TITLE: EAC Secretariat — Fintech Development Grant 05 ISSUING BODY: EAC Secretariat SECTOR: fintech BUDGET: USD 5,000 DEADLINE: 2026-10-12 REGION: Pan-Africa ELIGIBILITY: SMEs registered in AU member states with at least 2 years of operation. DESCRIPTION: This grant supports innovative fintech solutions that address key development challenges across Pan-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: All submitted documents become the property of the issuing organization. A signed declaration of non-conflict-of-interest is mandatory. Financial statements for the last three fiscal years must be attached. Priority will be given to women-led and youth-led enterprises.