Is your Burkina Faso NGO active in sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, protection or population-data programmes? UNFPA is seeking implementing partners for the ninth Burkina Faso country cooperation programme, covering rights-based reproductive health, harmful-practice prevention and demographic evidence for policy. Application deadline: 20 October 2026.
Funding and application details
- UN Partner Portal reference: FPA/BFA/2026/001
- Funder: UNFPA
- Geography: Burkina Faso
- Application deadline: 20 October 2026
- Programme period: 1 January 2027–31 December 2030
- Funding amount: Not disclosed
- Official portal: UN Partner Portal
What the partnership aims to deliver
The 2027–2030 programme sets out three connected results: improved quality of reproductive and sexual-health services; changes in social and gender norms that strengthen the rights and agency of women, adolescents and young people; and stronger national use of disaggregated population data for planning. Applicants should align their proposed activities clearly with a relevant programme result rather than attempt to cover all themes.
The first result focuses on equitable access to quality services, including gender-based violence prevention and response within humanitarian and development settings. The second includes strengthening women and youth, addressing harmful practices and supporting household and community resilience. The third concerns statistical capacity, demographic analysis and evidence-led advocacy.
The call is intended to support national cooperation priorities with governmental and civil-society implementing partners. The geographic field mentions Plateau-Central; full documentation should be checked for the operating locations and any permitted broader remit. The portal displays an indicative budget figure of 84,500,000 without a clearly identified currency in the available notice; do not interpret it as a confirmed award per applicant.
Who should apply?
Applicants need the relevant Burkina Faso association documentation or authority to operate. The application guidance lists the declaration/registration receipt, establishment or government agreements as applicable, partnership with the relevant ministry, statutes and internal rules, NGO profile, proposed project in the required template, most recent annual activity report, financial statements, audit and proof of operational status.
What the selection criteria prioritise
The evaluation gives 30 points to organisational governance and alignment, 20 to project management/human resources, 20 to accountability and community relations, 20 to technical experience and 10 to sustainability.
Five practical steps before applying
- 1. Select one of the three UNFPA programme results and show a direct connection between activities, expected change and measured indicators.
- 2. Prepare the organisational authorization, governing documents, audit and SYSCEBNL-aligned financial materials required in the instructions.
- 3. Document how qualified staff will provide rights-based, confidential and survivor-centred protection or health services where relevant.
- 4. Cost the activities against realistic facilities, trained personnel, outreach, referrals and data requirements.
- 5. Use the official NGO profile/project template and confirm which ministry and administrative agreements apply to your organisation.
A serious mistake to avoid
Do not treat a broad social empowerment statement as proof of capacity. This is an institutional partner-selection process with governance, staffing, sector and documentation tests.
Frequently asked questions
When does the programme run?
The announced country-programme period is 2027–2030; actual partnership terms depend on selection.
Is the 84,500,000 figure a guaranteed award?
No. The available notice does not establish the currency or an award per NGO.
Which programme areas are prioritised?
Health service quality, social and gender norms, and use of disaggregated population data.
Are administrative documents required?
Yes. The instructions include NGO authorisation or registration, governing documents, financial and audit records and a prescribed project template.
How must applicants submit?
Through the UN Partner Portal according to the instructions.
Application route and official documents
Visit the UN Partner Portal and search for FPA/BFA/2026/001. Review the exact notice, current eligibility rules, attachments, application forms, closing time and any updates. A partnership expression of interest is not a guarantee of selection or a direct award to every applicant.
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