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🇬🇲 Republic of The Gambia | NRIF
Grant Research Open

Window VII – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Deadline: August 15, 2026 — 21 days remaining

AI-Assisted Screening: Applications are subject to AI-assisted initial screening. All AI outputs are reviewed by human staff before any decision is made.

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Programme Description

Funds projects that develop or apply Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks, tools, and methodologies to assess development programmes and policies.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Lead Applicants

  • Research institutions, universities, and think tanks with demonstrated MEL expertise
  • Professional evaluation firms and consultancies registered in The Gambia
  • Civil society organisations with a track record in evidence generation and policy engagement
  • NRIF grantee organisations seeking to strengthen their internal MEL systems (for MEL capacity-building grants)

Independence Requirement

  • Applications for independent impact evaluations must come from organisations that have no institutional conflict of interest with the programme being evaluated
  • Self-evaluations of an applicant's own programmes are not eligible under this window

Conditions

  • All evaluations must adhere to the AEA, UNEG, or OECD DAC evaluation standards
  • At least one knowledge product must be made publicly available and submitted to NRIF's knowledge hub
  • Data collection activities must comply with The Gambia's Data Protection Act
Total Budget
GMD 0
Award Range
Up to GMD 400,000
Expected Awards
N/A
Opens
June 15, 2026
Deadline
August 15, 2026

Supporting Documents

Download these documents before applying.

Call for Proposals
Program Guidelines
The NRIF Calls for Proposals set out the funding opportunities available under the Fund, including the objectives of each funding window, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and evaluation framework. They provide applicants with clear guidance on proposal preparation and submission, while outlining the merit-based assessment process used to ensure transparency, accountability, and the selection of high-quality research and innovation projects aligned with national development priorities.
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Grants Manual
Program Guidelines
The NRIF Grants Manual sets out the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing the financing and management of research and innovation. It provides a framework for grant administration, capacity strengthening, governance, research integrity, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, open science, transparency and accountability.
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Required Documents for Application

You will need to upload these when applying.

Institutional Registration Certificate or Proof of Legal Status Required

A valid registration certificate or equivalent proof of legal status for the applicant institution.

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Audited Accounts or Financial Statements Required

Audited accounts or financial statements for the most recent financial year (for institutional applicants).

pdf · Max 10MB

Conflict-of-Interest Declaration Required

A signed conflict-of-interest declaration from the Principal Investigator.

pdf · Max 10MB

Detailed Budget Spreadsheet Required

Detailed budget spreadsheet generated or exported from the platform's budget builder.

pdf,xls,xlsx · Max 10MB

Curriculum Vitae — Principal Investigator and Key Co-Investigators Required

CVs for the Principal Investigator and all key co-investigators.

pdf,doc,docx · Max 10MB

Institutional Endorsement Letter Required

A signed endorsement letter from the authorised institutional representative, bearing the official stamp. The endorsement must be confirmed on the platform by the designated authority before final submission.

pdf · Max 10MB

Ethics Clearance or Application Evidence Optional

Ethics clearance certificate, or evidence of application for clearance, for projects involving research with human subjects. Submit if applicable.

pdf · Max 10MB

Programme Contact

info@nrif.gm