Humanitarian Emergency and Longer-term Planning – Sudan (HELP-S)
This grant funds locally-led, multi-sector humanitarian and resilience research and programming in stable, high-need areas of conflict-affected Sudan to strengthen local response capacity.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates: June 3, 2026: Expression of Interest (EOI) | August 3, 2026: Full proposal (shortlisted applicants)
Funding Amounts: Up to £30,000,000 total for 2.5 years (2026–2029); single accountable grant anticipated.
Summary: Funding for locally-led, multi-sector humanitarian and resilience programming in stable, high-need areas of conflict-affected Sudan.
Key Information: Only not-for-profit leads; EOI is a strict 5-page limit plus budget, submitted by email.
Description
This programme seeks to strengthen the capacity and resilience of local responders in relatively stable regions of conflict-affected Sudan. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the initiative aims to address humanitarian response gaps by supporting community-driven, partnership-based models that prioritize local leadership and sustainable, adaptive approaches. The focus is on multi-sector humanitarian assistance (including health, WASH, protection, food/nutrition, and livelihoods), protection, and resilience-building, especially in areas where needs are high but some stability allows for longer-term planning. Only one accountable grant is expected to be awarded for this call, with the lead applicant responsible for managing any downstream partners.
