Application Deadline:
04 May 2026
About Organisation
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation is Italy’s official development cooperation body dedicated to promoting sustainable development and humanitarian assistance worldwide. It works with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to address global crises, reduce poverty, and protect vulnerable populations. AICS plays a key role in delivering emergency aid in conflict-affected regions, including Sudan, by funding projects that ensure access to essential services. Through its initiatives, the agency supports inclusive, rights-based interventions aligned with international humanitarian standards, focusing on health, food security, education, and protection for displaced communities and refugees.
About the Grant
The AICS Humanitarian Assistance Sudan Grant supports non-profit organizations delivering lifesaving aid to displaced persons, refugees, and host communities affected by conflict in Sudan. With a total budget of EUR 5 million, the initiative funds projects across Food/Nutrition, Health, WASH, Emergency Education, and Protection sectors. Grants range up to EUR 600,000 for single applicants and EUR 1.2 million for joint proposals, with project durations of up to 18 months. The programme emphasizes rapid, inclusive, and accountable humanitarian interventions that reduce mortality, protect vulnerable populations, and improve access to essential services in crisis-affected regions.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations registered under Italian law with proven experience in humanitarian aid. Organizations must demonstrate the capacity to implement field operations in Sudan while complying with security protocols coordinated with the Italian Embassy. Applicants should have no record of negligence or outstanding obligations in previous projects. Proposals must show strong operational, financial, and monitoring capabilities. Preference is given to organizations capable of multi-sector interventions and collaborations. The grant is ideal for NGOs experienced in humanitarian aid grants, refugee support funding, and emergency response projects targeting vulnerable populations such as children, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
How to Apply?
Applicants must prepare a comprehensive proposal outlining objectives, target beneficiaries, geographic focus, and sectoral interventions. The application should include a detailed budget, operational plan, and risk mitigation strategy. Organizations must ensure compliance with AICS guidelines and demonstrate implementation capacity in Sudan. Completed proposals should be submitted electronically before the deadline, following all eligibility and documentation requirements.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the AICS Humanitarian Assistance Sudan Grant is 04 May 2026. Applicants should submit proposals early to ensure compliance with all requirements and avoid delays.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
