Terms & Conditions of the Humanitarian Development Fund (HDF)

Effective Date: 10/12/2025

Welcome to the Humanitarian Development Fund (HDF) website. By accessing our services and submitting a funding application, you agree to the terms and conditions described below.

1. Nature of the Funding

1.1. Non-Refundable Funding

The Humanitarian Development Fund (HDF) (hereinafter the “Organization”) provides 100% Non-Refundable Funding for projects with significant social and humanitarian impact. This funding is a definitive social investment.

1.2. No Repayment or Debt

Unlike a loan or traditional investment, the allocation of funds requires no repayment, no interest payments, and creates no debt for the Beneficiary.

1.3. Return on Investment

The only return on investment sought by the Organization is the measurable Social and Humanitarian Impact generated by the funded Project.

2. Submission and Evaluation Procedure

2.1. Submission

All funding applications must be submitted via the dedicated form on our website, with all mandatory fields (marked with an *) completed. The accuracy and completeness of the information provided are the sole responsibility of the Applicant.

2.2. Data Confidentiality

The Organization commits to treating all submitted information confidentially and exclusively within the scope of the Project evaluation.

2.3. Selection Criteria

Projects are evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Innovative Project: Original idea with a measurable social or humanitarian impact.

  • Aligned Mission: Consistency with the Organization’s humanitarian and development objectives.

  • Complete Application: Detailed documentation, clear budget, and objectives.

  • Measurable Impact: Ability to demonstrate and measure social impact.

2.4. Evaluation Timelines

The Organization commits to conducting an initial feasibility evaluation of the Project within 24 to 48 hours following submission.

3. Contact and Legal Process

3.1. Contact Initiation

Only Projects deemed relevant and aligned with our mission will be contacted to proceed with the process. No response within 48 hours indicates that the Project was not selected during the initial evaluation.

3.2. Legal Review

If a Project is selected, the Applicant will be contacted via WhatsApp or email for the legal review phase. This step is necessary to ensure the transparency, security, and compliance of the fund disbursement.

3.3. Required Documents

The selected Applicant must provide the necessary legal documents for the formalization of the non-refundable funding agreement, including [Example: identification, banking information, organization statutes if applicable].

4. Post-Funding Obligations

4.1. Use of Funds

The allocated funds must be used strictly in accordance with the Provisional Budget Breakdown detailed in the application file and validated in the funding agreements.

4.2. Monitoring and Impact Reports

The Beneficiary commits to providing the Organization with regular monitoring reports on the Project’s progress and the results achieved. These reports must allow for the measurement of the Social and Humanitarian Impact in line with the stated objectives.

4.3. Termination/Clawback Clause

The Organization reserves the right to cancel or request the repayment of funds (in exceptional and strictly defined cases) if the Beneficiary uses the funds for illegal, fraudulent, or non-compliant purposes with the Project’s objective, or in the event of manifest non-compliance with monitoring obligations.

5. General Provisions

5.1. Non-discrimination

The Organization evaluates all Projects without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, national origin, or type of entity (natural or legal person).

5.2. Applicable Law

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5.3. Contact

For any question not related to a funding application, please contact us via:

  • Email: contact@hd-fund.org

  • WhatsApp: +44 7563 9189 40 (text messages only)