The Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund has officially opened its Request for Proposals, inviting innovators, organizations, and changemakers to apply for funding that supports scalable, cost-effective solutions in global development.
If you are working on an idea that can improve the lives of people living in poverty, this is a powerful opportunity to access funding and scale your impact across sectors and regions worldwide.
What Is the DIV Fund?
The DIV Fund supports breakthrough innovations that address some of the world’s most pressing development challenges. The program focuses on solutions that are backed by evidence, cost-effective, and capable of reaching millions of people.
Unlike many traditional funding programs, DIV emphasizes measurable outcomes and scalability, ensuring that supported projects deliver real, lasting change.
What the Fund Supports
The DIV Fund provides funding across three key stages of innovation:
- Pilots: Early-stage ideas that need testing and validation
- Rigorous Evaluations: Projects with initial traction that require deeper evidence and impact measurement
- Scale-Ups: Proven solutions ready to expand and reach millions
This tiered approach ensures that innovations receive the right level of support at each stage of their growth journey.
Key Focus Areas
The fund is open to innovations across all sectors and geographies, as long as they aim to improve outcomes for people living in poverty. These may include:
- Health and public health solutions
- Agriculture and food security
- Education and skills development
- Financial inclusion and economic empowerment
- Climate resilience and sustainability
What Makes a Strong Application?
To stand out, applicants must demonstrate that their solution is:
- Evidence-driven: Supported by data or a clear theory of change
- Cost-effective: Able to deliver impact efficiently
- Scalable: Designed to reach a large number of people
Projects that clearly show measurable outcomes and a pathway to scale will have a strong advantage.
Who Can Apply
The DIV Fund is open to a wide range of applicants, including:
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Social enterprises and startups
- Private sector companies
- Research institutions
- Individual innovators and partnerships
Application Timeline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning there is no fixed deadline. Early submission is highly recommended to increase your chances of selection.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can learn more and submit their proposals through the official application page.
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