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Countries and scope
No country list has been extracted. Read the geographic or thematic scope in the HIP and technical annex.
Funding priorities
Through this HIP, DG ECHO aims to support and strengthen initiatives which will facilitate the move towards this more collaborative and interoperable supply chain model in two ways: DG ECHO will support initiatives that will implement the key areas of action identified by the HLGSC process and will continue to strengthen joint ways of working that contribute to the implementation of the overall objectives of the HLGSC.
Response strategy ↗3.1. Support to the implementation of key areas of action identified with the HLGSC process
Response strategy ↗Analysis in support of implementation of these key areas of action will be developed by partners (in cooperation with other stakeholders) in the thematic working groups set up within the HLGSC process. Participation in the working groups is still open to partners. The key areas of action include the following priorities:
Response strategy ↗Establishment of a single Global Procurement Forum by upscaling and linking existing procurement networks.
Response strategy ↗Development of guidelines on procurement cooperation and collaboration.
Response strategy ↗Development of best practice guidelines on integration of procurement into organisational strategy and end to end project management.
Response strategy ↗Establishment of a set of sector-wide standardised key performance indicators to be used at board level.
Response strategy ↗Map donors and humanitarian organisations measuring emissions including Scope 3, according to international standards, and foster the increase of donors and humanitarian organisations doing so.
Response strategy ↗Identify a list of priority items to undergo Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) based on a gap assessment per sector.
Response strategy ↗Systematic population of the LCA repository, supporting publication of otherwise private LCAs and addressing roadblocks to the integration of LCA information in procurement processes.
Response strategy ↗Establishment of a multi-stakeholder governance body to align strategy, enforce standards, and guide investment.
Response strategy ↗Establishment of shared common data standards and a taxonomy, building on existing global frameworks, to serve as the foundation for interoperability
Response strategy ↗Establishment of shared technical standards for digital solutions which should promote Application Programming Interfaces’(API) integration and modular digital tools to enable cross-agency data sharing, visibility, and coordinated response.
Response strategy ↗Development of common voluntary frameworks for engagement at national, regional, and global levels.
Response strategy ↗Development of a maturity model for local supply chains, to inform engagement and monitor and evaluate if interventions are leading to improvement.
Response strategy ↗Establishment of a system wide approach for the sharing of data on stocks.
Response strategy ↗Due to the limited funds available, wherever possible, DG ECHO will aim to support one proposal covering multiple key areas of action. DG ECHO encourages proposals submitted by consortia.
Response strategy ↗DG ECHO’s aims to support and strengthen global initiatives which contribute to the implementation of the overall objectives of the HLGSC in the areas mentioned below.
Response strategy ↗promote collaboration amongst partners through joined up approaches
Response strategy ↗are well-established and widely used by the humanitarian sector
Response strategy ↗and/or those which have demonstrated added value or shown the potential to be widely replicated i. Strengthening of established initiatives which support collaboration between humanitarian actors to ensure a whole-of-sector approach to supply chain reform
Response strategy ↗ii. Development or expansion of shared platforms for data exchange – at global strategic level or regional/country level
Response strategy ↗Under this area, DG ECHO will support initiatives that enable collaboration between humanitarian actors in operational contexts allowing them to coordinate, share information and resources, agree on joint solutions and operationalise them in areas such as harmonisation of procedures, customs clearance, environmental sustainability etc. Expansion and scale-up of mutualised approaches such as joint procurement, shared services, and pooling of resources such as warehousing, transport, and fleet is of particular interest. Proposals should preferably focus on the strengthening of established and recognised collaborative initiatives dedicated to supply chain reforms.
Response strategy ↗These initiatives should provide support for humanitarian actors to fully integrate supply chain in strategic decision-making, and to embed strategic supply chain planning and optimisation practices across all operations.
Response strategy ↗Under this area, DG ECHO will support initiatives that promote the use and/or the shift from fragmented, proprietary tools towards an interoperable and inclusive digital ecosystem that drives greater efficiency, transparency, and measurable impact. Such a system should enable accountability, inclusive access, and continuous learning across the humanitarian network, while anticipating the longer-term trajectory of technological innovation.
Response strategy ↗developing or scaling up open, fit-for-purpose standards and flexible architectures, (N.B. standards are a means to an end, and resources should focus on practical, field- level impact).
Response strategy ↗building integrated, shared digital platforms and tools that strengthen collaboration, transparency, and real-time information exchange.
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Partner eligibility
Only ECHO partners are eligible to submit a project for funding11.
Eligibility criteria ↗No award will be made to NGO partner organisations which have not complied with their obligations concerning the submission of audited financial statements (i.e., which would not have submitted those in due time to the Commission without a proper justification) or which would appear not to offer sufficient guarantee as to their financial capacity to implement the proposed actions (in light of their liquidity and solvency ratios as appearing from their latest available annual statutory accounts certified by an approved external auditor).
Eligibility criteria ↗11 Lists of DG ECHO Partners are available here:[Humanitarian partners - European Commission](https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/partnerships/humanitarian-partners_en).
Eligibility criteria ↗For programmatic partnerships, see eligible DG ECHO Partners in the Guidance to DG ECHO Partners Programmatic Partnerships 2024 available here:[https://www.dgecho-partners-helpdesk.eu/reference-documents-ngo](https://www.dgecho-partners-helpdesk.eu/reference-documents-ngo).
Eligibility criteria ↗All awards made using EU Funds must respect the Conditionality Measures12 issued under any Council Implementing Decision adopted in accordance with Article 6 of EU Regulation 2020/2092 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget13 (“Conditionality Decision”).
Eligibility criteria ↗The Commission hereby notifies applicants under this HIP/TA of the following Conditionality Decision (valid at the date of publication of this HIP/TA):
Eligibility criteria ↗12 Conditionality Measures against a Concerned Entity, may, for example, include, amongst others, the requirement to:suspend payments or the implementation of the legal commitment to/with the Concerned Entity; and/or terminate the legal commitment with the Concerned Entity; and/or prohibit entering into new legal commitments with the Concerned Entity. Conditionality Decisions and Measures issued under Council Implementing Decisions may impact the implementation of grants, contributions and procurement contracts awarded, as the Commission is required to ensure the application of these Conditionality Decisions
Eligibility criteria ↗and Measures in the implementation of the EU budget via both direct and indirect management. implementation of grants, contributions and procurement contracts awarded, as the Commission is required to ensure the application of these Conditionality Decisions and Measures in the implementation of the EU budget via both direct and indirect management.
Eligibility criteria ↗13 Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2092 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on a general regime of conditionality for the protection of the Union budget OJ L 433I , 22.12.2020, p. 1–10
Eligibility criteria ↗15 Act IX of 2021 on public interest trust foundations with a public service mission (entry into force 01/01/2023).
Eligibility criteria ↗16 Available (in Hungarian) at:[https://njt.hu/jogszabaly/2021-9-00-00](https://njt.hu/jogszabaly/2021-9-00-00)
Eligibility criteria ↗Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2506 of 15 December 2022 on measures for the protection of the Union budget against breaches of the principles of the rule of law in Hungary14.
Eligibility criteria ↗This Conditionality Decision, in particular its Article 2.2, prohibits legal commitments under direct and indirect management with any public interest trust established by Hungarian Act IX of 202115, including those entities listed in Annex I to Hungarian Act IX of 202116 and other affiliated entities maintained by them (“Concerned Entities”). The Commission will further notify when the above- mentioned Conditionality Measures are lifted.
Eligibility criteria ↗
Apply the round-specific restrictions below together with the complete partner and award conditions.
Allocation rounds and submission dates
Allocation round 1
Indicative date has passed
- Published date / wording
- Indicative date for receipt of the above requested information: by 28/05/2026
- Potential or pre-selected partners
- Potential partners8: All DG ECHO Partners. Partners committed to the objectives of the HLGSC initiative with specific expertise in the thematic areas listed in the HIP and the capacity to deliver key actions identified will be prioritised.
Dates are indicative and remain in their published context. A date shown here does not certify that new applications are being accepted. Confirm the exact cutoff time and applicable instructions.
Allocation round 1
Indicative date has passed
- Published date / wording
- Indicative date for receipt of the above requested information: by 28/05/2026
- Potential or pre-selected partners
- Potential partners8: Partners proposing follow-up actions, which continue/extend ongoing operations financed under a previous Humanitarian Implementation Plan will be prioritised.
Dates are indicative and remain in their published context. A date shown here does not certify that new applications are being accepted. Confirm the exact cutoff time and applicable instructions.
Allocation round 2
Indicative date has passed
- Published date / wording
- Indicative date for receipt of the above requested information: by 15/10/2026
- Potential or pre-selected partners
- Potential partners8: Solidarités International, a member of the Hulo cooperative, supporting Hulo’s project on strengthening joint approaches, with a particular focus on joint procurement, as well as sharing of services and information.
Dates are indicative and remain in their published context. A date shown here does not certify that new applications are being accepted. Confirm the exact cutoff time and applicable instructions.
Official documents and versions
- HIP version 2 ↗ Version 2 · document read · 4 Nov 2026, 09:59 UTC
- Technical annex version 2 ↗ Version 2 · document read · 4 Nov 2026, 09:59 UTC