Overview
The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (hosted by Elrha) is seeking innovative proposals for our Responsive Fund.
We will primarily consider proposals that respond to humanitarian responses prioritised by the sector. These are: OPT/Gaza, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Myanmar, and Ukraine.
Other contexts may be considered where there is compelling evidence of emerging or escalating humanitarian needs but where that context is not yet classified by the United Nations or other classification frameworks.
Potential project outputs include pilot innovations, events, tools or resources, small-scale research, ideation processes, or other convening activities.
What is the Responsive Fund?
The Responsive Fund aims to swiftly address emerging crises through problem-led research initiatives identified by networked humanitarian actors. Projects supported by the Responsive Fund meaningfully contribute to addressing context-specific problems in emerging crises. Each project facilitates real-time response while also generating broader learning and offering systems-level benefits to humanitarian organisations.
Selection process
The deadline for submissions is Friday 20 June 2025, 17:00 (BST).
Applications will be subject to:
- Initial Screening: Completeness and eligibility
- Technical Review: Review by the UKHIH Advisory Committee
- Specialist Input: Additional input where necessary on complex topics
- Objective Evaluation: Assessment against criteria
For more information on the selection process, please see the application requirements and assessment criteria in the UKHIH Responsive Fund Guidance document on the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub website – Call for Proposals now open: Responsive Fund – General – UKHIH.
How to Apply:
Proposals must be submitted to information@ukhih.org. Please ensure your email subject line is Application: Responsive Fund – General.
All submissions must include the application form, budget template, and due diligence information checklist and questionnaire. Please find these on the following link – Call for Proposals now open: Responsive Fund – General – UKHIH – under supporting documents.
