Practical Insights on Funding for ICT4D Projects

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Current ICT4D Grant Funding Opportunities

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

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Apply Now: $50,000 MEST Africa Tech Startup Pitch Competition

Apply Now: $50,000 MEST Africa Tech Startup Pitch Competition

Published on: Sep 04 2023 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
Investing in early-stage technology startups in Africa presents a unique and compelling opportunity to effect systemic change. The continent is undergoing a transformative...
Apply Now: $50,000 USAID Youth Well-Being Prize Competition

Apply Now: $50,000 USAID Youth Well-Being Prize Competition

Published on: Aug 07 2023 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
Children and youth are exposed to a wide range of dangers—mental health stressors, digital harm, exploitation, abuse, violence, gender-based violence, and climate...
Apply Now: $10,000 African Artificial Intelligence Research Grants

Apply Now: $10,000 African Artificial Intelligence Research Grants

Published on: Jul 31 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $10,000 African Artificial Intelligence Research Grants
As artificial intelligence in consumer technology becomes ubiquitous, its relationship with society — both positive and negative — deepens. But there’s a...
Apply Now: $250,000 Generative AI Solution Grants for Social Impact

Apply Now: $250,000 Generative AI Solution Grants for Social Impact

Published on: Jul 24 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize how we tackle global challenges thanks to its unparalleled ability to scale — but only if applied with awareness...
Apply Now: $100,000 for Your New Frontier Technology Solutions

Apply Now: $100,000 for Your New Frontier Technology Solutions

Published on: Jun 26 2023 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Frontier technology solutions are innovative applications of emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science,...
Apply Now: $250,000 to Use WhatsApp in Your Healthcare Project

Apply Now: $250,000 to Use WhatsApp in Your Healthcare Project

Published on: Jun 19 2023 by Wayan Vota - 9 Comments
Billions of people all over the world use WhatsApp to stay connected to friends and family. It is a key tool to provide vulnerable, disempowered and minority communities...
Apply Now: $109,000 Seed Funding to Bridge the Digital Divide

Apply Now: $109,000 Seed Funding to Bridge the Digital Divide

Published on: Jun 12 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
There are 2.9 billion unconnected people across the globe, an issue that was significantly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now imagine yourself as one of...
Apply Now: $100,000 OpenAI Grants for ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Rules

Apply Now: $100,000 OpenAI Grants for ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Rules

Published on: Jun 05 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $100,000 OpenAI Grants for ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence Rules
Artificial intelligence will have significant, far-reaching economic and societal impacts. Technology shapes the lives of individuals, how we interact with one...
Apply Now: $100,000 Gates Foundation Grants for Your Artificial Intelligence Ideas

Apply Now: $100,000 Gates Foundation Grants for Your Artificial Intelligence Ideas

Published on: May 29 2023 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
As artificial intelligence technology continues to swiftly evolve and advance, the global community must move with urgency to ensure low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)...
Apply Now: $60,000 Internet Access and Connectivity Grants

Apply Now: $60,000 Internet Access and Connectivity Grants

Published on: May 22 2023 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
The Internet is a place of possibility and opportunity. It is where we collaborate and innovate for a better world. Where we share our hopes and strengthen our...