Financial Inclusion Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits and 2 others, at seed stage, Series A and Series B and growth stage. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Africa and Asia and 1 other.
Norfund invests long-term capital to strengthen access to finance in developing countries, with a focus on enabling small businesses to access credit and financial services. The programme targets financial-inclusion outcomes in underserved markets through equity and debt instruments.
About this grant
An organisation based in Norway invests in financial institutions and fintech companies to expand access to finance for underserved and unbanked populations. The programme uses equity, debt, concessional finance and blended-finance instruments to support financial inclusion as a tool for development and economic empowerment. Applicants must be financial institutions or fintech companies operating in the funder's core investment countries, with a demonstrated commitment to serving underserved populations and a business model showing clear potential for financial sustainability and scale. Eligible organisation types include startups, SMEs, large companies, nonprofits and social enterprises at seed, Series A, Series B growth or scale-mature stages. The programme focuses on companies operating across the Global South, Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
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Key requirements
- ✓Applicant must operate in a developing country or serve underserved populations in developing markets
- ✓Business model must demonstrably improve access to finance for small businesses or underbanked communities
- ✓Long-term capital commitment and sustainable financial viability required
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Financial Inclusion?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, AFRICA, ASIA, LATAM; startup, sme, nonprofit, social-enterprise, consultancy.
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Climate fintech funding backs financial products and infrastructure that move capital to climate solutions, from green lending platforms to risk and disclosure tools. Support comes from innovation programmes, development finance and investors. Applicants are usually asked about regulatory approval, data sources and how the product reaches its users.
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