Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If you saw a “Thank you” confirmation message on your screen after clicking “Submit,” your proposal was successfully received.
If you did not see a confirmation message, your proposal was not submitted and cannot be considered.

The submission instructions were explicit: only proposals submitted through the online portal are accepted.
All proposals submitted by email are automatically deleted and are not reviewed.

Yes. We do not have the capacity to compare multiple versions of the same proposal.
The first version reviewed is the one that will be rated. All other submissions are treated as duplicate submissions and deleted.

Due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries.
Questions that could have been answered by carefully reviewing the Call for Proposals and this FAQ were not answered individually.

No. No extensions are granted under any circumstances, including internet connectivity issues.

Yes. Providing false information will result in:

• Immediate rejection in Round 1, and
• Disqualification from future calls for proposals by Peace of Mind Foundation.

We received significantly more proposals than anticipated, and the review process is resource-intensive.
We expect to complete Round 1 reviews by mid-February.

Unfortunately, no. Due to limited capacity and the high volume of submissions, we are unable to provide individual feedback on proposals.

There are multiple reasons. Given the volume of submissions, the screening process is very competitive.
Common reasons for rejection include:

• Very brief or vague proposals (e.g. 2–3 pages with limited substance)
• Unrealistic budgets or impact claims
• Superficial or unclear methodologies
• Weak or unclear monitoring and evaluation approaches

Proposals that did not meet basic quality and feasibility standards were not advanced to Round 2.

In Round 1, we assess whether the applicant demonstrates:

• At least 5 years of experience in MHPSS programming
• A clear, child-centered methodology addressing conflict, violence, or disaster-related trauma
• A solid understanding of monitoring progress and impact
• A focus on children in acute crisis situations
• Value for money, sustainability, and meaningful community engagement

• Round 2: Background checks, including review of online presence and request for two donor reference letters
• Round 3: Technical interviews to discuss methodology, approach, and implementation capacity

Only a limited number of organizations will advance to each stage.

Grants

There is no fixed number of grants. Our objective is to allocate a total of approximately USD 1,000,000 through this call.

We aim to sign the first grant agreements in late March / early April.

Reporting requirements depend on the value and duration of the grant. Typically, this includes:

• 1–2 interim narrative and financial reports
• One final report
• Regular (usually monthly) coordination calls with the Peace of Mind Foundation team.

• Following the conclusion of this call, we will not only review the submitted proposals but also critically assess our overall approach to calls for proposals. Based on this reflection, we may adapt the format, scope, and process of future funding opportunities.
• As a result, any future call for proposals or funding mechanism may be substantially different from the current one.
• At this stage, we do not anticipate launching another call for proposals in 2026. For updates on future funding opportunities, please follow Peace of Mind Foundation on our official website and social media channels.