TITLE: World Bank Africa Office — Fintech Development Grant 17
ISSUING BODY: World Bank Africa Office
SECTOR: fintech
BUDGET: USD 5,000
DEADLINE: 2026-09-26
REGION: West Africa
ELIGIBILITY: Community-based organizations with local government endorsement.

DESCRIPTION:
This grant supports innovative fintech solutions that address key development challenges across West Africa. Funded projects must demonstrate measurable impact on at least 500 beneficiaries within the first year of implementation. Applicants are expected to present a detailed work plan, budget breakdown, and monitoring framework aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES:
Environmental and social impact assessments must accompany applications. Organizations with prior convictions for fraud are ineligible. A signed declaration of non-conflict-of-interest is mandatory. Priority will be given to women-led and youth-led enterprises.