Practical Insights on Funding for ICT4D Projects

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Current ICT4D Grant Funding Opportunities

Here are the current grant funding opportunities for ICT4D projects around the world. Be sure to check the requirements of each donor and the funding priorities of each call for proposals.

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Apply Now: $50,000 to Connect Every School to the Internet

Apply Now: $50,000 to Connect Every School to the Internet

Published on: Sep 01 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Against the backdrop of rapidly evolving digital technologies, it is unimaginable that one third of humanity – or 2.6 billion people – still remain offline. Sign...
Apply Now: €3 Million for Disaster Response Technology Development

Apply Now: €3 Million for Disaster Response Technology Development

Published on: Aug 25 2025 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Collaborative international research and development, and technology development, projects can help society prepare for, respond to, and recover from different...
Apply Now: 4 Million CAD for African Artificial Intelligence Research

Apply Now: 4 Million CAD for African Artificial Intelligence Research

Published on: Aug 18 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in shaping new possibilities for economic development, social inclusion, and innovation in...
Apply Now: $300,000 for Climate Resilience Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Apply Now: $300,000 for Climate Resilience Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Published on: Aug 11 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Local communities must adapt to a changing climate and build long-term resilience. This includes for example strengthening food security, enhancing health systems,...
Apply Now: $320,000 Chat for Impact Accelerator with WhatsApp

Apply Now: $320,000 Chat for Impact Accelerator with WhatsApp

Published on: Jul 28 2025 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Billions of people all over the world use WhatsApp to stay connected to friends and family. It is a key tool to provide vulnerable, disempowered and minority communities...
Apply Now: 250,000 EUR for African Climate Mitigation Technology

Apply Now: 250,000 EUR for African Climate Mitigation Technology

Published on: Jul 21 2025 by Wayan Vota - 8 Comments
African countries need genuinely innovative approaches to addressing climate and digital transformation challenges. Technology innovations that fill gaps or solve...
Apply Now: $200,000 Funding for Responsible AI Solutions

Apply Now: $200,000 Funding for Responsible AI Solutions

Published on: Jul 14 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Rapid technological advancement promises tremendous benefits, but it also risks exacerbating socio-economic disparities and deepening social divisions. Subscribe...
Apply Now: $100,000 and 7 Month African AI Startup Training Program

Apply Now: $100,000 and 7 Month African AI Startup Training Program

Published on: Jul 08 2025 by Wayan Vota - 19 Comments
Digital skills and technology solutions are more critical for African economies as they embrace digital transformation. Countries are positioning themselves as...
Apply Now: $2 Million for African AI Ideas for 4th Industrial Revolution

Apply Now: $2 Million for African AI Ideas for 4th Industrial Revolution

Published on: Jun 30 2025 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
In 2025, global spending on goods and services is expected to surpass $5 trillion, making manufacturing one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. Manufacturing...
Apply Now: $20,000 for Your Innovative PeaceTech Solutions

Apply Now: $20,000 for Your Innovative PeaceTech Solutions

Published on: Jun 23 2025 by Wayan Vota - Leave a Comment
Is there a role for technology in building a more peaceful, just, and humane world? PeaceTech is the use of technology to save human lives, prevent conflict, de-escalate...