Grants

Members can apply to TFAF for two types of grants; project preparation grants and project implementation grants to obtain TFA implementation assistance from a development partner, or to assist a Member in its pursuit of its implementation. They are as follows:

Project preparation grants (PPGs), up to US$30,000;

A Member may request a PPG in order to prepare a project proposal, analytical report or diagnostic study that may be used to acquire implementation assistance from a Partner.

A PPG may also be granted for the preparation of an application for a TFAF project implementation grant.

Project implementation grants (PGs), up to US$200,000;

Developing and LDC Members applying for any of the grant have to meet the following criteria:

The Member has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) Protocol of Amendment and deposited its Instrument of Acceptance with the WTO
The Member has officially notified its category C provisions, as defined in Article 14 of the TFA
The Member has been unsuccessful in finding implementation support through the regular channels
The Member is not subject to administrative measures