Call for proposals: Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) programme: a review

On behalf of the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (RCC), 3ie invites proposals from organisations or consortia to conduct an external review of the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) programme.

The review aims to assess SPARC’s impact, research quality, and policy influence, as well as the effectiveness of its consortium model. Findings will help inform the design of a second-generation programme to build on SPARC’s work. The deadline for submitting proposals is 23:59 GMT, 24 February 2025.

Feb 24, 2025

FAQ webinar

Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) programme: a review

We are excited to announce a webinar related to the open call for proposals to conduct an external review of the Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) programme. The review aims to assess SPARC’s impact, research quality, and policy influence, as well as the effectiveness of its consortium model. Findings will help inform the design of a second-generation programme to build on SPARC’s work. The deadline for submitting proposals is 23:59 GMT, 24 February 2025. This webinar will introduce the opportunity as well as provide an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

At a glance

Background

The FCDO is looking to commission an external review of its SPARC programme to assess its impact, research quality, and policy influence, as well as the effectiveness of its consortium model.

Full title: Supporting Pastoralism and Agriculture in Recurrent and Protracted Crises (SPARC) programme: a review
Funding type: Accountable grant
Award size: up to GBP 75,000

Key Dates

Launched on: 11 February 2025
Webinar for FAQs: 18 February 2025
Deadline for queries: 20 February 2025
FAQs posted: 22 February 2025
Submission deadline: 24 February 2025

Note: In case there are any changes to these dates, the revisions will be reflected here.

Eligibility

  • Please review the call for expressions of interest document carefully for additional details. 

How to apply

Funding recipients should review the full call for expressions of interest, complete the application form.

Please email the completed documents to rcc@3ieimpact.org. The subject line should include the opportunity title: RCC SPARC programme review

Supporting information

If shortlisted, funding recipients will be required to adhere to several 3ie and FCDO policies mentioned below. We strongly recommend reviewing these before applying.

Note: In case of any discrepancies between the FCDO’s PrOF guidance and 3ie’s policies, the PrOF guidance will prevail.

*Funding recipients are not required to fill in the risk register template at the Calls for Expression of Interest or Call for Proposals stage. This resource is included for information only. 

Contact

If you have any questions related to this opportunity, please submit these to the rcc@3ieimpact.org mailbox including "RCC SPARC programme review: request for clarification" in the subject line.