Allocation process

Dialogue and feedback are crucial pillars of the humanitarian response. Two Indigenous women share their perspectives on humanitarian work in the indigenous community of El Arroyo, Zulia state.
Dialogue and feedback are crucial pillars of the humanitarian response. Two Indigenous women share their perspectives on humanitarian work in the indigenous community of El Arroyo, Zulia state. Photo: OCHA/Luis Carlos Sánchez

As the custodian of the Fund, the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) allocates funding through consultative processes based on prioritized humanitarian needs and overarching strategic priorities. There are two types of allocation modalities:  

  • Standard Allocations: Used to support the priority funding needs of the Humanitarian Response Plan and takes longer than Reserve Allocation process. Typically, this modality requires a competitive process as many partners have the potential to deliver on the objective of the allocation. The allocations take place against the backdrop of the HRP or other equivalent collective humanitarian plans.  
  • Reserve Allocations: Intended primarily to respond to rapid and flexible allocation of funds to unforeseen circumstances, emergencies and address corresponding needs. Reserve allocations processes are shorter than standard allocation to allow a quicker response.  

Information on the allocation process can also be found in the CBPF Global Guidelines and the VHF Operational Manual.  

For more information on the latest allocations and data, refer to the Country Based Pooled Funds Data Hub.