Stream 1 is dedicated to core support. The funds originate from a variety of donors who have invested in the IPPF strategy. The funding supports all activities and actions that help the federation to meet its strategic goals and commitments. Stream 1 accounts for at least 80% of all unrestricted funding. The stream first became operational in 2021. In 2022, it had its first three-year cycle of funding, covering the period 2023-2025.
The funds are earmarked for OECD-DAC eligible member associations. The Secretariat also draws funds from Stream 1. Lastly, Collaborative Partners on a 2-year pathway to membership are eligible for Stream 1.
To ensure a fair and strategic distribution of the funds, the IPPF Board approves three-year allocations determined by a transparent mathematical formula using upwards of 46 different variables, including unmet contraceptive need and gross national income.
To apply for the funds, MAs and the Secretariat must submit business plans outlining the totality of their operation in the funding cycle. The business plans are subject to independent technical review and high-level approvals.
Members provide annual planning updates, as well as half-year and full year reports. The Secretariat presents annual business plans and annual reports as well as a 360-performance evaluation done by the members, known as the SAM.
Unrestricted funding is important for IPPF. It allows the federation to remain strategic and adaptive in ever-changing times. More than 100 IPPF members receive annual core grants. These funds are used to implement the shared global strategy.
The current allocation model is the result of the 2019 reform. The reform had two major outcomes: a new governance system and a streams-based resource allocation model. The reform was unanimously adopted at an extraordinary assembly of all members, which was held in New Delhi, India at the end of November 2019. The streams-based resource allocation model ensures a transparent and strategic use of unrestricted funds. And it improves the accountability to donors as well as the mutual accountability in the federation. The model has three separate streams that are explained here.
Stream 1 is the largest of the three streams.
It provides core funds to the Secretariat and Member Association.
At least 80% of the total funds goes into Stream 1.
The stream is open to the Secretariat and all OECD-DAC eligible IPPF Members.
Collaborative Partners on a two-year trajectory to membership are also eligible.
Stream 2 is for strategic projects and activites.
It typically operates on 1 or 2-year time horizons.
Stream 2 also caters for High Income Countries, through a ‘Leaving No-One Behind’ Channel, which will remain in place through 2022 and the 2023-25 cycle only.
No more than 15% of the total unrestricted resources will be allocated to this stream.
Stream 3 is for SRHR in crisis situations. It is also known as the Emergency Response Stream.
IPPF Members and Partners who experience emergencies or crisis that affect SRHR delivery are able to apply for grants under this stream.
No more than 5% of all unrestricted resources can be allocated to the stream.
