Technical assistance grant - Swiss Capacity Building Facility

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Feasibility Study Technical Assistance Grant

Swiss Capacity Building Facility

Co-funding feasibility studies and pilots required to introduce new financial products, channels and services, and supporting existing financial institutions, FinTechs and InsurTechs. Maximum funding is 150,000 CHF for up to 2 years.

Who can apply

Only available to SCBF Members. Must serve low-income clients, smallholder farmers, MSMEs, and be in eligible countries.

Perks & benefits

Co-funding up to 150,000 CHF
Maximum 2 years duration

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Funding

Up to CHF 150k

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Eligibility criteria

Funding technical assistance for innovative financial products, channels and services (no infrastructure)
Eligible countries as listed (except for projects focusing on smallholder farmers, which is all countries that receive ODA)
Minimum outreach to at least 4,000 new clients; low-income households, smallholder farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME)
Minimum 20% self-contribution by the Financial Sector Partner (FSP) (staff time cannot be counted for the self-contribution)
Third-party contributions (desirable)
Financial and institutional self-sufficiency is reached or on a clear path towards it.
Proven social mission in serving low-income clients, notably women, preferably in rural areas.
Compliance with responsible finance practices and data / privacy standards

Feasibility Study Technical Assistance Grant

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