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New ICT4D Project Request for Proposals

We publish new requests for proposals (RFPs) from donors like USAID, DFID, GSMA, and more who want to want to support digital development projects in international development.

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Current ICT4D Project Funding Opportunities

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

Apply directly to each solicitation and follow their specified guidelines – incomplete grant applications are usually not accepted.

Apply Now for $312,000 in ICT4D Grants for Africa and Asia

Apply Now for $312,000 in ICT4D Grants for Africa and Asia

Published on: Aug 22 2016 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Finding seed funding to launch ICT4D projects isn’t easy, and we’d like to help! Here’s three grant opportunities and one award program that can...
Apply Now for $240,000 in Grants for African ICT4D Projects

Apply Now for $240,000 in Grants for African ICT4D Projects

Published on: May 23 2016 by Wayan Vota - 24 Comments
The Fund for Internet Research and Development (FIRE Africa) has over US$240,000 in grant funding to support projects that use ICT to develop innovative solutions...
Apply Now: Harnessing Data for Resilience Recognition Award

Apply Now: Harnessing Data for Resilience Recognition Award

Published on: Mar 02 2016 by Josh Woodard - Comments Off on Apply Now: Harnessing Data for Resilience Recognition Award
Ending extreme poverty is one of the world’s biggest challenges. As we tackle this issue, it is critical to build resilience at all scales—individuals,...
Need Funding? Here Are 3 New ICT4D Calls for Proposals

Need Funding? Here Are 3 New ICT4D Calls for Proposals

Published on: Feb 04 2016 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
We all would love more cash for our great digital development ideas, so the hunt for new investors and donors is never-ending. Luckily, we’ve found three...
Can Crowdfunding Work for Developing World Projects?

Can Crowdfunding Work for Developing World Projects?

Published on: Oct 19 2015 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
As I experiment with crowdfunding for JadedAid, a card game to save humanitarians that I co-launched on Kickstarter, I wonder how entrepreneurs in the developing...
The 3 Secrets to Crowdfunding Success

The 3 Secrets to Crowdfunding Success

Published on: Oct 07 2015 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Recently I launched a Kickstarter campaign for JadedAid, a card game to save humanitarians. Based on Cards Against Humanity, and other word association games, it...
Bring Your Innovative Workforce Ideas to USAID Indonesia

Bring Your Innovative Workforce Ideas to USAID Indonesia

Published on: Jul 27 2015 by Jana Melpolder - Comments Off on Bring Your Innovative Workforce Ideas to USAID Indonesia
On June 24, 2015, USAID/Indonesia announced a call for creative ideas on how to develop an inclusive and vibrant workforce that harnesses the skills and talents...
Apply Now for $5 Million in GSMA mWASH Grants

Apply Now for $5 Million in GSMA mWASH Grants

Published on: Nov 28 2014 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now for $5 Million in GSMA mWASH Grants
Currently 10% of the world’s population does not have access to ‘improved’ water resources, nearly 20% are without access to energy, and almost 35% lack access...
Win $10,000 in USAID Mobiles for Development in Asia Award

Win $10,000 in USAID Mobiles for Development in Asia Award

Published on: Oct 28 2014 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Win $10,000 in USAID Mobiles for Development in Asia Award
Do you have a mobile service, product, app, or add-on that is being used to address a development challenge in Asia? Do you want the opportunity to promote your...
Apply Today for ISIF Asia Awards

Apply Today for ISIF Asia Awards

Published on: May 21 2014 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Today for ISIF Asia Awards
The ISIF Asia Awards seek to acknowledge the important contributions ICT innovators have made with creative solutions to the social and economic development of...