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AECF – The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund is now accepting applications for performance-based grants under the Private Sector and Social Enterprise windows of the Kakuma Kalobeyei Challenge Fund (KKCF) until 22 nd December 2020.
Launched on 10 th November 2020, the Competitive Business Challenge of KKCF will support commercially viable and sustainable projects that have the potential to raise incomes, provide goods and services, create jobs, and improve living standards in both the Kakuma camp and the adjacent host community.
Companies and social enterprises currently present in Kakuma and those willing to set up businesses in Kakuma and Kalobeyei areas are invited to submit their concept notes on AECF’s portal.
**The Private Sector Window** is open to businesses in any sector, with the following priority sectors: Grant size: US $250,000 - US $750,000 **The Social Enterprise Window** is open to businesses in any sector, with the following priority sectors: Grant size: US $100,000 - US $750,000 For enquiries about the application process, contact us via info@kkcfke.
org ## About the Organization The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is a leading development finance organisation that supports businesses to innovate, create jobs and leverage investments in order to create resilience and sustainable incomes in rural and marginalised communities in Africa. Launched in 2008, AECF has invested in 292 businesses across more than 40 value chains and 26 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
AECF focuses specifically on agribusiness, renewable energy and climate technologies, while also addressing the cross-cutting themes of gender, youth and fragile contexts. In just over a decade, AECF has impacted more than 27. 7 million lives, created close to 24,000 jobs, and leveraged over US $740 million in matching funds.
AECF is headquartered in Kenya, with offices in Côte d’Ivoire and Tanzania. For more information, visit www. aecfafrica.
org IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.
In fiscal year 2020, we invested $22 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, visit www. ifc.
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The current listing shows $100,000 - $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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