Allocation process

Under the direction of the Deputy Regional Humanitarian Coordinator (DRHC), SCHF supports the timely allocation and disbursement of resources to the most critical humanitarian needs, as defined in the Humanitarian Response Plan. In order to meet this goal, the SCHF has two inclusive, transparent and efficient allocation processes:

• Standard allocation: (through a call for proposals) It will be issued on a periodic basis at the discretion of the DRHC and linked to the priorities of the HRP. With support from the Humanitarian Financing Unit (HFU), the DRHC publishes an allocation strategy that specifies the sectors and activities eligible for funding. The allocation strategy paper also lists key strategic and technical criteria to which project proposals must adhere, including beneficiary targeting, monitoring requirements and guidance on cross-cutting issues of access, protection mainstreaming and gender responsiveness in humanitarian response.
• Reserve allocation: It is intended for rapid and flexible allocation of funds in the event of unforeseen circumstances, emergencies or contextually relevant needs (NFI, FSL, Health, logistics, etc.). It is used to provide an immediate response in areas not within the HRP as well as regions not prioritized in the standard allocation where need has been demonstrated. Reserve allocations are designed to be quicker than the standard allocation process. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and are considered on a first-come-first-served basis or based on the decision of the DRHC to trigger a reserve allocation. The necessity and size of the reserve allocation will be determined by the Advisory Board and the DRHC.