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ICF will provide tailored financial and technical support to 15 high-potential GDC member companies preparing to raise debt investments between €50,000 and €500,000. Through the ICF programme, GDC aims to strengthen investment readiness, support successful due diligence, and catalyse funding for locally led and women-led enterprises delivering energy access across Sub-Saharan Africa.

UNCDF, under the Pro-Congo programme, is seeking Expressions of Interest from private enterprises operating in selected countries in the Congo Basin region (the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) to access blended financing and technical assistance for nature-positive, deforestation-free, and climate-resilient business models. Applicants may request support ranging from USD 250,000 to USD 1,500,000.

The CFC welcomes applications from SMEs, cooperatives, social enterprises, NGOs, and public or private sector entities that are based or have active operations in one of the 101 CFC member countries, with projects that enhance smallholder livelihoods and drive inclusive local development. The maximum funding amount is USD 1.5 million for regular projects, and up to USD 300,000 under the Fast-Track procedure.