An exciting new activity is starting: Diaspora 4 Development Grants. This new grant scheme is open to diaspora organisations seeking to promote sustainable development in their countries oforigin. The deadline to apply is 15 January 2025 23:59 CET, read on for full details…

After the first phase of the project in which we offered capacity development for diaspora organisations, we are excited to launch a new type of support: Diaspora 4 Development (D4D) Grants. This tailored funding opportunity is designed to support diaspora organisations driving sustainable change in their countries of origin.

Diasporas are established leaders in driving development by shaping resilient and inclusive communities worldwide and combining innovative ideas with intercultural knowledge and understanding of local needs. However, funding such work is a recurrent challenge. Providing €580,000 worth of grants for diaspora-led development projects is a recognition of the incredible impact of diasporas and an acknowledgement of the inherent challenges in accessing financing and implementing in dynamic contexts.

The D4D Grants are for diaspora organisations in Europe proposing projects in their countries of origin that address crucial areas like climate, economy, education, and health – areas which have proven growth potential for diaspora contributions.

Call for applications    

The D4D Grants are organised based on a call for applications, which is open from 15 October 2024 to 15 January 2025.

Diaspora organisations from countries listed in the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) regulation and based in EU member states, Switzerland, or Norway are invited to apply. An application can be made for a grant from €25,000 to €60,000. This range allows applicants the flexibility to tailor their projects based on local needs and available resources as well as implementing capacity, giving diaspora organisations the opportunity to bring their ideas to life on their terms.

For full details on eligibility, submission and evaluation process read the D4D Grants application guidelines which are available in English and French. A summary page is also available here and can be translated into other languages using the language tool at the top right-hand corner of the screen – please note that the original English-language version of the guidelines remains the official reference.

Submission is via the EUDiF website in English or French by 23:59 (CET) on 15 January 2025.

Dates for diary

• Call open: 15 November 2024 – 15 January 2025 23:59 CET 
• Online info session: On 29 November at 10:00 CET, with simultaneous interpretation to French. Register here. 
• Request for clarification deadline: 6 December 2024 via EUDiF website.  
• Notification of outcome: April 2025. 
• Implementation timeframe: Projects to conclude by 31 December 2026.  

What’s in the application package?

Full details are in the guidelines, and here is a quick link to the different documents that make up the application package.

• Grant application form (Annex A).
• Budget (Annex B).
• Legal entity identification form (Annex C).
• Operational and financial capacity form (Annex D).
• Declaration on honour (Annex E).
• Financial identification form (Annex F).
• Letter of support from the associate organisation.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of project team members from the applicant organisation.

Submit the package in the required format via the EUDiF website.

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