There are two stages in applying for funding.

First, you need to submit a Concept Note. Guidance notes are provided to help applicants answer each question fully. The fully completed Concept Note form must not exceed 4 pages.

If Harakat thinks the Concept Note is a good fit with our strategic priorities and the selection criteria, you will be invited to submit a more detailed proposal (the second stage). Not everyone will be successful. It may be that your idea is not suitable for this type of fund.

Please note that an accepted Concept Note does not mean your project will be funded.

If you are selected to submit a full proposal, Harakat’s Proposal Development Unit will be available to help you in preparing it.

Once Harakat has made its decision, a final due diligence will be conducted on all the successful applicants. Each applicant will then sign a contract with Harakat. Funds will be dispersed during the project as pre-agreed milestones are achieved.

There will be a number of grant-awarding rounds each year from 2008 to 2013.

Complete the Concept Note in accordance with the instructions and submit an electronic version to application@harakat.af. If possible, deliver a hardcopy to the Harakat office. Applications will be accepted in English, Dari or Pashto.

If you are invited to submit a full proposal, you can also submit this through application@harakat.af.

Our priority is Afghan registered businesses or government departments, but there is no restriction on nationality for applications.

All applications relating to the core business of the Government of Afghanistan must have the Government as the primary applicant, but can be supported by third parties.

Please email application@harakat.af or telephone us +93 (0) 752 044 000 at any time if you need support.