Information to Applicants
Application for No Objection for accreditation
What the service is about
GCF mobilizes climate finance by working through a wide range of organizations. The accreditation procedure aims to ensure that organizations applying to become GCF Accredited Entities have specialized capacities in driving climate action. The process also ensure that organizations have clear, detailed and actionable climate change projects or programmes to present to GCF progressing mitigation and adaptation and meet GCF standards based on financial standards, environmental and social safeguards, and gender
Who are provided the service
Private, public, non-governmental, sub-national, national, regional or international bodies.
Service processes (steps)
1. Submission of the application by the applicant
2. Performance of a completeness check
3. Assessment of the Application which amounts to approval or rejection
Required documents( for application)
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Important notice to applicants (if any)
For organizations that are not Accredited Entities, there are also ways to engage with the GCF.
These may include, but are not limited to:
• partnering with an Accredited Entity on implementing its approved GCF project;
• co-financing projects with an already Accredited Entity; and
• as a readiness delivery partner, provided that the entity can demonstrate relevant expertise, experience and ability to implement projects.
Important links (if any)
https://www.greenclimate.fund/gcf101/getting-accredited/accreditation-pr...
Application for No Objection for Project Preparation Facility
What the service is about
The GCF no-objection procedure aims to ensure that projects are consistent with national climate strategies and developed using country driven
Approaches.
The National Designated Authority (NDA) no-objection procedure guides the issuance of a letter of support ensuring the GCF some extent of country ownership of the proposed project/programme.
The no-objection letter therefore confirms proposals are in conformity with Rwanda’s national priorities, strategies and plans; and the proposal is in conformity with relevant national laws and regulations.
Who are provided the service
GCF accredited entities such as the Ministry of Environment, IUCN…
Service processes (steps)
- Submission of the application by the applicant (accredited entity)
- Performance of a completeness check
- Assessment of the Application which amounts to approval or rejection
Required documents( for application)
- Formal request for No-objection,
- Rwanda NDA Datasheet form,
- Full proposal/concept note in the GCF template
Important notice to applicants (if any)
It is mandatory that submissions of requests for letters of No-objection be made by an accredited entity. The letter will be addressed to the Director General of REMA, in its capacity of NDA. The full proposal in the GCF template will accompany the request for letter of no-objection.
Important links (if any)
- Download GCF Project proposal templates
- Download Rwanda NDA Project Analysis Form
- Other NDA recommended templates
Application for No Objection for Project/Programme Financing
What the service is about
The GCF no-objection procedure aims to ensure that projects are consistent with national climate strategies and developed using country driven approaches.
The National Designated Authority (NDA) no-objection procedure guides the issuance of a letter of support ensuring the GCF some extent of country ownership of the proposed project/programme.
The no-objection letter therefore confirms proposals are in conformity with Rwanda’s national priorities, strategies and plans; and the project/program is in conformity with relevant national laws and regulations.
Who are provided the service
GCF accredited entities such as the Ministry of Environment, IUCN…
Service processes (steps)
1. Submission of the application by the applicant
2. Performance of a completeness check
3. Assessment of the Application which amounts to approval or rejection
Required documents( for application)
• Formal request for No-objection,
• Rwanda NDA Datasheet form,
• Full proposal/concept note in the GCF template
Important notice to applicants (if any)
It is mandatory that submissions of requests for letters of No-objection be made by an accredited entity. The letter will be addressed to the Director General of REMA, in its capacity of NDA. The full proposal in the GCF template will accompany the request for letter of no-objection.
Important links (if any)
• Download GCF Project proposal templates
• Download Rwanda NDA Project Analysis Form
• Other NDA recommended templates