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Applications Open: Flexible Climate Financing for Social Enterprises in Southeast Asia and Bangladesh

About Nexus for Development FundingNexus for Development is the fund manager of the Pioneer Facility. The organization mobilizes finance for development solutions in Southeast Asia, supporting inclusive businesses that address the climate crisis while empowering underserved communities. Funding is designed for enterprises led by women or supporting marginalized communities with scalable models in: Clean energy […]

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Proposal deadline: Not specified
Grant value: Not specified
Eligible project area: Worldwide
Eligible applicant: Asia

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Accepted locations

Asia

Proposal requirements and documents

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Application requirements

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3 tasks

Climate-focused social enterprise: Must deliver sustainable, climate-positive solutions.
Growth stage: At least 2 years operational and ready to scale.
Community impact: Prioritization for enterprises that benefit low-income or underserved communities. 40% of funding is allocated to women-led initiatives.

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Submission steps

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1Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria
2Step 2: Check your alignment with funding categories
3Step 3: Submit your application

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About the opportunity

About Nexus for Development Funding
Nexus for Development is the fund manager of the Pioneer Facility. The organization mobilizes finance for development solutions in Southeast Asia, supporting inclusive businesses that address the climate crisis while empowering underserved communities. Funding is designed for enterprises led by women or supporting marginalized communities with scalable models in:

Clean energy
Clean water
Waste management
Sustainable agriculture

Funding Details

Amount: $50,000 – $500,000
Type: Flexible debt financing
Collateral: Not required
Eligible Countries:
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- The Philippines
- Vietnam

Categories Funded

Clean Energy
Support for clean energy solutions such as solar power for farmers and biogas for households and enterprises.

Clean Water
Funding for clean water systems including filters and piped distribution with health and environmental benefits.

Waste Management
Support for innovative waste management models, including organic waste processing and plastic recycling.

Sustainable Agriculture
Financing for enterprises involved in sustainable food production, bio-fertilizer, and agro-processing.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, your enterprise must meet the following:

Climate-focused social enterprise:
Must deliver sustainable, climate-positive solutions.
Growth stage:
At least 2 years operational and ready to scale.
Community impact:
Prioritization for enterprises that benefit low-income or underserved communities.
40% of funding is allocated to women-led initiatives.

Application Process

Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria
Step 2: Check your alignment with funding categories
Step 3: Submit your application

Additional Information

The Pioneer Facility is open for applications on a rolling basis.

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