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Diaspora 4 Development (D4D) Grants aim to promote sustainable development by supporting diaspora-led initiatives in their countries of origin in the areas of climate, economy, education and health. D4D Grants provide financial support for diaspora organisations to undertake small-scale projects that generate tangible improvements in the well-being of the target community.

It is run via a call for applications, opening on 15 November 2024 with a submission deadline of 15 January 2025. The overall amount made available under D4D Grants is €580,000. Applicants can request an amount from €25,000 to €60,000 depending on the scope of the project and the capacity of the applying organisation to manage the grant.

Who can apply? 

Legally registered entities in an EU member state, Switzerland, or Norway and operating for over 18 months at the moment of the call for applications’ deadline. Entities may include, but are not limited to, diaspora organisations, civil society organisations, community-based organisations, associations and social enterprises.

The entity should be not-for-profit and should represent diasporas from countries listed in the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) regulation.

What is the funding for?

The funding is for projects that focus their planned activities and results on directly benefitting the populations in the country of origin of the organisation applying.

Projects can last between 6 to 18 months and must end by 31 December 2026. The projects proposed should promote sustainable development in one or more of the following areas:

• Climate: Sustainable practices, renewable energy, conservation efforts, etc.
• Economy: Job creation, entrepreneurship, sustainable business, etc.
• Education: Skills development, vocational training, technical education, etc.
• Health: Healthcare access and quality, preventative care, etc.

How to apply?

A full application package must be submitted via the EUDiF website before 23:59 (Central European Time – CET) on 15 January 2025.

Q&A session:

Join us in an online information session for prospective applicants at 10:00 CET on 29 November 2024. Register.

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