All funds should be deposited to WFP as soon as all local accounting is settled. Unfortunately, WFP country coordinators in the field are not available to help on independent projects unless specifically authorized by the WFP executive director prior to project initiation. The coordinators are under contract with WFP to focus time and resources on work under the WFP Developing Country Programs. Additional phases to an existing project must be presented to the WFP Program Work Group for review and approval in advance of when they may be initiated. Sponsoring groups should not assume that subsequent phases to a project will receive automatic approval.
Funding comes from the fund raising and promotional efforts of the supporting group.
WFP holds all funds raised for the project in a restricted account that is earmarked under the name of the supporting group at WFP headquarters. Funds are only disbursed by WFP with the agreement of the supporting group to a partner organization for budgeted items. Present project ideas to the Program Work Group chair for initial review at any time. Using current proposal guidelines, present full project proposals to the Program Work Group. Proposals are reviewed during the months of January, April, July and October.