Submit Applications for GFA Blue Nile State Program in Yabus (Sudan)

The World Food Programme (WFP) invites grant applications to implement food security and assistance interventions in Blue Nile State, Sudan. The program targets internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable communities, providing in-kind and cash-based support, nutrition programs for children and pregnant/lactating women, and biometric beneficiary registration.

Program Overview

The World Food Programme (WFP) seeks experienced partners to deliver food security and food assistance interventions in Blue Nile State, Sudan. The initiative focuses on ensuring access to adequate food for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable resident communities through both in-kind and cash-based support.

Objectives and Focus Areas

• Food Security and Assistance: Distribute unconditional food and cash to targeted populations

• Beneficiary Coverage: Ensure disaggregation by gender and age for accurate monitoring

• Nutrition Support: Enroll children aged 6–59 months and pregnant/lactating women (PLW) in blanket supplementary feeding programs

• Biometric Registration: Support WFP in registering and verifying beneficiaries for transparency and accountability

• Monitoring and Reporting: Track outcomes including quantities distributed, numbers of beneficiaries, and operational efficiency

Geographic Scope

• Target Area: Blue Nile State, Sudan

• Beneficiary Focus: Internally displaced persons and vulnerable resident communities

Key Targets and Expected Outcomes

• Beneficiaries Reached: Number of individuals receiving in-kind and cash-based assistance, with gender and age breakdowns

• Food and Cash Distributed: Quantities delivered measured in metric tons (MT) and USD

• Nutrition Enrollment: Children 6–59 months and PLW enrolled in supplementary feeding programs to prevent nutritional deterioration

• Biometric Registration: Newly registered and verified beneficiaries accurately captured in WFP systems

Responsibilities of Selected Partners

• Deliver unconditional food and cash assistance to targeted populations

• Ensure proper targeting, disaggregation, and monitoring by gender and age

• Support blanket supplementary feeding programs for children and PLW

• Facilitate biometric registration and verification of beneficiaries

• Maintain detailed reporting on coverage, quantities distributed, and operational indicators

Who Can Apply

• Experienced NGOs, civil society organizations, or humanitarian partners with capacity to implement large-scale food assistance programs

• Organizations with a proven track record in cash-based transfers, food distribution, and nutrition programs

• Partners capable of complying with WFP operational standards and reporting requirements

How to Apply

1. Prepare a detailed project proposal including objectives, target populations, and intervention plans

2. Specify expected number of beneficiaries, including gender and age disaggregation

3. Outline logistics and capacity for in-kind food distribution, cash transfers, and nutrition program implementation

4. Include monitoring and reporting frameworks aligned with WFP standards

5. Submit application through the official WFP Sudan grants portal or specified submission process

Priority Considerations

• Proven experience in food assistance programs and emergency response

• Capacity to implement nutrition-focused interventions for children and PLW

• Ability to manage biometric registration and accurate beneficiary tracking

• Commitment to gender- and age-sensitive targeting and reporting

FAQ

1. Which geographic area does this grant target? Blue Nile State, Sudan.
2. Who are the primary beneficiaries? Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable resident communities.
3. What types of assistance are included? Unconditional in-kind food distribution, cash-based transfers, and nutrition programs.
4. Who is eligible to apply? NGOs, civil society organizations, and experienced humanitarian partners.
5. Are there reporting requirements? Yes, partners must report on coverage, quantities distributed, nutrition enrollment, and beneficiary registration.
6. What nutrition interventions are included? Blanket supplementary feeding programs for children aged 6–59 months and pregnant/lactating women.
7. Is biometric registration required? Yes, partners must support WFP in registering and verifying beneficiaries using biometric systems.

Conclusion

This WFP grant opportunity in Blue Nile State aims to improve food security, nutritional outcomes, and resilience for conflict-affected and vulnerable populations. By delivering in-kind and cash-based interventions alongside targeted nutrition programs and biometric registration, selected partners will contribute to measurable improvements in access to food and protection for at-risk communities.