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CEFPF/CCF Application Instructions for Direct Charges

CEFPF and CCF resources are used to service ADB's Developing Member Countries (DMCs) and can be tapped through ADB's operations department.

Following are some notes on applying for CEFPF/CCF Direct Charges (DC) support and the latest standard CEFPF-CCF DC application form [ DOC: 247kb ]. Please consult CEFPF/CCF's Design and Monitoring Framework [ PDF: 49kb | 8 pages ] (DMF) in completing the application form, making sure that the proposed project strategically aligns with the CEFPF/CCF objectives, justifying the requested support.

1. On Cost Estimates:
   
   A detailed budget schedule of the proposed projects' Cost Estimates and Financing Plan (scroll below for example) is a necessary requirement on the CEFPF/CCF application form for direct charges financing, and will the basis for any payments processed by CTL. The Cost Estimates and Financing Plan should follow the instructions in ADB's Operations Manual (e.g. D12, Operations Manual, Appendix), noting that "Contingencies" under section A does not apply to the CEFPF/CCF Direct Charges. Please click here for another cost estimate sample [ PDF: 13kb | 2 pages ] under WFPF.



2. On Implementation Arrangements:
   
   

   This section may include a description of the following items, depending on their relevance to your project: Project Management, Implementation Period, Procurement, Consulting Services, Disbursement Arrangements, Reporting (project performance and financial), Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Review, and/or Information Dissemination.

   Describe the substantive role of the counterpart institution(s) in the government (if the Direct Charge application is country-based and regardless of whether the financing is by grant or administrative budget); do not discuss routine administrative and logistical support.

   If the Direct Charge application requires consultant inputs, specify the areas of expertise, duration, and expected results. Provide outline terms of reference in a separate appendix; full terms of reference will be kept in the files for the consultants and others who need greater detail. If consultants are to be engaged by ADB, include the following: "The consultants will be engaged by ADB in accordance with the Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time)."

   Outline the plan for disseminating the expected outputs and outcome evaluation.

3. On Categories of Direct Charges:
   
   

   There are 3 categories of Direct Charges activities per CEFPF's Work Program:

   1. Knowledge, Capacity and Innovation Services
   2. Expert Services for Project Support
   3. Regional and Partnership Development

You can read more about each category in this cheat sheet. [ PDF: 10kb | 1 page ].

4. D. Direct Charge (DC) Completion Report:

   Using the direct charge reporting template [ DOC ], project team leaders are required to account for the related use of funds and accomplishments of objectives.

   Projects financed by CEFPF/CCF under the direct charge modality must submit the required DC Completion Report to the Facility Manager no later than 3 months after completion of program and financial activities and/or termination of contracts supported by direct charge financing.