DOEN Foundation - Institutional Grants - GET.invest
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DOEN Foundation provides grants to small-scale entrepreneurs and initiatives around the world whose goods and services support sustainability and social ...
Source: https://www.get-invest.eu/fund/doen-foundation-institutional-grants/
Funding Details
- Funder
- DOEN Foundation
- Funding Goal
- Institutional grants to support organisations as a whole (core/operational funding) for small-scale entrepreneurs and initiatives worldwide whose goods and services support sustainability and social inclusivity. The GET.invest listing covers DOEN institutional grants for energy-access organisations in East Africa and Europe, focusing on mini-grids, stand-alone solar, and energy for productive use.
- Funding Amount
- EUR 0–100,000 and EUR 100,000–500,000 ticket sizes; straight grants paid upfront or results-based finance (up to 500.000 €)
- Deadline
- Rolling basis (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- Applications submitted year-round via DOEN online application form (aanvraag.doen.nl). Must be submitted at least 4 months before project start. Application procedure takes approximately 4 months. Eligibility criteria at doen.nl/en/applications/criteria. GET.invest Finance Catalyst support available for East Africa applicants.
- Target Region
- East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda and others) and Europe. DOEN's broader geographic focus: Netherlands, India, East Africa.
- Last Checked
- 2026-05-07 04:08
Application Checklist
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Summary
The DOEN Foundation Institutional Grants programme provides non-repayable financial support to organisations as a whole, covering core operational costs rather than specific projects. It targets small-scale entrepreneurs and initiatives worldwide whose goods and services support sustainability and social inclusivity. Through the GET.invest platform, this listing specifically highlights DOEN institutional grants for energy-access organisations in East Africa. Eligible segments include mini-grids, stand-alone solar systems, and energy for productive use (agricultural processing, irrigation, cold storage). Europe is listed as an additional eligible region beyond GET.invest's primary East Africa mandate. Grant ticket sizes range from EUR 0–100,000 to EUR 100,000–500,000, available in Euros, GBP, USD, or local currencies. Disbursement formats include straight grants paid upfront and results-based finance. No technical assistance is provided. Eligible applicants must be legal entities (not individuals), not government agencies, must align with DOEN's thematic programmes (regenerative economy, inclusive society, power of imagination/arts), and must not hold free reserves exceeding 1.5 times annual implementation costs. The Africa Minigrid Developers Association is cited as a past awardee, illustrating the energy-sector focus. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round, and must be submitted at least 4 months before the initiative start date. The standard review process takes approximately 4 months. The National Postcode Loterij is the instrument capitaliser backing this fund.
Historical Context
DOEN Foundation established 1991 by Dutch Postcode Loterij. Institutional grants provide core/organisational support rather than project-specific funding. Past institutional grant recipient: Africa Minigrid Developers Association. Instrument capitaliser: National Postcode Loterij.
Sources
- https://www.get-invest.eu/fund/doen-foundation-institutional-grants/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/applications/criteria/
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