Practical Insights on Funding for ICT4D Projects

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New ICT4D Program Funding Opportunities

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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: $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 - 1 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...
Apply Now: $25,000 for African Artificial Intelligence Applications

Apply Now: $25,000 for African Artificial Intelligence Applications

Published on: Jun 02 2025 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
We need to develop scalable, locally relevant artificial intelligence applications that address pressing national challenges in sectors like healthcare, agriculture,...
4 Technology Startup Company Funding Sources for African Entrepreneurs

4 Technology Startup Company Funding Sources for African Entrepreneurs

Published on: May 05 2025 by Wayan Vota - 17 Comments
One of the first and most important decisions that African entrepreneurs need to make when raising money is deciding what type of capital they need to accelerate...
Apply Now: $100,000 UNICEF Funding for Technology Solutions for Women

Apply Now: $100,000 UNICEF Funding for Technology Solutions for Women

Published on: Apr 07 2025 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
Technology is advancing rapidly, but at a pace that risks widening gaps between those who benefit and those who don’t. Where solutions are available, they are...
Apply Now: $150,000 for Your Humanitarian Technology Innovation

Apply Now: $150,000 for Your Humanitarian Technology Innovation

Published on: Mar 31 2025 by Wayan Vota - 9 Comments
Extreme weather events, conflict, and displacement are escalating and humanitarian relief needs continue to grow, outpacing available resources. We must shift from...
Apply Now: $200,000 for Internet Freedom Funding

Apply Now: $200,000 for Internet Freedom Funding

Published on: Mar 17 2025 by Wayan Vota - 23 Comments
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion, expression, and the press, including the right to seek, receive, and impart information without interference through...
Apply Now: $150,000 Gates Funding for Women’s Health Data

Apply Now: $150,000 Gates Funding for Women’s Health Data

Published on: Mar 10 2025 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $150,000 Gates Funding for Women’s Health Data
Women’s health continues to be under-represented and poorly measured in global health frameworks. Current measurement frameworks, such as the Disability-Adjusted...