What is a UNRSF participating organization?

A UNRSF participating organization is a UN or non-UN organization that has been endorsed by the UNRSF Steering Committee and is a signatory to the UNRSF Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

To submit a proposal under a UNRSF Call for Proposals, your organization must already be a UNRSF participating organization.

If you are interested in becoming a UNRSF participating organization, please email the UNRSF Secretariat at unrsf_secretariat@un.org:

• Send a one-page expression of interest, including a justification explaining why your organization wishes to participate in the UNRSF, the value it can bring, and the core pillar(s) it will focus on (i.e. road safety management, safe roads, safe vehicles, safe users, or post-crash response).
• The Secretariat will forward your expression of interest to the Steering Committee for review and approval. The Steering Committee meets twice a year.
• If approved, an MoU will need to be signed with the MPTFO.

What amount is available for projects under a Call for Proposals?

The total amount of funds to be disbursed for a Call is disclosed annually upon the announcement of the call for proposals. Individual project budget must be a minimum of US$ 100,000 per participating organization with an upper limit of US$ 500,000 per proposal.

What is the frequency of UNRSF Calls for Proposals?

Generally, there is one Call for Proposals per year.

Does the UNRSF fund infrastructure projects?

UNRSF will not fund infrastructure construction projects but can finance projects seeking expertise and/or capacity building on safe infrastructure (such as marking/signalling of roads, and pedestrian crossing points) or activities aimed at improved design of road infrastructure. 

Permissible projects with a small infrastructure component would need to contribute to informing policy or building capacity; these could be as a pilot, proof of concept or part of a feasibility study.

How can my organization apply for UNRSF funding?

Only participating organizations who signed an MoU are eligible for direct access to funding under the UNRSF Call for Proposals.  

These organizations receive funding based on funding proposals they submit to the Fund when the Fund issues a Call for Proposals. They then work with external organizations to implement the approved initiative. 

If you seek funding for a road safety project, please contact the participating organization most applicable for you to work with. Please refer to the list of participating organisations and their respective engagement strategies.   

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What are Engagement Strategies?

An engagement strategy informs stakeholders—both within and outside the UN—who the focal point is for the entire organization, and outlines how and which types of interventions the organization will prioritize under the Call for Proposals. Each UNRSF participating organization is required to submit only one engagement strategy to the UNRSF Secretariat, usually prepared and submitted by the focal point or a relevant officer from headquarters.

Is there a limit to the number of proposals each UNRSF participating organization can submit?

No. However, all proposals must be submitted through the single designated focal point of the participating organization.