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Support available for charities working in developing countries

Fri, 28 May 2021

Isle of Man registered charities are being invited to apply for International Development funding to deliver projects in developing countries that meet one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and prioritise countries ranked as ‘Low Development’ on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI). 

Proposals for two-year projects must be submitted between 24 May and 2 July.  Funding is available from £10,000 to £100,000.

The Small Grants budget is £540,000 over each two-year funding cycle, with funding available for up to 90% of a project’s total budget. 

Chief Minister Howard Quayle MHK, said: “I’m pleased that we’re offering funding to local charities to support their work to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues. By continuing to fund targeted and effective International Development projects, we honour our commitment to be a responsible, inclusive and caring Government.”

More information about the application process can be requested by emailing internationaldevelopment@gov.im or calling 687168.

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