What are grants?
Grants are a form of financial assistance that is awarded to one or several beneficiaries that form consortiums to carry out an action or to implement a work program that is funded independently or under dedicated development strategies with no obligation for repayment.
The achieved outcomes usually become the property of the beneficiary. Foundations, non-profit organizations, (local) public authorities, SMEs, social entities (e.g., universities), and natural persons are just some examples of grant beneficiaries.
It is worth mentioning that grant-awarding frameworks follow specific steps and procedures such as the publication of a call for proposals, the drafting of a shortlist, and the signing of contracts. Some donors may adjust the framework on a case-to-case basis. For instance, in the context of the European Union, the calls for proposals are by default restricted which means that only those actors meeting the initial requirements can be shortlisted and further invited to submit a full application.
What grants are accessible to individuals on DevelopmentAid?
The grants available to individuals are determined by opportunity type and status:
Professional Plus and All-in-One members have access to the grants on all statuses with Eligible Applicant Type: Individuals.
How to search for grants?
When it comes to searching for new grants, as an individual consultant, finding open grants is a priority. At this stage, you may participate in the bidding process and submit your proposal.
Filters are an essential tool that can be used to accurately narrow down your search results.
Grants on DevelopmentAid can be sorted by the following criteria:
- Locations
- Eligible applicant types
- Status
- Eligible nationalities
- Sectors
- Funding agencies
- Contracting Authority
- Budget
Keywords are another tool that can help to target more specific opportunities: