiative
Include a project title for the proposed investment
How much funding (in CHF) are you applying for?
How many years funding are you seeking ?
You can apply for NSIA support for up to five years
1. National Society Information
National Society
Focal person for application
Focal person's position in National Society
Email address of focal person
The focal person email is not valid!
Telephone number of focal person
The focal person telephone is not valid!
Secondary contact's name
Secondary contact's position in National Society
Email address of secondary contact
The secondary contact email is not valid!
Telephone number of secondary contact
The secondary contact telephone is not valid!
2. Background
Humanitarian Context (up to 200 words)
Provide a brief explanation of the current humanitarian situation and trends in your country
The National Society (up to 100 words per question)
How is the National Society addressing the current humanitarian situation through its programmatic services?
What are its major strengths?
What are its major internal and external challenges?
What recent or current organizational developmental initiatives have been undertaken?
3. The Investment Plan
3. Developing an investment plan and being ready for future investment
Vision for National Society Development (up to 300 words)
Vision for National Society Development (up to 300 words)
NSIA Investment Plan contribution to the vision (up to100 words)
Explain how the Investment Plan will contribute to the development of the National Society and the achievement of its vision
Priority area(s) of focus for NSIA Investment Plan
In the sections below, please describe the area(s) of focus for your NSIA investment plan. We suggest 3 to 5 areas. You can click on the plus sign below to add more areas.
Rationale for application (up to 200 words)
Explain the main results expected from the Bridge Grant and how they will help your National Society to be ready for future investment
Process for implementing Bridge grant proposal (up to 200 words)
Briefly describe the process you envisage for developing your investment plan and readiness for investment
How will the implementation of this Bridge proposal contribute to the long-term development of the National Society?
What is your plan for ensuring the sustainable continuation of the Bridge?
Area(s) of Focus for Investment Plan
At least one area is required
Name of investment area
Please give each area of you plan a name
Objective
Describe the main objective for this area
How will you achieve the objective?
Describe the main activities that will be undertaken
What will success look like?
Describe the expected results
4. Risks
At least one risk is required
Describe possible risks than may impact the investment plan implementation and ways to address them. (Please include any necessary mitigation activities in the first year work plan)
Risk area
Name and Description
Impact
Probability
Mitigation measures
Risk area 1
High
Medium
Low
High
Medium
Low
4. Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER)(up to 200 words)
Describe the mechanisms you will use to monitor, evaluate and learn from the Investment Plan. These should relate both to the overall objective of the Investment Plan as well as the specific focus areas you have listed above. As far as possible these should be integrated into existing mechanisms in your National Society.
5. Sustainability (200 words)
5. Manage the process of developing an Investment Plan
How will you sustain the progress made beyond the investment period? Please refer to the objectives and expected results of the areas of focus of the Investment Plan. Consider financial as well as other aspects of sustainability, such as organisational capacities, incentives and partnerships.
Roles and responsibilities
Outline the roles and responsibilities for managing the investment plan development process
Capacity to lead and manage the investment plan development process
To what extend does the National Society currently have the capacity to lead and manage the investment plan development process? If required, how would you strengthen this capacity? Please add any relevant actions into your work plan (note that the NSIA will not fund long term positions)
What other sources of funding for NSD does your National Society have access to, and how would funds from the NSIA compliment these? (100 words)
This might be project funding, funding from partners or unrestricted income.
Existing partners (100 words)
Who are the main partners currently working with the National Society
Coordination and alignment of existing support to National Society investment plan (100 words)
What other sources of funding for NSD does your National Society have access to, and how are these aligned?
Mobilizing additional support to complement and scale up the impact of the plan (100 words)
How might the plan be used to mobilize additional support and resources for NSD?
6. Implementation of the NSIA Investment Plan
Roles and responsibilities
Outline the roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the NSIA Investment Plan. Include how the Board, Secretary General and other senior management will be involved and the roles of different departments in implementation
Role
Department/individuals responsible
Description of main responsibilities
Strategic decision-making
Management oversight
Implementation
PMER
Focal point for NSIA
Capacity to lead and manage Investment Plan implementation (100 words)
To what extend does the National Society currently have the capacity to lead and manage the changes proposed in the investment plan? If required, how would you strengthen this capacity? Please add any relevant actions into your work plan
Document to upload
Excel budget and Workplan
Please upload the completed template. The uploader approves the following file types: doc, docx, xls, xlsx, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, zip.
Annexed template
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Governing Board and Senior Management commitment
Please upload the template signed and stamped by the Secretary General/Director General /CEO. The uploader approves the following file types: doc, docx, xls, xlsx, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, zip.
Annexed template
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For proposals involving significant capital expenditure, commercial ventures or large-scale fundraising, please upload any relevant supporting documentation (e.g. Business Plan, market research, or resource mobilization strategy).
Are your National Society's Federation-wide Databank and Reporting System (FDRS) key data and documents up to date, including your Annual Report, Strategic Plan, and Audited accounts? These are mandatory requirements for Accelerator applications
You can check the data and upload new files at: 
https://data.ifrc.org/fdrs/
Please upload any other relevant document (s) that demonstrate that your NS meets the application requirements (i.e. any assessments supporting the application).
Please upload any relevant document (s) that demonstrate that your NS meets the application requirements (i.e. mostly financial information, strategic plan and assessments supporting the application)
Yes
No
Additional supporting documents or materials - Optional
The uploader approves the following file types: doc, docx, xls, xlsx, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, zip.
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