Strengthening Humanitarian Assistance and Response to Protection Risks in Ukraine project (SHARP)
Closed. The FCDO launched a 2-stage call for proposals to provide inclusive life-saving protection and assistance services for civilians affected by the conflict in Ukraine. The selection process has now concluded.
The project will be funded through the FCDO’s Humanitarian Programme in Ukraine.
Stage 2 of the process (proposals round) concluded on 4 August 2025. We have contacted all applicants directly with the outcome of their application.
What the fund will achieve
The primary objective of the intervention is to protect civilians and non-combatants, particularly those who may face barriers to accessing services. This should reduce their exposure to risks, alleviate the effects of violence and other forms of harm, and promote awareness and respect for International Humanitarian Law.
Requirements for organisations wishing to apply
Applicants will need to demonstrate strong experience in specialist protection work in armed conflict and displacement situations, and experience of working safely and effectively with high-risk groups.
In addition, applicants should have previous experience of leading or being a member of an non-governmental organisation (NGO) consortium or delivering combined programmes with a value of at least £7 million.
Applicants should have an established track record of collaboration with Ukrainian government ministries and should participate in the protection cluster and its areas of responsibility and/or other relevant working groups.
Lead applicants should be Ukrainian not-for-profit organisations, or international organisations with a commitment to promoting and facilitating active participation of local partners.
Full requirements are included in the statement of requirements, attached to this page.
How to apply
Stage 1 of the process concluded on 24 June 2025. Stage 2 of the process concluded on 4 August 2025. We have contacted all applicants by email with the outcome of their applications.
We will provide feedback on written request to SHARP@fcdo.gov.uk.
View the statement of requirements:
This document includes responses to questions submitted to SHARP@fcdo.gov.uk up to 29 May 2025:
Contact
Email SHARP@fcdo.gov.uk
Updates to this page
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Stage 2 of this opportunity concluded on 4 August 2025. We have contacted all applicants by email with the outcome of their applications.
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Stage 1 of the bidding process has now finished. Successful applicants have been invited by email to submit a full proposal.
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An attachment with responses to questions submitted at stage 1 has been added.
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Further details of the 2-stage process have been added. In addition a statement of requirements document in Ukrainian has been added.
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Updated information on timings for the concept note round and call for proposals.
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First published.