PROJECT
Notification for Submission of Proposals
The CDFC, in conjunction with the Local Authorities shall invite project proposals from the community
by end of February of each year for implementation in the following year. This shall be done by way
of advertisements, public awareness, meetings and fixing of posters in public places such as notice
boards of schools, markets, clinics, and churches
Identification of Projects
WDCs shall prepare project lists with input from the Zones. The projects shall be in line with the Ward
Development Plan, Integrated Development Plan (IDP) or any other local development framework.
In the absence of such Plans, community priority needs shall inform the criteria for identification of
projects.
Project Application Forms
The following application procedure shall apply:
a) Project application forms (Appendix B) shall be obtained free of charge from the Local Authority,
Parliamentary Constituency Office or any Public Institution in the Constituency as well as the
Local Authority Website;
b) Application forms shall be typed or filled in a clear handwriting;
c) Project Applications to the CDFC shall be accompanied by the following documents:
i. Signed Minutes of the Zonal Assembly Meeting where Ward Development Plans, Integrated
Development Plans (IDP) or any other local development framework are not available;
ii. Signed Minutes of the Ward Development Executive Committee Meeting;
d) The CDFC shall only consider applications signed by the Ward Development Committee
Chairperson. Where the Chairperson is not available, the Vice Chairperson shall sign and
where the Vice Chairperson is not available, the Committee shall nominate a member amongst
themselves who shall sign the applications.
Assessment of Projects
Assessment of projects under the CDF shall be based on the following criteria:
i. The project must be identified and prioritised by the local community;
ii. The project should have minimal negative environmental impact;
iii. The project should use approved designs by the planning authorities;
iv. The approved project designs should take into account persons with disabilities; and
v. The projects must be of benefit the wider community.
Selection Criteria
Selection of projects under the CDF shall be based, among others on:
i. The urgency and scale of the project; and
ii. Alignment of the project with the Integrated Development Plan; or any other Local
Development Plans.
Read more...
