DOEN Foundation - Institutional Grants - GET.invest
Enriched family-office · Found: 2026-03-11 08:11
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 (Stichting DOEN)
- Funding Goal
- To support innovative initiatives by pioneers that accelerate the transition toward a circular, inclusive economy — focusing on regenerative economy, social solidarity, and the transformative power of imagination.
- Funding Amount
- €0 - €500,000 per transaction, disbursed in Euros, UK Sterling, US Dollars, or local currencies (up to 500.000 €)
- How to Apply
- Applicants should first use the Quickscan tool on DOEN's website to assess preliminary eligibility. If the Quickscan indicates a potential fit, a formal application can be submitted through the 'Mijn DOEN' portal. The foundation evaluates initiatives based on thematic alignment, entrepreneurial innovation, and potential for systemic impact. Grants are paid upfront as straight financial donations.
- Target Region
- East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Djibouti, Comoros, Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan), Europe
- Contact
- Contact available through the DOEN Foundation website (doen.nl) — includes FAQ section, integrity hotline, and direct contact options.
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-11 19:12
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Summary
The DOEN Foundation (Stichting DOEN) is a Dutch foundation funded by the National Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij. It provides institutional grants — straight financial donations paid upfront — to small-scale entrepreneurs and organizations worldwide whose goods and services support sustainability and social innovation. Grants range from €0 to €500,000 per transaction and can be disbursed in Euros, UK Sterling, US Dollars, or local currencies. The foundation works across three thematic areas: Regenerative Economy (circular and sustainable economic practices), Solidarity Society (inclusive, community-focused solutions), and Transformative Power of Imagination (creative approaches to systemic change). Through the GET.invest platform, the energy-focused institutional grants target mini-grids, stand-alone solar systems, and energy for productive use, primarily in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and neighboring countries) as well as Europe. Applicants can use a Quickscan tool on the DOEN website to assess preliminary eligibility. The foundation evaluates initiatives based on alignment with its thematic focuses, entrepreneurial approach to innovation, and potential for systemic change. There are no specific gender, diversity, or local content requirements. Technical assistance is not provided as part of this grant instrument, though results-based financing options are available.
Historical Context
DOEN Foundation is capitalized by the National Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij lotteries in the Netherlands. It operates as an ongoing institutional funder with a rolling application process.
Sources
- https://www.get-invest.eu/fund/doen-foundation-institutional-grants/
- https://www.doen.nl/en/what-we-do
- https://www.doen.nl/en/how-to-apply
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