Ideas Fund Grant 2026: Funding for Innovative Nonprofits Driving Financial Inclusion, Fair Work, and Sustainability

The Ideas Fund is now open to support nonprofit organizations with bold, innovative solutions that address some of today’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.

This grant opportunity is designed to help organizations test new ideas, scale impactful initiatives, and drive meaningful change across communities.

About the Ideas Fund

The Ideas Fund focuses on supporting nonprofits that are developing creative and practical approaches in three key areas:

Enhancing financial capability
Promoting access to fair and decent work
Strengthening the natural environment through sustainable solutions

The goal is to back ideas that are not only innovative but also scalable, sustainable, and impactful.

What the Fund Supports

Selected organizations will receive funding to:

Pilot new ideas and approaches
Test innovative solutions in real-world settings
Strengthen program impact and reach
Develop sustainable models for long-term change

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is ideal for:

Nonprofit organizations
Social enterprises with a strong social mission
Organizations working on economic inclusion, employment, or sustainability
Teams with innovative ideas ready to be tested or scaled

Why This Opportunity Matters

Many organizations have powerful ideas but lack the funding to test or implement them. The Ideas Fund bridges that gap by providing the resources needed to turn bold concepts into real-world impact.

If your organization is working to improve livelihoods, expand access to fair work, or protect the environment, this fund can help accelerate your impact.

How to Apply

Learn more and apply here.

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