CALL OPENS: 26-001-SP-Refugee Influx into Burundi Driven by the South Kivu Conflict

Call for applications for DERF funding of rapid response interventions answering to the following humanitarian crisis: Refugee Influx into Burundi Driven by the South Kivu Conflict

Title: Refugee Influx into Burundi Driven by the South Kivu Conflict

Country and Location(s): Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (South Kivu Province) and neighbouring border areas in Burundi

DERF Funding modality: Applicants are to apply for the DERF Funding Modality Rapid Response as per the DERF Funding Guidelines.

Call window for submission of applications: Applications are received and processed on an ongoing basis from Friday, 9 January 2026, until Friday, 30 January 2026, at 12:00 noon (CET).

Funds allocated for this call: The DERF allocates a total of up to DKK 1.5 million for this call. Applicants can apply for maximum DKK 749.999 each.

CALL document

New formats

Please make sure to use the new formats for DERF applications, which entered into effect on 1.1.2026. You can find the formats here.

From 1.1.2026, all grant ceilings have been reset, which means that all applicants will have a new capacity analysis, together with their application. Please ensure that the information about your humanitarian experience is updated and correct.