Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Policies & Guidelines Last update: 10/27/2015 Purpose and Scope of the RRM The RRM provides grants that respond to urgent emerging, unanticipated and/or time-bound opportunities that will help FP2020 meet its goal of enabling 120 million more women and girls using contraceptives by 2020. The RRM supports projects that amplify existing Family Planning programs in an FP2020 focus country. RRM grants are catalytic, unblocking challenges to stimulate FP2020 work and aims. The RRM is anchored in principles of: voluntarism, informed choice, participation, protection against coercion and accountability. RRM funding is disbursed rapidly by the FP2020 Secretariat and must be spent within a maximum of 12 months by the Grantee. The vast majority of RRM-funded projects last 3 to 6 months. Awards will not exceed US$ 250,000. However, the vast majority of RRM-funded projects receive less than US$100,000. The RRM follows a dual track, being either (1) a consultancy-based contract or (2) an based grant around one of four main themes: Technical assistance provided to key stakeholders in need of expert support (for example, the cost of a high-level consultant in supply chain management). Non-routine training of family planning providers (for example, to train Community Health Extension Workers after a new task-shifting policy has been passed). Advocacy, including evidence-based advocacy through a pilot project (for example, gather evidence through a pilot on the positive effects of youth-friendly FP services, to influence/inform upcoming budgetary negotiations and secure increased funding for this type of service). Increasing access for hard to reach and marginalized groups, including adolescents and youth, and in post-crisis contexts. Other (e.g. an urgent need such as time-sensitive, local adaptation of contraceptive guidelines). The RRM cannot be used to fund the following: Purchase of contraceptives Government staff salaries or honorariums Scholarships to individuals Fees to attend a conference
Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) Policies & Guidelines Last update: 10/27/2015 Purpose and Scope of the RRM The RRM provides grants that respond to urgent emerging, unanticipated and/or time-bound opportunities that will help FP2020 meet its goal of enabling 120 million more women and girls using contraceptives by 2020. The RRM supports projects that amplify existing Family Planning programs in an FP2020 focus country. RRM grants are catalytic, unblocking challenges to stimulate FP2020 work and aims. The RRM is anchored in principles of: voluntarism, informed choice, participation, protection against coercion and accountability. RRM funding is disbursed rapidly by the FP2020 Secretariat and must be spent within a maximum of 12 months by the Grantee. The vast majority of RRM-funded projects last 3 to 6 months. Awards will not exceed US$ 250,000. However, the vast majority of RRM-funded projects receive less than US$100,000. The RRM follows a dual track, being either (1) a consultancy-based contract or (2) an grant around one of four main themes: Technical assistance provided to key stakeholders in need of expert support (for example, the cost of a high-level consultant in supply chain management). Non-routine training of family planning providers (for example, to train Community Health Extension Workers after a new task-shifting policy has been passed). Advocacy, including evidence-based advocacy through a pilot project (for example, gather evidence through a pilot on the positive effects of youth-friendly FP services, to influence/inform upcoming budgetary negotiations and secure increased funding for this type of service). Increasing access for hard to reach and marginalized groups, including adolescents and youth, and in post-crisis contexts. Other (e.g. an urgent need such as time-sensitive, local adaptation of contraceptive guidelines). The RRM cannot be used to fund the following: Purchase of contraceptives Government staff salaries or honorariums Scholarships to individuals Fees to attend a conference based
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