Platforms and Funds Grant

About this grant

This callable funding opportunity supports investment platforms and funds that aggregate capital across multiple sectors and geographies to address development challenges at scale. The call targets renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate adaptation. Eligible applicants include large companies, nonprofits, social enterprises and consortia operating or managing investment vehicles globally, with a focus on the Global South. Applicants must demonstrate a track record or credible plan for deploying capital at scale, with platforms or funds pooling resources across multiple sectors or geographies. Primary investment purpose must address development challenges with clear climate or sustainability relevance. Funding is available as grants supporting equity, blended finance and concessional finance structures. Applicants must be at scale-mature stage; early-stage ventures are not eligible.

Key requirements

• ✓Applicant must be capable of structuring and managing investment platforms or fund vehicles
• ✓Portfolio must target priority sectors: energy, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, technology, or financial services
• ✓Deployment must focus on emerging markets and developing geographies aligned with DFC mandate
• ✓Demonstrated capacity to aggregate capital from multiple sources and manage diversified project portfolios

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Platforms and Funds?

Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL, GLOBAL-SOUTH; large-company, nonprofit, social-enterprise, consortium.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.