Accreditation - Process - 4. Screening and report

When an application enters the screening stage, the Accreditation Panel (AP) and the Secretariat jointly conduct a desk-based assessment of the applicant’s policies, procedures, governance systems, and institutional track record against GCF screening requirements, taking into account the highest environmental and social risk category sought.

During this stage, applicants may be asked to provide clarifications or additional information and are expected to respond within the specified timelines.

After the review, the Secretariat and Accreditation Panel issue a Screening Report that outlines whether the applicant meets the requirements or identifies areas for improvement.

For direct access applicants, the Secretariat will also notify the nominating National Designated Authority (NDA) of the outcome whether the application meets the requirements, does not meet them, or has been closed due to non-response within the required timelines.

Applicants that do not meet the screening requirements can work with their NDAs to seek readiness support through GCF’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme. This support can help address identified gaps and build the institutional capacity needed for successful accreditation in the future.

Once the gaps have been addressed, applicants may reapply by updating their submission to demonstrate how the identified issues have been resolved.