Expression of Interest FAQ
| Type | Description | Submit EOI and/or proposal | Implementation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries | Government officials, agencies, Ministries of Eligible Countries (countries that are eligible to receive funding from either the IDA or IBRD) may submit an EOI. Subnational governments are also eligible and may participate in project execution, provided they have identified an Implementing Entity to work with. |  |  |
| Regional Entities | Specialized technical institutions established by the governments of one or more Eligible Countries to support their public health initiatives and strengthen pandemic PPR capacity may submit an EOI. They may also participate in project implementation. | | |
| 13 approved Implementing Entities | Any of the 13 approved Implementing Entities may submit an EOI for multi-country and regional projects. They will participate in project implementation as the financial intermediary. | | |
| Other financial intermediaries | At this time, only the 13 approved IEs can participate. However, we are developing an Accreditation Framework whereby other financial intermediaries could apply for accreditation to be eligible for subsequent rounds of funding. | | N/A |
| CSOs, NGOs, Private Sector, Academic | CSOs, NGOs, Private Sector, Academic and others are not eligible to submit an EOI directly to the Pandemic Fund at this time. However, they may be sub-contracted, per the applicable policies and procedures of the IE, as project delivery partners and may contribute to project execution. | | |
| Bi-lateral government agencies of donor countries | Bi-lateral government agencies of donor countries (e.g. USAID, AFD) may participate in project execution and may provide additional co-financing to projects, but they are not eligible to submit proposals to the Pandemic Fund. | | |
| Individuals | Individuals are not eligible to submit an EOI directly to the Pandemic Fund at this time. If an IE policy allows, the individual could participate in project implementation. | | |
Yes, if it is an eligible country (i.e., IDA/IBRD) that has an Implementing Entity that will work with the country, then the country would be eligible.
Please submit an EOI and we will work with you on a case-by-case basis to determine if your organization would qualify.
No, but we strongly encourage the submission of EOIs as it will be beneficial to all parties. The information contained in the EOI is not binding and the subsequent Call for Proposals will not be restricted only to those who submitted an EOI.
The EOI stage is meant to facilitate coordination among partners in developing and submitting proposals to the Pandemic Fund.
This is recommended. However, the Secretariat of the Pandemic Fund can facilitate the coordination with Implementing Entities.
No, however it is recommended to keep all answers within the provided text box. If this is not possible, you may attach an additional page to your EOI submission. Please keep in mind responses should be brief and that details should be saved for the proposals.
No, the EOI form is stand-alone.
EOI forms will be accepted in any of the World Bank official languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese (continental & Brazilian), Chinese, Arabic and Russian.
Any EOI forms not submitted in English will be translated into English.
Following the closing of the EOI on February 24th, the Secretariat will review EOIs, identify synergies and opportunities to combine envisioned proposals, make requested introductions, etc.
Please expect to hear back from the Secretariat on any requests you have made within 1-2 weeks of the closing date, February 24th.
The Technical Advisory Panel will not provide any feedback on EOIs. The Secretariat will not provide technical feedback on the project ideas contained in EOIs.
Technical feedback will only be provided after the closing of the Call for Proposals, to proposals that meet the initial screening criteria.
No, Pandemic Fund resources must be able to demonstrate catalytic impact.
Yes, as long as the Implementing Entity has the ability to provide financing to the state-level (sub-national) government.
Yes, as long as the Implementing Entity has the ability to support the private sector partner.
The Pandemic Fund wants to support projects that will be able to accept funds as soon as possible. If there is conditional approval by the Pandemic Fund’s Board,the project should be approved by the relevant authority of the IE within 6 months from the decision on the funding allocation 03 Projects July 2023 (est.) Within 6 months Target: Q1 2024 PF Board communicates funding allocation decisions IE Board or relevant authority approves overall project (if not done already) PF makes first disbursement 17 What is the expected duration of funding? Proposals must demonstrate that they intend to use the grant financing within three years from the date of approval by the Implementing Entity’s (-ies) relevant authority, bearing in mind that the overall project completion date may extend beyond the three-year period.
Proposals must demonstrate that they intend to use the grant financing within three years from the date of approval by the Implementing Entity’s (-ies) relevant authority, bearing in mind that the overall project completion date may extend beyond the three-year period.
Beneficiaries are defined as any Eligible Country that may benefit from the Pandemic Fund through projects or activities undertaken by an Implementing Entity (IE) to advance the objectives of the Pandemic Fund;
Regional entities or platforms that are specialized technical institutions established by the governments of one or more Eligible Country (-ies) to support their public health initiatives and strengthen pandemic PPR capacity can also be beneficiaries.
The Pandemic Fund will channel its financing through Implementing Entities that will support project implementation. Projects will be executed by beneficiary entities following the policies and procedures of the concerned implementing Entity through which the funds are channeled.
Each proposal must identify at least one Implementing Entity from among the thirteen (13) currently accredited
Those organizations are: African Development Bank; Asian Development Bank; Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; European Investment Bank; Inter-American Development Bank; International Finance Corporation; World Bank; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; UNICEF; World Health Organization; the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations; Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance; and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Yes, Implementing Entities can submit EOIs.
Trustee will pass on the grant to Implementing Entities which will channel fundingto beneficiary countries or regional entities for carrying out project activities.
Implementing Entities can use a portion of that grant for their own administration and implementation/supervision costs.
Funds can be channeled via multiple Implementing Entities for a single project.
Implementing Entities must decide on -and allocate responsibilities amongst themselves and clearly define these within the project proposal.
A delivery partner is sub-contracted, using the IE’s procurement policies and procedures, to contribute to project execution.
Delivery partners may include CSOs, NGOs, private sector, academia, individuals, etc. They cannot submit EOIs or proposals, however they should be consulted during the proposal development process.
There is currently no indicative reasonable level of fundingto request, or ceiling. The call for Expressions of Interest(EOI) for potential projects to be funded under the first round of funding will provide the Secretariat with an early sense of the demand for funding.
This is a question on which the Board will need to decide.
