Food and Nutritional Assistance Program for People affected by Crises

Organisation Name:

World Food Programme (WFP)

Grant Amount: The grant amount will be determined based on project scope and capacity

Application Deadline:

20 November 2024

About Organisation

The World Food Programme (WFP), the world’s leading humanitarian organization fighting hunger globally, works to ensure that every person has access to the food they need for a healthy and active life. Operating across more than 120 countries, WFP provides life-saving food assistance during emergencies while supporting long-term solutions that promote food security, nutrition, and resilience. In Chad, WFP continues to respond to crises caused by conflict, climate shocks, and displacement, focusing on the most vulnerable populations. Its programs address immediate nutritional needs while fostering sustainable livelihoods through agricultural development and education initiatives. Through partnerships with governments, civil society, and local communities, WFP ensures that humanitarian assistance is effectively targeted and that support transitions into empowerment. The organization’s work in the Wadi Fira Region aligns with its global mandate to end hunger (SDG 2) and enhance resilience in crisis-affected areas.

About the Grant

The Food and Nutritional Assistance Program for People Affected by Crises in Wadi Fira Region, Chad (Lot 5) is an initiative by WFP aimed at addressing severe food insecurity and malnutrition in the region. The project focuses on people facing displacement, limited livelihood opportunities, and chronic undernutrition. By adopting a vulnerability-based approach, the program differentiates between “extremely vulnerable” and “very vulnerable” households to tailor assistance accordingly. Extremely vulnerable households will receive monthly unconditional food assistance through either food distribution or cash transfers, depending on local market conditions. Meanwhile, very vulnerable households will benefit from quarterly social transfers to ensure sustained access to essential food supplies.
Additionally, the program emphasizes nutrition support for children (6–23 months) and pregnant and breastfeeding women, providing nutritional supplements and education on feeding practices, hygiene, and disease prevention. Alongside immediate aid, WFP incorporates livelihood and resilience-building measures to help communities rebuild their independence and economic stability over time.

Who can Apply?

Eligible applicants include registered NGOs and nonprofit organizations with proven experience in humanitarian response, food security, nutrition, or livelihood support within crisis-affected contexts. Applicants should demonstrate operational capacity to implement large-scale food assistance and community-based nutrition programs in partnership with WFP or similar multilateral organizations. Prior experience working in Chad or the Sahel region, especially in collaboration with vulnerable and displaced populations, will be an added advantage.
Organizations should have at least five years of field experience, robust financial management systems, and a track record of effective monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian interventions. They must also align their proposed activities with WFP’s gender equality and protection principles to ensure inclusivity and accountability. The selected partners are expected to adhere to international humanitarian standards, demonstrate local coordination capabilities, and ensure transparent beneficiary targeting. Multi-sectoral collaboration and a commitment to building long-term community resilience will be key selection factors.

How to Apply?

Eligible organizations can submit detailed proposals outlining their implementation approach, target population, monitoring mechanisms, and budget framework through the designated UN Partner Portal. Applications must clearly demonstrate technical capacity, alignment with WFP’s objectives, and readiness to operate in humanitarian settings. Only complete submissions meeting all eligibility and compliance criteria will be considered for evaluation.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 25 November 2025, before the official closing time as stated in the UN Partner Portal. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.