Capacity Development Grant
In context
This call is open to large companies, non-profits and social enterprises, at scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Africa.
Technical assistance programme offering capacity-building support to Partner Financial Institutions to strengthen internal systems, processes, and management capabilities for better SME lending and operational risk mitigation. Eligible applicants are financial institutions already partnered with the African Guarantee Fund.
About this grant
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) is a Pan-African financial institution that promotes economic development, job creation and poverty reduction by providing guarantees and other financial products to financial institutions lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The Capacity Development Assistance offered by AGF is directed at Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs) and is intended to help them strengthen internal systems, refine processes and enhance overall management capabilities so they can efficiently meet the demands of their SME clients and mitigate operational risks. The capacity development initiatives sit alongside AGF's risk-sharing products, namely Loan Portfolio Guarantees and Loan Individual Guarantees, which mitigate lending risk for partner institutions. AGF also operates a Green Guarantee Facility for SMEs investing in or adopting green technologies, and a Mission 300 Local Currency Guarantee Facility focused on energy access. The page describes capacity development as a support offering for partner institutions rather than a open grant call; it does not state a funding amount, application process or deadline for this specific offering. Separately, AGF's Thriving service offers technical expertise and advisory support to SMEs on financial planning, market analysis, operational improvements and bankability.
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Eligibility
Capacity Development Assistance is offered to Partner Financial Institutions (PFIs) of AGF. The page does not specify further eligibility rules such as country, institution size or prior-recipient requirements.
Key requirements
- ✓Must be a Partner Financial Institution of the African Guarantee Fund
- ✓Focus on improving internal systems and processes to serve SME clients
- ✓Commitment to mitigating operational risks in lending operations
- ✓Capacity to implement and absorb technical assistance
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Capacity Development?
- Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA; large-company, nonprofit, social-enterprise. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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