Guidelines & Tools
Local Fund Agent resources related to grant management processes are available here for download.
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Global Fund Policy
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Guidelines for Grant Budgeting
download in EnglishGuidelines for Grant Budgeting EspañolDirectrices para la preparación de presupuestos de subvenciones FrançaisDirectives pour l’établissement des budgets des subventions -
Operational Policy Manual
download in EnglishOperational Policy Manual
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Guidelines for Grant Budgeting
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Local Fund Agent Manual
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Foreword and Introduction (2014)
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Section A – Introduction to the Global Fund (2014)
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Section B – Practical Arrangements (2023)
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Section C – Funding Request and Grant Making (2023)
download in EnglishSection C – Funding Request and Grant Making (2023) -
Section D – Ongoing Grant Management (2014 – Section D3.1 Updated April 2018)
download in EnglishSection D – Ongoing Grant Management (2014 – Section D3.1 Updated April 2018) -
Section E – Grant Closure (2016)
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Section F – Special Circumstances (2023)
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Section G – Global Fund Essentials (2014)
download in EnglishSection G – Global Fund Essentials (2014)
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Foreword and Introduction (2014)
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Local Fund Agent Communication Protocol
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Local Fund Agent Communication Protocol (March 2025)
download in EnglishLocal Fund Agent Communication Protocol (March 2025)
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Local Fund Agent Communication Protocol (March 2025)
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Local Fund Agent Experts
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Local Fund Agent Signatory Template
download in EnglishLocal Fund Agent Signatory Template -
Procedure for the Engagement and Approval of the Local Fund Agent Experts
download in EnglishProcedure for the Engagement and Approval of the Local Fund Agent Experts
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Local Fund Agent Signatory Template
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Conflict of Interest
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Local Fund Agent Conflict of Interest Procedures (2026)
download in EnglishLocal Fund Agent Conflict of Interest Procedures (2026)
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Local Fund Agent Conflict of Interest Procedures (2026)
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Assurance
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Guidelines for Financial Assurance Planning for Global Fund Grants
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LFA Assurance Services Executive Summary Template - HIV, TB, Malaria, RSSH
download in EnglishLFA Assurance Services Executive Summary Template - HIV, TB, Malaria, RSSH -
LFA Assurance Services Executive Summary Tool - HIV, TB, Malaria, RSSH
download in EnglishLFA Assurance Services Executive Summary Tool - HIV, TB, Malaria, RSSH -
List of LFA Services
download in EnglishList of LFA Services -
Risk and Assurance Toolbox (October 2018)
download in EnglishRisk and Assurance Toolbox (October 2018)
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Guidelines for Financial Assurance Planning for Global Fund Grants
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C19RM
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C19RM 2021 - Executive Summary - LFA assurance services
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C19RM Assurance Guidelines
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Review of implementation of PSA oxygen generating plants (October 2024)
download in EnglishReview of implementation of PSA oxygen generating plants (October 2024)
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C19RM 2021 - Executive Summary - LFA assurance services
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Best Practices
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Enhancing the effectiveness of LFAs – Key Principles and Best Practices
download in EnglishEnhancing the effectiveness of LFAs – Key Principles and Best Practices
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Enhancing the effectiveness of LFAs – Key Principles and Best Practices