Global Innovation Fund (GIF) Grants is a program from the Global Innovation Fund that invests in social innovations aimed at improving the lives of people living on less than $5 per day. GIF funds a wide range of innovations across development contexts, including financial health, livelihood opportunities, and climate resilience in underserved areas.

Funding is available at multiple stages—from pilot to scale—and is open to social enterprises, nonprofits, government agencies, and researchers anywhere in the world. Awards range from $50,000 to $15,000,000 depending on the stage and scope of the innovation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through a short initial submission, followed by a full due diligence process for shortlisted applicants.

Global Innovation Fund | Application Process You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security. Understanding our criteria New solutions can come from anywhere and we are open to a huge range of innovations working in many different contexts, we have precise requirements and are unable to fund work that does not meet these criteria.

Before applying, please carefully read the guidance on What We Fund and the Types and Stages of Funding available. Once you have established your work fits with GIF criteria, the next step is to complete a short application to tell us about your innovation, how it meets our criteria, and what can be achieved with our funding.

If we want to know more about your innovation and how GIF can support you on your journey to scale, a member of our investment team will arrange a follow-on call to learn more. Full application and due diligence In the event we decide to progress to due diligence, we will request a full application which includes information on your team, budgets and plans.

Due diligence processes include interviews with your team and other stakeholders, calls with referees, input from external technical experts, and potentially a visit to meet your team and observe your work. We will also request information on your organisation and key staff members to enable us to complete environment, social and governance (ESG) due diligence including anti-money laundering checks.

Our due diligence process is guided by an internal investment committee and may involve feedback from, and co-creation with, the GIF team. Upon satisfactory completion of due diligence, GIF will convene a Decision Panel comprised of senior leadership at the fund and external experts.

The panellists will consider the application against our investment criteria to assess whether your proposal is a good fit for the fund and decide whether to approve or reject your application. Decision Panel approval is conditional upon satisfactory completion of final financial and legal compliance, and negotiation of a funding agreement.

The final funding agreement will vary for different types of capital, and may include a valuation process, conditions of loan, and agreement of deliverables and key performance indicators. Frequently asked questions Why applications don't always succeed Innovating for Climate Resilience GIF and the Global Innovation Fund logo are registered trademarks of Global Innovation Fund.

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