Deadline: 15 September 2016
The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) is currently inviting applicants for its Challenge Fund 2016 with an aim to promote the creation and use of risk-related data, in addition to better understanding the needs of end users, as per the recommendations of the report: Solving the Puzzle: Innovating to Reduce Risk.
Pillars of Action
- Risk Identification
- Risk Reduction
- Preparedness
- Financial Protection
- Resilient Recovery
Challenge Categories
- Challenge 1: Hazard Scenario Dataset: Deliver a suite of event scenarios for a variety of perils generated from parametric or numeric model runs. The scenarios should encompass hypothetical and/or historical representative events that could occur with high, medium and low frequency.
- Challenge 2: Global Open Exposure Data Repository Framework: Develop a framework for an open global exposure dataset, with defined standards, that could be hosted by an open online platform. The prototype would be able to handle site-specific structural information, as well as aggregated socio-economic and structural information.
- Challenge 3: Open Vulnerability Function Dataset: Develop an open database of vulnerability functions for a variety of exposures (e.g., structures, social vulnerability, population and GDP), spatial resolutions (admin level or postal code), and hazards.
- Challenge 4: Understanding User Needs: In order to develop the right tools to understand risk, there needs to be a greater understanding of the end user needs. An in-depth understanding of the challenges of accessing, using and understanding risk information will be explored in two pilot countries.
Funding Information
- Challenges 1-3: Funding available for projects can be up to USD 200,000.
- Challenge 4: Funding available for project can be up to USD 100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- All countries are eligible for the Challenge Fund.
- The business enterprise must currently be incorporated, or registered as a company (corporation, limited, partnership) and be able to demonstrate that it has been and is offering goods/services under the business name.
- Sole proprietors must be able to demonstrate that they have been engaged in their business activity for not less than one year.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit Challenge Fund.