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Small and Growing Businesses Programme Grant

organisation

An organisation based in United States

In context

This call is open to small and medium-sized businesses, startups and social enterprises, at seed stage, Series A and Series B and growth stage. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South, Asia and Africa and 1 other.

Summary

Provides flexible capital and philanthropic loan guarantees to small and growing businesses in emerging markets that generate sustainable livelihoods and environmental benefits, with particular focus on women-serving and clean-energy enterprises. Designed to enable scale of impact-driven SMEs through blended finance structures from a social impact investor.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 4 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Provides flexible capital to small and growing businesses in emerging markets committed to generating sustainable livelihoods, particularly those serving women and the environment. Leverages philanthropic loan guarantees to enable scale.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Small and Growing Businesses Programme?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, ASIA, AFRICA, LATAM; sme, startup, social-enterprise. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.