Key Documents
All documents governing NRIF's operations, funding procedures, and application requirements.
Grants Manual, Version 1.0
Standards and procedures governing the financing of research and innovation, governance, financial management, evaluation, open science, and accountability. Approved May 2026.
Download PDFCycle 1 Call for Proposals
The full Cycle 1 Call for Proposals document covering all 10 funding windows, eligibility criteria, evaluation rubrics, budget ceilings, and timelines. Board-approved 2 June 2026.
Download PDFNRIF Act, 2025
Primary enabling legislation establishing NRIF as an autonomous statutory body under the laws of The Gambia. ISSN 0796-0298.
Download PDFStakeholder Consultation Report
Report documenting the national stakeholder consultation process that informed the design of NRIF's mandate, programmes, and governance framework.
Download PDFApplication Portal
All Cycle 1 applications are submitted through the NRIF digital portal. The portal opens 15 June 2026.
Go to Portal →Legal & Regulatory Framework
NRIF operates within the following legal and regulatory instruments.
| Instrument | Relevance to NRIF |
|---|---|
| NRIF Act, 2025 (ISSN 0796-0298) | Primary enabling legislation. Establishes NRIF as an autonomous statutory body. |
| National Development Plan (NDP) | Primary reference for national priority alignment in all funding decisions. |
| Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), 2014 | Governs all financial management, accounting, reporting, and audit obligations. |
| Anti-Corruption Act, 2023 | Governs conduct; referenced in conflict-of-interest and fraud prevention provisions. |
| NAQAA Accreditation Framework | Governs eligibility for TVET and university windows (III, VI). |