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Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
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No fixed min/max — DOEN funds up to one-third of total project budget. Historical range approximately €50K–€2M.
DOEN Foundation provides grants, loans, and equity investments to entrepreneurs and initiatives accelerating the transition to a circular, inclusive economy. Funded by the Dutch National Postcode Loterij and VriendenLoterij, DOEN supports early-stage and growth-stage social enterprises and nonprofits working on green economy, inclusive economy, and culture & cohesion themes.
Grant Funding
Non-dilutive grant covering up to one-third of project budget
Loans and Equity
DOEN also provides loans and equity investments for social enterprises
Peer Learning Network
Access to DOEN's network of grantees and social entrepreneurs
Capacity Building
Reporting support and organizational capacity building
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Initiatives tackling climate change, designing new economic models, and social entrepreneurship that accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
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Cultural initiatives that strengthen social cohesion and create space for radical imagination and creative expression.
Locally-led organizations building inclusive economies with clear social and environmental benefit. DOEN prioritizes systems-change potential — initiatives that can shift entire sectors or ecosystems rather than incremental improvements. Strong emphasis on circular economy, green transitions, and social innovation.
Reporting support, capacity building, peer learning network with other DOEN grantees
DOEN Foundation prioritizes locally-led organizations with systems-change potential. Ensure co-funding is secured (DOEN only covers up to one-third). Submit well ahead of the 4-month minimum lead time. Applications in both Dutch and English are accepted.
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