Apply for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund

Funding Opportunity: Apply for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund

Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) is inviting applications from innovative organizations working to improve the lives of people living in poverty. This global funding opportunity supports solutions with the potential to scale and create meaningful impact across low-, middle-, and upper-middle-income countries. By applying for the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund, organizations have a chance to access DIV Fund resources to drive projects supported by Development Innovation and Ventures forward.

Whether an organization is testing a new idea, piloting an intervention, or scaling an already proven solution, the DIV Fund provides flexible funding tailored to different stages of growth. Selected applicants benefit from support offered by the Development Innovation Ventures Fund throughout every phase of development, from piloting to scaling interventions globally.

Scope

• Global (open to eligible applicants worldwide through the DIV Fund)

Focus Areas

• Projects that support people living in poverty and match priorities of the Development Innovation Ventures Fund
• Innovations that can improve quality of life at scale
• Evidence-based, cost-effective, and scalable solutions are core to the DIV Fund’s mission

Funding Range

• $200,000 – $1.5 million USD awarded through the Development Innovation Ventures Fund
• Amount depends on the stage of the project (pilot, testing, or scaling) funded by DIV

Eligibility

• Nonprofits are eligible for the DIV fund
• Social enterprises may also apply for the Development Innovation Ventures Fund
• Mission-driven organizations can benefit from DIV Fund support

Applicants should demonstrate strong potential for impact, scalability, and measurable results. Successful applications to the Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) Fund must highlight their project’s scalability and sustained impact as key criteria.

Application Timeline

• Rolling basis (applications accepted year-round for the DIV Fund)

Language

• English language applications are accepted for the Development Innovation Ventures Fund

Apply Here

https://www.div.fund/apply#how-to-apply

This is a valuable opportunity for organizations aiming to develop or expand innovative solutions that address poverty and improve livelihoods at scale. Therefore, submitting an application to the DIV Fund (Development Innovation Ventures) could be a strategic step toward scaling your innovation with the global DIV Fund’s support.