2026 Call for expression of interest

Expressions of interest should be submitted before 27 March 2026 to UCPM_TAFF@worldbank.org. 

Please find below the timeline of this call for expression of interest:

• 30 January 2026: Launch of the Call for EOI by DG ECHO and World Bank/GFDRR.
• 12 February 2026: Info Day from 10:00 to 12:30 via live streaming.
• 27 March 2026: Deadline for submission of EOIs by Countries per Template (see separate Annex 3).
• 27 March – 14 April 2026: Shortlisting by World Bank/GFDRR per agreed criteria.
• 29 April 2026: Approval of shortlist as part of TAFF annual work plan and budget by DG ECHO.
• 6 May 2026: Official notification on shortlisting by DG ECHO and World Bank/GFDRR.
• 6 May – 10 June 2026: Proposals developed by World Bank/GFDRR for shortlisted proposals/countries in coordination with respective counterparts and stakeholders.
• June – July 2026: Start of implementation of TAFF projects by the World Bank and GFDRR teams in coordination with respective counterparts and stakeholders. 

Please find below the mandatory application from, the guide for applicants, the indicative list of activities, the evaluation criteria, the TAFF fact sheet and the summary of the 2024 and 2025 TAFF projects.

For any clarification, please contact UCPM_TAFF@worldbank.org.