How to access funds

Applicants submit comprehensive dossiers specifying

• Preparation and commitment to their country’s IAP, incl. the financing gap left by donor funding
• Validation of the IAP through a designated body
• Adherence to Bamako principles and previous declarations, particularly transparency in sharing information, reporting on actions taken and coordination
• Agreeing to external audits and accepting the results
• Commitment to adhere to EC visibility guidelines and giving the EC financing adequate recognition

Application basics

Eligible applicants
Governments, NGOs, private sector

Procedure
According to EDF protocols

Funding limit
€1.5m per eligible country

Activity duration
18 months maximum

Selection priority
1st countries that reported HPAI outbreaks to OIE
2nd countries neighbouring an infected country
3rd other high-risk factors
4th other funding sources