International Development Grant

Emergency Disaster Assistance Fund - Canadian Red Cross 2008-2011

Project Number: CA-3-M012779001

Status: Closed

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

Africa 50%
America 15%
Asia 30%
Europe 5%

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:

Material relief assistance and services 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Budget Breakdown
2007-04-01 to 2008-03-31 $3,000,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-M012779001