The Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme (the Readiness Programme) is a funding programme to enhance country ownership and access to the Fund. The Programme provides resources for strengthening the institutional capacities of NDAs or focal points and direct access entities to efficiently engage with the Fund. Resources may be provided in the form of grants or technical assistance. All developing countries can access the Readiness Programme, and the Fund aims for a floor of 50 per cent of the readiness support allocation to least developed countries (LDCs), small island developing States (SIDS), and African States.