International Development Grant
Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund - Canadian Red Cross 2008-2011
Project Number: CA-3-M012779001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $3,000,000.00
Start Date: March 25, 2008
End Date: March 31, 2011
Duration: 3.0 years
Project Description
The Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund (EDAF) was initiated as a mechanism to increase the effectiveness and timeliness of assistance provided to disaster affected people. This project provides timely funding in a predictable manner in response to natural disasters. The EDAF disburses monies to support Federation emergency operations when the following criteria are met: 1) the government of the affected country requests international assistance; 2) the Federation has issued an Emergency Appeal of less than CHF 3 million; and 3) the affected country is on CIDA's list of countries eligible to receive Canadian Overseas Development Assistance support.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Canadian Red Cross
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP