Funding programmes for organisations
Last updated 12/8/02
Many organisational schemes take the form of Challenge Funds. These are a relatively new way of providing support to initiatives in or for developing countries. They work by supporting enterprises and projects that contribute to the development process. Challenge Funds are competitive so as to ensure that public funds are used to best effect.
For Challenge Funds, it is up to the bidder to come up with a concept for evaluation by an independent panel. Detailed proposals are then invited from a short-list, with cost-sharing grants awarded to those initiatives that best meet the Fund's objectives.
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Civil Society Challenge Fund
For more detailed information, including
guidelines, on the CSCF please click here.
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Eligible organisations |
UK-based, non-profit organisations
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Funding criteria |
The CSCF supports activities that support
- Building the capacity of Southern civil society to engage in national and in local decision-making processes. This includes enabling poor people to engage both in the decisions about the allocation of resources and the monitoring of performance, and representing the interests of poor people through effective participation in national level formulation and monitoring of poverty reduction strategies
- Building improved international linkages to enable civil society in the South to participate more effectively at international levels in influencing and participating in the work of international institutions and policy makers.
- Raising awareness of entitlements and rights creating a flow of information to poor people of their rights as citizens and the forces that perpetuate poverty.
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Funding available per activity |
100% funding up to £500,000 for a maximum of 5 years.
The next deadline for full proposals is 31 July
2004 for funding beginning 1 April 2005 |
Total available
(2004-2005) |
N/A |
Contact department |
Information & Civil Society Department |
Contact details |
The Deputy Programme
Manager responsible for the administration of the Fund
Steve Nally - +44 (0) 1355 843199
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Eligible organisations |
UK-based, non-profit organisations |
Funding criteria |
Activities aimed at promoting public knowledge and understanding of development issues. In particular:
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Knowledge and understanding of the major challenges and prospects for development, esp. the poverty reduction agenda; but also of developing countries themselves.
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Understanding of our global interdependence, and in particular that failure to reduce global poverty levels will have serious consequences for us all.
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Understanding of and support for international efforts to reduce poverty and promote development. Recognition of progress made, and that further progress is both affordable and achievable.
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Understanding of the role that individuals can play; enabling them to make informed choices.
Read more here.
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Funding available per activity |
£10,000-£100,000 (limit of 3 years). The next deadline is the end of
October 2003 for activities starting on/after 1 April
2004. |
Total available |
Currently set at £
5.0 million per annum |
Contact department |
Information&Civil
Society Department |
Contact details |
John Murray, Development Awareness Fund Manager| Tel: +44 (0) 1355 84 3255 | Fax: +44 (0) 1355 84 3539| Email: j-murray@dfid.gov.uk |
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Eligible organisations |
Institutions in the
developing and developed world |
Funding criteria |
Research into education issues with the aim of informing policy-makers,
building local capacity, and contributing to
global public goods. Read
more here... |
Funding available per activity |
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Total available
(2002-2003) |
£2.2m |
Contact department |
Education Department |
Contact details |
Rod Tyrer | Tel: +44 (0) 20
7023
0920 | Fax: +44 (0) 290 7023 0287| Email:
r-tyrer@dfid.gov.uk |
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Eligible organisations |
UK-based research institutions and organisations, consultants, NGOs, academic institutions and individuals |
Funding criteria |
Research aimed at providing solutions to a range of developmental problems associated with the provision of engineering services and infrastructure for urban and rural development.
The Programme emphasises the importance of determining knowledge in a holistic, multidisciplinary context and of making knowledge accessible to users and beneficiaries in practical and relevant ways. For applicants, the challenge is to identify and foster key policies, technology and skills that will help poor people to escape from poverty in a sustainable way.
Read more at: http://www.dfid-engkar.org.uk
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Funding available per activity |
£50,000 to £200,000
per annum for up to 4 years |
Total available
(2003-2004) |
In the region of
£10.5 million but subject to variation |
Contact department |
Infrastructure and Urban Development Department |
Contact details |
kar@itad.com Tel:
+44 (0) 1444 257455
Fax:+44 (0) 1444 248763 |
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Eligible organisations |
NGOs, consultancy companies, academic departments, membership based organisations or organisations representing business such as chambers of commerce, business associations or industry
federations based in UK and elsewhere. |
Funding criteria |
Innovative projects which fall within the following themes:
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Financial Services: new micro-finance products (micro-insurance, micro-leasing, micro-pensions, post-conflict micro-finance, micro-finance for agricultural activities)
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Business Development Services: use of information and communication technologies in the provision of business development services; use of entrepreneurs as trainers for small and medium enterprise development;
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Legal and Regulatory Environment: mechanisms for extra-judicial dispute arbitration; engaging the public and private sectors in the development and enforcement of better policy, laws and regulation.
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Funding available per activity |
£75,000 - £200,000 (limit of 3 years) |
Total available (2001-2002) |
£600,000. As
of now, all funds have been allocated and no new
project proposals are being accepted. For funded
project details go to, www.edif.co.uk |
Contact department |
Greater London
Enterprise |
Contact details |
David Elliot:0207 940 1535
E-mail: international@gle.co.uk
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Eligible organisations |
Universities, academic institutions |
Funding criteria |
Economic and social research. Findings must be applicable on a global/regional scale, although research can take place in individual countries.
To read more , go here. |
Funding available per activity |
No Limit |
Total available
(2002-2003) |
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Contact department |
Social Science
Research Unit |
Contact details |
Shirley Capstick | Tel: +44 (0) 20
7023 0211 | Fax: +44 (0) 20 7023 0636 |
Email: s-capstick@dfid.gov.uk |
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Eligible organisations |
Registered charities, academic institutions, companies and inter-governmental bodies and agencies of the UN and Red Cross/Red Crescent systems |
Funding criteria |
Emergency funds available for:
- Rapid onset disaster relief;
- Gradual onset disaster response;
- Complex political emergencies, technological or natural disasters;
- Natural and technological disaster preparedness, prevention and mitigation;
- Post-disaster repair and rehabilitation;
- Conflict preparedness, prevention and reduction, and mitigation;
- Policy and institutional development, including monitoring and evaluation, training and research in all the above areas
To read more, go here.
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Funding available per activity |
No limit to funds but limit of 6 months (rapid disaster relief projects) or 3 years |
Total available
(2002-2003) |
N/A |
Contact department |
Conflict and Humanitarian Affairs Department |
Contact details |
Adrian Tapping | Tel: +44 (0) 20
7023 0379 | Fax: +44 (0) 20 7023 0502|
Email: a-tapping@dfid.gov.uk
Duty Officer (outside office hours) | Tel: +44 (0) 20
7023 0073| Fax: +44 (0) 20 7023 0502
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Funds administered in partnership between DFID and other organisations
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Eligible organisations |
Higher education and research institutions in UK and developing countries,
45+ currently covered. 40% to Sub-Saharan
Africa, 25% to South Asia and China, 15% to
South-East Asia, 10% to South America & 10% to
others (mainly Middle East/North Africa). |
Funding criteria |
Links between institutions in UK and abroad with well-articulated aims and a set of achievable objectives (tied to DFID targets) within a defined time-frame leading to a measurable output (e.g. joint research, joint publications)
The existing
programme will end in March 2006 and no further
funding is available. However, a redesigned
programme will be introduced from April 2005. Over
the next few months, DFID will consult existing
and other potential partners about the new
programme. Details are unlikely to be finalised
before the end of 2004, with funding applications
expected to be invited from January 2005. For
further information see our press release of 12
May "DFID to Strengthen University
Links Between UK and Developing Countries" |
Funding available per activity |
Variable: approx £8,000 - £12,000
p.a. |
Total available |
No funding is
available under the current scheme |
Contact department |
Education Department, but administered by the British Council |
Contact details |
All applications
initially through British Council offices
overseas. Office details can be found at: www.britishcouncil.org/where/index.htm Application
forms can be downloaded from: www.britishcouncil.org/education/helinks Enquiries:
hel.enquiries@britishcouncil.org
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Eligible organisations |
UK local authorities, local authority associations. |
Funding criteria |
Through the scheme,
CLGF can fund exchange visits, work shadowing,
pilot implementation of new initiatives and
related activities. These to be seen within the
overall objective of poverty reduction through
more efficient local service provision. |
Contact details |
Commonwealth Local Government Forum
59, 1-2, Southwark Street
London
SE1 0AL
To read more, go to
www.clgf.org.uk
Email: info@clgf.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7934 9690
Fax:+44 (0)20 7934 9699
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Eligible organisations
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Civil society organisations, religious organisations (where the purpose is clearly developmental). Military organisations are excluded.
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Funding criteria |
Activities that promote the development or maintain the economy of a territory outside the UK, or the welfare of its people. They:
- Must address DFID objectives and should take account of regional strategy if applicable;
- Must also include maximum local involvement.
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Funding available per activity |
£100,000 (normally up to 3 years)
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Total available
(2002-2003) |
Up to £250,000 per country.
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Contact department |
British Embassies and British High Commissions within relevant country
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Contact details |
British Embassies and British High Commissions within relevant
country. See UK Overseas missions listed on www.fco.gov.uk
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Eligible organisations |
The Fund is open to any registered private sector enterprise, as well as to business and civil-society organisations in the UK and selected countries in Africa and the Caribbean.
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Funding criteria |
The Business Linkages Challenge Fund (BLCF) makes grants for the development of business linkages that improve competitiveness and benefit the poor. Grants are allocated on a competitive basis to ensure that public funds are used to best effect.
Linkage projects are eligible for support provided that the linkages demonstrate real innovation and help the poor. Clear rules are in place to determine eligibility for funding.
The BCLF’s objectives are broad and its philosophy is one of encouraging innovation. Approved linkages will mobilise enterprises and their representatives by, for example, transferring skills, information and technology, improving sourcing, product supply and market access.
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Funding available per activity |
Cost-sharing grants of £50,000 to £1,000,000
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Total available
(2002-2003)
(2003-2004)
(2004-2005) |
£3,000,000
£2,525,000
£3,500,000
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Contact department |
Enterprise Development Department, administered by Deloitte & Touche
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Contact details |
www.challengefunds.org
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Eligible organisations |
Eligible bidders will be:
- a for-profit private sector entity registered in one of the Fund’s countries of operation; or associations representing such entities; or a consortium led by such an entity,
- in satisfactory financial health and able to show at least three years of unqualified audited accounts, and
- registered in selected countries across Africa and Asia or the UK.
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Funding criteria |
The Financial Deepening Challenge Fund (FDCF) encourages and supports banks and other commercial financial institutions to develop innovative and sustainable products and services that benefit the poor. The Fund aims to contribute to developing strong financial services sectors that allow the poor, and enterprises owned by or employing the poor, to access financial services. The FDCF expects to support projects involving (a) the development and piloting of a broad range of innovative financial services (e.g. in credit, savings, insurance, health cover, mortgages, pensions, leasing, working capital and remittances), and (b) improvements to the regulatory and supervisory environment.
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Funding available per activity |
Cost-sharing grants of £50,000 to £1,000,000
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Total available
(2002-2003)
(2003-2004)
(2004-2005) |
£3,150,000
£2,525,000
£3,500,000
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Contact department |
Enterprise Development Department, administered by Deloitte & Touche
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Contact details |
www.challengefunds.org
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| Eligible organisations |
- The NGOs applying
for partnership through this programme must be
registered under the Foreign Contributions
(Regulation) Act 1976.
- The recipient
organisation should have been in existence for a
minimum of 5 years, and be based in Orissa.
- The organisation
must be self-sufficient or having a regular
source of funding for its own running (salaries,
rent and administration) costs.
- The recipient
organisations accounts must be subject to Annual
Audited Statements every year.
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| Funding criteria |
- the track record of organisations and
networks;
- focus on working with and supporting capacity
of small organisations, particularly in remote
areas;
- we will aim to fund organisation that combine
grass-roots activities with advocacy work that
helps to inform policies with pilot and micro
experience;
- the financial limit for support is £20,000
although in exceptional circumstances proposals
above this ceiling may be considered.
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| Contact details |
Civil
Society and Poverty Programme
Department for International Development
17 Forest Park
Bhubaneshwar 751001
Orissa
India |
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click here for further
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| Emerging
Africa Infrastructure Fund |
| A Public Private Partnership providing
long-term debt finance on commercial terms to
finance the construction and development of private
infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa |
For further details and
contacts, go here. |
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