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Global Partnerships & Scale Fund

Funding for proven interventions ready to expand across countries or sectors through partnership.

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Overview

This fund is for organisations that have already shown an approach works and now need resources to adapt, partner and spread it. Funding covers adaptation, partnership development, quality assurance and the operational backbone required to maintain standards while growing.

Who this is for

Organisations, social enterprises and proven initiatives with clear evidence of impact and a credible plan for adaptation and scale.

OrganizationNonprofitFounder or Entrepreneur

What it may support

  • Adaptation of a proven model to new contexts
  • Partnership and distribution development
  • Quality assurance, documentation and training
  • Core operational capacity during expansion

Geographic eligibility

Open worldwide. Applications must show at least one confirmed partnership or pathway to a new region.

Requirements

  • Evidence that the approach has already worked elsewhere
  • A clear adaptation and partnership plan
  • A monitoring and quality-assurance framework
  • A realistic budget tied to milestones

How the process works

  1. Submit an expression of interest

  2. Initial review and partnership assessment

  3. Full proposal and due diligence for shortlisted applicants

  4. Decision and milestone-based disbursement

Timeline

Applications open
Rolling throughout the year
Initial review
Within 6 weeks
Full proposal decision
Within 14 weeks

Documents you may need

  • Expression of interest form
  • Evidence of prior impact
  • Partner commitment or letter of intent
  • Milestone-based budget and work plan

Questions

Submitting an application does not guarantee eligibility, funding or selection. Every application is read, and every applicant receives a decision.

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