Evidence-driven open innovation fund (successor to USAID DIV) offering non-dilutive grants in three stages — Pilot up to US $200K, Test up to US $500K, Scale up to US $1.5M — for innovations with potential to cost-effectively improve millions of lives. India eligible. Rolling intake.
GrantRolling — no fixed deadline, check funder
DIV Fund — Global Development Innovation Grants
Evidence-driven open innovation fund (successor to USAID DIV) offering non-dilutive grants in three stages — Pilot up to US $200K, Test up to US $500K, Scale up to US $1.5M — for innovations with potential to cost-effectively improve millions of lives. India eligible. Rolling intake.
AmountUp to US $1.5M (Pilot $200K → Test $500K → Scale $1.5M)
FunderDIV Fund
DeadlineRolling / Ongoing
SectorClimate Tech (Cross-Sector / General)
StagePilot, Test, Scale
TypeGrant
Program Details
- Three funding stages: Pilot up to US $200K, Test & Position for Scale up to US $500K (to $750K exceptional), Scale up to US $1.5M
- Non-dilutive — funder provides grant funding only, no debt, equity, or other instruments
- India eligible (lower-middle-income per World Bank classification); open to startups, social enterprises, nonprofits, universities, research institutions, and consortia
- Sectors include energy, environment, and climate adaptation (also health, agriculture, education, water)
- Milestone-based grants up to 5 years; funding tied to agreed results
- Rolling applications throughout the year via online portal
- ⚠️ Funder declines primarily AI-generated applications — proposals must reflect genuine human judgment
This program has no fixed deadline — confirm the current application window on the funder's official page.
Source last verified 2026-09-28· Always confirm details on the funder's site before applying.
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