Guidance
Accessing GCF Fund
Accessing the Green Climate Fund involves a series of steps to develop, submit and implement climate projects. The guidance below explains each stage.
The GCF project cycle
The GCF project cycle runs from country programming to monitoring and evaluation. Bhutan's National Designated Authority supports proponents at every stage.
Country programming
National priorities are set out in Bhutan's Country Work Programme.
Concept note
An accredited entity prepares and submits a concept note with the NDA.
Funding proposal
The full proposal is developed, reviewed and endorsed by the NDA.
Board approval
The GCF Secretariat appraises the proposal for decision by the Board.
Legal arrangements
The funded activity agreement is negotiated and signed.
Implementation
The project is delivered, monitored and evaluated against its results.
Guidance documents
Key documents
Official Green Climate Fund guidance and national toolkits for project proponents in Bhutan.
- GCF guidance GCF project activity cycle Stages from country programme development and concept notes to Board approval, legal arrangements, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Read at GCF
- GCF guidance GCF Programming Manual An overview of the GCF project and programme approval process for national designated authorities and accredited entities. Read at GCF
- GCF guidance GCF Appraisal Guidance The due diligence applied when preparing concept notes and funding proposals for the GCF Board. Read at GCF
- GCF guidance Sectoral guides Country needs and the potential to deliver the greatest impact in support of national priorities, by sector. Read at GCF
- PDF · 737 KB Accreditation policies and standards (toolkit) A practical guide for prospective national entities in Bhutan seeking direct access to the Green Climate Fund. Download PDF
- PDF · 455 KB Concept note development guideline Guidance for accredited entities and the NDA on developing a concept note for the Green Climate Fund. Download PDF
Focal points
Talk to the NDA early
Align your idea with national priorities before you start a concept note.
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Mr. Tshering Dorji
Director, DMDF
Ministry of Finance
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Mr. Namgyel Dorjee
Chief, DMDF
Ministry of Finance
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Ms. Tshering Choden
GCF Focal Officer
Ministry of Finance
Ready to develop a proposal?
Contact the National Designated Authority to discuss your project idea.