Call summary :

2.1 Call for Proposal - Objective
This CfP aims to support cities in LMICs and SIDS for application of data, tools and knowledge leading to improved design, operation and maintenance of infrastructure, and to mobilize further bespoke technical assistance.

This CfP has two objectives:
- Enhancing access and application of data, tools and knowledge by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) leading to improved design, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure.
- Increasing access to infrastructure finance through Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) / investment banks / financing corporations.
The expected outcomes of the projects funded within this CfP are:

Outcome 1: Risk-informed infrastructure planning and development
Urban local bodies (ULBs) use data and tools to inform infrastructure development by including sustainable solutions to existing and new infrastructure.

Outcome 2: Integrating resilience into infrastructure operations and maintenance
Cities manage and operate infrastructure systems during extreme climate events and are equipped for resilient recovery.

Outcome 3: Augmenting financial resources
Cities get funding from financial institutions / Multilateral development banks (MDBs) and access to national budget

Outcome 4: Improved awareness and capacities
Practitioners are trained on urban infrastructure resilience to inform /influence projects, programmes and investments.

2.2.3 Thematic criteria
The CfP shall support project development for risk informed planning, data for decision making, resilient recovery and climate adaptation investment strategies, including integration of nature-based infrastructure solutions.
Project proposals may focus on the indicative list of interventions provided below. This list should not be considered exhaustive, other interventions will be considered. Other innovative project proposals can also be proposed, if they are aligned with the UIRP theme and outcomes.

Theme 1: Project development support for risk informed urban infrastructure design and planning
Theme 2: Data for decision making including impact based early warning systems
Theme 3: Support for resilient recovery
Theme 4: Resilient infrastructure and climate adaptation investment strategies, including nature-based infrastructure solutions

2.3 Funding Value and Duration:
This CfP will support a minimum of five (5) cities, with funding of around US$2.5 Million. The duration of funded projects must range from 12 to 24 months from award to implementation.
A single city proposal can range from US$150,000 to US$500,000 and a multi-city proposal (within the same country) can range from US$250,000 to US$750,000....

2.4 Exclusion:
This CfP will not support:
- Applications covering cities in any country not listed in Annexure I.
- Construction, refurbishment and operations and maintenance of the physical infrastructure assets.
- The procurement of goods, tools and physical assets as a primary purpose.
- Post disaster needs assessments.

2.5 Application process
Proposals should be submitted using the CDRI’s Online Proposal Submission Platform.

2.6 Who can apply?
A single organization or consortium of organizations will be eligible to apply for the CfP. However, each project proposal must select and identify one primary organization for purpose of financial transactions and contractual commitments. Organizations that are eligible to receive funding under the IRAF MPTF include:
a. United Nations
b. Non-United Nations Organizations (NUNO):
- International Organizations
- Multilateral and bilateral cooperation agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations