Co-Financing and Match Funding in Humanitarian Projects Training Course

Introduction

The Co-Financing and Match Funding in Humanitarian Projects Training Course equips development and humanitarian professionals with the strategic and operational knowledge to effectively manage and leverage co-financing arrangements. In an increasingly competitive donor environment, understanding how to navigate match funding requirements and structure multi-source financing is essential for sustaining program delivery, scaling interventions, and meeting compliance obligations. This course focuses on enhancing institutional capacity to manage match funding frameworks, align budget narratives, and secure contributions from diverse stakeholders including donors, governments, and private sector partners.

Ideal for professionals involved in fundraising, finance, grants, and program implementation, this SEO-friendly training covers both the technical and strategic aspects of co-financing in emergency and development settings. Participants will learn how to plan and report on co-financed projects, address audit and verification expectations, and build relationships that foster long-term financial sustainability in humanitarian operations.

Duration:

5 days
Target Audience:

Humanitarian program managers, grant officers, finance professionals, donor engagement staff, MEAL specialists, partnership managers, and NGO administrators

Objectives:

  • Understand the principles and models of co-financing and match funding
  • Design compliant match funding strategies for humanitarian projects
  • Align budgeting, reporting, and monitoring with donor expectations
  • Identify and mitigate risks in co-financing arrangements
  • Strengthen fundraising and partnership development capacity

Course Modules

  1. Introduction to Co-Financing and Match Funding
  • Definitions and differences between co-financing and match funding
  • Why donors require match contributions
  • Match funding ratios and qualifying contributions
  • Common models in development and humanitarian programs
  • Benefits and risks of match funding structures
  1. Donor Requirements and Compliance Standards
  • Overview of match funding policies by key institutional donors
  • Eligible and ineligible cost-sharing contributions
  • Documentation and verification procedures
  • Reporting match funds in donor financial reports
  • Navigating compliance audits and donor reviews
  1. Budgeting for Co-Financed Projects
  • Integrating match requirements in project budgets
  • Identifying internal and external match sources
  • Multi-donor budgeting and fund flow design
  • Cost allocation for shared program activities
  • Planning contingencies and in-kind contributions
  1. Strategic Fundraising for Match Contributions
  • Identifying and engaging co-financing partners
  • Leveraging unrestricted funding and reserves
  • Engaging foundations, corporates, and government entities
  • Pitching match funding opportunities to donors
  • Building pipelines for match-eligible resources
  1. Partnership Development and Shared Funding Models
  • Developing cost-sharing MOUs and agreements
  • Structuring joint funding proposals with partners
  • Coordinating budgets in consortia and alliances
  • Ensuring transparency and equitable contribution tracking
  • Managing shared risk and accountability
  1. Financial Management and Internal Controls
  • Internal systems to track co-financing and match allocations
  • Segregation of duties and verification processes
  • Cash vs. in-kind contribution valuation
  • Financial forecasting and burn rate analysis
  • Strengthening internal audit readiness
  1. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
  • Tracking match funding indicators
  • Integrating match data into MEAL frameworks
  • Reporting co-financing contributions in results narratives
  • Lessons learned and continuous improvement
  • Building evidence for sustainability and scalability
  1. Real-World Case Studies and Practical Exercises
  • Case study: managing a multi-donor, match-funded project
  • Simulation: preparing a match funding proposal and budget
  • Reviewing donor match compliance reports
  • Partner negotiation exercise on cost-sharing
  • Final group presentation and peer feedback

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

Co-financing And Match Funding In Humanitarian Projects Training Course in Kenya
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