Call for Development (MIDP) Projects - Global Development Awards Competition 2025

Selection Process

Once the submission of proposals is closed, a multi-stage review process will be used to select the winners.

• After a preliminary assessment by GDN, the submissions will be reviewed by an independent external evaluator. The selection process will include on-site visits to the shortlisted projects.
• The final selection of proposals will be undertaken by the MIDP High-Level Jury, after a public presentation of the projects by the finalists. The decision of the Jury will be final.
• The Jury for the Award will consider the substantive and operational merits of the submissions but will also take into account the potential for expansion into other settings and countries.

How to Apply

Follow the steps given below:

Prepare your application

• ⮚ Non-profit status Obtain an official document certifying the registration of your non-profit NGO/CSO. If the document is not available in English, please provide a translation (noncertified is acceptable).
• ⮚ Ability to receive funds from abroad Obtain an official document certifying your organization is legally able to receive funds from abroad according to your national legal framework (For example, if in India, the organization must be FCRA registered and compliant)

Submit your application on the Online Application Form

⮚ Follow to GDN’s dedicated online submission platform using the following link: www.gdn.int/gdac/2025/apply

⮚ Register or Log-in into the platform to have access to your profile. You will receive an email confirming the successful registration of your profile and define your password. Only after verifying your profile, will you be able to submit an application.

⮚ On your profile page, follow the displayed instructions and go to [Applications] “Funding Opportunities” to select the Call you wish to apply to or resume one from the [Applications] “In Progress” section.

a. You must pass the automated Eligibility Screening before having access to the Full Proposal. If you fail it, you will not be able to submit an application but reach out to GDN if you are facing issues.

b. A collaborator must accept and fill their Collaborator Form which is found at [Collaboration Forms and Applications] “Action Required” before being filled. Afterwards, he/she will have access to the proposal they are associated with and can make edits and even submit it. This application will not be at [Collaboration Forms and Applications] “Applications”

c. Take note that you will be able to resume your entry at any time up to the deadline. If there are duplicate entries, the most recent one will be considered as only one proposal per applicant is allowed.

⮚ You will be asked to provide the details of the proposal and you must invite your team members by placing their name and email address on the “Collaborators" tab. Don’t forget to press “Invite” and check if people have accepted by checking their status on this tab.

⮚ You will be asked to upload the budget of the project of the project for the calendar year of 2023 so that we can validate it has been ongoing

⮚ Upload all necessary documents and fill all sections otherwise your application will not be submitted.

⮚ Once you have completed your application, click on “Submit”. You will receive an email notifying you on the successful submission of your application with a copy of the entire submission.

Check our website for additional information on how to interact with the platform or reach out to us if you need any assistance.