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IFC HEALTHCARE ACCESS GRANT INITIATIVE (WORLD BANK GROUP)

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

LOCATION: USA

IFC is expanding affordable, high-quality healthcare in underserved regions. They will back private clinics, telemedicine networks, diagnostic platforms, and pharmaceutical supply chains that improve patient outcomes for low-income populations.

ELIGIBILITY:

Region: Africa, MENA, South Asia

Licensed healthcare providers and health-tech companies operating in eligible countries.

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: $200K – $4M

APPLY

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

APPLY