World Bank Grants

Open World Bank grants

• World Bank Syria Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project

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  World Bank Syria Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project is sponsored by World Bank. A $20 million grant to enhance public financia...

  education_researchcommunity_developmentinternational_developmentpublic financial managementgovernance reform

• Kenya Solar Lighting Program

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  Kenya Solar Lighting Program is a grant from the World Bank that funds the expansion of solar-powered lighting and clean energy access across Kenya th...

  clean_energyenergy_efficiencycommunity_developmentsolar lightingrenewable energy

• Zambia Refugee and Host Communities Project (ZRHCP)

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  Zambia Refugee and Host Communities Project (ZRHCP) is sponsored by World Bank. A project aimed at integrating refugees into Zambia's national systems...

  community_developmenteconomic_developmentimmigrant_servicesinternational_developmentrefugee integration

• Human Capital Trust Fund

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  Human Capital Trust Fund is a grant from the World Bank that funds evidence-based investments in people across eligible countries. Launched in 2019 wi...

  international_developmenthealth_disparitieseducation_researcheconomic_developmenthuman capital

• Zambia Refugee and Host Communities Project

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  Zambia Refugee and Host Communities Project is a grant from the World Bank that funds programs supporting refugees and host communities in Zambia, wit...

  community_developmenthealth_disparitieseducation_researchenergy_efficiencytransportation

• World Bank Procurement Notices

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  World Bank Procurement Notices is sponsored by World Bank. Provides procurement notices for various projects worldwide, including those in the UK.

  international_developmentprocurementbiddingcontractsinternational projects

• Business Investments in R&D Program (BIRD)

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  Business Investments in R&D Program (BIRD) is a grant from the World Bank that funds private sector entities in Uzbekistan to conduct research and dev...

  innovationresearch and developmentcommercializationprivate sectorbusiness investment

• Digital Health Initiative

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  Digital Health Initiative is sponsored by World Bank. Supports projects aimed at enhancing digital health infrastructure, including the digitization o...

  ai_healthcareglobal_healthpublic_healthdigital_literacydigital health

• Afghanistan NGO/CSO Capacity Support Project

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  Afghanistan NGO/CSO Capacity Support Project is sponsored by World Bank. World Bank Investment Project Financing project: Afghanistan NGO/CSO Capacity...

  community_developmenteconomic_developmentinternational_developmentngo capacity buildingcivil society support

• World Bank: Education Projects

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  World Bank: Education Projects is sponsored by World Bank. Funds projects aimed at improving education outcomes for children, including in the EU.

  k12_educationhigher_educationeducation_researchworkforce_developmenteducation improvement

• Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI)

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  Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative (SRMI) is sponsored by World Bank. Mobilizes concessional finance to unlock 8 GW of renewables in ov...

  clean_energyclimate_changeenergy_efficiencyinternational_developmentrenewable energy

• Inclusive Education Policy Learning Exchange

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  Inclusive Education Policy Learning Exchange is sponsored by World Bank. Engages governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to build...

  education_researchinternational_developmentadult_educationinclusive educationcapacity building

• Inclusive Education Initiative

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  Inclusive Education Initiative is sponsored by World Bank. Supports projects that promote disability-inclusive education in developing countries by tr...

  education_researchspecial_educationinternational_developmentdisabilityinclusive education

• REACH Knowledge, Learning, and Innovation (KLI) Grants

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  REACH Knowledge, Learning, and Innovation (KLI) Grants is sponsored by World Bank. REACH KLI Grants support results-based financing projects in educat...

  education_researchworkforce_developmentinternational_developmentresults-based financingeducation systems

How to apply for World Bank grants

Most World Bank applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.