The application form guidance supports applicants in Step 3 ‘Application and Fees’ of the Green Climate Fund institutional accreditation process under the revised Accreditation Framework. It clarifies the nature of the screening requirements, and provides guidance on the relevant accreditation standards and policies, and the mandatory and supplementary evidence required by applicants to demonstrate they meet the screening requirements.

This document mirrors the online accreditation application form that should be filled in and submitted via the GCF Partner Portal (GPP), after the pre-screening process. This document is provided for ease of reference solely to help entities prepare their application. Further information is available on the GCF website, including regarding Step 1: Government nomination or self-nomination and Step 2: Pre-screening.