SDG Impact Finance Initiative announces its third call for proposals under the Innovation Window

Following the success of the initial calls for proposals in 2022 and 2023, the SDG Impact Finance Initiative (“the Initiative”) will announce a third call for proposals in 2024 targeting a new set of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG Impact Finance Initiative’s Innovation Window awards grants for innovative impact finance solutions that will mobilize private capital for sustainable development in emerging and frontier markets.

The third call for proposals will focus on solutions that target one or more of SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Through its grant funding, the Initiative aims to accelerate advancements in the impact investing market by supporting the launch of innovative solutions that address market failures, deploy financial products that are under-supplied or supplied at insufficient volumes, and mobilize funding into new sectors and geographies.

With support from Convergence, the global network for blended finance, the SDG Impact Finance Initiative will award grant funding for feasibility studies, proof of concept, or expansion of existing solutions.

The Initiative is funded by the Swiss Government (SECO and SDC), The Grand Duchy of Luxemburg (the Ministry of Finance) and the UBS Optimus Foundation.

Learn more and apply here!

DEADLINE: Concept notes must be submitted by March 15th 2024 – early submissions are highly encouraged!

Please see below recordings of our information sessions, including insights on the application process, evaluation criteria, advice on submitting a successful application, and more:

27. February - General Information Session:

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29. February - Targeted Information Session (SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions):

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