The National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA) has allocated approximately 3.1 million Swiss francs in 2025 to support the sustainable development of 14 Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies operating in complex emergencies and fragile contexts. A joint initiative of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the NSIA provides flexible, multi-year funding to strengthen the capacity of National Societies that deliver critical humanitarian assistance under challenging conditions.
The NSIA awards grants in two key categories: “accelerator funding” of up to 750,000 Swiss francs over five years to promote long-term organizational sustainability, and “bridge grants” of up to 50,000 Swiss francs over 12 months to help National Societies prepare for larger investments. In 2025, out of 32 eligible proposals, six National Societies were selected for accelerator funding, including those from Colombia, Jordan, Pakistan, El Salvador, Somalia, and South Sudan. These societies will use the funds to improve digital management, enhance financial sustainability, expand health services, and strengthen institutional systems to increase transparency and impact.
Eight other National Societies received bridge grants, including those from Belize, Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras, Lesotho, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, and Venezuela. These grants will support initiatives that enhance financial sustainability, governance, and resource mobilization. Several will focus on restoring operational capacity and developing income-generating strategies, while others aim to modernize commercial first aid services and human resource systems.
Collectively, the 2025 NSIA grants reinforce the institutional capacity of National Societies to deliver effective, locally led humanitarian action. As highlighted in the NSIA Annual Report 2024, even modest, well-targeted investments can yield substantial results by strengthening governance, financial resilience, and humanitarian service delivery across crisis-affected and fragile settings. Ultimately, the NSIA continues to serve as a critical mechanism for enabling National Societies to advance strategic priorities, build stronger institutions, and contribute to more resilient communities worldwide.
