ARAB GULF PROGRAMME FOR DEVELOPMENT (AGFUND) INTERNATIONAL PRIZE

Nomination for AGFUND Prize is open for projects that best contribute to the achievement of one or more of the targets of the -above-mentioned subject. The eligible projects are those implemented in developing countries by:

1. The UN, international and regional organizations
2. National NGOs.
3. Ministries and public institutions or social business enterprises.
4. Individuals

Stated amount: 33,580,020 The cash amount of US $1,000,000 (one million) is distributed as follows:

1. First category: US $400,000
2. Second category: US $300,000
3. Third category: US $200,000
4. Fourth category: US $100,000 Certificates of Recognition and trophies (to be presented to all winners). AGFUND Prize has consisted of four categories: First Category Projects that are funded, designed and implemented by UN Development Agencies or international and regional NGOs. Second Category Projects that are funded designed and implemented by national NGOs. Third Category Projects that are funded designed and implemented by government ministries and public institutions or social business enterprises. Fourth Category Projects that are initiated, funded and/or implemented by individuals. Number of Scholarship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.

No inofrmation available. Check the nomination form here - http://agfund.org/media-center/gallery/agfund-prize/agfund-prize/nomination-form/ Subject for AGFUND Prize “End of poverty in all its forms everywhere” The project may not be evaluated unless the required documents, as listed, are submitted. However, if these are too large to be loaded they could be sent by e-mail: (rewards@agfund.org)

1. Nomination Letter.
2. Recommendation letter (s).
3. Project document in full, with annexes if any (including, work plan, implementation schedule, budget and financial information etc)
4. Projects budget and financial statements if not contained in the project document.
5. Project completion reports.
6. Project Evaluation report.
7. For ongoing projects completion and evaluation reports of phase one or any other phases.
8. Latest Annual report of the implementing agency (if available).
9. CV of the implementing person (in case of individual projects).
10. Any documents that highlight the activities of the project (photographs, videos, printed materials). For further details please check : http://agfund.org/media-center/gallery/agfund-prize/agfund-prize/

The Prize is supervised by an international committee of renowned international personalities, who are selected based on their efforts and contributions to human development. The nominated projects are evaluated by an International team of experts selected on the basis of their international experience in development projects evaluation, their thorough knowledge of the theme of the Prize for the year, and indeed their objectivity and fair assessment. The composition of this team may vary each year, depending on the thematic focus selected for each year. Eligible nominations of all categories are evaluated according to specific criteria based on elements of creativity in the project, the efficiency and effectiveness of its management as well as on its impact. In addition, the evaluation shall be conducted on the basis of the information provided in the Nomination Form, all supporting documents, and field visits to the project site if needed. Evaluation Criteria

1. The following criteria shall be applied to projects that are nominated for AGFUND International Prize: Innovative ways in which the project meets AGFUND's mission, values, and objectives.
2. The quality of the project design to achieve its specific objectives.
3. The degree of the project's relevance to the Prize subject and the extent to which it contributes to the achievement of the SDG set as subject for the Prize.
4. The project impact in terms of quality of services provided, and the new ideas and information forwarded.
5. The accessibility for the targeted beneficiaries to reach the services and benefits of the project.
6. Project replicability or adaptability in other areas/ countries.
7. The efficiency in financial management and the use of resources.
8. The attainment of project objectives.
9. The sustainability of the project’s activities, benefits, and services.
10. The environmental and social impact. Other Info Through the implementation of its programs, AGFUND provides support to needy groups to help facilitate their full access to basic and fundamental social requirements, such as education and health care, under the umbrella of fair national and international legislations towards the prevailing of security and peace. AGFUND initiated effort to contribute without any discrimination to projects of human development, is done through the support of its Partners and is implemented, by the United Nations Development Organizations, by international and regional organizations, by governmental and NGO’s bodies all over the developing world.