DIGITAL INCLUSION FUND AT INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (WORLD BANK GROUP)

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The Digital Inclusion Fund bridges the digital divide through inclusive fintech and connectivity projects. This program provides growth capital to companies expanding digital payments, broadband access, and inclusive financial services to unbanked populations.

ELIGIBILITY:

Region: Global

Technology companies with a clear inclusion thesis and at least one year in operation.

What you can fund:

Working capital and pilot deployments

Technical assistance and capacity building

Climate and ESG-aligned investments

Market research and feasibility studies

Equipment and technology procurement

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Submissions take about 15 minutes. Decision in 4–6 weeks.

No application fees

BENEFIT:

Funding range: $150K – $3M

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EDUCATION INNOVATION GRANT AT INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (WORLD BANK GROUP)

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The Education Innovation Grant helps scale proven education models that improve learning outcomes, vocational training, and job placement for youth in emerging economies.

ELIGIBILITY:

Region: Global

EdTech ventures, vocational training providers, and post-secondary institutions.

What you can fund:

Working capital and pilot deployments

Technical assistance and capacity building

Climate and ESG-aligned investments

Market research and feasibility studies

Equipment and technology procurement

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Submissions take about 15 minutes. Decision in 4–6 weeks.

No application fees

BENEFIT:

Funding range: $75K – $1M

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