The PPF will support the development of projects and programmes and will enhance their quality at entry into the Fund’s pipeline. All accredited entities, in particular accredited direct access entities, may submit PPF requests to the Secretariat for projects in the micro-to-small size categories in accordance with decision B.10/17.The accredited entity (AE) will be responsible for the preparation and submission of PPF requests to the Secretariat.In accordance with the Board’s initial no-objection procedure, approved by decision B.08/10, a no objection from the national designated authority (NDA) or focal point is required for all PPF requests. The Operational guidelines for the Project Preparation Facility can be found in B.13/14.