BIS Grant Program 2021
Deadline: 24-Sep-21
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is pleased to announce Businesses, Ideas & Startups (BIS) Grant Program 2021 that aims to empower Africans to thrive in a daunting economy by equipping them with financing, training and mentorship.
Funding Information
5,000 participants would be selected to receive a grant of $25,000 in cash and $10,000 in training.
Target Audience
International Donors empowering Youth and supporting Youth Initiatives
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Indian NGOs providing Non-financial Support to Vulnerable Communities
Citizens from 54 member countries of the African Union.
Eligibility Criteria
Must-Have Requirements
Age: Applicant must be above the age of 16 years and below 65 years.
Citizenship: Applicant must be a bona fide citizen of an African country.
Education: Applicant must have at least completed secondary or high school education.
Conferencing Tool: Applicant must have a close-by device to initiate a video conferencing call.
Stages
The process to acquire the grant is categorized into three stages:
Application Stage: Firstly, applicants shall apply via the online form. Within 4-5 working days, an applicant should receive a positive or negative feedback from the assessment team.
Interview Stage: Applicants who receive positive feedbacks shall have a virtual interview with a United Nations assessment representative. Within 48-72 hours, the interview result should be disclosed.
Verification Stage: Finalist shall go through a process of thorough verification before any disbursement can be initiated.
What They’re Looking Out For
International Donors empowering Youth and supporting Youth Initiatives
Training Video for NGOs: How to Deliver a Persuasive Presentation to Donor Prospects
These Major Donors supporting NGOs to fight global Hunger and Food Insecurity
List of Donors providing grant-in-aid to NGOs addressing Child Labor and Human Trafficking amid COVID Pandemic
Indian NGOs providing Non-financial Support to Vulnerable Communities
Criteria used in evaluating applications and awarding grants include:
Financials: How our grant funds would really contribute to the growth of your idea, startup or business.
Integrity: Your application should be filled with acurate information as they often verify applicant claims.
Team: Explain why you or your team (if any) is best equipped to execute your idea, startup or business.
Broader Impact: During the interview, share how our grant funds would impact your society at large.
For more information, visit https://unafrica.org/grant21/