FEMI Foundation focuses on practical, locally owned development that improves livelihoods and preserves the local ecosystem, with an emphasis on people living in structural poverty. Its main vehicle is the Zero-Kap program, which makes small loans through financial institutions and microfinance intermediaries that then lend on to rural and low-income borrowers. The foundation appears to favor sustainable, community-level solutions in areas like income generation, food security, education, and basic services rather than large-scale direct grants.
Provides loans rather than grants, typically up to €50,000 in principal, routed through financial institutions and microfinance intermediaries. Support is program-specific and appears focused on structured lending partnerships in selected countries rather than open-ended grantmaking.
FEMI’s Zero-Kap program is aimed at intermediaries that on-lend to people in structural poverty, especially in rural areas; organizations should be prepared to demonstrate strong local ownership, repayment capacity, and clear social impact. Check the foundation’s website for country fit and program details, as support appears to be targeted rather than broadly open.
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Current and upcoming funding from FEMI that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects in FEMI's focus countries. For projects in the Netherlands, applicants must use the Dutch part of the website. The site emphasizes local ownership, sustainability, and alignment with FEMI's mission and target areas.
Who can apply: Only to financial institutions, microfinance institutions and other institutions that facilitate access to financial resources in countries where FEMI operates; must demonstrate a well-substantiated business plan, commitment from the institution, track record in providing and monitoring loans, realistic repayment possibility in applicant's country. Institutions should be open to technical assistance if needed.
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