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Sudan Stability Programme (SSP): call for expressions of interest

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) · International development funding

Posted 21 Sept 2026 · 16 days left

In plain terms

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office funds a five-year Sudan Stability Programme with up to £25 million available for NGOs, educational institutions, and humanitarian organisations to support civilian dialogue, local governance, conflict management and protection of women and girls in Sudan. Applications close on 16 October 2026.

A generated summary of the donor's text; the original wording is below.

Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking expressions of interest for a £25 million Sudan Stability Programme partnership supporting civilian dialogue, local governance and conflict management in Sudan.

The Sudan Stability Programme (SSP) is a £39 million, 5-year programme (2026 to 2031) that aims to help bring an end to hostilities in Sudan.

The programme was designed to:

lay the foundations for an inclusive political process

protect civilians from the worst impacts of violence

This call for proposals relates to delivery of outcomes 2 and 3 of the programme, with an indicative value of up to £25 million, subject to future spending review, outcomes, approvals, satisfactory performance and formal agreement.

The deadline for expressions of interest is 16 October 2026 (Eastern Africa Time).

What the fund will achieve

The SSP is intended to:

facilitate inter-Sudanese dialogue

ensure representation of grassroots and marginalised voices

strengthen local governance and conflict resolution mechanisms

promote social cohesion and protection of civilians, particularly women and girls

support local Sudanese organisations on the ground

Requirements for organisations…

Excerpt from the donor's page. The full text, annexes and forms are on the original call.

Eligible regions

  • global

Who can apply

  • ngo_cso
  • academia_research
  • community_based_org

Eligibility and conditions

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Eligible entities: non governmental organisations, uk based non profit organisations, educational institutions, humanitarian relief organisations, organisations lmic

Themes